Dan Clark Audio Noire XO | Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones

Dan Clark Audio Noire XO Brings Refined Planar Performance and Spacious Warmth to the Open-Back Arena Open-back headphones with a uniquely rich, well balanced tone Features new driver design for improved consistency and reliability Incorporates DCA's Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System Produces a bass response profile comparable to a closed headphone Updated ear pads to reduce foam movement and increase comfort Made in the USA (San Diego, California) Bloom's Take The Noire XO is Dan Clark Audio’s most confident step into open-back territory yet — a planar magnetic headphone that doesn’t clamor for your attention but earns it through grace, balance, and emotional depth. Powered by a low-impedance, low-sensitivity driver system with integrated AMTS, the XO delivers tight control over its frequency response, emphasizing balance and spatial realism. Noire XO's bass performance stands out among open-backs — deep sub-bass extension and articulate punch rarely heard in this category.