DROP + Dan Clark Audio Aeon Planar Magnetic Headphones – Open-Back, Over Ear, Audiophile (Aeon Open X), Blue/Black

Price: $370.67
(as of May 23, 2024 17:24:08 UTC – Details)

Product Description

OPTIMIZED OPEN-BACK PERFORMANCE

In the world of open-back headphones, few models have a reputation to match the Aeon Flow Open from Dan Clark Audio (formerly MrSpeakers). With a naturally appealing sound that’s both warm and punchy, plus excellent power response and ultra-comfortable fit, the Aeon Flow Open is close to perfect—close. To get it even closer, we worked with Dan Clark Audio to create the Aeon Open X. Featuring partially fenestrated earpads and reduced driver dampening, these Drop-exclusive headphones deliver a widened soundstage with the same punch and detail as the original.

TAKING A FAN FAVORITE FURTHER

How do you make great headphones better? You listen. When creating the Aeon Open X, we listened closely to its predecessor and input from our community of audiophiles. Experimenting with the dampening paper covering the drivers, we opted to use fewer plys, creating a more even tone. To add a bit more air and extension, we used the same partially fenestrated earpads featured on the Aeon Flow 2, minimizing sound reflection back into the ear. The result? Wider and clearer audio.

THE DAN CLARK AUDIO DIFFERENCE

Dan Clark is a renowned audio engineer who has been working in the high-end audio market for more than 20 years. In founding Dan Clark Audio, his mission was simple: to create high-quality headphones that allow listeners to experience incredible audio and nothing less. To that end, headphones should also deliver exceptional comfort, because—as Dan says—uncomfortable headphones “get in the way of musical enjoyment the same way a terrible seat at a concert venue detracts from a live performance.” With a history as a community modder, Dan strives for continual improvement and makes upgrades available whenever possible.

SPECIFICATIONS

Form factor: Over ear Drivers: V-Planar planar magnetic, matched +/- 1.5 dB 30 Hz–5 kHz Impedance: 13 ohms Efficiency: 94dB/mW Input connector: Hirose 4-pin Cable: DUMMER 4-pin (3.5 mm) to ¼ in (6.35 mm) , 6’5″ (2 m) long Weight (without cable): 11.5 oz (326 g)

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Driver / Design:
Planar Magnetic V-Planar Technology / Closed-back Planar Magnetic V-Planar Technology / Open-back 56 mm ring radiator dynamic drivers Planar Magnetic / Open-back 45mm Tesla neodymium technology Planar Magnetic V-Planar Technology / Closed-back

Audio Profile:
A naturally appealing sound that’s both warm and punchy, with a widened soundstage and a closed-back design. A naturally appealing sound that’s both warm and punchy, with a widened soundstage and excellent power response. Driver damping to create midrange balance and reveal treble detail, while having a balanced upper midrange and sub-bass that extends to 10hz. The HD 8XX offers you a personal concert hall on-demand—without waking the neighbors. A brighter, more neutral take on the classic HE500 Series sound, with upgraded efficiency and a better fit than ever before Smoothed frequency response while retaining a punchy sound profile which make beyerdynamic a recording studio favorite. The latest generation Tesla driver offers a wide frequency range and a weighty, controlled bass. The Ether CX sound more like a pair of open-back headphones—clean, open, realistic, relaxed—while retaining the low sound leakage and high isolation you’d expect from closed cans.

Impedance / Sensitivity:
12.5 ohms / 91 dB 13 ohms / 94 dB 300 ohms 18 ohms / 93.5 dB 32 ohms / 101 dB 23 ohms / 92 dB

Frequency Response:
— — 4 Hz – 51,000 Hz (-10 dB) 20 Hz – 20 kHz 5 Hz – 40 kHz —

Cable:
6.41 ft (2 m), removable 6.41 ft (2 m), removable 9.8 ft (3 m), removable, with 6.35 mm (1/4″) TRS single-ended plug 4.9 ft (1.5 m), removable 6 ft (1.8 m), removable 6.41 ft (2 m), removable

Plug:
DUMMER 4-pin (3.5 mm) to ¼ in (6.35 mm) DUMMER 4-pin (3.5 mm) to ¼ in (6.35 mm) 6.35 mm (1/4″) TRS single-ended plug 4.9 ft (1.5 m), removable 6 ft (1.8 m), removable 6.41 ft (2 m), removable

Weight:
11.5 oz (326 g) 11.5 oz (326 g) 11.6 oz (330 g) 12.5 oz (355 g) 14.6 oz (413 g) 15.2 oz (430 g)

Included:
Carrying case, DUMMER cable with 1/4″ termination, tuning foam inserts Carrying case, DUMMER cable with 1/4″ termination, tuning foam inserts Cable ( 9.8 ft (3 m) ) with 6.35 mm (1/4″) TRS single-ended plug ⅛ in (3.5 mm) to ¼ in (6.35 mm) adapter ⅛ in (3.5 mm) to ¼ in (6.35 mm) adapter, Pair of sheepskin ear pads, and velour earpads 4-pin XLR to ⅛ in (3.5 mm) to ¼ in (6.35 mm) adapter, 10″ (25 cm) long, Soft velvet bag

Ideal Use:
Ideally paired with a portable or desktop amp, however they sound great directly from any portable device with 1/4″ inputs. Ideally paired with a portable or desktop amp, however they sound great directly from any portable device with 1/4″ inputs. The HD 8XX redefines the critical listening experience. Class leading ergonomics provide a remarkable listening session that does not stand in the way of hi-fidelity sound reproduction. Pair with amplifier. Ideally paired with a portable or desktop amp, they also sound great directly from your smartphone, laptop, or desktop computer. Tesla studio reference headphone for mixing, mastering, monitoring (closed) A low 23 ohm impedance allow the Ether CX to be driven with anything from a portable device while the closed-back design allows plenty of isolation for public spaces. Drive with a Drop amp at home for to get the most from these cans.

Optimized open-back performance: In the world of open-back headphones, few models have a reputation to match the Aeon Flow Open from Dan Clark Audio (formerly MrSpeakers).
Drop-exclusive details: Featuring partially fenestrated earpads and reduced driver dampening, these Drop-exclusive headphones deliver a widened soundstage with the same punch and detail as the original.
Taking a fan favorite further: How do you make great headphones better? You listen. When creating the Aeon Open X, we listened closely to its predecessor and input from our community of audiophiles.
Warm and punchy sound: With a naturally appealing sound that’s both warm and punchy, plus excellent power response and ultra-comfortable fit, the Aeon Flow Open is close to perfect—close. To get it even closer, we worked with Dan Clark Audio to create the Aeon Open X.
The Dan Clark Audio difference: Dan Clark is a renowned audio engineer who has been working in the high-end audio market for more than 20 years. In founding Dan Clark Audio, his mission was simple: to create high-quality headphones that allow listeners to experience incredible audio and nothing less.