Between this, some new custom foam pads, Tommy making progress on the CNC build, and a few new designs in the works with great Mini sales to keep the lights on, we're set to make big strides by the year's end :)
@BenjaminBore One graphene layer on top of the bio substrate layer. The graphene is for rigidity but adds basically zero mass. Pleated diaphragm further helps with preventing cone break-up. I'm going to experiment with various driver coatings on these as well that will add some mass, mostly just to see what happens. I've been pointed towards propolis varnish. (1/2)
Concentric magnets to both strengthen and balance the magnetic field at the voice coil position. Should be 1.5T minimum. N52s to start with, but I'm also working on N55's and AlNiCo as well. (2/2)
That is one sexy little driver. Have you been able to listen to them yet? How much of that tactile slammin' sound can it reasonably maintain vs openness of cup/module and rear damping materials?
The only thing with a motor remotely like it is the Utopia. And they don't have that lovely textured bio sound, and $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.
Not yet! Arriving shortly. Airflow on the driver frame should be as great or greater than most stock drivers (barring focal drivers) given most stock drivers are used with near complete blockage of rear vents most of the time. Very few drivers run with rear vents mostly open, but I'm hoping with some tweaks to enclosure design I can run these new guys wide open.
The current Mini driver also uses a graphene diaphragm, but no pleated face and only one N52 magnet, and a more typical CCAW coil. Pure copper voice coils are a rarity in headphone drivers and I'm excited to explore that as well. Maybe spc coil later on
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