The world of audiophile headphones has been a tad dull in 2026... then one of the premier brands releases a new 'affordable' headphone based on cutting-edge preference targets, and I'm officially no longer bored!
Dan Clark Audio is shaking up the sub-$900 market with the Aeon Core, a striking pair of closed-back planar magnetic headphones. Known for high-end designs like the Stealth and E3, DCA is letting its top-tier engineering trickle down from its $4,500 releases to a more accessible price point. Kind of.