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What reviewers think
Bloggers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below. Links to full reviews follow.
Product Strengths
- Lightweight and portable, making it easy to travel with
- Good detail retrieval, with improvements over its predecessor
- Comfortable to wear for long periods, thanks to its lightweight design and soft earpads
- Build quality and materials are considered high quality for the price range
- Good sound isolation
Product Considerations
- Can be power-hungry, requiring a decent headphone amplifier to perform at its best
- Soundstage is not as wide as some open-back headphones, resulting in a more closed-in sound
- Some reviewers found the center image to be 'in-my-head' rather than evenly distributed
- Clamping force might be a bit much for people with larger heads, especially over long listening periods
- One reviewer did not like any of the damping of sound with the tuning pads—finding that they reduced clarity and detail
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Audeze LCD-2: It has better detail capability and a more normal tonality than the LCD-2 Closed
- Vs Focal Elegia: Detail capability is at least on par with the Elegia, and perhaps even favoring the Aeon 2, although Elegia wins in macrodynamics and soundstage
- Vs Dan Clark Audio Ether 2: Detail capability is quite close to that of the Ether 2
- Vs Sennheiser HD820: It has better speed and in general is a more fun headphone
- Vs Meze Empyrean: It reminds one of the Meze Empyrean, in comfort and sound
Takeaway: The Aeon 2 is a lightweight and portable planar headphone that provides excellent detail and a comfortable listening experience. It's a solid choice for a closed-back planar that's great for travel and long listening sessions.
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An excellent review of a great product
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Manufacturer details
Features
Specifications
- 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
Description
ÆON 2 is the crown jewel of our ÆON line, surpassing prior models in both sound and comfort. While it shares the ergonomic teardrop shape of ÆON RT, don't be fooled: ÆON 2 is an all-new headphone, with a 2nd generation motor design that bumps up the bass, increases soundstage, and delivers realistic dynamics, as well as a patented folding gimbal for easy transport in a case that's half the size of ÆON RT. We've also built ÆON 2 to be even lighter, making it exceptionally comfy (and a perfect travel companion).
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Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- Dan Clark Audio headphones utilize a unique folding gimbal design, using Nitinol memory metal, which enables the headphones to fold to half their size for enhanced portability.
- DCA incorporates a proprietary Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System (AMTS) into their headphones, which integrates waveguides, diffusion control, and resonators to eliminate standing waves and precisely shape the high-frequency response.
- The brand uses V-Planar technology in their planar magnetic drivers, molding textures on the driver surface to optimize low-frequency performance and improve diaphragm stability.
- Dan Clark Audio designs its products with a focus on comfort for extended listening sessions, evident in features like ergonomic head straps, lightweight construction, and carefully chosen earpad materials.
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ÆON RT
- Positioning: Entry-level line, designed for affordability and compactness.
- Description: Offers a vibrant sound with a lightweight, all-metal headband, making it ideal for travel and everyday use. Features a proprietary planar magnetic driver that enhances detail retrieval and bass response, distinguishing it from the more advanced ÆON 2 which offers a newer driver technology for improved dynamics and soundstage.
Noire X
- Positioning: Midrange line, balancing performance and value.
- Description: Uses the Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System (AMTS) for a refined treble and improved driver for better sound consistency. Compared to the ÆON RT, it offers enhanced comfort and a more sophisticated sound profile, while still being more affordable than the E3.
Ether
- Positioning: High-end planar headphones, designed for ultimate comfort and sound quality.
- Description: Uses TrueFlow technology and a lightweight design for a natural and detailed sound. They offer larger drivers and more refined construction compared to the E3, providing a more nuanced and organic sound experience.
Expanse
- Positioning: Flagship open-back headphone, setting new standards in soundstage and detail.
- Description: Features a 4th generation planar-magnetic driver and AMTS, providing an expansive soundstage and smooth presentation, perfect for critical listening in quiet environments. It offers a more open and detailed sound compared to the Stealth, with a focus on musicality and comfort.
Corina
- Positioning: Reference electrostatic headphone, designed for ultimate resolution and natural tone.
- Description: Uses the AMTS to deliver electrostatic resolution with a natural tone. It provides a unique electrostatic experience compared to the planar magnetic models like Expanse, with a focus on delivering a lifelike and immersive sound.
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2012
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Dan Clark Audio sets itself apart with its patented Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System, which uses waveguides and resonators to shape frequency response to uniquely close adherence to various targets, and a unique tensioning system that ensures consistent performance across their headphone units. Their summit-tier headphones feature an uncommon folding design for portability, and their self-adjusting headbands offer extended comfort during long listening sessions.
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