Ribbon, planar magnetic, electrostatic omni-driver


I seem to have discovered my favorite flavor speaker design, that is the omni speaker.
Has anyone created this type driver or is one being developed?
Mbl is a great speaker, haven't other designers considered this method of sound dispersion?
I believe a planar magnetic omni driver would be a killer.
Any thoughts on this?
pedrillo

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You mean a planar driver replacing a typical cone omni driver? I dont think it would mate well really. The dispersion characteristics of omni's rely on ambiance effects. Planars need to be carefully aimed. The rear dispersion characteristics of planars add an ambiance effect in a way, but very differently compared to omni type dispersion.