DAN CLARK AUDIO VOCE
VOCE is an electrostatic headphone designed to deliver uncompromising electrostatic resolution and clarity with bass output that extends deep into the subsonic. Very light and comfortable, with an extremely large soundstage and a neutral voicing VOCE is our most accurate headphone.
VOCE is Italian for voice, which seemed an appropriate name for an electrostatic that was designed from day 1 to bring a unique sound signature to the electrostatic headphone market. VOCE was designed with comfort in mind, and delivers electrostatic clarity and resolution with bass that's nearly flat to 10Hz in a design that lets you comfortably enjoy hours of continuous listening.
Our goal with VOCE is to deliver all the excitement and clarity of electrostatics, but with dynamics and lower end impact more typical of the best planar or dynamic headphones. With several tuning options, VOCE can range from a slightly brighter tone similar to some higher end electrostatics, to a very neutral or even slightly dark voicing, though the latter loses a bit of resolving power, for people more concerned with tone (or EDM fans) this can be a very enjoyable voicing. In short, VOCE delivers electrostatic resolution with a full and powerful bottom end, a very large soundstage, a nuanced and full midrange, and smooth, non-fatiguing highs.
If you are new to electrostatic headphones it's essential to understand that they require dedicated electrostatic energizers or amplifiers. Energizers are typically more cost effective, while dedicated amplifiers deliver a higher level of performance.
Energizers take the output of a loudspeaker amplifier and increase the voltage swing, while adding the required bias voltage. Electrostatic amplifiers typically are dedicated to electrostatic headphones.
Second, it is not uncommon for electrostatic headphones to make a "ripping" or "zipping" sound when the diaphragm contacts the stator (this is sometimes called a "stat fart," or something similar). This typically occurs when putting the headphone on, or taking it off, or if you press on the headphone cup while listening. This is considered normal behavior and is not indicative of a problem with the headphone, unless the diaphragm doesn't release (which causes audible distortion).
**Plugs and connector housings will be available to 3rd party cable companies to make VOCE compatible cables
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VOCE is designed and built in San Diego, CA and comes with the following innovative features:
Super-large 88mm diaphragm for extended low frequency output
2.4 micron driver, optimized for stability and resolution
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
In the spirit of avoiding waste and making packaging functional, our 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