Introducing NOIRE X

[Odin412]

Very interesting headphone! I've been hoping for a trickle-down of the AMTS technology to a more affordable price level, am I'm glad to see that it has happened. The Stealth and Expanse are both great headphones, so I'm looking forward to hearing the Noire X.

 

[justsomesonyfan]

I wonder how this stacks up against the mdr z1r

 

[Deleeh]

@mrspeakers

By the way, has the pad problem that generally occurred with the Aeon been solved in the meantime?
Would be great if so.

 

[Nomax]

My conclusion on the NOIRE X

For me, it is ahead of the Stealth and E3 in terms of balanced tonal performance
Therefore an unreserved recommendation on my part
️Headphone of the Year 2024️

NOMAX

Ps.yes I also put my word for other manufacturers when I am personally highly satisfied

 

[Nomax]

Everything is a dream with the NOIRE X

Heavenly



NOMAX

Ps. Don't worry, the NOIRE X can also serve other genres, like a strong machine




You are welcome to try the Stealth or E3 on this track
Then you know what I mean by faster/punchy/more clear

I could list many more tracks here
But better you take the time to compare,you will soon hear for yourself

(And sorry if I write so much...but I see it as a kind of obligation that I draw attention to a model when it is very very good and I am enthusiastic about it)

 

[Silverlinings]

How does it do with metal?

 

[Nomax]

How does it do with metal?

NOMAX

Ps.It really takes off...like a fast train
(And if something is too thick in one area, it cannot be fast as a train from an acoustic point of view...that was and always will be the case)

 

[somnam]

Keep an eye https://www.thomann.de/at/hifi_kopfhoerer.html?manufacturer[]=Dan Clark Audio&gk=ZUKOHK&sp=solr&category[]=ZUKOHK&cme=true&filter=true

Distribution is apparently (for now) exclusive to: https://www.audiodomain.de/noire-x?number=25606.1

source: https://www.kopfhoerer.de/news/dan-clark-audio-noire-x/

..although mine, ordered on 26th, has not in fact shipped yet. Perhaps they haven't actually gotten their shipment yet

 

[Viper780]

Projekt Akustik has the Noir X listed with delivery on the 15th December

 

[somnam]

Projekt Akustik has the Noir X listed with delivery on the 15th December

Must've just gone up, checked there earlier today!
So much for exclusive distribution then; I'd much rather have ordered from there, but oh well.

 

[Viper780]

It was there this morning
And tomorrow you can get extra 15% (and 3% Skonto)

 

[audionooby]

My conclusion on the NOIRE X

For me, it is ahead of the Stealth and E3 in terms of balanced tonal performance
Therefore an unreserved recommendation on my part
️Headphone of the Year 2024️

NOMAX

Ps.yes I also put my word for other manufacturers when I am personally highly satisfied

Headphone of the year from someone who owns an HE1? That’s high praise. Looks like your signature now lists it as a favorite alongside the composer.

 

[Nomax]

Headphone of the year from someone who owns an HE1? That’s high praise. Looks like your signature now lists it as a favorite alongside the composer.

Because NOIRE X was the one in 2024 that convinced me the most

NOMAX

PS.I have all the new ones behind me....Hedd GT/HE1000 & Susvara Unveiled/Final Audio/GradoHP100/Audiotechnica 3000 etc
(Yes, it doesn't always have to cost many thousands...no, it can't be for this price...but in this case it can...even if this is not always the rule)

One thing I still have to say again...a point of criticism about DCA Headphones
It's time to stop with the ear pads and their double-sided tape for the future

 

[musicday]

Something like L&P W4 dongle DAC at 420 mw@32 ohm may not be enough to make this special headphones sing.
Anyone tried this combination?

 

[OneEyedHito]

Something like L&P W4 dongle DAC at 420 mw@32 ohm may not be enough to make this special headphones sing.
Anyone tried this combination?

That’s 840mW at 16ohm and @mrspeakers said a few posts back that 250mW at 16ohm was good iirc.