EL8 Open-Back

About the EL8 Open-Back

The Audeze EL-8 Open-Back headphones utilize planar magnetic drivers with Fluxor magnetic technology, which magnetizes the magnets at a 45-degree angle to increase magnetic flux density and efficiency. They feature large 100mm neodymium drivers delivering a frequency response from 10Hz to 50kHz, with very low total harmonic distortion (<0.1% at 1kHz, 1mW). The headphones have an impedance of 30 ohms and a sensitivity of 102 dB SPL at 1mW, making them easy to drive from mobile devices and portable players. Weighing 460 grams, they are relatively lightweight for planar magnetic headphones and fold flat for portability. The build includes premium materials such as die-cast metal, protein leather, and wood veneer accents, designed by DesignWorksUSA (a BMW group company). The EL-8 Open-Back offers a balanced sound signature with tight, detailed bass, clear mids, and well-extended treble without harshness. The cable is proprietary flat jack style, removable, and includes an inline remote compatible with Apple devices. These headphones do not have active noise cancellation and are best suited for quiet environments due to their open-back design. The EL-8 Open-Back is