Dan Clark Audio presents the Stealth closed-back headphone.
After four years of development, the flagship Stealth sets a new standard in headphone performance and ergonomics. Equipped with Dan Clark Audio's brand-new 4th-generation planar-magnetic drivers and the groundbreaking Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System, the Stealth delivers such a breathtakingly precise reproduction that it can truly breathe new life and enjoyment into your music.

And it's not just the sound that has been improved; the headband has also been redesigned to enhance both ergonomics and comfort!

Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System (AMTS)
All headphones are subject to standing waves in the higher frequencies, which can cause the treble to sound harsh, fatiguing, or synthetic.

AMTS is DCA's patent-pending solution to this perpetual problem. AMTS is an inline material placed between the transducer and the ear. It integrates waveguides, diffusion control, quarter-wave, and Helmholtz resonators into a compact structure.

The diffusion elements reduce the formation of standing waves, while the resonators act as both precision and broadband filters to smooth and shape the frequency response by reducing the amplitude of peaks and dips from the midrange to the highest frequencies.

The result is that AMTS greatly reduces standing waves, allowing high frequencies to be reproduced with a refreshingly smooth, precise, and detailed performance across all genres. Okay, bad recordings are still bad, because even DCA's engineers aren't magicians!

The Stealth's brand-new 4th-generation planar magnetic driver delivers the smoothest, richest, and most detailed experience DCA has ever created. The Stealth driver is 20% larger than the Ether2 driver and utilizes DCA's patented v-Planar technology to reduce distortion and improve low-frequency response.

The diaphragm tension is adjusted using a completely new system that ensures more uniform and consistent tension, lower distortion, and better driver matching, while structures optimized for fluid mechanics (using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)) increase the uniformity of the driving force and smooth the acoustic paths to reduce distortion.

Stealth redefines "detail"
The all-new Stealth planar driver delivers incredibly low distortion across the entire audible range with a level of detail previously only found in top-tier electrostats. Unlike many other headphones, where "detail" is created by exaggerated high-frequency energy, Stealth's AMTS provides resolution without the fatiguing emphasis on the top registers that many users are likely familiar with.

Together, the 4th-generation drivers and AMTS provide a sonic performance that is best described as "effortless." From a delicately plucked string to the most intense dynamics of an orchestra, from the punch and attack of a kick drum to the overtones and decay of a crash cymbal - the Stealth delivers an amazing balance of nuance and power that will keep music lovers reaching for their favorite recordings and perhaps staying up a little too late.

And then there's the soundstage: the Stealth is immersive and can rival even the best open-back headphones in terms of depth, width, and imaging.

It is this effortless sense of space and instrument placement that makes the Stealth "disappear," allowing you to focus entirely on the musical experience. Everything—the headphones, the equipment, and even the stress of daily life—simply falls away.

Stealth Mechanical Design Innovations
"We wanted to make a real design statement with Stealth," says Dan Clark, founder and CEO. "Crafted from elegant matte black leather, carbon fiber, and machined aluminum, Stealth's design draws inspiration from stealth aircraft and is finished to a standard you would expect from luxury cars."

The high-quality black leather headband features fine red stitching to create a quilted look that is not only beautiful but also functional and comfortable. The elegant embroidered Stealth logo adds a touch of color to the all-black aesthetic of the Stealth.

The mechanical sliders for adjusting the fit are gone; we have developed a sturdy yet comfortable "self-adjusting headband system" that positions the headphones just right without any fuss.

Dan Clark Audio makes some of the lightest headphones in the world, and the Stealth is no exception; at just 418g, it is one of the lightest super-premium headphones on the market.

The new vegan "suede" and "leather" ear pads, the self-adjusting headband, and the lightweight chassis make the Stealth so comfortable that you can simply ignore it and disappear into the music.

If it's not comfortable, it's game over
Dan Clark has often said that if a headphone isn't comfortable enough to wear for extended periods, then the design is flawed. That's why comfort is a top priority, and why Dan Clark Audio has developed some of the lightest and most comfortable headphones in the industry, from the ultra-light 280g Ether 2 to the groundbreaking ergonomics of the Aeon series.

The ergonomic and stylish contour of the Stealth ear cups is a natural extension of Aeon 2 ergonomics, even if they are larger. For storage or travel, the elegant gimbal folding structure of the Aeon 2 is integrated into the Stealth, which folds neatly into a compact, custom-molded carrying case that is small and easy to store.

Stealth Key Features and Benefits:

• Patent-pending Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System (AMTS) provides unprecedented detail and clarity in the highs for the highest level of smoothness, sound, and detail

• 4th-generation V-Planar driver with the largest planar diaphragm yet, offering exceptional dynamics with vanishingly low distortion for a natural and "effortless" listening experience

• Improved driver tensioning system ensures absolute consistency across all units

• FEA and CFD optimized structure increases the uniformity of the driving force and smooths acoustic flow

• All-new self-adjusting headband design makes wearing the Stealth a breeze

• Pre-formed ergonomic headband construction distributes weight evenly across the head for incredibly high wearing comfort

• Quilted headband improves comfort and reduces heat buildup

• Composite pads made of synthetic "suede" and protein leather provide a great fit with minimal pressure and a pleasant feel against the skin

• Carbon-aluminum bonded cup design for maximum rigidity with minimal weight

• Thanks to the folding gimbal structure, Stealth is easy to stow away for safe and simple transport.

• Stealth is hand-designed and built in San Diego, California, standing for reliable quality and support.

Stealth, the evolution of Dan Clark Audio design
Dan Clark Audio's design goal is to never compromise on sound, comfort, or aesthetics. Stealth is the ultimate statement and embodies everything Dan Clark Audio has learned since its inception.