Drop + Dan Clark Audio Aeon Closed X Headphones

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Drop + Dan Clark Audio Aeon Closed X Headphones

Name: Drop + Dan Clark Audio Aeon Closed X Headphones
Brand: Drop
SKU: drop-dan-clark-audio-aeon-closed-x-headphones
Price: 429 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.600457 (219 reviews)

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addtya

Nov 29, 2023

it's fast and snappy, sounds amazing, detailed but not cramped, premium build, and this is the only headphone i can use for hours because it's very comfortable and the design is in such a way that there's no pressure points that might hurt after prolonged use. https://www.amazon.com/DROP-Clark-Planar-Magnetic-Headphones/dp/B0979PLPZ4

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adrrerr

Oct 12, 2023

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obake1

Jul 22, 2023

I've owned these headphones for quite a while, but yesterday one of the metal bands snapped and broke in half and kind of rendering them unusable now. Does anyone know how I'd get these repaired or am I just out of luck because it doesn't seem like you can take apart the headband portion easily.

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jbcalbears5150

Aug 14, 2023

obake1Hit up DCA. They're very good with repairs and customer service in general. I own 5 pairs of their headphones currently and have owned several others in the past. I have gone to them on 3 occasions for various service requests and had zero problem, always getting prompt replies and reasonable solutions.

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spamished

Jun 28, 2023

I auditioned the Aeon Noire's yesterday, and they are amazing sounding HP's. On the strength of that, I went ahead an ordered the Aeon Closed X. In a review by DMS, he said that the Closed X's are 80-85% of the performance of the Noire's. I sure hope I don't miss that 15-20% delta too much because @ $399, I know I would miss the extra $500 it would take to step up to the Noire's.

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dm94aq7

Jul 3, 2023

spamishedGiven the Aeon #padgate issue, the maximum acceptable price point of any Aeon is $300. Anything above that and it's not worth having to deal with regularly replacing the pads. Drop is still shipping the defective Aeon #padgate pads.

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CodeMonkey

Jun 7, 2023

I would get these, if not for that thin, 2 wire, Clamp design. I've owned two pair like this, including my last which were Massdrop x AKG K7XX Red Edition and they broke in the articulation of 2 wires and headphone joint, because I like to lay on my side when wearing headphones, after just 1-2 years of use. Ear buds or even Doctor Molded IEMs get ear sweaty and slippery after long term use, so I prefer overears, BUT I lay on them. If these had a headclamp like the Sennheiser HD 800 or the 6XX series, I would get these in a heartbeat. :(

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EssarRidge

Jun 6, 2023

I'm impressed with these earphones but my DacMagic 200 doesn't provide enough power. Is there an integrated amp anyone would recommend to accompany the Aeon Closed X and my DAC?

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Malinee

May 20, 2023

I have many high-end phones but no on the go so I hit the order button for this one.

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Audiopro

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Feb 13, 2023

I ordered these to use for remote monitoring during live classical concert recording. All I can say, respectively, is that they are extremely.., uh.., "anemic" sounding. The first audition where bass was fairly abundant, resulted in a strange "rattling" sound on bass notes that are clear and powerful through other phones. Since I do a fair amount of orchestral work, this is unacceptable. You must understand that it's essential that I be able to hear the low end of the orchestra undistorted and tone accurate. The recent price fluctuation on them is a bit off putting, not to mention confusing. I believe something is fundamentally wrong with them? Bottom line: I'm about to return the DC Aeon Closed X Headphones as being unfit for my purpose.

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fftreer

Jan 19, 2023

These are the most comfortable headphones. No clamping issues with them. Listening through an iFi Go blu equals bliss. Powered right they really sound great. (mod edit: removed affiliate link)

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