{"product_id":"dan-clark-stealth","title":"Dan Clark Stealth | Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/dca-logo.webp?v=1742404988\" alt=\"ALT text here\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 65%;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStealth is Dan Clark Audio's Flagship Closed-Back Headphone, Offering Rich and Spacious Sound\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlagship closed-back planar magnetic headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt with 4th Generation v-Planer driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures proprietary Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System (AMTS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedesigned headband for ultimate comfort and extended listening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/dca-stealth-lifestyle.webp?v=1742404456\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1360\" alt=\"Dan Clark Audio Stealth headphones sitting on stand with guitar and tube amp in background\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"90%\" bgcolor=\"”#f6f6f6”\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Dan Clark Audio Stealth is a step forward for closed-back headphones, and points to a future where open-back vs. closed-back becomes more about preference and less about weighing the cost of sound isolation against performance benefits. Stealth earns its flagship status both with its technological innovations and by simply providing top of the line, endgame level sound quality and performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca title=\"Dan Clark Audio Stealth Review\" href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/blogs\/articles\/dan-clark-audio-stealth-review\"\u003eRead the full review.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\"Vanish into your music”\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour years in the making, DCA's flagship Stealth sets a new standard in headphone performance and ergonomics. Featuring Dan Clark Audio’s all-new 4th generation planar magnetic driver and breakthrough Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System, Stealth delivers a stunningly smooth presentation to bring new life and enjoyment to all your favorite music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAcoustic Metamaterial Tuning System (AMTS)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll headphones are subject to standing waves in the higher frequencies, and these can make treble sound harsh, fatiguing, or synthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAMTS is DCA’s patent-pending solution to this perennial problem. AMTS is an inline device placed between the transducer and ear. It integrates waveguides, diffusion control, quarter-wave, and Helmholtz resonators into one compact structure. Diffusion elements reduce some of the standing wave formation while resonators act as both precision and broad filters to smooth and shape the frequency response, reducing the amplitude of response peaks and troughs from the midrange through the highest frequencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe upshot is AMTS greatly reduces standing waves so high frequencies are rendered with a refreshingly smooth, accurate, and detailed delivery across all genres. OK, bad recordings are still bad, we’re not magicians!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStealth's all-new 4th generation planar-magnetic driver delivers the smoothest, richest, and most detailed experience we could create. Stealth’s driver is 20% larger than the E2 driver and uses our patented v-Planar technology to reduce THD and improve low frequency extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Diaphragm tension is set on an all-new system for a more uniform and consistent tension, lower distortion, and better driver matching, while FEA and CFD optimized motor structures increase driver force uniformity and smooth acoustic paths to reduce distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStealth Redefines \"Detail\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStealth’s all-new planer driver delivers incredibly low distortion throughout the listening range with levels of detail heretofore found primarily in the top-of-the-line electrostatics. Unlike many headphones where “detail” is created through exaggerated high-frequency energy, Stealth’s AMTS delivers industry-leading resolution free from the fatiguing emphasis on the top register users may be used to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDan Clark's 4th-generation motor and AMTS deliver a sonic performance best described as “effortless.\" From a delicately plucked string to the most intense dynamics of an orchestra, or the weight and attack of a kick drum to the overtones a decay of a crash cymbal, Stealth delivers an amazing balance of delicacy, nuance, and slam that will have you reaching for all your favorite recordings, and maybe staying up a bit too late.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd then there’s the soundstage; Stealth is all enveloping and can compete with even the finest open headphones in depth, width, and imaging. It’s that effortless sense of space and instrument placement that lets Stealth “disappear” so you can simply relax into your musical experience. Everything – the headphones, the equipment, and yes, your daily stresses – just fall away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Dan Clark Audio Stealth headband closeup\" height=\"1500\" width=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/dca-stealth-lifestyle-two.webp?v=1742405211\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStealth Mechanical Design Innovations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top grade black leather headband features fine red stitching to create a quilted head-strap that’s not only gorgeous but is also functional and comfortable. The elegant embroidered Stealth logo adds a dash of color to Stealth’s all-black aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGone are the mechanical sliders for fit adjustment; Dan Clark Audio has designed a stable yet comfortable “self-adjusting suspension system” that seats the headphone just right, with no muss or fuss. At just 418g, Stealth is one of the lightest super-premium headphones on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe new vegan suede and \"leather\" ear pads, self-adjusting suspension, and lightweight chassis make Stealth so comfy you can just ignore it and \"vanish into your music.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIf it's Not Comfortable, Game Over\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ergonomic and stylish outline of Stealth’s ear cups is a natural extension of Aeon 2 ergonomics, albeit they are larger. For storage or travel we incorporated Aeon 2’s elegant folding gimbal structure into Stealth, neatly folding it into a compact custom-molded case that’s small and easy to stow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStealth Key Features and Benefits:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved driver tensioning system creates a driver with incredible consistency across units\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFEA and CFD optimized motor structure increases driver motor-force uniformity and smoothes acoustic flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-new auto-adjusting suspended strap design makes Stealth hassle-free to wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-formed ergonomic strap design spreads weight evenly across the head for incredibly comfortable extended listening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap quilting improves comfort and reduces heat buildup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposite synthetic suede and protein-leather pads offer a sung fit with minimal clamp, with a pleasant touch on the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon \/ aluminum bonded cup design yields maximum stiffness with minimum weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFolding gimbals allow Stealth to be packed in a compact case for safe and easy transport\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dan Clark Audio","offers":[{"title":"6.3mm","offer_id":39496832483403,"sku":"DCASTEALTH","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XLR","offer_id":39496832516171,"sku":"DCASTEALTH-XLR","price":4499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6.3mm - Open Box","offer_id":42282374168651,"sku":"DCASTEALTH-OB","price":4049.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/products\/Dan-Clark-Stealth-Closed-Back-Planar-Magnetic-Headphones.jpg?v=1629492332","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/dan-clark-stealth","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}