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Dan Clark Audio AEON 2 Noire Closed-Back Headphones
WIRED HEADPHONE
Closed-Back
over-ear
planar magnetic
folding/collapsible
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Audio46's Opinion
The Aeon 2 Noire offers a pretty mesmerizing listening experience with their exceptional layering and impressive depth. The bass, while somewhat reserved, provides a satisfying resonance where it counts. The midrange, while slightly scooped out, has a touch of emphasis in the upper mids, bringing vocals forward. The treble adds a brilliant sparkle and crispness to the profile, lending a bright flavor to the overall sound signature. Finally, the sleek black color and unique tuning options (yes, you'll get some tuning pads) make the Noire a stylish and versatile headphone, perfect for any music enthusiast. Super light and portable too.
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(Specifications and appearance of this product are subject to change without notice)
ÆON 2 Noire is the latest edition of our award-winning ÆON 2 Closed headphone. Featuring a bold metallic black paint ÆON 2 Noire sports a perforated ear-pad to deliver an all-new sound. In fact, ÆON 2 Noire's tuning almost exactly aligns to the “Harmon Curve,” gently boosting bass and treble compared to ÆON 2 Closed. The result is a “lighter” sounding midrange and a soundstage that moves the “stage” a bit further from the listener for a wider and deeper space
V-Planar Driver Processing
Improves Bass Response And Lowers Distortion
TrueFlow V2
Increases Resolution and Improves Dynamics
Travel friendly
Packs Small!
Titanium, Aluminum, & Carbon
Ultralight, Yet Ultra-Strong
BACK IN BLACK
Since we launched ÆON 2 we have had two frequent requests: make a black version, and offer it with the perforated pads. Well we listened, and here it is! Experience the dynamics, detail and smooth sound of ÆON 2, with a striking black finish and a vibrant new sound with an expanded soundstage and a lighter midrange tone relative to its ÆON 2 Closed sibling.
BIGGER SOUND, LIGHTER WEIGHT
Most lightweight headphones are primarily made of plastic, but we wanted to find a stronger, more durable alternative - so we constructed ÆON 2’s headband and baffle entirely out of carbon fiber, aluminum, and titanium. Clocking in at a featherweight 328 grams, ÆON 2 is among the most comfortable headphones on the market, but built to stand the test of time.
NEW TECH, FROM OUR HOUSE TO YOURS
Every Dan Clark Audio planar magnetic headphone is powered by a 100% proprietary driver. No off-the-shelf parts stuck into a new enclosure here - our drivers are designed in-house! Features include: Super-efficient transducer keeps weight down by reducing magnet size Patented Trueflow technology improves airflow through the motor, producing a major upgrade in detail retrieval (AEON 2 sports our advanced second-generation Trueflow design) Patented V-Planar driver processing: textures the driver surface for superior low-frequency performance and improved diaphragm stability.
BIG FUN NEVER PACKED SO SMALL
ÆON 2’s unique and patented folding gimbal design allows it to pack into a truly compact case that can fit into nearly anything, even a large purse. For travelers who crave that full-size headphone experience but have limited space, ÆON 2 sets a new standard in portable excellence.
WHICH ÆON IS FOR ME?
All ÆON headphones are hand-built and tested in San Diego CA. Closed versions of the headphones should be used when blocking noise or not disturbing others is a consideration. Sonically our closed headphones tend to have a lighter midrange tone, so while the open headphones have a deeper soundstage the “front and center” (think vocals) is several rows closer when using the open headphones, for a more intimate delivery.
Don’t be fooled: while it looks a lot like the ÆON RT, the ÆON 2 is a completely new and updated design. ÆON 2’s brand new driver uses our second generation TrueFlow technology that takes detail retrieval, dynamics, bass extension, and soundstage to a whole new level - which is why the New York Times Wirecutter called ÆON 2 Closed the best-sounding closed headphone under $2,000. And did we mention that it packs down to half its size?
For the budget-conscious, ÆON RT (Re-Tuned) headphones update our award-winning ÆON Flow with bumped up bass and crisper highs than the original. The result: ÆON RT delivers a springier and more dynamic listening experience, prioritizing affordability, fun-factor, and (of course) amazing sound quality! It doesn’t hurt that it’s unbelievably comfortable, and still made in San Diego. It’s not an ÆON 2, but it’s the next best thing!
PERFORMANCE
Driver: 62mm x 34mm single-ended planar magnetic
Driver matching: +/-2dB to target curve, channel matched to 0.5dB weighted 30-8KHz
THD: less than 0.3% 20-20KHz, 0.1% 100-8KHz
Headband: Nickel-Titanium (Nitinol) memory metal
Baffle: Carbon Fiber
Earpads: Japanese Synthetic Protein Leather
IN THE BOX
ÆON 2 Noire headphone
Carrying case
Cable (selected in menu)
Certificate of authenticity
Manual
Tuning kit
Product Reviews
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I LOVE these headphones
There’s something about $500-$1000 headphones that make me super happy. Not so cheap that it’s obvious things are being missed and left aside but not so expensive that I feel like I need to baby them. These do something others don’t. I can feel the sounds from time to time. Feel. A visceral experience. This is why I lean into headphones over two channel. I love these so much/
Great Sound Quality and Ergonomics.
Great sound quality. You need to run the headphones for about 20 hours and they tighten up with great base and air. No slam but very tight. Great vocals and clarity. This compact portable full size headphone is amazing how this headset folds to a very compact size for travel and includes a very small well made protective case. I went for the upgraded VIVO cables which are outstanding. I took off one star only because of my large ears - they rub the inside of the pads when I move my head.
Not what I expected
Out of the box, I did not expect these headphones to require a lot of power so a dac/amp is recommended. Build quality is good, nice clarity, loss of some microdynamics with the filters, and a bit bright in terms of sound. Kind of a dead sounding headphone even with the elevated bass, but I sort of enjoy it. Sound is subjective so this headphone might not be for everyone.
Better than expected.
Love these. So comfortable during gaming sessions. Soundstage is really good for closed backs.
Lovin me some Aeon Noires
Setup - Aeon 2 Noire Black with VIVO balanced cables using an Astell & Kern Alpha. Headphones have a nice wide soundstage with great separation between instruments. Out of the box (after burn in) they are a bit bright on the high end, however, the white colored filters take care of that easily. For the price these are winners. Purchased from Audio46, who answer questions well on the phone and ship quickly and product received exactly when it was supposed to arrive.
