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Dan Clark Audio Aeon Flow Open

52/ 100
Average
HearWiki score

Poor value

$800
typical price, USD
Discontinuedupdated
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At a glance

Brand
Dan Clark Audio
Type
Over-Ear
Fit
-
Connection
Wired
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2018

Score breakdownaverage overall

Sound7.0
Value3.8

The Aeon Flow Open is a lightweight planar magnetic over-ear headphone from MrSpeakers, known for its fast, punchy sound and comfortable fit. It features swappable tuning inserts to adjust brightness and bass levels.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The Dan Clark Audio Aeon Flow Open is a wired, open-back planar magnetic headphone that delivers a warm, smooth, and engaging listening experience. Its low 13-ohm impedance makes it easy to drive, and the lightweight 321g frame, combined with plush padding, ensures exceptional comfort for long sessions. While it lacks a massive soundstage compared to some open-back rivals, its relaxed tuning and built-in tuning filters offer versatile customization for a satisfying, easygoing sound.

What works

  • Warm, smooth, and engaging sound signature
  • Exceptionally comfortable with lightweight build
  • Easy to drive thanks to low impedance
  • Includes tuning filters for sound customization
  • Solid build quality and detachable cable

What doesn't

  • Soundstage is more intimate than some competitors
  • Detail retrieval falls slightly short of top-tier rivals
  • Wired-only design with no ANC or USB-C connectivity

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - Dan Clark Audio Aeon Flow Open
Driver62 mm planar magnetic
Driver typeplanar
Driver size62 mm
Drivers per side1
Impedance13 Ω
Sensitivity95 dB/mW

What the reviews said

4 source(s) feeding this product's score.

head-fi.org

90

This Head-Fi review says the AEON Flow Open is warm, intimate, engaging, and exceptionally comfortable. It also notes weaker soundstage and detail compared with some rivals, while still giving it a very favorable overall assessment.

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audio46.com

Audio46 characterizes the AEON Flow Open as warm, smooth, and easy to live with, with rich bass, soft treble peaks, and very high comfort. It also notes that the headphone is easy to drive and portable for a planar magnetic design.

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audio-head.com

Audio-Head reports that the headphone includes multiple tuning filters and recommends it strongly. The review presents it as a well-regarded open planar model with useful customization.

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headfonics.com

Headfonics says the AEON Flow Open offers a competitive experience at its launch price, with a smooth, relaxed character and solid build quality. The review emphasizes its easygoing sound and the bundled cable system.

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What YouTube reviewers say

Video reviews we found, each condensed to its verdict. They do feed the HearWiki score, at a measured weight below what a published written review carries.

The consensus

Positiveacross 4 videos

Reviewers generally agree the Aeon Flow Open is a comfortable, well-built planar headphone with a warm, smooth, and detailed sound that works well as an upgrade from Sennheiser HD 600/650 models.

Reviewers liked

  • Comfortable and lightweight build
  • Warm, smooth, and detailed sound
  • Effective tuning filters for adjusting tone
  • Good value as an entry-level high-end headphone

Reviewers flagged

  • Slight bass bloom that can encroach on midrange
  • Treble can be zingy or rolled off depending on setup
  • Narrower soundstage than some competitors
  • Ear pads are not easily replaceable
16:11

MrSpeakers Aeon Flow Open Planar Magnetic Headphone

InnerFidelity25.2K viewsNov 2017

The reviewer finds the Aeon Flow Open to be a very appealing and pleasant-sounding planar magnetic headphone, with a subtly tuned, warm and inviting character that makes all recordings sound great. While it has a slight bass bloom and a touch of treble zing, the included tuning filters effectively adjust the sound to taste. The reviewer prefers it over the more expensive Ether Flow Open and recommends it as a worthy upgrade from Sennheiser HD 600/650 series headphones.

14:26

MrSpeakers ÆON (Aeon) Flow Open Review

Joshua Valour18.1K viewsAug 2018

The reviewer finds the Aeon Flow Open to be a well-built, comfortable, and detailed headphone, but considers its sound signature safe and somewhat boring, lacking excitement in the treble and sub-bass. While vocals are praised, the overall presentation feels uninspired and not competitive enough at its $800 price point, making it hard to recommend for his tastes.

9:29

MrSpeakers Aeon Flow Open Review

Currawong11.5K viewsMay 2018

The reviewer finds the Aeon Flow Open to be an excellent entry-level high-end headphone, offering a neutral presentation with a slight mid-bass boost. They note it scales well with better gear and is a great upgrade from models like the Sennheiser HD 650, though it has a narrower soundstage compared to the more expensive Ether Flow. Overall, they consider it a fantastic value that could satisfy many listeners without needing to spend more.

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