What is a balanced armature?
A balanced armature is the tiny specialized high definition speaker that's inside your headphones. You have one for each ear (unless its Custom-2, or Custom-3 - they have two) and they turn electrical signals into acoustical sound waves. Like a traditional speaker, an armature features an internal diaphragm that's driven by an electromagnetic motor system to produce sound. Armature benefits include: smaller size, higher output, extended frequency response and improved high frequency detail when compared to a traditional moving coil speaker.

What is a dual-balanced armature?
Found in our Custom-3 and Custom-2 headphones, a dual-balanced armature is essentially the same thing as a balanced armature (see above) except for the fact that you get two, instead of one, armatures per ear.

In a two-way design (Custom 3), one armature is used for high frequencies, while the other handles the low frequencies. A crossover separates the high frequencies from the low frequencies for better acoustic performance. In a parallel or side-by-side design (Custom 2), the additional armature provides more efficiency and enhanced bass.

What is an electro-acoustic crossover?
A typical crossover is an electronic circuit that separates the high frequencies from the low frequencies using filters. Featured in our Custom-3 headphones, an electro-acoustic crossover separates the high frequencies from the low frequencies through an electronic circuit. Our version is patent-pending because we enhanced the traditional electronic crossover with unique acoustic filter components.

What is a full-range acoustic experience?
It's the perfect acoustic situation where a listener gets a true-to-life sound experience with crisp highs and deep lows.