High-end open-back headphones designed to produce a "strikingly balanced, refined" audio experience
Jump into the latest in high-end audio with Dan Clark Audio's Noire XO!
The stage is set for Dan Clark Audio’s latest offering: the open-back Noire XO headphones. These bad boys sport a kickass set of enhanced planar drivers, boasting a super-rigid diaphragm for minimal distortion and superior reliability. The Noire XO aims to deliver a smooth frequency response with low distortion for an ear-pleasing blend of crisp details and smooth renderings.
Much like their closed-back brethren, the Noire XO deploys Dan Clark Audio’s 'Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System'. This innovative tech helps reduce high-frequency standing waves, leading to a well-balanced, complex, and airy treble performance.
Comfort is key for marathon listening sessions, and the Noire XO rises to the challenge. These lightweight headphones come equipped with memory foam ear pads, swathed in synthetic leather and Alcantara, to keep you comfortable and cool even during long listening sessions. Plus, they fold up for easy portability, making them the perfect travel companion.
Designed for audiophiles, the Noire XO includes a detachable cable terminated with a choice of balanced 4.4mm, 4-pin XLR, or 6.35/3.5mm connectors. And to keep your investment safe, it comes with a stylish storage case.
The Noire XO enters the high-end headphone market at an appealing price of £1300 / $1300. With the closed-back Focal Clear Mg clocking in around £1099 / $1500 and the five-star Beyerdynamic T1 (3rd Gen) priced at £899 / $999, the Noire XO leans towards a more budget-friendly option within the elite club.
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- Best for Bass-heavy Beats: Sony MDRXB950B1 — an over-ear model boasting dual 40mm drivers for exceptional bass response.
- Best for Pure Sound Quality: Sennheiser HD 6XX— an open-back headphone that delivers sharp, detailed highs and powerful, resonant bass.
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- The Noire XO, Dan Clark Audio's latest offering, features enhanced planar drivers for minimal distortion, promising a smooth frequency response and ear-pleasing details.
- The Noire XO employs Dan Clark Audio's 'Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System' to ensure a balanced, complex, and airy treble performance.
- Comfort is a priority with the Noire XO, which comes with memory foam ear pads and a stylish storage case for easy portability.
- Priced at £1300 / $1300, the Noire XO offers a more budget-friendly option within the high-end headphone market compared to competitors like the Focal Clear Mg and Beyerdynamic T1.
- Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on the latest announcements in hi-fi, home cinema, and tech, such as the JBL Flip 6 Portable Bluetooth speaker, Bose's SoundLink Color Bluetooth speaker, and Cambridge Audio's Melomania 1+ wireless earbuds.
- If you're in the market for wired headphones, consider the Sony MDRXB950B1 for bass-heavy beats or the Sennheiser HD 6XX for pure sound quality, or browse our list of the 9 best-sounding luxury headphones for discerning music lovers.
