{"product_id":"dan-clark-audio-noire-xo-open-back-headphones","title":"Dan Clark Audio NOIRE XO Open-Back Headphones","description":"\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExquisite Acoustic Performance, Improved Comfort, and a Breakthrough Value!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOIRE XO updates our iconic AEON 2 open by integrating DCAs state-of-the-art Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System (AMTS) with an improved driver, all carefully wrapped in a gorgeous ergonomically-enhanced design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOIRE XOs dramatic black-on-black aesthetic, improved ear pads, self-adjusting headband, and beautiful open cups sumptuously hint at the numerous exciting upgrades within, all designed to maximize your listening pleasure.\u003cbr\u003eWith NOIRE XO, DCA sets a new standard in midrange headphone performance, comfort, and value!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Open Headphone Compares\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOIRE XO is a unique open headphone in that it is one of very few designs that can actually track the industry standard Harman target curve. What does this mean for the listener? For starters, this is one of the very few planar magnetic headphone designs that can actually produce a truly balanced sound signature, with the powerful bass more typically associated with closed back designs. But that bass doesnt come at the expense of soundstage and clarity!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOIRE XO is designed around our new, updated, and improved NOIRE audio driver. The new driver is significantly more rigid than its predecessor, with superior unit-to-unit consistency, reduced distortion, improved reliability, and smoothed frequency response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtensive R\u0026amp;D investments were made to optimize other aspects of NOIRE XOs planar driver. New manufacturing processes combined with highly optimized V-Planar knurling deliver a remarkably smooth frequency response with low distortion throughout the listening range, achieving levels of detail heretofore found primarily in our top-of-the-line headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeveraging our state-of-the-art Audio Precision 555B and B\u0026amp;K 5128 measurement system, weve carefully integrated NOIRE XOs new driver with our patent-pending AMTS and redesigned ear pads to create an experience were sure youll never forget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcoustic Metamaterial Tuning System (AMTS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the most important feature of NOIRE XO is the addition of DCAs critically-acclaimed AMTS tuning system, previously found only in our top-of-the-line Stealth, Expanse, E3 and Corina headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruly a revolution in acoustic engineering, AMTS uses advanced metamaterial design concepts to shape system frequency response while simultaneously eliminating high-frequency standing waves, which are responsible for the synthetic-sounding high frequencies found in all too many headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy eliminating these standing waves, NOIRE XO with AMTS delivers remarkably balanced, nuanced, and airy treble free of the fatiguing artifacts that diminish your listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLuxurious Comfort with Upgraded Ear Pads\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOIRE XO includes all-new ear pads to ensure an exceptionally comfortable experience. Using 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition, the NOIRE XO Ear Pads are designed to reduce foam rolling, so the pads will have a longer usable life, and a more consistent fit and operation. NOIRE XO Ear Pads are backward compatible with our AEON 2 NOIRE, AEON RT Closed, and AEON 2 Closed headphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-Tensioning Headband\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur self-tensioning headband reduces listening fatigue by distributing pressure evenly across your head for a balanced, barely-there fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe uniform pressure distribution helps prevent hot spots and pressure points, making NOIRE XO ideal for long hours of immersive listening, free from adjustments or strain.NOIRE XOs striking minimalist aesthetic is completed with the tone-on-tone understated color-scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced Connectivity with Versatile Cable Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOIRE XO offers a comprehensive range of cable terminations, including combo 1\/4\" and 3.5mm, 4-pin XLR, and 4.4mm. For those seeking additional flexibility in cable length and termination, its easy to upgrade to our ultra-premium VIVO cables for more choices, including custom cable lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith these versatile cable options, you can pair your headphones with any amplifier, eliminating the need for costly third-party cables and ensuring you get the most out of your audio setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo You Ask: How Does NOIRE XO Sound?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeve gone all-in with NOIRE XO to deliver the most exciting possible sonic experience, regardless of price. As is our custom, we never de-feature a headphone at lower price points, instead, we try to take the technology, comfort, and performance of our flagship headphones and cost-reduce them to realize superior performance at lower prices. Combining our no-compromise audio performance ethic with an exciting new look and great ergonomics establishes NOIRE XO among the greatest value\/performance ratio headphones in the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEqually satisfying with all genres of music, NOIRE XOs expansive soundstage, punchy bass, silky midrange, vibrantly smooth highs, and layers of detail will keep you engaged with your favorite music for days on end. 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