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Dan Clark Audio's NOIRE X builds on the iconic AEON 2 NOIRE by integrating DCA's advanced Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System (AMTS™) and an improved driver purity, all in an elegant, ergonomically refined design. Its minimalist black-on-black aesthetic, upgraded ear pads, self-adjusting headband and Gorilla Glass 3-clad covers reflect the improvements made inside. With the NOIRE X, DCA establishes a new benchmark for headphone performance, comfort and value in the headphone mid-price range.
DCA NOIRE X in brief:
* Drive unit: planar magnetic
* Impedance of 16 ohms
* Weight 3855 grams
* Covers made of aluminum with Gorilla glass
* Sensitivity: approx. 94 dB/mW
* Headphone cushions: Synthetic suede (Alcantara)
In the box:
* DUMMER cable (or VIVO cable) with selected termination (see "Type of cable connection (amplifier)")
* Case for the headphones
* Manual
NOTE! If you want a VIVO cable instead of a DUMMER cable, contact me and we'll sort it out.
"The NOIRE X gives you a taste of what the E3 can do at a lower price point and, similarly, they also require a little bit of head-time to appreciate what they deliver. They still have that linear presentation but with a little added texture. They are great at picking apart complex mixes, yet deliver songs in a coherent way that makes you want to listen to the music. From a technical perspective, the NOIRE X offer a lot of sound for the money! They are clear, detailed and snappy, with excellent transient response.
They also offer a much more spacious sound stage than their closed-back nature would lead you to believe, all in a relatively easy-to-drive package. My small gripes pale in comparison compared to what these do well, which is presenting your music in a tonally correct and engaging way – for that I can forgive that little bit of missing impact during certain tracks. I wouldn’t call them quite studio-neutral, but they do get close and you can tailor the sound a little with your source, too.
Overall, these are a superb headphone for the price and give a lot of high-quality sound for the money – I would gladly have a pair of these in my collection for everyday listening. They are a brilliant all-rounder and do give you a taste of more expensive top-of-the-line models at a far more accessible price. "
HiFi Pig Magazine (Dec 2024) 
