Multi-Driver IEM Transducers & Designs

Learn why multiple BA drivers are used in earphones & IEMs and the design considerations that go into creating them.

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December 18, 2019

Originally presented at AES@NAMM 2018 by Knowles, this talk covers the complexities of tuning IEMs. After you watch this, you will understand how and why every manufacturer has their own unique sound signature. Every design choice matters and each tradeoff affects the final outcome.

A special thanks to Knowles and to Andy Bellavia for sharing this presentation with IEMITO.

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