Dan Clark Audio Noire X Headphones

Dan Clark Audio Noire X Headphones

Noire X

The NOIRE X closed-back headphones are the result of extensive research and development. Complementing the successful Noire model, the NOIRE X features a new self-adjusting headband, brand-new driver technology, and a full AMTS tuning system (as found in the E3 model).

Best-in-class acoustic performance, optimized comfort, and a groundbreaking price!

NOIRE X™ is the evolution of the legendary AEON 2 NOIRE, combining DCA's cutting-edge Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System™ (AMTS™) with an improved driver, all carefully packaged in a beautiful, ergonomically enhanced design.

The NOIRE X's dramatic black-on-black aesthetic, enhanced ear cushions, self-adjusting headband, and Gorilla Glass 3-clad earcups hint at the numerous exciting improvements within, all designed to maximize listening pleasure.

With NOIRE X, DCA sets new standards in performance, comfort, and value for mid-priced headphones!

Better technology means better sound

NOIRE X is powered by an updated and improved AEON audio driver. The new driver is significantly stiffer than its predecessor, with superior earpiece-to-earpiece consistency, reduced distortion, improved reliability, and a smoother frequency response.

Extensive research and development investments have been made to optimize other aspects of the NOIRE X's planar driver. New manufacturing processes combined with a highly optimized V-Planar edge suspension ensure a remarkably smooth frequency response with low distortion across the entire listening range, achieving a level of detail previously found primarily in our top-of-the-line headphones.

Using state-of-the-art measurement systems such as the Audio Precision 555B and B&K 5128, DCA has carefully integrated the NOIRE X's new driver with the patent-pending AMTS and redesigned ear cushions to create a sound experience unparalleled in this price range.

Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System

Perhaps the most important feature of NOIRE X is the integration of DCA's AMTS tuning system, previously found only in our flagship models Stealth, Expanse, E3, and Corina.

A true revolution in acoustic engineering, AMTS utilizes advanced metamaterial design concepts to shape the system's frequency response while eliminating high-frequency standing waves, which are responsible for the synthetic-sounding high frequencies found in too many headphones.

By eliminating these standing waves, NOIRE X with AMTS delivers remarkably balanced, nuanced, and airy highs without the fatiguing artifacts that detract from the listening experience.

Self-Tightening Headband

The self-tightening headband reduces listening fatigue by evenly distributing pressure across the head, ensuring a balanced, barely noticeable fit. The even pressure distribution helps to avoid pressure and heat spots, making the NOIRE X ideal for hours of intensive listening without the need for headband adjustments.

Gorilla Glass

NOIRE X is a stunning yet understated pair of headphones, from the stitched headband to the brand-new Gorilla Glass 3 surface of the housings. Gorilla Glass 3 is a thin layer of alkali aluminosilicate, making the glass stiffer and more scratch- and shatter-resistant than conventional glass compositions.

NOIRE X's strikingly minimalist aesthetic is complemented by the subtle, tone-on-tone NOIRE X logo.

Luxurious Comfort with Upgraded Ear Cushions

NOIRE X features brand-new ear cushions that provide an exceptionally comfortable listening experience. The use of Alcantara synthetic suede on the contact surface reduces heat and moisture buildup, ensuring cool comfort during extended listening sessions, even in warmer or more humid environments.

Additionally, the NOIRE X ear cushions are designed to reduce foam twisting and slippage, allowing the cushions to last longer and provide a more consistent fit. The NOIRE X ear cushions are backward compatible with the AEON 2 NOIRE, AEON RT Closed, and AEON 2 Closed headphones.

Enhanced Connectivity with Versatile Cable Options

NOIRE X offers a comprehensive selection of cable connectors at the base price, including combo 1/4" and 3.5 mm jacks, 4-pin XLR jacks, and 4.4 mm jacks. For those seeking more flexibility in cable length and connection, it's easy to upgrade to DCA's ultra-premium VIVO cables, available in a range of lengths and with a variety of connection options.

These versatile cable options allow you to pair the headphones with any amplifier, eliminating the need for expensive third-party cables to get the most out of your audio setup.

What does the NOIRE X sound like?

DCA has gone to great lengths with the NOIRE X to deliver the most exciting audio experience possible, regardless of price. As is DCA's ethos, they never sacrifice features in their lower-end headphones, but instead strive to leverage the technology, comfort, and performance of their flagship headphones and reduce costs to deliver superior performance at lower prices. Combining DCA's uncompromising audio performance ethic with an exciting new look and excellent ergonomics, the NOIRE X is among the best value headphones on the market.

The NOIRE X excels across all music genres, ensuring you can stay immersed in your favorite music for days with its expansive soundstage, punchy bass, silky midrange, vibrant, smooth highs, and rich detail. The NOIRE X never tires, allowing you to rediscover your entire music library and experience music like never before.

• Operating principle: magnetostatic