{"product_id":"dan-clark-audio-aeon-2-headphones-open-back-version","title":"Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2 Headphones - Open Back Version","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dan Clark Audio AEON 2 Open is the open-back version of the crown jewel of DCA’s AEON line: a planar magnetic headphone with an all-new driver built on the technology of DCA’s flagship ETHER 2, and a patented folding gimbal that packs it into a case half the size of the AEON RT’s. It shares the ergonomic teardrop shape of the AEON RT but is a completely new design, lighter and more comfortable, with more bass, a bigger soundstage and realistic dynamics. It is designed, built and tested in San Diego.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/img_proxy_5c62a92a-ebc0-42e6-bbc3-4b527578bab1.jpg?v=1768418245\" alt=\"Dan Clark Audio AEON 2 Open headphones\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn ETHER 2-based driver\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery DCA planar headphone uses a 100% proprietary driver, designed in-house. For the AEON 2, Dan Clark and his team took what they learned designing the ETHER 2 and redesigned the 62 × 34mm single-ended planar driver from the ground up:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe driver structure is flipped 180 degrees, so the magnets and flow structures no longer sit between the diaphragm and your ear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecond-generation TrueFlow (patented) improves airflow through the motor, for more detail, dynamics, bass extension and soundstage; the flow elements are now a single construction, with no air gaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision-machined flow structures replace injection-moulded parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatented V-Planar processing textures the diaphragm for better low-frequency performance and stability, improving bass and lowering distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter driver damping gives more resolution, dynamics and a smoother frequency response, and the efficient transducer keeps weight down by using smaller magnets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new voicing gives the Open a leaner lower midrange, and a much larger soundstage, presenting visceral bass, transparent mids and fine detail up top, with the music placed further “out of your head”. Distortion is under 0.3% from 20Hz to 20kHz and 0.1% from 100Hz to 8kHz, and drivers are matched to within 0.5dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/dan-clark-audio-aeon-2-headphones-open-back-version-photo-driver.jpg?v=1791406797\" alt=\"Planar magnetic driver technology of the Dan Clark Audio AEON 2\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLight, strong and comfortable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost light headphones are mainly plastic. DCA built the AEON 2’s headband and baffle from carbon fibre, aluminium and titanium instead, with a nickel-titanium (Nitinol) memory-metal headband, so it weighs only about 321g yet is built to last. The earpads are Japanese synthetic protein leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFolds to travel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original AEON’s case was bulky. For the AEON 2, DCA designed a folding mechanism that also improves the clamping, fit and structural integrity of the headphone, and a form-fitting case that holds the cable too and takes half the space in your bag, small enough to fit even a large handbag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/dan-clark-audio-aeon-2-headphones-open-back-version-photo-case.jpg?v=1791406801\" alt=\"Dan Clark Audio AEON 2 Open in its compact carry case\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-back planar magnetic, folding gimbal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDriver\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62 × 34mm single-ended planar magnetic · second-generation TrueFlow · V-Planar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensitivity and impedance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e94dB · 13Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDistortion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 0.3% (20Hz–20kHz) · 0.1% (100Hz–8kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMatching\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e±2dB to target curve · channels within 0.5dB (30Hz–8kHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBuild\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon fibre baffle · Nitinol headband · aluminium and titanium · synthetic protein leather pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 321g (without cable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCable\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetachable 2m dual-entry · 3.5mm with 6.35mm adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-back headphones let sound in and out, so they are best at home or somewhere quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the closed-back version, see the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/dan-clark-audio-aeon-2-headphones-closed-back-version\"\u003eAEON 2 Closed\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: AEON 2 Open, 2m cable, tuning (filter) kit, compact carry case, certificate of authenticity and user guide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtected by DCA patents D855579 (teardrop shape and hingeless headband), 10178459 (multi-layer damping) and 10631098 (TrueFlow).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dan Clark Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57115767636355,"sku":"DCAEON2-OPEN","price":899.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/3199\/8339\/files\/img_proxy_f8a574ae-84d4-4865-98fa-379f6a479ad1.jpg?v=1767162332","url":"https:\/\/www.advancedmp3players.co.uk\/products\/dan-clark-audio-aeon-2-headphones-open-back-version","provider":"amp3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}