Comfort & Isolation
The AEON 2 Noire, like the original AEON 2, is one of the most comfortable circumaural planar magnetic headphones in the market right now, period. Weighing in at 327g with those elongated cups and lovely pressure balance you will be hard-pressed to find a comfier fit than the Noire.
The Noire uses the same comfy headband strap as the AEON 2 under the NiTinol frame for comfort and balance and added adjusters on either side for fitting purposes.
These adjusters operate within about 2 inches of space so they should cope with most head sizes. The tensioner joint that holds the strap and NiTinol bands retains the AEON moniker on one side and FLOW on the other side consistent with the previous generation branding nomenclature.
If anything, the initial pressure balance has a slight lateral bias with the NiTinol “memory metal” design carrying virtually no vertical weight. However, the slide adjustment spreads the pressure really nicely across the head when in use so you also control the pressure bias relatively easily.
New Pads
The AEON 2 Noire now comes with Japanese synthetic protein leather pads that have a perforated internal wall. That perforation is a big factor in the new tuning but in regards to comfort and isolation not much has changed from the previous non-perforated version on the red AEON 2.
I swapped around both headphones with a 0.5hp aircon about 2 meters away from me and the level of isolation and clamping factor was relatively unchanged. That is a good thing in my book because the teardrop-shaped AEON 2 pads were killer for comfort and very good for isolation also.
The teardrop design leaves less to chance compared to on-ear pad designs in my opinion. The flatter front line of the pads runs smoother down the side of my cheekbone than the rounded pads of the original Ether series. That ups the comfort as well as the degree of isolation.
As with most AEON pads they could be subjected to a degree of flattening or roundness on the edges due to the mechanics of the supple memory foam inside when heavily used. If that happens simply push and roll the foam from the edge to lift it up and everything should be fixed in a jiffy.
WHICH ÆON IS FOR ME?
All ÆON headphones are hand-built and tested in San Diego CA. Closed versions of the headphones should be used when blocking noise or not disturbing others is a consideration. Sonically our closed headphones tend to have a lighter midrange tone, so while the open headphones have a deeper soundstage the “front and center” (think vocals) is several rows closer when using the open headphones, for a more intimate delivery.
Don’t be fooled: while it looks a lot like the ÆON RT, the ÆON 2 is a completely new and updated design. ÆON 2’s brand new driver uses our second generation TrueFlow technology that takes detail retrieval, dynamics, bass extension, and soundstage to a whole new level — which is why the New York Times Wirecutter called ÆON 2 Closed the best-sounding closed headphone under $2,000. And did we mention that it packs down to half its size?
For the budget-conscious, ÆON RT (Re-Tuned) headphones update our award-winning ÆON Flow with bumped up bass and crisper highs than the original. The result: ÆON RT delivers a springier and more dynamic listening experience, prioritizing affordability, fun-factor, and (of course) amazing sound quality! It doesn’t hurt that it’s unbelievably comfortable, and still made in San Diego. It’s not an ÆON 2, but it’s the next best thing!
Stock Cable
I did not put in any specific cable request as we have the DUMMER and VIVO cables here already which we can test with. The AEON 2 Noire comes with a 6-foot silver-plated OFHC with Kevlar shielding DUMMER (Distinctly Un-Magical) cable with hirose connectors and 3.5mm with quarter jack adapter as stock.
The new SPC wire seems to be an upgrade to the OFHC wiring in the original DUMMER but also it has a completely new external aesthetic.
Normally the DUMMER comes in a nylon jacket but this one came in a black rubber sheath with the same contoured rubber splitter and terminations. Initially, I was slightly disappointed as it’s a plainer aesthetic but once I used it I actually felt it was a better implementation.
A few reasons for that. First, the rubber jacket is softer and more pliable than the stiffer nylon making it a doozy to work with. The second is a slightly smaller dimension and possibly lighter in the process. The final reason, the most important, is microphonics. The amount of physical noise on this wire is lower than the nylon finished DUMMER cable.
You can opt for the VIVO for a premium starting at $200 additional depending on the connection options you choose at checkout. You can opt for balanced or single-ended with the longer 3m 4-pin XLR the most expensive at $250.
Granted, that’s a fairly big jump in total ownership costs for the AEON 2 Noire but the performance of the VIVO is actually a significant upgrade. With the VIVO, the Noire is far snappier, with better dynamic range, and more resolving than the DUMMER.
Design
Despite the portability element, the AEON 2 Noire is very much a closed-back circumaural headphone with a cup size and shape that comfortably clears the ear during use. The external form factor is much the same as the AEON 2 with no physical changes save for the distinctive metallic black paint job.
I think the color is going to be a preference thing for many and black will be a popular choice with its more ‘executive’ aesthetic though it seems a bit more fingerprint friendly than before. I am told a quick coat of car wax will sort out those prints in a jiffy since the paint is similar to that used in automobile finishing.
The original AEON 2 red is a legacy color from DCA’s previous headphones the Ether 1/FLOW, Alpha, and Prime, a ‘louder’ color yes but one which I am quite fond of on a personal level.
All other areas are largely unchanged with the very lightweight NiTinol headband design, leather headband strap, and elongated or vertically tall ear cups with matching pleather pads. The subtle reposition of the venting position and new filter material found on the AEON 2 also remains the same.
Articulated Folding Design
The innovative gimbal design also folds just as easily and smoothly as before which is one of the highlights of the build.
This is made possible via an articulation of the original AEON joint in the gimbal of the AEON 2 and Noire editions allowing you to push from the top down to basically cut the size of the AEON 2 in half in one clean motion.
The Noir Edition also retains the existing high level of cup swivel from AEON 2 so, combined with that super pliant and strong NiTinol headband, this is a very flexible portable headphone.
Der Dan Clark Audio ÆON 2 Noire
Von den beiden Modellen der 2. Generation hat mir seinerzeit die offene Variante am Besten gefallen. Mein Review lest ihr hier. Obwohl die Wahl bei vielen genau anders herum ist, hat mir die Basstextur des offenen Aeon 2 deutlich besser gefallen. Nun hat man beim Noire andere Polster aufgezogen, wodurch sich natürlich auch die Klangsignatur ändert. Man darf also gespannt sein.
Ansonsten ist alles beim Alten. Von der Farbe abgesehen hat sich optisch und konstruktiv nichts verändert. Im Grunde ist das doch auch gut so, denn das Konzept scheint sich ja bewährt zu haben.
Technisch handelt es sich bei den ÆONS um Kopfhörer, die nach dem planarmagnetischen Prinzip arbeiten. Im Gegensatz zu den weiter verbreiteten Modellen mit einem dynamischen Treiber und daraus resultierender punktförmigen Schallquelle, nutzt man bei dieser Technik von der Membran geradlinig abgehenden Schallwellen. Dehalb bezeichnet man planare Treiber auch gern als Flächenstrahler.
Erwähnenswert ist außerdem der ausgeklügelte Faltmechanismus. Durch Gelenke und Biegemomente lässt sich der Aeon leicht zu einem kompakten „Bündel“ zusammenfalten. Spaßiges und effektives System! Und Platzsparend noch dazu! 
Stock Cable
I did not put in any specific cable request as we have the DUMMER and VIVO cables here already which we can test with. The AEON 2 Noire comes with a 6-foot silver-plated OFHC with Kevlar shielding DUMMER (Distinctly Un-Magical) cable with hirose connectors and 3.5mm with quarter jack adapter as stock.
The new SPC wire seems to be an upgrade to the OFHC wiring in the original DUMMER but also it has a completely new external aesthetic.
Normally the DUMMER comes in a nylon jacket but this one came in a black rubber sheath with the same contoured rubber splitter and terminations. Initially, I was slightly disappointed as it’s a plainer aesthetic but once I used it I actually felt it was a better implementation.
A few reasons for that. First, the rubber jacket is softer and more pliable than the stiffer nylon making it a doozy to work with. The second is a slightly smaller dimension and possibly lighter in the process. The final reason, the most important, is microphonics. The amount of physical noise on this wire is lower than the nylon finished DUMMER cable.
You can opt for the VIVO for a premium starting at $200 additional depending on the connection options you choose at checkout. You can opt for balanced or single-ended with the longer 3m 4-pin XLR the most expensive at $250.
Granted, that’s a fairly big jump in total ownership costs for the AEON 2 Noire but the performance of the VIVO is actually a significant upgrade. With the VIVO, the Noire is far snappier, with better dynamic range, and more resolving than the DUMMER.
Características
Desde que lanzamos ÆON 2 hemos recibido dos peticiones frecuentes: hacer una versión en negro y ofrecerla con las almohadillas perforadas. Pues bien, hemos escuchado y aquí está. Experimente la dinámica, el detalle y la suavidad del sonido de ÆON 2, con un llamativo acabado en negro y un nuevo y vibrante sonido con un escenario sonoro ampliado y un tono de medios más ligero en relación con su hermano ÆON 2 Closed.
La mayoría de los auriculares ligeros están hechos principalmente de plástico, pero nosotros queríamos encontrar una alternativa más resistente y duradera, por lo que construimos la diadema y el bafle de ÆON 2 completamente de fibra de carbono, aluminio y titanio. Con un peso de 328 gramos, ÆON 2 es uno de los auriculares más cómodos del mercado, pero construido para resistir el paso del tiempo.
Todos los auriculares magnéticos planares de Dan Clark Audio se alimentan de un driver 100% propio. Nada de piezas estándar metidas en una nueva carcasa: ¡nuestros transductores son de diseño propio! Las características incluyen: Un transductor súper eficiente que mantiene el peso reducido por el tamaño del imán La tecnología patentada Trueflow mejora el flujo de aire a través del motor, produciendo una mejora importante en la recuperación de los detalles (AEON 2 luce nuestro avanzado diseño Trueflow de segunda generación) Procesamiento patentado del driver V-Planar: texturiza la superficie del driver para obtener un rendimiento superior en las bajas frecuencias y mejorar la estabilidad del diafragma.
El diseño único y patentado del cardán plegable de ÆON 2 permite guardarlo en un estuche realmente compacto que puede caber en casi cualquier cosa, incluso en un bolso grande. Para los viajeros que anhelan la experiencia de los auriculares de tamaño normal pero tienen un espacio limitado, ÆON 2 establece un nuevo estándar de excelencia portátil.
Todos los auriculares ÆON se fabrican y prueban a mano en San Diego, California. Las versiones cerradas de los auriculares deben utilizarse cuando se desee bloquear el ruido o no molestar a los demás. Sónicamente, nuestros auriculares cerrados tienden a tener un tono de rango medio más ligero, por lo que mientras los auriculares abiertos tienen un escenario sonoro más profundo, el «frente y el centro» (piense en las voces) está varias filas más cerca cuando se utilizan los auriculares abiertos, para una entrega más íntima.
No se deje engañar: aunque se parece mucho al ÆON RT, el ÆON 2 tiene un diseño completamente nuevo y actualizado. El nuevo controlador de ÆON 2 utiliza nuestra tecnología TrueFlow de segunda generación que lleva la recuperación de detalles, la dinámica, la extensión de los graves y el escenario sonoro a un nivel completamente nuevo, razón por la cual el Wirecutter del New York Times calificó a ÆON 2 Closed como los auriculares cerrados que mejor suenan por debajo de los 2.000 dólares. ¿Y hemos mencionado que se reduce a la mitad de su tamaño?
Para los que se preocupan por el presupuesto, los auriculares ÆON RT (Re-Tuned) actualizan nuestros galardonados ÆON Flow con unos graves mejorados y unos agudos más nítidos que los originales. El resultado: ÆON RT ofrece una experiencia auditiva más viva y dinámica, priorizando la asequibilidad, el factor de diversión y (por supuesto) una calidad de sonido increíble. Además, es increíblemente cómodo y se sigue fabricando en San Diego. No es un ÆON 2, pero es lo más parecido.
EN LA CAJA:Auriculares ÆON 2 Noire.Estuche de transporte.Cable de ¼» con 3,5 mm o XLR de 4 pines (actualización opcional a cable VIVO).Certificado de autenticidad.Manual.Kit de sintonización.
PRESTACIONES:Driver: 62mm x 34mm planar magnético de una sola punta.Adaptación del controlador: +/-2dB a la curva objetivo, canal adaptado a 0,5dB ponderado 30-8KHz.THD: menos del 0,3% 20-20KHz, 0,1% 100-8KHz.Diadema: Níquel-Titanio (Nitinol) con memoria metálica.Bafle: Fibra de carbono.Almohadillas: Piel sintética japonesa.
NEW TECH, FROM OUR HOUSE TO YOURS
Every Dan Clark Audio planar magnetic headphone is powered by a 100% proprietary driver. No off-the-shelf parts stuck into a new enclosure here — our drivers are designed in-house! Features include: Super-efficient transducer keeps weight down by reducing magnet size Patented Trueflow technology improves airflow through the motor, producing a major upgrade in detail retrieval (AEON 2 sports our advanced second-generation Trueflow design) Patented V-Planar driver processing: textures the driver surface for superior low-frequency performance and improved diaphragm stability
Klangqualität
Der Noire ist – wie alle ÆONs – sehr anspruchsvoll, was die Quellgeräte angeht. Ich habe ihn am mitgelieferten Burson Audio Playmate 2 und an meinem Questyle CMA400i gehört. An beiden spielt er sehr gut auf, am CMA400i etwas angewärmter, der Burson ist frischer.
Da der Kopfhörer durch den Faltmechanismus portabel genug ist, ihn auf Reisen dabei zu haben, sollte man sich aber auch um einen adäquaten mobilen Antrieb bemühen. Hierzu durfte er bei mir am ifi audio iDSD Signature spielen.
Die Klangsignatur würde ich als tonal sehr ausgeglichen und kohärent bezeichnen. Insgesamt und aus der Erinnerung sehr sehr dicht am offenen ÆON Flow 2 Open. Nicht wirklich warm, aber auch nicht nüchtern oder kühl – sondern gekonnt ausbalanciert. Er mag aber auch nicht wirklich neutral sein, denn die Bässe sind schon kraftvoll und präsent – mehr dazu unten. Insgesamt klingt der Aeon abgeklärt und relaxed. Er hat es wohl nicht nötig, mir irgendetwas zu protzen. Kein fetter Bass, keine effekthaschende V-Signatur – aber ein bisschen. Dan Clark Audio schreibt etwas von einer Harman-Abstimmung – und genau das ist es. Sehr angenehm, wohlgefällig und interessant, dabei aber nicht übertrieben – egal in welche Richtung.
TuningpadsWie oben erwähnt gehören auch dieses mal kleine Dämpferscheiben aus Schaumstoff zum Lieferumfang. Der experimentierfreudige Nutzer kann mit diesen die Signatur des ÆON in engen Grenzen beeinflussen. Im Grunde machen Sie den etwas „wohliger“ runder und smoother. Die weißen stärker als die Schwarzen. Mir gefällt der Aeon Noire aber genau wie damals der AF2O so wie er ist – ohne Tunerei – am Besten.
Durch die Verwendung der teilweise perforierten Ohrpolster nähert sich der Klang der Noire dem der offenen Aeon 2 an. Haben mir beim geschlossenen 2er die oberen Mitten gar nicht gefallen – sie klangen für mich irgendwie künstlich, unecht – ist dieses Manko beim Noire ausgebügelt. So klingt der Noire wie eine Mischung aus dem offenen und dem geschlossenen Aeon 2.
BassDer ÆON 2 Noire hat einen tollen, punchigen Bass mit einer wunderschön präzisen und griffigen Textur. Bassdrums sind trocken und luftig, haben einen schönen Druck und singende Obertöne: Einfach gesagt: Sie klingen einfach sehr echt und natürlich. Dazu sind sie schnell: Doublebass-Eskapaden stellen keine Herausforderung dar, hier schlabbert oder wummert nix.
MittenDie Mitten schließen sich nahtlos an den Bassbereich an und klingen detailliert und frisch, absolut präzise und transparent. Auch hier überzeugt der Schwarze mit einer ausgesprochen angenehmen Natürlichkeit, gerade auch bei Stimmen – egal ob Männer oder Frauen – wissen die Treiber des Noire mit einer authentischen Wiedergabe zu überzeugen. E-Gitarren Riffs sägen brutal und ohne präzise, protzen mit ungebändigter Kraft – sind aber gleichzeitig saftig, verfärbungsfrei und harmonisch.
HöhenDie Höhen sind klar und transparent, ohne anstrengend zu werden. Der Kopfhörer ist absolut langzeittauglich. Cymbals oder Chimes haben saubere Obertöne, und sind schön durchsetzungsfähig.
Bühne & SeparationDie Bühne ist sehr authentisch, aber nicht aufgebläht. Instrumente sind sauber getrennt, die Platzierung im Raum gut lokalisierbar.
IsolationDie passive Geräuschisolation ist richtig gut. Bei mir dichten die Pads so dermaßen gut ab, daß ich absolut nichts störendes mehr von meiner Umgebung wahrnehme. Das ist einerseits gut, muss man andererseits aber auch mögen. Kommt immer auf den Einsatzzweck an.
Unterm Strich liefert der Noire die überzeugendste Leistung aller ÆONs ab. Die Verbindung der trockenen und druckvollen Bässe mit der ausgeglichenen und alltagstauglichen – vor allem genre-unspezifischen – Abstimmung weiß zu überzeugen.
Product Description
Aeon 2 Closed Headphones Updated driver structure flipped 180 degrees removing magnet and flow structures from the direct signal path of the ear Streamlined flow elements converted to a single construction, removing gaps Higher precision machined flow structures vs. injection molding Superior Driver damping by developing new materials resulting in improved resolution and frequency response Includes 2m DUMMER cable with a 1/4 » — 3.5 mm dual tip The new Aeon 2 features a huge performance upgrade. Dan and his team took what they learned designing the most awarded planer headphone in the market last year, Ether 2, and completely redesigned the driver from the ground up for the new Aeon 2. The result of all these innovations is a headphone the resolves music on an emotional level unheard of at this price point: visceral bass, transparent mids, and detail up top that is complementary not fatiguing.
Returns
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Tech Highlights
For those of you coming to the AEON 2 for the first time then there is a fair bit to talk about regarding what is going on inside the AEON 2 Noire.
The AEON planar design was quite a radical departure from the previous Prime and Alpha Fostex mod creations back in 2017 with that very comfortable lightweight design. It also allowed DCA to drop down some of their ETHER technology into a more affordable price tier such as V-Planar and TrueFLOW.
The AEON 2 series ‘shrunk’ the design even further with that very cool foldable system and case to match for enhanced portability. Internally, DCA also upgraded the driver design over the original AEON.
Driver Structure
The AEON 2 driver structure was flipped 180 degrees from the original AEON configuration with the magnet and FLOW structures now out of the direct signal path of the ear.
The FLOW elements and drivers are now much more integrated and simplified as a result of a single construction rather than the older pieced together design.
Gone is the original AEON injection molding and in comes a machined FLOW structure that is more precise than before. This removes all the tiny air gaps that may have formed on the original design.
The final element is a new damping driver design using new materials that are purported to improve resolution and subsequently enhance the frequency response of the AEON 2.
Comfort & Isolation
The AEON 2 Noire, like the original AEON 2, is one of the most comfortable circumaural planar magnetic headphones in the market right now, period. Weighing in at 327g with those elongated cups and lovely pressure balance you will be hard-pressed to find a comfier fit than the Noire.
The Noire uses the same comfy headband strap as the AEON 2 under the NiTinol frame for comfort and balance and added adjusters on either side for fitting purposes.
These adjusters operate within about 2 inches of space so they should cope with most head sizes. The tensioner joint that holds the strap and NiTinol bands retains the AEON moniker on one side and FLOW on the other side consistent with the previous generation branding nomenclature.
If anything, the initial pressure balance has a slight lateral bias with the NiTinol “memory metal” design carrying virtually no vertical weight. However, the slide adjustment spreads the pressure really nicely across the head when in use so you also control the pressure bias relatively easily.
New Pads
The AEON 2 Noire now comes with Japanese synthetic protein leather pads that have a perforated internal wall. That perforation is a big factor in the new tuning but in regards to comfort and isolation not much has changed from the previous non-perforated version on the red AEON 2.
I swapped around both headphones with a 0.5hp aircon about 2 meters away from me and the level of isolation and clamping factor was relatively unchanged. That is a good thing in my book because the teardrop-shaped AEON 2 pads were killer for comfort and very good for isolation also.
The teardrop design leaves less to chance compared to on-ear pad designs in my opinion. The flatter front line of the pads runs smoother down the side of my cheekbone than the rounded pads of the original Ether series. That ups the comfort as well as the degree of isolation.
As with most AEON pads they could be subjected to a degree of flattening or roundness on the edges due to the mechanics of the supple memory foam inside when heavily used. If that happens simply push and roll the foam from the edge to lift it up and everything should be fixed in a jiffy.
Packaging & Accessories
The visual aesthetic of the box really has not changed that much from the original AEON or AEON 2 save the insertion of small 2 beside the name and the dropping of the FLOW strapline from the front. To make sure you know it is a Noire edition, DCA has added a purple AEON 2 Noire sticker on the side.
This is a relatively compact box, more so than the original AEON simply because it ships folded inside its smaller hard case. The cable is neatly tucked away in a thin cardboard container to the bottom of the box with the tuning pads, (always tuning pads with a DCA creation), so no additional space is required.
Aside from that you also get a certificate of authenticity which acts as your warranty card and some simple instructions on how to use the tuning pads. They are dead easy to insert and take out with no detaching required.
Tuning Pads
No Dan Clark creation is ever complete without a set of those tuning pads. They are also the same type of pads that were formulated for the original AEON FLOW. That means a white pad, a black pad, and a foam-type pad, all in pairs.
The white pads are the softest of the three pads supplied. The black pads are made of a slightly coarser and stiffer acoustic material and slightly thinner than the white pads. The final set of pads are a thicker foam-like material.
Carry Case
Love this carry case, it is so dinky and portable considering this is a circumaural headphone. The picture above with the Lotoo DAP gives you some idea of how much size reduction Dan Clark Audio has been able to achieve with the new folding structure.
The size reduction does not seem to come at a cost of construction either. Its hills and valleys inside and outside perfectly form around the folded AEON 2 Noire with just enough space for a cable in a mesh canopy above and the flat mod pads below.
It also feels strong enough to take a knock or two in everyday use so it is good enough to throw into a bag complete with AEON 2 Noire inside.
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| Color | Black and Burgundy | Black/Silver | Black | Black | Black | Gray |
| Fit Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Headphones Form Factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
| Item Dimensions | 0.39 x 0.39 x 0.39 inches | 5.05 x 10.05 x 10.05 inches | 7.27 x 3.03 x 9.94 inches | 10.63 x 6.3 x 11.81 inches | 6.06 x 3.07 x 5.67 inches | 12.4 x 10 x 4.33 inches |
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| Special Features | Detachable cables, carrying case included | Lightweight | Noise Cancellation | NEO «supernano» Diaphragm (NsD), Comfortable Fit | Lightweight | lightweight |
Atención
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Komfort & Handling
Mit 328 Gramm ist der Noire nicht nur für einen Magnetostaten sehr leicht. Duch das anschmiegsame Kopfband wird das Gewicht optimal auf eine große Auflagefläche verteilt, so daß der Kopfhörer fast unmerklich auf dem Schädel ruht. Der Anpressdruck ist gut gewählt, sorgt für einen rutschsicheren Sitz aber zwängt einen nicht ein oder wirkt unangenehm. Die Ohrpolster sind weich und dick, und somit auch bei längeren Sessions sehr angenehm und komfortabel. Man sollte allerdings tunlichst vermeiden, während dem Hören an die Drahtbügel zu kommen. Der Trittschall ist heftig, an den Drähten kann man den Bass quasi mitzupfen….
Design & Verarbeitung
Das Design der Aeons ist so schlicht wie funktionell. Jede Komponente ist auf Leichtbau getrimmt. Einen Kopfbügel gibt es nicht, um die beiden Hörmuscheln zu verbinden werden lediglich zwei gebogene Drähte aus Federstahl benutzt. Das Gewicht des Hörers wird perfekt auf der Schädeldecke mit einem Lederband verteilt – und zwar so perfekt, daß man den Kopfhörer wirklich kaum spürt. Die dicken und weichen Lederpolster der tropfenförmig geformten (der Ohranatomie nachempfundenen) Hörnuscheln bringen ausreichend Abstand zwischen Membran und Ohr. Die Muscheln selbst sind mittelgroß. Für mich absolut ausreichend, Leute mit raumgreifenderen Lauschern könnten hier und da vielleicht anecken.
Die verwendeten Materialien – Metall, Leder und Kunststoff – sind allesamt optisch und haptisch hochwertig, sauber verarbeitet und machen einen robusten Eindruck. So erwartet man das in dieser Preisklasse auch – der Kopfhörer ist übrigens für 999€ z.B. hier zu haben.Die hochglänzende Oberfläche der Muscheln ist makellos und weist keinerlei Unregelmäßigkeiten auf. Die mechanische Konstruktion ist mittlerweile ja auch schon einige Jahre erprobt und scheint sich bewährt zu haben.
Das Kabel Das Kabel der ÆON spaltete die Gemüter. Qualitativ super, war es doch sehr störrisch und unhandlich. Nun, die dicke Textilummantelung ist Geschichte. Das neue Kabel hat eine weiche Kunststoffummantelung und ist deutlich flexibler. Die bajonettartige 4-Pin XLR Steckverbindung an den Hörmuscheln ist aber nach wie vor dabei, was ich begrüße. Die Verbindung ist sicher und rastet satt ein. Geräteseitig kann man als Kunde wählen zwischen 3.5mm/6.3mm und 4Pin XLR. Dazu stehen noch weiter Varianten zur Auswahl, welche aber sehr schnell ins Geld gehen. Grundsätzlich ist das Kabel okay, aber DCA sollte doch mal schauen, was z.B. iBasso dem SR2 beilegt. Das ist nochmal eine andere Nummer und würde auch dem Noire stehen.
