Dan Clark Audio Stealth vs t+a Solitaire P: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Dan Clark Audio Stealth comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Dan Clark Audio Stealth - Great overall at around $4499.

Over-Ear

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Dan Clark Audio Stealth leads on 3 of 4 measures.

Dan Clark Audio Stealth
t+a Solitaire P

HearWiki score

Sound

9.3

Value

5.7

4.2

Price (USD)

$4,500

$8,290

Specifications

StealthSolitaire P

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $4,500; $8,290
HearWiki score: 78; 69
Released: 2021; 2020
Availability: Still sold new; Discontinued
Driver: 76 mm planar magnetic; 110 mm planar magnetic
Driver type: planar; planar
Driver size: 76 mm; 110 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz; 5 Hz - 54 kHz
Impedance: 23 Ω; 80 Ω
Sensitivity: 90 dB/mW; 101 dB/mW
Active noise cancelling: No; -
Weight: 415 g; 530 g
Detachable cable: -; Yes
USB-C: No; -
Connector: 4.4 mm balanced; -
Balanced connection: Yes; Yes

Specification comparison of Dan Clark Audio Stealth vs t+a Solitaire P
Spec	Dan Clark Audio Stealth	t+a Solitaire P
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$4,500	$8,290
HearWiki score	78 / 100 Great	69 / 100 Good
Released	2021	2020
Audio
Driver	76 mm planar magnetic	110 mm planar magnetic
Driver type	planar	planar
Driver size	76 mm	110 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	20 Hz - 20 kHz	5 Hz - 54 kHz
Impedance	23 Ω	80 Ω
Sensitivity	90 dB/mW	101 dB/mW
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	-
Design
Weight	415 g	530 g
Detachable cable	-	Yes
USB-C	No	-
Connector	4.4 mm balanced	-
Balanced connection	Yes	Yes

What reviewers said

Dan Clark Audio Stealth

The Dan Clark Audio Stealth is a premium closed-back planar magnetic headphone that delivers a remarkably refined and natural sound signature, backed by strong technical performance and flagship-level build quality. It excels in clarity and detail while maintaining a smooth presentation, though it requires a powerful amplifier to reach its full potential, especially in the bass. As a wired-only model with balanced connectivity, it targets audiophiles seeking top-tier closed-back performance.

Pro:Exceptional clarity and detail retrieval
Pro:Natural and smooth tonal balance
Pro:Flagship-grade build and accessories

Con:Requires ample amplifier power
Con:Premium price point
Con:No wireless or ANC options

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