Avantone Planar Red

The Avantone Planar Red are high-precision headphones for use in the recording studio during mixing and mastering. They shine with a wide, particularly linear frequency range from 30 to 30,000Hz, which means they reproduce almost the entire audible and relevant spectrum for the mix. Thanks to their magnetostatic drivers, they are also capable of very fast transient reproduction and, with their 130dB sound pressure limit, can reproduce even the smallest differences in dynamics. This makes them suitable for tasks that go beyond classic cross-listening: Especially in the context of the overall mix, they can make it easier to adjust compressor parameters, find resonances or overemphasis, and even control the depth of the mix than with existing studio monitors.

Unlike other professional magnetostats, the Avantone Planar Red is available for well under 1000 Euros and can be used with a standard headphone amplifier or audio interface. For best results, however, you should opt for a separate headphone amplifier such as the Audiowerk BOOSTi or a comparable model from Fostex or SPL.