Headphones
DENON AH-D2000
Absolutely clear with extended bass and highs yet effortless and tight, the DENON AH-D2000 rate as the best (on paper) 'sealed' headphones we've measured in our lab. The D2000 are a closed-back design delivering mild ambient isolation and are capable of true timbre with an analytically neutral, flat response that audio engineers, media professionals and audiophiles seeking uncompromised acoustics should hear. Top performance at a great price for high-end listening via uncolored 'straight pipe'.
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Product Features:
- Outstanding tonal clarity and technical performance with 'flat' accurate response
- Excellent musical detail resolution suitable mastering work and reference use
- Comfortable full-size leather cushions offer great long-term wearing comfort
- Lightweight magnesium materials employed in headband frame and housings
- Free 1-year USA manufacturer's warranty with HeadRoom purchase receipt
What's In The Box:
- DENON screw-on 1/4" (6.3 mm) adapter
Applications:
Here's where we get dreamy and sweet-eared. For years we've sought 'sealed' headphones capable of delivering the precise sound quality -- and the excellent audio specs -- that the top open-backed headphones offer. Looks like the wait is over. The DENON AH-D2000 is truly a reference-class headphone in what can be a difficult "closed earcup" category given the odd resonances or ocassionally 'boxy' sound that can result with poorly engineered sealed-back cans. But fear not, audiophiles, as the HeadRoom scientific lab measurements on the AH-D2000 present some of the best specs we've measured from a sealed headphone -- except for its 'big-brother' AH-D5000 or the kingly DENON AH-D7000 models costing 2X~3X the price! In the well-priced AH-D2000, musical textures sound tightly defined and ultra-vivid, the soundstage image is deeply expansive, instrumental separation is clear as a bell, and the timbral precision is eye-openingly impressive. Overall, it's got a pleasingly lively presentation with silky clean punch both high & low and a tremendously musical, highly involving delivery. Get ready to hear subtle new details in recordings you've heard a million times -- that's some serious headphone fun!
Despite the AH-D2000's seemingly efficient impedance rating of 25 Ohms, it's overall sensitivity and heavy voice coil driver mass will still benefit from dedicated headphone amplification and control to hear what it can sonically accomplish; otherwise, it may tend to sound slightly 'flat' and un-dynamic, especially from portable audio sources. But once the D2000 are properly powered into their correct operating zone, a dynamic, spaciously accurate sound like this in sealed-back cans does not come around too often. DENON, we're glad you're here!
The DENON AH-D2000 look coolly simple and appear well-engineered headphones. The lightweight magnesium outer frame supports full-size circumaural (around the ear) earcups covering the entire earlobe; the larger cup sizing helps provide respectable ambient noise isolation while minimizing potential headphone 'leakage' to the outside world. The dark grey-matte color scheme of the D2000 is understated and the deep-well earcups are cushioned in a comfy glove-soft black leather. Headband sizing adjustments are easy via a solid click-slider mechanism that is simple to use and secure once set. The D2000's headband clamping force remains very light as usual for DENON; some smaller listeners may feel the headphones almost a bit too loose on the noggin. However, that loose headband fit also contributes mightily to their superb wearing comfort during long audiophile listening sessions. The headphone cord is a non-detachable 3 meter "Y" type OFC cable terminated to a 3.5mm (1/8") mini-plug which is covered in a pliable tech-flex material that is abrasion-resistant and provides great cord durability for long life. A full-size 1/4" [screw-on] adapter is provided in the DENON package. The USA-only 1-year manufacturer's warranty remains in effect when proof-purchased from verified DENON-authorized headphone vendors -- like HeadRoom!
HeadRoom is a 100% DENON-Authorized Headphone Dealer. Your Complete DENON Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage Remains Intact With All HeadRoom Purchases. Always Purchase Your DENON Headphones from VERIFIED Factory-Authorized Dealers!
Specifications:
- Headphone Type: Full Size
- Connector Type: 1/8
- Isolation: -10dB ~ -15dB
- Impedance @ 1kHz: 25 Ohms
- Detachable Cable: No
- Cord Length: 10 ft. (3 m)
- Cord Type: Straight Y
- Coupler Size: Large
- Ear Coupler Type: Full-Size
- Driver Type: Dynamic
- Acoustic Seal: Closed
- Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year
- Sensitivity: 106dB/mW
Additional Resources:
- Manufacturer's Website
- Denon Headphones
- Product Info
- Product Spec PDF
- DENON Press Release
- Product Reviews
- CNET Phillip Ryan, mar 08
- MP3.com, Mar 08
- Techradar, via HiFiChoice
Average Rating
Posted by silentsonification from Phoenix, AZ on 2012-01-27
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Extremely Comfortable, amazing bass response, "open like sound",
Cons: What cons??
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Posted by Disappointed from Reisterstown,MD on 2012-01-24
Recommend Product: No
Pros: Sound Great
Cons: Wiring poorly designed resulting in redering phone useless
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Posted by Music Amateur headphone tech nut. from Toronto Canada on 2011-12-20
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Excellent sound on a wide range of music
Cons: Your ears might sweat a bit in the summer, come winter and they keep your ears warm !
Can not wait to buy another pair.
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