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Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2 Noire

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options. Target price: $949.

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Best value

The review signal is high relative to the usual price. Prioritise deals and refurbished options.

Critic score90

Value signal88

Price$999

Release age4y 9m old

User score8.8

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critical listeninghome desksdetail seekers

Consensus

90/100

Release age

4y 9m old

Value signal

88/100