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And, even more importantly (for me) ultra-low distortion, despite being closed-back. You can "EQ away" many flaws of the FR, but not distortion.
And, even more importantly (for me) ultra-low distortion, despite being closed-back. You can "EQ away" many flaws of the FR, but not distortion.
...which is exactly the problem with my BD T1 Mk 2
Thankfully, I don't seem to hear much of it, maybe because of moderate levels most of the time.
After seeing low distortion for these and also a good review for the AEON RT closed, I'm very eager to see measurements for the AEON RT OPEN and the Ether 2 as well.
This is a comparison between Ether CX and older Ether C, not the current Ether C Flow.The non-Drop version (ETHER C Flow) is 2x the price at $1800; would love to know the difference (even if it’s just the company stating such).
EDIT: From the company:
https://drop.com/buy/drop-mrspeakers-ether-cx-closed-headphones/talk/2210198
The original ETHER C had a tip toward the higher frequencies and also had some pad bounce that made bass a little unpredictable. With ETHER CX we have a new pad that reduces pad bounce for smoother and more impactful bass. By bringing the highs better into balance the whole headphone has warmer tone, without lacking air or shimmer, and the bass really pops on good source material.
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EC = Black
ETHER CX = Orange
Same here, and after these two I can already say that I am 90% sure that the upgrade to my beloved HD660s will definitely be something out of the amazing Dan Clark lineup, but I am in no hurry at all.![]()
I'm listening to a set I just received this week as I type and let me say they are the 1st planars I've owned and they are impressive-can get very loud w/o distortion and very lightweight. Highly recommended. Give the Elex a run for their money and then some. Edit-they're the open version.Excellent, I really want to be able to buy the AEON RT but it's way too expensive by the time I get it imported into the UK![]()
Wonder that difference then. Their website only says this:This is a comparison between Ether CX and older Ether C, not the current Ether C Flow.
If Amir doesn't have a pair of RT Opens waiting in the garage maybe I could be persuaded to part with them for a few weeks/months but just got them and would like to keep them on my head for awhile.After seeing low distortion for these and also a good review for the AEON RT closed, I'm very eager to see measurements for the AEON RT OPEN and the Ether 2 as well.
I picked up the following comment made by Dan Clark Audio from the link you provided:Wonder that difference then. Their website only says this:
”Utilizing TrueFlow technology to improve the performance of the critically acclaimed ETHER C headphone, it delivers mind-blowing planar magnetic bass and dynamics, with near-electrostatic resolution while sounding even more open and spacious than the ETHER C.”
I’m seriously considering the Drop Aeon RT - what is your opinion on how easy these are to drive with a DAP? I would get a balanced cable and use these with my HiBy R5 Saber, which is about a watt per channel @16 ohms.I'm listening to a set I just received this week as I type and let me say they are the 1st planars I've owned and they are impressive-can get very loud w/o distortion and very lightweight. Highly recommended. Give the Elex a run for their money and then some. Edit-they're the open version.