Planar tweeters, known for their slim profile and exceptional sound reproduction, are gaining popularity among audiophiles and lovers of high sound quality. They use a nearly weightless diaphragm, often made of a heat-resistant material such as Kapton, combined with an aluminum conductor to create sound. This design provides fast, dynamic and smooth sound reproduction without the losses typically associated with traditional ribbon tweeters.
What makes planar tweeters so special?
Praised for their excellent clarity, transparency and imaging, these tweeters offer detailed and spacious sound. Their wide horizontal and narrow vertical dispersion patterns are particularly suitable for discerning listeners seeking superior resolution and detail. Planar magnetic tweeters, a subcategory of this group, use a magnetic field to move the diaphragm, resulting in a high sound reproduction extension to well over 25kHz, which is above the upper limit of human hearing. This expansion into the ultrasonic range can provide a sense of airiness and detail in the music.
Brand new advanced technology
Moreover, the advent of new materials such as neodymium magnets and high-tech PEN and polyimide films has contributed to an increase in popularity of planar tweeters in the high-performance audio market. They are particularly noted for their dynamic response and ability to deliver high efficiency with incredible detail reproduction, thanks to advanced diaphragm materials and magnet arrangements. At SoundImports, we carry high quality planar tweeters from top brands such as HiVi, Visaton and Monacor.