Headphones — Dan Clark Audio AEON 2 Noire

The AEON 2 Noire is an accomplished planar-magnetic over-ear headphone from Dan Clark Audio, a well-established American manufacturer known for accomplished, considered planar-magnetic driver engineering, built with a remarkably low impedance. The AEON 2 Noire brings Dan Clark's considered engineering to a serious open-back over-ear format.

Key specs that matter

The transducer uses electrostatic or planar-magnetic driver technology in an open-back, over-ear, wired configuration. Frequency response spans 20Hz to 20,000Hz within plus-or-minus 10dB. Connection offers a versatile choice of custom plug or 3.5mm jack termination. Sensitivity is 92dB SPL at 1kHz/1mW, with impedance at a remarkably low 13 ohms. Weight is 328g.

Sound and use context

Expect the exceptionally fast, detailed character planar-magnetic driver technology is broadly celebrated for, with the remarkably low 13-ohm impedance meaning this headphone drives easily from a wide range of sources.

Pairing

The remarkably low 13-ohm impedance combined with the 92dB sensitivity make the AEON 2 Noire compatible with a wide range of sources, including modestly powered portable devices.

Alternatives

Dan Clark Audio's own Noire X offers a related model within the same broader headphone catalogue.