1More Penta Driver (P50) Headphones Review
1More is been one of the biggest brands to watch in the consumer audio world. It has made its name on delivering exceptional value, whether that’s with flagship true wireless earphones like the 1More Evo, over-ear headphones like the Sonoflow, or even gaming earphones, like the Spearhead VR. Each of its products bring higher-level sound quality to more accessible price points.
With the1More Penta Driver (P50) Headphones, it’s taking a different approach. These are wired in-ear monitors (IEMs), but each side features five separate drivers and has been custom-tuned by a Grammy award-winning sound engineer. Consisting of a dynamic driver and four planar units on each side, they promise high-resolution listening in a comfortable package at a very competitive $169.99 price point. Let’s take a closer look as I explain whether or not they deliver.
The 1More Penta Driver earphones were somewhat of a surprise when they were announced. With the trend toward Bluetooth and true wireless earbuds from most major audio brands, to find that its latest release isn’t, in fact, wireless was unexpected. But, the Penta Driver, or P50 for short, is a welcome change of pace and a downright treat for fans of high-res audio.
The Penta Driver headphones are unique in more ways than one. Despite their tiny size, they manage to pack five drivers into each side, and the arrangement is quite unusual. The bass is handled by the dynamic driver with a diamond-like carbon (DLC) diaphragm. The mids and highs are covered by two pairs of micro planar drivers. This assortment technically makes the P50s a hybrid IEM (meaning two driver types) but the absence of balanced armatures makes it rather unique in this space.
This driver arrangement allows the P50s to
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