Dan Clark Audio ETHER C Flow

If you remember I said there is room in the den for both the Ether C and the C Flow right at the start of this review simply because I actually think the tonal change of the Flow C is evolutionary more than revolutionary. It offers something different and personally, I think the new tonal flavor will appeal to a wider audience than before.

The Ether C was already a fantastic closed planar headphone in its own right and I still feel the urge to pick it up for certain genres.

However, the C Flow gives me the power, particularly in the lower mids and midbass that puts some meat on the well-formed bones of the Ether C as well as smooths out that peaky treble response. It offers me more PRaT, a little bit more musicality, and much less pain in system matching.

The impression of the C Flow is much more immediate and impactful than the Ether C in that respect. If I want to lay off on the power a little, go for something a little flatter, and have the right match up I can still pick up the Ether C and feel pretty satisfied. Best of both worlds once again. DCA by continuing to sell the Ether C might actually agree on that point.

It is still one of the best closed planar headphones in the business for my money but this time Dan has added a bit more of the fun factor to make it one of the most immediately likable flagships closed headphones in the business. I am playing Asia on this all day brother whether you like it or not!

It appears that Dan Clark will never be known for resting on his laurels. While some may be bothered that he’s constantly refining and upgrading his existing designs, there can be no doubt that the quality of his headphones has been getting better and better.  Now he’s taken what is arguably the best closed headphone on the market and made it better.  He took a look at the criticism of the Ether C and came back with the Ether C Flow.