Dan Clark Audio
AEON CORE Closed Back Planar Magnetic Headphones
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Features
All-new driver engineered for maximum efficiency and low distortion
Tuned to a revised Harman over-ear target developed with Dr. Sean Olive
Bold aluminum and wood aesthetic — a fresh look in the ÆON lineage
Lightweight at just 328g for extended listening comfort
Ultra-low impedance (17Ω) — pairs easily with portable and desktop sources
High sensitivity (~97 dB/mW) for efficient, dynamic playback
Available with premium DUMMER or VIVO cable upgrade options
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ÆON CORE, a new closed-back planar magnetic headphone and the direct successor to the ÆON 2. Not only does ÆON CORE introduce an all-new driver engineered for maximum efficiency, but it’s also Dan Clark Audio’s first headphone tuned to a revised Harman over-ear target developed through research with Dr. Sean Olive. It doesn’t just sound different, it looks different. ÆON CORE sports a bold new aluminum-and-wood aesthetic that preserves the signature comfort of Dan Clark Audio headphones. ÆON headphones have anchored Dan Clark Audio’s lineup since 2017, offering exceptional, affordable planar-magnetic performance. ÆON CORE carries that mission forward with meaningful advances across driver technology, voicing, and the measurement science underlying the tuning itself, delivering a major upgrade to the whole listening experience!
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Physical Specifications | |
| Model | Dan Clark Audio ÆON CORE |
| Type | Closed-Back Over-Ear Headphone |
| Weight | 328 g |
| Headband | Titanium with self-adjusting suspension strap |
| Ear Cup Finish | Anodized aluminum with dark gray wood finish |
| Ear Pads | Signature AEON earpads |
| Origin | Designed and assembled in San Diego, California, USA |
| Technical Specifications | |
| Transducer Type | Planar Magnetic |
| Driver | All-new high-efficiency planar magnetic driver stack — engineered for efficiency, tonal consistency, and unit-to-unit reliability |
| Impedance | 17 ohms |
| Sensitivity | ~97 dB/mW |
| THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) | < 0.1% ref 80 dB White Noise |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 125 mW or more into 16 ohms (minimum) |
| Tuning Target | Revised Harman Over-Ear Target (developed with Dr. Sean Olive; corrected for GRAS measurement systems) |
| Connectivity Specifications | |
| Cup-Side Connector | DCA standard locking dual-entry connector (compatible with AEON, STEALTH, EXPANSE, and CORINA series) |
| Included Cable | 2 m DUMMER cable (buyer-selected termination) |
| Available Terminations | 1/4" with 3.5mm adapter (single-ended) 4-pin XLR balanced 4.4mm balanced |
| Optional Upgrade Cable | VIVO cable (available in multiple lengths and terminations) |
| Additional Information | |
| Predecessor | Dan Clark Audio ÆON 2 |
| Source Compatibility | Portable DAC/amps, USB-C dongles, desktop amplifiers, digital audio players |