Denon AHD2000 High Performance Over-Ear Headphones | List Price: $349.00
Discount Price: $314.95
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Brand: Denon
Binding: Electronics
Release Date: 2007-02-10
Features: - Over ear headphone metal hybrid compound molded housing
- Micro Fiber Diaphram acoustic optimizer
- Acoustic Optimizer technology improves dynamic bass by adjusting sound pressure balance on both sides of the diaphragm
- Reference-quality 5-45,000Hz frequency response
- 50mm neodymium driver
solid, ultra comfortable, beautiful sound. [Posted on 2008-04-27]
Before buying a set of Denon's I was using one of the higher-end AKG models, which are semi-open back design and sound very nice, but I was having problems with them comfort-wise; although a pretty light fit, some AKG earpieces are not big enough to fit clear around your ears -- they clamp your ears against your head a bit, which was really uncomfortable after a few hours. I'd heard a lot of great things about these, and I decided to pick them up because:
1. Comfort -- Big earpieces which fit all the way around your ears. The pads rest on your head, not your ears. Mine don't even touch my ears. Nice soft, thick letherette. Also the headband is really nice. Barely any pressure at all. One feature that might not work for some users is the shape of the earpads. They are ergonomically shaped very specifically to fit on your head a certain way. Putting these headphones on flipped around from the marked R and L feels pretty strange. They are very comfy and work for me, but you might want to try them on before buying. The way the pads are angled you really can't wear them with the headband in a lot of different positions. Once you get them settled though, wow are they nice.
2. A closed design. Although my AKG's do sound a little more "airy" and more like listening to good speakers in a room, they have quite a bit of bleed, both outside noise bleeding in and inside noise bleeding out. The ADH2000's do have more bleed than some other closed cans I've used, but outside noise reduction is decent.
3. Excellent sound. According to most of the reviews I'd read, these Denon's are among the best of the best closed-design, fullsize headphones. I was not disappointed. These sound ridiculously good. I really can not put them down. Tried with iPod too, definitely need to turn the volume up, but still more than enough volume.
I do have a few small complaints, although they aren't enough to detract from my 5 star rating and excitement about this headphone. The adjustment system isn't that great. It has a nice ratcheting system, all metal which is really nice, but I don't feel like the detents are strong enough. Mine never get loose enough to come off, but I do find that one side likes to ratchet out a notch after a while. Also, as mentioned the cord is REALLY thick and not very flexible when you first get them, although it is nice to see something that won't get cut when run over with a studio chair or the like.
If you are looking for a high quality, comfortable closed headphone, this is it. I don't see mine retiring for a long time.
Better Than I expected [Posted on 2008-04-29]
Ive owned denon products before so i knew their reputation on electronics but i wasnt sure if they would cut it on heasdphones. I usely go for common name brands when it comes to headphones but i decided to take a chace based on the reviews ive read and im not regretting it one bit one buying these. The sound quality is equal to my beyerdynamic and akgs and that suprised me because those are open headphones and these are closed type. I highly recommend these to those that are unsure about spending over 200 dollas on headphones. The only gripe is that i didnt buy these before i shelled out so much on so many headphones looking for the perfect sound that closely resembles what the music is supposed to sound like.
Absolutely amazing [Posted on 2008-05-03]
Needless to say I think these head phones are absolutely amazing. The first time I heard them I was completely blown away! I have heard a number of different head phones over the years including some of the best from Shure and Sennheiser, but I can honestly say that these are my favorite pair so far. I even had a chance to top of the line Denon AD-H5000, which undoubtedly has higher technical merits than the 2000 model. Nevertheless I like the sound better on the 2000 model for the type of music that I listen to, and I would recommend it for anybody over the 5000 model, unless you are listening primarily to classical music.
A do-it-all headphone [Posted on 2008-06-11]
If you don't care to purchase a dedicated headphone amp and you just want to enjoy your music this is THE headphone for you. It sounds warm, lively, detailed, and beautiful. Plugged straight into my computer everything sounds amazing, even those 128kbps MP3's encoded in 1998.
However, these headphones might be a little bass heavy for some people. Your ears may vary.
Balanced and Versatile [Posted on 2008-06-23]
The D2000 are great headphones for just about any musical genre. Frequency response is well balanced with plowing, authoritative bass, clean, smooth midrange (I cannot understand comments to the effect that the D2000 have "no mids"!) and detailed, extended highs. The D2000 have both an adroit quickness and a liquid smoothness, making them quite special to listen to.
While they do benefit extremely well from a good, dedicated headphone amplifier (I'm currently using the Bada PH-12 and Darkvoice 337 to excellent effect), the Denon can sound ridiculously satisfying straight from a Walkman, the 1/8" jack from a mini-component system (JVC C-220C) or A/V receiver (Denon AVR-1905).
The best, most versatile closed headphones I've ever tried, and one of the best headphones, period, that I've ever heard.
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