This is the thread for discussion of the Dan Clark Audio Noire X Open, the latest and greatest open-back planar magnetic headphone from Dan Clark Audio. This headphone is selling for $1299 and is available to pre-order from Headphones.com.
Below you’ll find our review from DMS, who’s already had some time to get familiar with the Noire X Open.
And finally, measurements from DMS’s B&K 4128 below as well:
Discuss this headphone or ask questions below!
The difference in the 9-12k response here is really just crazy. The 45CA and 4128 you just put up are pretty similar, but the 45CA to 5128DF (comment on video offered that correction) in the first one here is wholly different with a huge dip. The 5128 then, in theory has a similar dip, but DMS’ ear canal (blue in 2nd) has a massive peak.
If anyone was still thinking they can use even 5128 data to EQ the treble, they need only look at that 2nd graph. 18dB swing there. This, FWIW, is that “measurement error” I rambled on about in a video.
I’ve waited a long time before investing in a new pair of headphones, and I think my patience has been rewarded. Dan Clark Audio’s Noire XO headphones are just what I was hoping to find.
