Knowles is the originator of balanced armature technology which they apply to their receiver, specialty transducers and hearing aid products. Knowles is also a market-leading manufacturer of MEMS microphones, electret microphones, voice processors and acoustical component accessories.
| Product status | Preferred  | 
		
|---|---|
| Description | Balanced armature receiver  | 
		
| Frequency response curve | Woofer – Midrange  | 
		
| Configuration | Single  | 
		
| Diameter / length [mm] | 5.3  | 
		
| Width [mm] | 3.28  | 
		
| Thickness [mm] | 2.73  | 
		
| DC resistance [Ohm] | 65  | 
		
| Sensitivity @ 1kHz, 100 mV, in coupler [dB SPL] | 101.5  | 
		
| Vented | No  | 
		
With its small dimensions and high output, series RAB is ideal for small hearing instruments. RAB provides improved magnetic radiation performance and superior case crush resistance.
| Product status | Preferred  | 
		
|---|---|
| Description | Balanced armature receiver  | 
		
| Frequency response curve | Woofer – Midrange  | 
		
| Configuration | Single  | 
		
| Diameter / length [mm] | 5.3  | 
		
| Width [mm] | 3.28  | 
		
| Thickness [mm] | 2.73  | 
		
| DC resistance [Ohm] | 65  | 
		
| Sensitivity @ 1kHz, 100 mV, in coupler [dB SPL] | 101.5  | 
		
| Vented | No  | 
		
With its small dimensions and high output, series RAB is ideal for small hearing instruments. RAB provides improved magnetic radiation performance and superior case crush resistance.
| Product status | Preferred  | 
		
|---|---|
| Description | Balanced armature receiver  | 
		
| Frequency response curve | Woofer – Midrange  | 
		
| Configuration | Single  | 
		
| Diameter / length [mm] | 5.3  | 
		
| Width [mm] | 3.28  | 
		
| Thickness [mm] | 2.73  | 
		
| DC resistance [Ohm] | 65  | 
		
| Sensitivity @ 1kHz, 100 mV, in coupler [dB SPL] | 101.5  | 
		
| Vented | No  | 
		
With its small dimensions and high output, series RAB is ideal for small hearing instruments. RAB provides improved magnetic radiation performance and superior case crush resistance.