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After trying many experiments with ear pads on these ears, I ended up putting ear pads from Dekoni on them (costing $95 hybrid/ included ), which are primarily for Audeze headphones., which had a very positive effect on the sound of these ears for the better!It looks a little crooked, but there i...
Against the recent used market, this sits nicely below the typical range: the median is US$541, with US$518 at the 25th percentile and US$556 at the 75th, so an ask of US$489 reads as a solid buy rather than merely fair. It’s not a screaming once-in-a-lifetime bargain, but it is priced low enough to get attention from buyers who know this model and want one without paying top-of-market.
That makes sense here because this is a well-regarded planar that’s admired for its smooth, resolving sound, strong comfort, and easy long-session listen rather than a flashy, fatiguing presentation. At this price, the value case is strongest if it’s clean, fully functional, and includes the original cable and case; if those are present, this is the kind of listing that rewards a quick decision.
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Dan Clark Audio, originally founded as MrSpeakers in 2012 by audio engineer Dan Clark in San Diego, California, traces its roots to the founder's lifelong passion for sound that began in childhood. With a background including work on Monitor Audio's premium Platinum Series speakers in the late 1990s and early headphone modifications for audiophiles, Clark bootstrapped the company through those sales, avoiding loans or investors to fund independent research and development.
The brand specializes exclusively in high-end planar magnetic headphones, offering both open-back and closed-back models renowned for innovative driver technology, such as proprietary designs protected by multiple US patents. Standouts include early releases like the Mad Dog and ETHER, alongside modern flagships emphasizing balanced acoustics, exceptional comfort, and lightweight engineering—handmade in the USA without venturing into amplifiers, speakers, or other categories.
Positioned as a niche boutique leader in the ultra-premium headphone market, Dan Clark Audio commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its relentless pursuit of perfection, earning accolades from Hi-Fi+, The Absolute Sound, HFN, and The New York Times Wirecutter. Renamed in 2019, it prioritizes value-driven excellence over mass production, solidifying its status as an innovator in personal audio.
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