Dan Clark Audio Corina Reference Electrostatic Headphones

Dan Clark Audio CORINA Reference Electrostatic Headphones

Hear electrostatic resolution with human warmth

If you’ve ever loved the speed and detail of electrostatic headphones but wished for a more lifelike midrange and a bass presence you can feel, CORINA was built for you. Dan Clark Audio reimagines the classic estat experience with a richer, more natural tone, expansive soundstage, and treble that stays silky even on long sessions—so you get microscope-level detail without the sting.

Why Audiophiles Choose This Product

• The sound you’ve been chasing: A spacious, holographic stage with weighty, percussive bass, saturated vocals, and ultra-clean highs—electrostatic insight without the thinness. Multiple reviewers note CORINA’s unusually grounded low end and smooth top compared to typical estats.
• Advanced engineering where it counts: DCA’s patent‑pending AMTS (Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System) sits between driver and ear, taming high‑frequency standing waves with precisely tuned waveguides and resonators for a treble that’s detailed yet fatigue‑free.
• Comfort for marathon listening: A self‑adjusting suspension headband made from titanium “memory metal,” plus newly sculpted pads with breathable suede contact surfaces, spread the 465 g mass effortlessly and keep you cool.
• Ready for serious front ends: CORINA is a wired electrostatic headphone requiring a 580 V “Pro bias” energizer/amp with a standard 5‑pin connector; it pairs with Stax‑pro compatible amplifiers.
• Built with purpose, not flash: Hand‑built in San Diego and based on a re‑engineered 88 mm driver with tighter diaphragm tensioning and channel matching. Ear pads are matched in pairs to further improve imaging precision.

What’s Included

• CORINA Reference Electrostatic Headphones (Model CR001)
• Electrostatic headphone cable, detachable at cup; 2 m standard (3 m and 5 m options available at order)
• Quick user guide and certificate of authenticity
• Microfiber cleaning cloth
• 1.5 mm hex driver and two spare socket screws (for cable retention)

Note: Some retailers may bundle a carry case or stand; contents can vary by seller—check the specific listing.

Technical Specifications

Specifications per manufacturer unless noted.

Professional Recognition

• Awards: Headphone.Guru “Electrostatic Headphone of the Year” (2023).
• Review highlights:
  • “Smooth tone and a surprisingly weighty sound signature for an electrostatic.” — Headfonics.
  • Show impressions frequently compare CORINA’s stage and body favorably with top Stax models, noting its larger‑than‑expected bass authority for an estat.
• Heritage: Dan Clark Audio (formerly MrSpeakers) designs and builds headphones in San Diego with a deep portfolio of patented acoustic innovations.
• Innovation: AMTS is a patent‑pending inline metamaterial that integrates waveguides, diffusion control, and both quarter‑wave and Helmholtz resonators—engineered expressly to eliminate internal standing waves.

The Bottom Line

CORINA fuses electrostatic speed with a more soulful, natural voicing—wide, deep staging; articulate, tuneful bass; and treble that breathes without bite. If you love estat detail but want music to feel tangible and human, CORINA delivers with advanced tuning, long‑wear comfort, and true reference build quality. Pair it with a quality 580 V Pro bias energizer and hear why it’s become a favorite among listeners who thought they already knew what electrostatics could do.

Notes on setup and compatibility:

• CORINA is not compatible with standard headphone outputs; use an electrostatic amplifier/energizer with a 5‑pin Stax‑pro jack and 580 V bias.
• Cable lengths are available at order (2 m standard; 3 m and 5 m options).