The Dan Clark Audio Noire X ranks #6 out of 134 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Dan Clark Audio
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#6 Dan Clark Audio Noire X: $1,099.99 Amazon eBay
Pros: A preference score of 92 with only 1.3 dB of deviation from target keeps the response smooth, and bass sits slightly above target, with sub-bass 0.6 dB and 60 to 200 Hz 1.2 dB over. That gives kick drums and bass lines a full, warm foundation. Impedance of 13 ohms and sensitivity of 90 dB/mW work from a headphone amp, and the closed back isolates from surroundings.
Cons: Treble is uneven, with the 6 to 10 kHz band about 2.5 dB low and a 3.9 dB dip near 6.4 kHz, followed by a 4.2 dB peak near 11.9 kHz. That can make cymbals sound slightly dull then suddenly airy. The 403 g weight is heavy, and the high price is difficult to justify next to the HIFIMAN Arya Organic.
| Back | Closed |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.33 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Planar magnetic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 92 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 13 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB/mW |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.38 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.9 lbs (403 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -3.3 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -0.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 116 Hz | -1.8 dB | 1.71 |
| Peak | 5,274 Hz | +3.7 dB | 0.76 |
| Peak | 4,808 Hz | -6.3 dB | 3.05 |
| Peak | 2,137 Hz | -3.1 dB | 3.41 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -4.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 611 Hz | +1.4 dB | 2.67 |
| Peak | 294 Hz | -0.6 dB | 1.94 |
| Peak | 62 Hz | +0.6 dB | 2.74 |
| Peak | 6,601 Hz | +1.7 dB | 6.00 |
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