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When they discontinued their original Alpha and Mad Dog headphones, MrSpeakers promised to deliver a variety of headphones to meet many needs and budgets. Their first phones, the ETHER and ETHER Flow phones collectively won more than 20 awards for performance and design.
Their latest in-house designed headphone, AEON packs all the technology of ETHER Flow headphones into a compact, comfortable and cost-effective design, delivering the best of ETHER Flow sound quality at a dramatically more affordable price point. And the new Ether 2 again is setting a new standard in high end headphone performance.
And they’re still designed and built in San Diego, California.
Voce Electrostatic headphones
$3,299.00
Five Product of the year awards for Voce headphones.
VOCE is designed and built in San Diego, CA. It is a superb electrostatic phone that way outperforms it price. It comes with the following innovative features:
- Super-large 88mm diaphragm for extended low frequency output
- 2.4 micron driver, optimized for stability and resolution
- Fully dust-shielded driver
- Ultra-thin metal stators for superior sound
- MrSpeakers’ signature NiTinol memory metal headband for exceptional comfort, light weight and durability
- Detachable* custom fabricated silver-plated copper cable that is non-microphonic, round and super-supple, yet low capacitance
- Proprietary machined Teflon amplifier plug with machined aluminum housing, gold plated solid copper pins and a machined aluminum headphone connector**
- 580V “Pro-bias” compatible for use with any Stax-pro compatible amplifiers
- Italian Napa leather ear pads
- Vat-dyed US made leather headband
The Absolute Sounds’ Chris Martens stated: “In short, the Voce can rock with the best of them and with layers of nuance, one might have not thought possible”. TAS then awarded the Voce 2018 Headphone Product of the Year
Headphone Guru’s Gary Alan Barker stated: “My hat’s off to Head-Amp and MrSpeakers for producing the best sound in a Personal Audio system I have yet to hear and congratulations on a job well done” They awarded Voce and Head-Amp Blue Hawaii 2018 Headphone System of the year.
HiFi+ Magazine stated, “Even more impressive was the manner in which it managed to combine breath-taking clarity with exemplary smoothness and control” Also awarded Voce 2018 Headphone product of the year
In the spirit of avoiding waste and making packaging functional, the attractive shipping box is actually a hardwood headphone stand and case which serves as a stylish and functional way to store a VOCE (or any) headphone.
Box features include:
- Real walnut hardwood
- Hinged clear acrylic front doors with magnetic fasteners
- A built-in integrated headphone stand
- A convenient front-slot for the cable so the headphones may be left plugged-in while stored
Aeon 2 phones
$899.00
Available open or closed
Dan Clark Audio (formerly MrSpeakers) is pleased to announce the all new AEON 2 Open and Closed Headphones. AEON 2 features the latest engineering innovations from their team, married with smart industrial design and a price that will make you smile.
The original ÆON Flow broke new ground with its ergonomic and stylish industrial designthat’re hallmarks of Dan Clark Audio designs. From the elegant shape of the earcups, to the lightweight nitinol headband, and the amazing performance of its in-house designed planer drivers, it’s hard to belive theycould find a ways to improve it……… but they did!
Improved Performance - The new AEON 2 is not a minor update to a great product, it’s truly a colossal performance upgrade. Dan and team took what they learned designing one of the most highly awarded flagship headphones of 2018, ETHER 2, and redesigned the new AEON 2 driver from the ground up using ETHER 2’s state of the art motor tech. New features include:
- Updated driver structure flipped 180 degrees to remove magnet and flow structures from the diaphragm to the ear
- Streamlined flow elements converted to a single construction, removing air gaps to improve internal airflow
- Higher precision machined flow structures replace injection molded parts
- Superior driver damping for improved resolution, dynamics and a smoother frequency response
- New voicing, with a warmer, fuller tone for the closed, a leaner lower midrange for the open, and a much larger soundstage for both models
In the first review from headphone.guru they summed with:
"The gifted designer continues to push the boundaries and create new benchmarks in personal headphone design. Customers who know the man know that he is always looking to get better and with the AEON 2 he once again has created a product that will amaze listeners with their level of transparency and offer terrific value for the money."
"AEON 2 is a sensational headphone for anyone on the go or the enthusiast looking for the ultimate experience in using a closed headphone."
"Highly Recommended."
SPECIFICATIONS
- Efficiency: 92dB/mW Closed, 94dB Open
- Weight (without cable): 340gr Closed, 321gr Open
- Detachable 2m premium dual-entry cable with 3.5mm and 1/4" termination
- Impedance: 13 ohms
- Frequency Response: Yes*
*Dan Clark doesn't publish a spec because too many vendors shamelessly exaggerate the response of their headphones to win the "spec wars," making any comparison of specs irrelevant.
The original Aeon open and closed won tons of awards. The Aeon 2 is clearly better
Ether Headphones
When they started design of their first in-house headphone MrSpeakers set out to deliver industry-leading sound, genuine comfort and timeless style. The result is their award-winning ETHER headphone lineup.
Sound:.ETHER® headphones are not about having the best bass, mids, or highs, they’re about delivering a convincing experience. The goal is to NOT emphasize any part of the spectrum, but rather to have it blend together to form an organic whole.
Comfort:ETHER® headphones are renowned for their fit. With a nearly ideal weight distribution and plus Italian lamb-leather ear pads, they can be worn for hours without fatigue. ETHER headphones won’t move around on your head with normal usage, but neither will they leave your jaw and ears aching from clamping force, truly they’re a headphone you can enjoy for hours at a time.
Style:ETHER®is entirely metal for durability and sound quality yet is extremely light and comfortable. The team worked overtime to cut weight without sacrificing performance. Now you truly get it both; bullet proof construction and comfort.
In an innovative industry-first they created a NiTinol “memory metal” headband that is super-light and ultra-cool. It delivers just the right level of clamp and is remarkably tough and reliable.
Ether 2
$2,199.99 with 6 foot cable (Add $50.00 for 10 foot cable)
Ether-2 / Brand new and already geting loads of awards
ETHER 2 is MrSpeakers' new all-new Top-of-the-Line planar magnetic headphone. At only 290grams, ETHER 2 smashes the weight barrier for top-of-the-line headphones, ensuring it feels as good as it sounds, and looks.
MrSpeakers' ETHER 2 headphone is their all-new top of the line open-back planar magnetic headphone with a new driver, motor, baffle, and headband all designed to synergistically blend stunningly lifelike sound with the industry-leading comfort and reliability that are the hallmarks of MrSpeakers' products.
The Ether 2 has already won 3 awards:
New kid on the block
It’s been three years and MrSpeakers has not been idle, having introduced their critically acclaimed VOCE electrostatic headphone and their high performance yet affordable ÆON headphones.
But Dan has been hard at work on the flagship planars, and now we’re pleased to introduce ETHER 2!
Putting the Pedal to the Metal
ETHER 2 has an entirely new motor designed around the concept of TrueFlow technology. Instead of designing TrueFlow into the motor, they designed the motor around the TrueFlow technology to realize a major improvement in linearity, dynamics, and detail. And They didn’t stop there.
To make the most of the increased resolution of the motor Dan developed an all-new diaphragm that’s 70% less aluminum trace weight than the original ETHER driver. As a result, ETHER 2 delivers incredible clarity, powerful, fast bass, liquid mids, and a smooth, balanced top end that’s incredibly resolving yet not at all bright to deliver a coherent, dynamic and remarkably balanced performance.
Shedding Weight, Not Strength
ETHER 2 is light. Really light, almost 90 grams or 3.75 ounces lighter than our comfortable ETHER Flow headphones. Amazingly, this weight drop didn’t involve switching from metal to plastic components, which would compromise sound and reduce product life. Nope.
ETHER 2 sports an all-metal headphone cup and headband, with a carbon fiber driver baffle, so it’s built to last, in style. At under 290gr, ETHER 2 is not only the lightest full size planar magnetic headphone on the market and it may be the lightest top-of-the-line headphone from any high-end vendor.
Ultralightweight design with a new ergonomic ear pad and an enhanced webbed head-strap combine to make ETHER 2 the new standard in high-performance headphone comfort and ergonomics.
Ether 2 Swapable earepads change the sound to suit your taste.
ETHER 2 swappable earpads that attach to the headphone using a tacky polyurethane rubber. No magnets to add weight. No stretch-mounts to add bulk. No plastic bayonets to break. Just a "peelable" earpad that can be repeatedly exchanged in just seconds.
In addition to the stock earpad, there are two new ways to enjoy your ETHER 2: perforated pads, which present a larger soundstage, a silky smooth treble and a luscious midrange, and our suede pads which delivers a warmer tone and an incredible smooth frequency response, making it a team favorite for rock.
Both new earpads feature larger ear-wells and provider a softer fit. To see how easy the pads are to use, check out our short video here.
ETHER 2 swappable pads are available now for only $89.99.
Check out the earpad video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxtWH5IxCbU&utm_source=MrSpeakers.com&utm_campaign=8fea7eac16-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_05_15_06_37&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_035879e66e-8fea7eac16-500828285&mc_cid=8fea7eac16&mc_eid=63da2a4775
Get Wired with VIVO!
And they didn’t stop at upgrades to the headphone, either. While the original DUM (Distinctly Un-Magical) cable was a great performer, it was a bit stiffer and more microphonic than they wanted, so they also upgraded the cable.
Meet VIVO, the new flagship cable! For sound quality, this fully-custom cable design incorporates silver plated OFHC copper and top-quality connectors available in 6’ and 10’ 1/4” and 4-pin XLR terminations, and portable-friendly 3.5’ 2.5, 3.5, and 4.4mm cables. VIVO projects a wide open and holographic soundstage with precise imaging and tons of smooth detail.
And VIVO feels as good as it looks, and sounds. VIVO has a remarkably supple feel and is so light you’ll hardly notice it’s there and careful construction means it’s non-microphonic for comfortable and “quiet” listening.
Ether Flow 1.1
$1,759.00 with 6 foot cable
Add $50.00 with 10 foot cable
A Classic Just Got Better
Introducing ETHER Flow 1.1, an update to MrSpeakers award-winning line of open and closed planar magnetic headphones. At only 385 grams they are quite comfortable.
And they are $200.00 less than the older model. Better and less money is a plan we love
After the release of the highly reviewed ÆON headphone, a number of customers requested a tuning kit for their ETHER Flow, so MrSpeakers went back to the drawing board to see if they could extract some more performance from these wonderful headphones. They set a few goals before they started:
- Make it sound noticeably better
- Introduce flexible tuning similar to our ÆON line
- Make upgrades user-installable and keep the upgrades affordable, if possible
Sonically, the 1.1 upgrade delivers the following benefits:
- Larger soundstage
- More resolution
- A smoother bass to midrange transition on ETHER C Flow
VIVOcable has a remarkably supple feel and is so light you’ll hardly notice it’s there. Careful construction also means it’s non-microphonic so it’s comfortable and “quiet.” For sound quality, this fully-custom cable design incorporates silver plated OFHC copper and top-quality connectors available in 6’ and 10’ 1/4” and 4-pin XLR terminations, and portable friendly 3.5’ 2.5, 3.5, and 4.4mm cables.
A Blast for Your Past
And if you already own and ETHER Flow headphone, there's great news, too! Your headphone can be upgraded to 1.1! Upgrade kits for current owners at just $29.99. Available immediately the upgrade installs in just minutes, no tools required. We do recommend new ear pads if your ETHER Flow was ordered prior to July 1, 2017, as our more recent pads offer improved bass response.
More info is available here: https://www.mrspeakers.com/headphones-20/ether.html
Ether C (Closed) Flow 1.1
$1,799.00 with 6 foot cable
add $50.00 with 10 foot cable
Ether C Flow
ETHER C Flow is MrSpeakers' award winning top-of-the-line closed-back headphone.
ETHER C Flow 1.1 is MrSpeakers Ether Flo C replacement headphone. It incorporates all the upgrades as the above open back phones. ETHER C Flow 1.1 uses TrueFlow technology to improve the performance of the critically acclaimed ETHER C headphone, delivering sumptuous planar magnetic bass and dynamics, with near-electrostatic resolution and an even more "open" and spacious soundstage than ETHER C. Designed, built and tested in San Diego, CA, ETHER Flow offers a 2 year warranty for parts and labor. ETHER C Flow includes a DUM (Distinctly Un-Magical) cable with termination of your choice and a backpack-friendly hard-shell carrying case. NOTE: ETHER C Flow sports a new carbon fiber pattern. While ETHER C has diagonal lines in the carbon weave, ETHER C Flow has a checkerboard pattern so the headphones may be easily distinguished.