Dan Clark Audio Aeon Open X
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At a glance
- Brand
- Dan Clark Audio
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2018
The Dan Clark Audio Aeon Open X is an open-back planar magnetic headphone from the Aeon series, designed for full-size headphone comfort in a portable form factor. It features a titanium alloy, aluminum, and carbon fiber build with a hinge-free titanium headband.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Dan Clark Audio Aeon Open X is an open-back planar magnetic headphone that combines a lightweight, portable design with full-size comfort. Its construction uses titanium alloy, aluminum, and carbon fiber, along with a hinge-free titanium headband for durability and a secure fit.
What works
- Lightweight and portable design
- High-quality materials like titanium and carbon fiber
- Open-back planar drivers for detailed sound
- Comfortable fit for long listening sessions
- Wired connection ensures stable audio transmission
What doesn't
- No active noise cancellation
- Requires a dedicated amplifier due to low impedance and sensitivity
- Open-back design leaks sound and lets in ambient noise
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Specifications
| Driver | planar magnetic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | planar |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 13 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | planar magnetic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | planar |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 13 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB/mW |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
Design
| Weight | 326 g |
|---|
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