Raal 1995 Immanis - Tripe Ribbon Flagship Headphones
Raal 1995 Immanis - Tripe Ribbon Flagship Headphones
Delivery time approx. 6-8 weeks.
Each Immanis is individually handcrafted for the customer.
IMMANIS
The Immanis increases the surface area of the ribbons from 16.8 cm² to 25.2 cm², the shell diameter to 11 cm, and the impedance to 0.057Ω (0.29Ω with the 1.8 m long Star-8 MkII headphone cable).
The maximum sound pressure level increases by 3 dB, the round ear cup opening grows to 74 mm, and the weight to 610 g. The grille is now gold-plated. In comparison, the Magna ribbons have almost 29% more surface area than the RAAL-required CA-1a driver, while the Immanis ribbons are almost twice the size of the CA-1a surface and 1.45 times larger than that of the SR-1a/b.
Overall, the Immanis offers 50% more surface area than the Magna and has a larger front chamber. There are also differences in the details of the headband spring, the stitching of the headband, and the included cables.
Reviews
"The RAAL 1995 Immanis, with its Ribbon technology, is a unique headphone with a sound signature that is just as special. Listening to a RAAL Ribbon driver for the first time will seriously impress you.
If you like a high-end sound where you get a superbly strong technical performance but with a musical and energetic delivery, the Immanis is the perfect headphone for you. I place it very high in my personal list of favorite headphones.
Fully recommended from my end, and the Immanis is our Newest Recommended Buy Award winner."
RAAL 1995 Immanis Review - Headfonia Reviews
"The RAAL 1995 headphones are still very new and this was probably one of the very first shows to have them available for auditioning. If you like the “old” Raal SR-1b headphone and the ribbon sound, then the RAAL 1995 Immanis with its triple drivers will blow you away. It’s a very high-end headphone with a corresponding price tag (around $10k), but when properly driven, it simply is one of the very best headphones on the market (ever)."
The speed, spaciousness, positioning, resolution, transients and so on, everything is simply superb. If you have big pockets and just want the best of the best, look no further. The Immanis is the headphone for you, a true end-game setup."
Blog: WOH Heidelberg 2024 Show Report - Headfonia Reviews
ZP Reviews
"The Golden King: RAAL 1995 Immanis Review"
"The Golden King. This is what I feel about the RAAL 1995 Immanis. To me, Susvara has never moved me enough to purchase it. Even the latest version wasn’t really special enough to get me thinking.
But the Immanis is different. It got me thinking about which equipment to release so that I can have one on my hands. To me, it’s the sound perfection I’ve been looking for in a form factor that does not tie me down to a single amp. The perfect balance of a large soundstage with mids and highs that outpace most other headphones and still perform well in every other aspect.
The Golden King: RAAL 1995 Immanis Review – ZP Reviews: For all your honest Audiophile Reviews
StereoNet.com
"In conclusion. Aleks has worked a miracle. 3 ribbons in a circular enclosure bringing HeadFi heaven. They’re vast, huge and immense and I love them!"
SixMoons
"Lunar Eclipse 2024 Award"
"My rarest awards say it all. You now understand just how we got here. But it's not just about performance. It's an acknowledgment of Aleksandar Radisavljevic's groundbreaking work on true ribbon tech for no-compromise headfi. Best headphone in the world? I wouldn't know. Best now fully domesticated and luxuriously finished ribbon headphone and with that, a new reference for already two listeners on my small staff? Absolutely!"
Per Aspera ad Astra (6moons.com)
ConvinceMeAudio
"It is one of the best headphones if not THE best headphone we have in HiFi right now."
Packages
IMMANIS Standard Package
- Headphones: IMMANIS
- Headphone Cable: SATIS Copper (RCD Interface to Headphone) 1.8m (5'11")
- RCD Interface / Stand: 32 Ohm Standard (8 Ohm or VIVA Audio Special on request)
- Interface Cable: RCD-XLR (Headphone Amplifier to RCD Interface) XLR4/XLR4 1.5m (4'11")
- Hardcase (molded/waterproof)
IMMANIS Deluxe Package
- Headphones: IMMANIS
- Headphone Cable: STAR-8 MkII Silver (RCD Interface to Headphone) 1.8m (5'11")
- RCD Interface / Stand: 32 Ohm Standard (8 Ohm or VIVA Audio Special on request)
- Interface Cable: RCD-XLR (Headphone Amplifier to RCD Interface) XLR4/XLR4 1.5m (4'11")
- Hardcase (molded/waterproof)
IMMANIS Premium Package
- Headphones: IMMANIS
- Headphone Cable: STAR-12 Silver (RCD Interface to Headphone) 2.9m (9'6")
- Silver Multi-Strand Coaxial Windings Ribbon Current Drive Interface Stand: 32 Ohm Standard (8 Ohm or VIVA Audio Special on request)
- STAR-8 Silver RCD-XLR (Amp to Interface) XLR4/XLR4 0.85m (2'9")
- Hardcase (molded/waterproof)
IMMANIS Only
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- Headphones: IMMANIS
- Headphone Cable: SATIS Copper (RCD Interface to Headphone) 1.8m (5'11")
- Hardcase (molded/waterproof)
Reviews
WOH Heidelberg 2024 - BEST OF SHOW
"The RAAL 1995 headphones are still very new and this was probably one of the very first shows to have them available for auditioning. If you like the “old” Raal SR-1b headphone and the ribbon sound, then the RAAL 1995 Immanis with its triple drivers will blow you away. It’s a very high-end headphone with a corresponding price tag (around $10k), but when properly driven, it simply is one of the very best headphones on the market (ever)."
The speed, spaciousness, positioning, resolution, transients and so on, everything is simply superb. If you have big pockets and just want the best of the best, look no further. The Immanis is the headphone for you, a true end-game setup."
Blog: WOH Heidelberg 2024 Show Report - Headfonia Reviews
Amplification
Connection to amplifiers is via the RCD interface, equipped with specially designed high-quality toroidal transformers. The interface is styled like a headphone stand. Toroidal transformers convert a voltage-driven amplifier output into a current-driven signal to drive the ribbons.
Compatible amplifiers should have a low output impedance of less than 10mV DC offset and be suitable for driving loads of 32Ω or more. For the 300B type and other tube amplifiers designed for speakers, 8Ω or 16Ω options are available on request (at no extra charge).
The single-impedance interface is designed to ensure compatibility with various Head-Fi amplifiers. Compared to older models, the Magna requires only 2.4 watts and the Immanis only 1.5 watts, enabling higher efficiency and greater compatibility.
Suitable amplifiers, such as the Auris Headonia 10th Anniversary 300B or the Trafomatic Primavera with SV811-10, supply full power to the interface. The 100% conductivity of the ribbons allows precise control over the entire diaphragm, resulting in fast response and impressive dynamics. The Xmax value of ±4 mm for the Raal 1995 foils is exceptional for headphone drivers.
The SPL capability of 115/118 dB for Magna/Immanis disproves the cliché of fragile ribbons and highlights the performance of these Serbian ribbon headphones, suitable for both consumer and professional applications. The curated amplifiers, including the new Auris amplifier, provide the necessary power and interface compatibility.
Technical Specifications
- Headphone Model: IMMANIS
- Open-Back Circumaural
- ventilated front chamber
- True-Ribbon R³ Driver Headphones
- IMMANIS-Ribbon Current-Drive Interface / Stand, RCD Interface 32 Ohm
- Cable, headphones - STAR-8 MkII Silver 1.8m
- Case, hard plastic waterproof
Specifications
Motor:
- Configuration Complementarily tuned triple ribbon
- Ribbon type Corrugated pure aluminum (True-Ribbon) with Viscodamp™ "Silent Metal" viscosity damping
- Surface 25.2 cm² (3.9 in²)
- Displacement +/- 4mm (0.157 in)
- Maximum sound pressure level 118 dB
- Impedance 0.057Ω
- Impedance with specialized HP cable 0.29Ω
- Note: Cable connection XLR 4-pin, female. Do not make adapters and
Do not connect directly to amplifier as this will destroy both amplifier and headphones. Only connect to RCDI-32 or RCDI-8 or to a special amplifier with direct drive for RAAL headphones (HSA-1a/b/c, VM-1a) - Ribbon Current-Drive Interface (RCDI-32, RCDI-8): Converts the low impedance of headphone and cable (0.29Ω) into an impedance usable by the amplifier (32Ω and 8Ω)
- Configuration Toroidal transformer + special headphone cable (STAR-8, STAR-8 MkII)
- Drive type Converts voltage drive from amplifier into current drive for ribbons
- Supported amplifier type Voltage-controlled amplifiers with low internal output impedance and a DC offset of less than 10mV
Impedance load on amplifier 32Ω nominal (8Ω on special order)
Recommended amplifier power, RCDI-32 headphone amplifier from 2-6W or speaker amplifier from 8-25W at 8Ω - Recommended amplifier power, RCDI-8 speaker amplifier from 2-6W at 8Ω (SET or similar low-power speaker amplifiers)
Headphone housing:
- Housing material Fiberglass composite, aluminum
Surface Anodizing, hard wax on American walnut veneer
Grille Gold-plated 3-phase stainless steel, etched - Head spring Brushed stainless steel with TiAlN (Titanium Aluminium Nitride) hard coating
- Headband Soft padded band, underside made of diamond-stitched suede
- Height adjustment Gold-plated 5-position click stop
- Ear pads Top: lambskin suede, filling: memory foam, inside: textile, outside: perforated sheepskin
- Input connectors High-current gold-plated 3.5 mm TRRS sockets
- Weight without cable 626 g