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Material/TypeBassMidsHighsTimbreTransient DetailDecaySonorityVocalsCatchphrase
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LCPDeep and texturedNeutral to slightly warmExtended with a smooth roll-offBalanced with a slight warmthExcellentModerateFull and orotundRich and full-bodied
LCP: The James Bond of driver materials—smooth, sophisticated, and always on point.
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TitaniumPunchy and impactfulNeutralBright and sibilantBright and analyticalVery GoodQuickNeutral to thinClear and cuttingTitanium: The MMA Fighter—strong, fast, and not here for subtlety.
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BiocelluloseWarm and resonantWarmSmooth and rolled-offNatural and warmGoodSlowWarm and fullWarm and invitingBiocellulose: The teddy bear—cuddly, warm, and always comforting.
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PEBalancedNeutralNeutralNeutralGoodModerateNeutralNeutralPE: The Switzerland of driver materials—neutral, balanced, and uncontroversial.
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PET
Balanced but may lack depth
Neutral to slightly warm
Smooth with moderate extension
Neutral to slightly warmGoodModerateBalanced and moderately fullNeutral to warmPET: The Jack-of-All-Trades—good at everything, master of none.
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PUDeep but controlledSlightly warmSmoothSlightly warmGoodModerateFull and orotundWarm and full-bodiedPU: The Laid-back Surfer—easy-going, warm, and full of chill vibes.
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PEEKDeep and tightNeutral to warmExtended and smoothBalancedExcellentQuickNeutral to fullClear and texturedPEEK: The Gentleman Scholar—refined, articulate, and sophisticated.
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PEEK+PUDeep and richWarmSmooth and extendedWarm and balancedExcellentModerateFull and richWarm and richPEEK+PU: The Renaissance Man—versatile, full-bodied, and always classy.
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BerylliumDeep and impactfulNeutralBright and extendedBright and livelyExcellentQuickBright and livelyClear and livelyBeryllium: The Rockstar—loud, flashy, and always in the spotlight.
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SCPBalanced but leanNeutralNeutral to brightNeutral to brightVery GoodQuickNeutral to thinClear and texturedSCP: The Wallflower—unassuming, detailed, but not one to fill the room.
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MylarShallow and boomyMutedRolled-offMuted and dullPoorSlowThin and hollowMuted and distantMylar: The Dollar Store Find—cheap, cheerful, and soon forgotten.
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Carbon Nanotube (CNT)Deep and controlledNeutralBright and sparklyBright and texturedExcellentQuickFull and texturedClear and texturedCNT: The Mad Scientist—innovative, bright, and a bit unpredictable.
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Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC)Deep and accurateNeutral to brightExtended and airyBright and clearExcellentRapidBright and airyClear and detailedDLC: The A-List Celebrity—gorgeous, expensive, and untouchable.
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GrapheneDeep and fastNeutralBright and extendedNeutral to brightExcellentQuickFull and fastClear and fastGraphene: The Futurist—advanced, fast, and ahead of its time.
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Liquid SiliconeBalanced and controlledNeutralSmooth and extendedNeutralGoodModerateFull and roundedNeutral to warmLiquid Silicone: The Balanced Artist—well-rounded, flexible, and unfailingly reliable.
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Planar MagneticsExtremely controlledLinear and transparentExtended and accurateNeutral and lifelikeOutstandingRapidFull-bodied and spaciousTextured and nuancedPlanar Magnetics: Where Physics Meets Audiophile Fantasy.
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Balanced ArmaturesTight but limitedExtremely detailedSparkly and brightBright and forwardExceptionalQuickFocused and detailedClear and upfrontBalanced Armatures: Because who needs bass when you have precision?
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Air Motion Transformers (AMT)
Fast and detailedIncredibly transparentExtended and airyExceptionally natural and lifelikePeerlessExtremely fastOpen and spaciousDetailed and transparentElectrostatic Drivers: For those who consider tube amplifiers too mainstream.
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