{"product_id":"dan-clark-audio-aeon-core","title":"Dan Clark Audio AEON Core","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Dan Clark Audio AEON Core is the direct successor to the AEON 2 and the new entry tier of DCA's modern closed-back planar lineup: a high-efficiency planar magnetic headphone tuned to a revised Harman over-ear target developed in collaboration with Dr. Sean Olive, and the most easily driven Dan Clark headphone to date. Designed and assembled in San Diego, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eType and Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosed-back planar magnetic headphone. All-new high-efficiency planar driver stack engineered around three priorities: efficiency, tonal consistency, and unit-to-unit reliability. 17-ohm impedance with 97 dB\/mW sensitivity makes the AEON Core compatible with portable DAC\/AMPs, USB-C dongles, and digital audio players that previous AEON models required more amplifier headroom to drive. DCA recommends a source capable of at least 125 mW into 16 ohms. Distortion remains below 0.1% at 80 dB reference white noise. Ships with a 2 m DUMMER cable in the buyer-selected termination (1\/4-inch with 3.5mm adapter, 4-pin XLR balanced, or 4.4mm balanced). Cup-side termination is DCA's standard locking dual-entry connector used across the modern Aeon, Stealth, Expanse, and Corina line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSound Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first DCA headphone tuned to a revised Harman over-ear target that more accurately translates Harman's original research to modern GRAS measurement systems. The result is a slightly leaner upper bass, a gently lifted lower midrange, and a softer upper midrange, vocals sit forward without turning hard, acoustic instruments retain body and weight, and bass stays taut and present without overstating itself. The natural, controlled, easy-to-trust closed-back planar sound the AEON line has always been known for, refined further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild and Comfort\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew aluminum and wood aesthetic over the closed-back planar shell. Titanium headband with DCA's self-adjusting suspension strap to distribute weight naturally across the head. Signature AEON earpads carried over from the line. Total weight is 328 grams, light enough for long-session, low-fatigue comfort that has been an AEON hallmark since the original AEON Flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListeners who want a reference-grade closed-back planar headphone that runs cleanly from a phone, laptop, or USB-C DAC dongle, and existing AEON 2 owners looking for the natural continuation of the line with updated voicing. Pairs especially well with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/campfire-audio-relay-dac-amp\"\u003eCampfire Audio Relay DAC\/AMP\u003c\/a\u003e and similar portable balanced sources for travel and desktop use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAEON Core closed-back planar magnetic headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 m DUMMER cable in the buyer-selected termination (1\/4-inch with 3.5mm adapter, 4-pin XLR balanced, or 4.4mm balanced)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard carrying case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosed-back planar magnetic headphone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew high-efficiency planar magnetic stack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~97 dB\/mW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDistortion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 0.1% at 80 dB white noise\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended amplifier power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≥ 125 mW into 16 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadband\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTitanium with self-adjusting suspension strap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e328 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCable interface (cup side)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDCA locking dual-entry connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSource-side terminations available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4-inch with 3.5mm adapter, 4-pin XLR balanced, 4.4mm balanced\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned and assembled in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSan Diego, California, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOptions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the source-side cable termination at no upcharge: \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4-inch with 3.5mm adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e (most universal), \u003cstrong\u003e4-pin XLR balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e (desktop balanced amps), or \u003cstrong\u003e4.4mm balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e (modern DAPs and portable balanced sources). \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dan Clark Audio","offers":[{"title":"1\/4-inch with 3.5mm adapter","offer_id":53493073412375,"sku":null,"price":899.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-pin XLR balanced","offer_id":53493073445143,"sku":null,"price":899.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.4mm balanced","offer_id":53493073477911,"sku":null,"price":899.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/4262\/files\/Core-006.jpg?v=1780709988","url":"https:\/\/www.mimic-audio.com\/products\/dan-clark-audio-aeon-core","provider":"Mimic-Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}