The Planar II is a revised version of Avantone Pro’s reference-grade planar magnetic wired headphones
Recently, planar magnetic headphones have been gaining increasing popularity in the mainstream, due in large part to Audeze’s introduction of new versions specifically designed for gamers
A couple of years ago, Avantone introduced the Planar, its first planar magnetic headphone for studio monitoring and hifi music listening
The only improvements that can be seen are a new colorway and a weight decrease of 60 grams, thus this update can hardly be called significant
According to Avantone, the open back design is adjusted ideally for eliminating pressure buildup and resonance common in closed back designs
The earpads are made of a fabric that is pleasant to use even during extended listening sessions
Planar drivers employ two arrays of magnets to push and pull a thin, lightweight diaphragm that is hung between them
The Planar II has an impedance that is unexpectedly low at 32 ohms, and as a result, it can be powered by consumer-grade devices
The Planar II is offered in a choice of three colors: black, red, or cream, and it comes with a carrying case made of canvas