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Whenever you have a quiet listening environment and don't need noise isolation.In what circumstances is this better than the X?
Whenever you have a quiet listening environment and don't need noise isolation.In what circumstances is this better than the X?
I don't know how to create a repeatable and defensible test for it. As is, it is hard to get a headphone seated on the stand properly. Adding glasses would really complicate this. That said, I do realize the need is there so will think about it.Can you consider adding a "Glasses" test to see how those might affect headphones?
HD800s (with Maiky76's EQ) vs DCA XO?![]()
When you look at the price point of the HIFIMAN Arya Stealth Magnet, I have a hard time understanding the positioning of this new release DanClark
I had forgotten this detail, yes you are rightAnd what was the price of Arya Stealth at release?...$1599? A year ago, it was $1000.
Compared to the new Arya Unvailed $1500, DCA XO is positioned correctly IMO. And that's not to say that it's not expensive.
This has to be one of the lowest measured impedances I've seen for headphones. And likely a challenge for most of the headphone amplifiers I've seen reviewed here.@Dan Clark wrote it here:
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Dan Clark NOIRE XO Headphone Review
This is a review, listening tests and detailed measurements of the Dan Clark NOIRE XO headphone. It was sent to me by the company and costs US $1,299. The mesh on the sides and general material feel is excellent and embue a feeling of luxury. The cups are slightly more compact than my everyday...audiosciencereview.com
I don't know how DMS got such low impedance values - below 8 ohms. Maybe it's just the wrong ohm labels (overlay mistake) because the plot looks the same as Amir's.
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Simply plug into a power amp outputThis has to be one of the lowest measured impedances I've seen for headphones. And likely a challenge for most of the headphone amplifiers I've seen reviewed here.
My A2N has 13 Ohms and runs happily with my Fiio K5 Pro and Topping A30 Pro.This has to be one of the lowest measured impedances I've seen for headphones. And likely a challenge for most of the headphone amplifiers I've seen reviewed here.
All of our aeon line have been in this range for 8 years. Most modern amps are just fine with it, the biggest effect is daps where the number capable of driving to higher spls is limited in number.This has to be one of the lowest measured impedances I've seen for headphones. And likely a challenge for most of the headphone amplifiers I've seen reviewed here.
Kudos for such an honest response from a manufacturer.Frequency Response: We do not publish this because no standard exists for what this actually means and far too many vendors simply publish absurd numbers in a spec game. We don't.
The E3 has magnetic cupsI wouldn't buy it because of the glued pads
If you mean that the E3 has magnetically attached ear pads, then I am pretty sure that this is incorrect. The pads are removable and replaceable, but they are held in place by adhesive.The E3 has magnetic cups
Oh shit, thanks for the heads upIf you mean that the E3 has magnetically attached ear pads, then I am pretty sure that this is incorrect. The pads are removable and replaceable, but they are held in place by adhesive.
Unfortunately, we don’t have the option to try these in Melbourne, as the closest store is in Sydney. I have no plans to travel to Sydney in the next few months. I almost bought the Noire X last month, but then the Noire XO came out, and I think I have to go for this one. My headphones for home listening have been the HD600 for at least 10 years, so I’d likely prefer another open design. On the go I listen to IEM, in the office I don't listen to music, or I listen on speakers.I had the pleasure of chatting to Dan and Andy Regan at Munich High end and during a relatively quiet period, I listened to both the Noire X and the XO. If people get the opportunity it's worth trying both. I think its very interesting as they both measure similar but the open / closed contrast makes a huge difference (at least to me).
The XO especially, I thought was very impressive with the level of "controlled bass" i.e. impressive bass for an open back and not boomy.
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