The closed-back NOIRE X headphone is the result of extensive research and development. Complementing the successful Noire model, the NOIRE X features a new self-adjusting headband, brand new driver technology, and a complete AMTS tuning system (as seen on the E3 model).
The NOIRE X™ is the evolution of the legendary AEON 2 NOIRE, combining DCA’s state-of-the-art Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System™ (AMTS™) with an improved driver, all carefully packaged in a beautiful, ergonomically enhanced design.
The NOIRE X's dramatic black-on-black aesthetic, improved ear pads, self-adjusting headband, and Gorilla Glass 3-clad earcups hint at the numerous exciting internal improvements, all designed to maximize listening pleasure.
With NOIRE X, DCA sets new standards in performance, comfort, and value for headphones in the mid-price segment!
Better technology means better sound
NOIRE X is based on an updated and improved AEON audio driver. The new driver is significantly stiffer than its predecessor, with superior unit-to-unit consistency, reduced distortion, improved reliability, and smoother frequency response.
Extensive research and development has been invested in optimizing other aspects of the NOIRE X’s planar driver. New manufacturing processes combined with a highly optimized V-Planar diaphragm tensioning system ensure a remarkably smooth frequency response with low distortion across the entire audible range, achieving a level of detail previously found primarily in Dan Clark's top-tier headphones.
Using state-of-the-art measurement systems such as Audio Precision 555B and B&K 5128, DCA has carefully integrated the new NOIRE X driver into the patent-pending AMTS and newly designed ear pads to create a sound experience unique in its price range.
Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System
Perhaps the most important feature of NOIRE X is the integration of DCA's AMTS tuning system, previously only found in the top models Stealth, Expanse, E3, and Corina.
AMTS is a true revolution in acoustic engineering, utilizing advanced metamaterial design concepts to shape the system's frequency response while eliminating high-frequency standing waves responsible for the synthetic-sounding high frequencies found in far too many headphones.
By eliminating these standing waves, NOIRE X with AMTS delivers remarkably balanced, nuanced, and airy highs without the fatiguing artifacts that detract from the listening experience.
Self-adjusting headband
The self-adjusting headband reduces listening fatigue by evenly distributing pressure across the head, providing a balanced, barely noticeable fit. Even pressure distribution helps prevent pressure and hot spots, making the NOIRE X ideal for hours of intense listening without the need for headband adjustments.
Gorilla Glass
NOIRE X is a stunning yet subtle headphone, from its stitched headband to the brand-new Gorilla Glass 3 finish on its enclosures. Gorilla Glass 3 is a thin layer of alkali-aluminosilicate that makes the glass stiffer and more scratch and break-resistant than conventional glass compositions.
The strikingly minimalist aesthetic of NOIRE X is completed by the subtle tone-on-tone NOIRE X logo.
Luxurious comfort with improved ear pads
The NOIRE X features brand new ear pads designed for an exceptionally comfortable listening experience. The use of Alcantara synthetic suede on the contact surface reduces heat and moisture buildup, providing cool comfort during extended listening sessions, even in warmer or humid environments.
In addition, the NOIRE X ear pads are designed to reduce twisting and slipping of the foam padding, giving the pads a longer lifespan and a more consistent fit. The NOIRE X ear pads are backward compatible with the AEON 2 NOIRE, AEON RT Closed, and AEON 2 Closed headphones.
Improved connectivity with versatile cable options
NOIRE X offers a comprehensive range of cable connections at the base price, including combo plugs with 1/4" and 3.5mm, 4-pin XLR plugs, and 4.4mm. For those who want more flexibility in cable length and connection, upgrading to DCA's ultra-premium VIVO cables, available in various lengths and with various connection options, is easy.
With these versatile cable options, you can pair the headphones with any amplifier, eliminating the need for expensive third-party cables to get the most out of your audio setup.
How does the NOIRE X sound?
DCA has gone all out with the NOIRE X to deliver the most exciting sound experience possible, regardless of price. As is customary for DCA, DCA never compromises on features in lower-priced headphones; instead, they strive to leverage the technology, comfort, and performance of their flagship headphones and reduce costs to achieve superior performance at lower prices. By combining DCA's uncompromising audio performance ethic with an exciting new look and excellent ergonomics, the NOIRE X is one of the best value-for-money headphones on the market.
NOIRE X excels across all music genres, ensuring you can immerse yourself in your favorite music for days with its expansive soundstage, punchy bass, silky mids, vibrant, smooth highs, and wealth of detail. The NOIRE X is non-fatiguing, allowing you to rediscover your entire music library and experience music like never before.
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