RAAL 1995 Magna EVO I | Open-Back True-Ribbon Headphones

The Next Generation of True-Ribbon Performance

• Complimentary Tuned Dual True-Ribbon™ Driver
• New Segmented Ribbon Array Design
• Fiberglass Composite Ear Cups with Hard Wax on Walnut Veneer
• 3-Phase Etched Stainless Steel Grill

Magna EVO I

Some headphones play music, the RAAL 1995 MAGNA EVO I reveals it, blending the breathtaking speed of their true ribbon technology with a richer, warmer, and deeply immersive tonal balance. Handmade in Serbia by RAAL 1995, the MAGNA EVO I represents a major evolutionary step in ribbon transducer technology.

By introducing advanced structural innovations, enhanced frequency response tuning, and improved ribbon excursion control, the EVO I delivers an authoritative and deeply natural listening experience designed for the ultimate music connoisseur.

The Evolution of True Ribbon

The RAAL 1995 Magna EVO I is built around a newly developed dual-ribbon driver configuration designated as the R2e1 system. This architecture marks a significant evolutionary step in ribbon transducer design by introducing a segmented ribbon array that treats different zones of the human ear independently. 

Instead of projecting a uniform acoustic wavefront across the entire outer ear, the R2e1 motor splits the transduction work between physically distinct front and rear ribbon segments:

The Rear Ribbon Segment (Acoustic Damping): Positioned directly over the concha (the ear shell) and antihelix, this ribbon is covered with a specialized open-cell hard foam progressive damping layer. This acoustic foam absorbs and moderates upper-midrange and lower-treble energy, actively suppressing bouncing wave reflections in the concha to eliminate sibilance, harshness, and listening fatigue.

The Front Ribbon Segment (Direct High-Frequency Delivery): Placed directly above the ear canal, this ribbon segment remains completely open and unobstructed. Because the corresponding zone of the ear does not naturally over-amplify high frequencies, treble energy projects straight into the canal to deliver linear, effortless high-frequency extension, pristine air, and the highly resolved micro-detail often described as "diamond dust."

Under the hood, the R2e1 motor implements enhanced ribbon excursion control and power handling. This mechanical refinement allows the pure aluminum ribbons to vibrate safely and precisely over larger physical distances.

This structural control allows the Magna EVO I to extend its low-frequency response much deeper into the sub-bass octaves compared to the original Magna, delivering a warmer, thicker, and highly authoritative bass response that carries realistic physical weight and punch.

The Sound of Magna EVO I

Low End / Sub-Bass
The original Magna OG has a very tight and punchy upper bass. The Magna EVO I has a nice bottom that seamlessly extends into upper bass, lower mids, and onwards. It’s the same upper bass as the Magna OG, but with more serious torque down in the sub bass region.

Lower Mids
The Magna OG was appreciated for more intimate midrange than the lusher IMMANIS, so they added more of that to the Magna EVO I: it is even more intimate but with ‘larger’ character of vocals that better connect to bass and low mid.

Upper Mids / Lower Treble
They subdued the upper mid region compared to the Magna OG: just enough to still be present and lively, but brought down so it doesn't emphasize sheer speed of ribbons, which helps for overly bright recordings and makes a generally warmer and smoother presentation.

High End
The ribbon which is in front is completely open, and that one is over the ear canal. That region of the ear is not amplifying much of anything, so you can play unobstructed highs into that region without sounding "peaky". All you get is just superb ribbon highs that are as smooth and even. if you seek for that "Diamond dust" sparkle, using STAR-8 Silver and STAR-12 cables are the ticket for that.

TiAIN 5-Position Click-Stop

Engineered like a fine studio instrument, the headband is built around an exposed, brushed stainless-steel spring protected by a scratch-resistant, Titanium Aluminum Nitride hard coating. The ear cups pivot gently on self-adjusting yokes to conform naturally to your face, while the stealthy, five-position click-stop adjusters lock the height securely.

Lamb Leather Suede Pads

The ear pads are crafted with a plush memory foam fill to ensure a luxurious and comfortable fit during extended listening sessions. They are then wrapped in ultra-soft lamb leather suede: the interior wall features a textile lining, and the outer perimeter is bound in perforated sheepskin leather. This carefully chosen combination of materials provides excellent ventilation.

Packages

MAGNA EVO I Standard Package

• Headphones: MAGNA EVO I in a Hard Molded Case
• Headphone Cable: Satis Copper 1.8m (5'11")
• RCD Interface/Stand: 32-Ohm standard (Viva and 8-Ohm on request)
• RCD Cable: Copper RCD-XLR XLR4/XLR4 1.5m (4'11") (RCD Interface to Amplifier) 

MAGNA EVO I Deluxe Package

• Headphones: MAGNA EVO I in a Hard Molded Case
• Headphone Cable: Star-8 MkII Pure Silver Headphone to RCD Interface 1.8m (5'11")
• RCD Interface/Stand: 32-Ohm standard (Viva and 8-Ohm on request)
• RCD Cable: Copper RCD-XLR XLR4/XLR4 1.5m (4'11") (RCD Interface to Amplifier) 

MAGNA EVO I Premium Package

• Headphones: MAGNA EVO I in a Hard Molded Case
• Headphone Cable: Star-12 Pure Silver Headphone to RCD Interface 2.9m (9'6")
• RCD Interface/Stand:silver RCDi, 32-Ohm standard (Viva and 8-Ohm on request)
• RCD Cable: Star-8 Pure Silver RCD- XLR4/XLR4 1.5m (5'11") (RCD Interface to Amplifier) 

Note: Cable Connector is Female XLR 4-pin. Gender not compatible with Standard Amplifier Output Connector. Due to pin-out arrangement and 0.3 Ohm load, do not make adapters and plug it directly to Amplifiers, as that will destroy both the Amp and the Headphones. Connect only to RCDI-32, RCDI-8, RCDI-Viva or to specialized Direct-Drive Amplifiers for RAAL Headphones (HSA-1a/b/c, VM-1a, Jotunheim R).