[KMASCII]

This has been bugging me for a while. And I've been searching the internet but haven't come across a graphical desciption of exactly how an armature in IEM's looks like.

I know what a basic voice-coil and diaphram look like and work. And I think I have a rough idea of how an armature and possible diaphram assembly for an in-ear-monitor might work. But alas...

If anyone could direct me to a link I'd much appreciate it, thanks.

 

[krmathis]

Not all that difficult, eh?

balanced armature - Google Bildesøk

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[KMASCII]

Ah... that's really interesting, not quite what I'd pictured. Thanks krmathis.

Having never thought about google images, there's a bit of time I'll never have back, doh!

 

[krmathis]

Yeah, they sure look totally different from other ear-/headphone drivers.
Just happy to be able to point you in the right direction.

 

[ClieOS]

The inside of an armature, in real life - by Prof. Trump @ Klipsch.

 

[HeadCred]

FROM THE DEAD. How could the armature be so thick? All the diagrams indicate that the peice of metal in this picture, bent in the U sape (the armature), should be nible an flexible. The size of that U shaped armature looks kolossal, to big to easily bend like I imagine they should. Am I misunderstanding some property of the metal or mechanism?

 
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[Anaxilus]

The armature is not supposed to bend or flex.  That is exactly what you DO NOT want.  It also only looks big and heavy because it's blown up.