Dan Clark Headphones

Dan Clark Audio, formerly known as MrSpeakers, was established in 2012 by Dan Clark. In April 2012, Dan founded MrSpeakers to bring his headphone designs to market. Initially, MrSpeakers modified headphones made by other vendors to fund the development of Dan’s own designs without seeking external investment. Dan’s early focus was on creating closed headphones that sounded more “open” while maintaining isolation. This effort resulted in the world’s first 3D printed headphone, the Alpha Dog, which was both lively and fun. Revenues from the Alpha Dog funded the development of MrSpeakers’ first in-house headphone, the ETHER, propelling MrSpeakers to become a leading manufacturer of planar magnetic headphones, garnering global awards and recognition.

In 2019, MrSpeakers transitioned to Dan Clark Audio, and the company is now an industry leader in both open and closed planar headphones. Dan Clark Audio holds six patents for technology and design incorporated into their proprietary headphones. The company’s commitment to balancing sonic performance, comfort, and value, with Made In USA quality, has earned it dozens of industry honors from prestigious organizations such as “hi-fi+,” “The absolute sound,” “HFN,” and The New York Times Wirecutter.