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Dan Clark Audio ETHER 2 – flagship planar with all-new driver, ~70% lighter diaphragm, organic sound and ultra-light ~290 g build.
Flagship planar magnetic headphone – maximum linearity, dynamics, and detail
ETHER 2 is Dan Clark Audio’s flagship and a ground-up redesign. Instead of building TrueFlow around an existing motor (as with ETHER Flow), DCA developed a completely new driver. The result is a clear step forward in linearity, dynamics, and micro-detail—supported by a ~70% lighter diaphragm for impressive resolution, fast bass, and fluid mids. Sonically, ETHER 2 ranks among the most organic and musical headphones in its class.
A headphone connects physically with the listener—fit and design shape the entire experience. DCA invested extensive development time into long-term comfort and weight reduction so extended sessions remain effortless. At only 290 g, ETHER 2 is exceptionally light and feels almost weightless.
Metal and carbon fiber are used where stiffness, low resonance, and low mass matter most. The cups and headband assembly are precisely manufactured and engineered for long-term durability—ETHER 2 is the sum of carefully tuned components.
Organic, flowing, and highly resolving: fast, controlled bass, silky mids, and a finely textured, natural treble. ETHER 2 is engaging without fatigue—top-of-the-line performance for demanding listeners.
| Type | Open-back planar magnetic flagship headphone |
| Driver | 71 × 45 mm planar magnetic, Dan Clark Audio proprietary design |
| Diaphragm | V-Planar™ surface treatment |
| Technology | TrueFlow™ second generation |
| Frame | CNC-milled aluminum diaphragm supports, pivots, and yokes |
| Headband | NiTinol (Nickel-Titanium) “Memory Metal” with leather strap |
| Cups | Carbon fiber earcups |
| Earpads | Synthetic protein leather |
| Weight | 290 g |
| Impedance | 16 Ohms |
| Included | Faux-leather hard carrying case |
| Cable | VIVO, 1.8 m, 6.3 mm connector |