Denon AH-D2000

Greenlizard0 · 14 Jan 2008 at 23:55

I'm thinking of upgrading my Audio Technica ATH A900 cans. I like these cans a lot - but the trouble is, they do lack a strong punchy bass. So I might sell them on.. I used to have a pair of Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro's.

Does anybody own a pair of Denon AH-D2000's? Does anybody have any other suggestions around the £150-£200 mark?

For headphone I prefer closed back cans, I don't really like open cans so that limits my options somewhat.

The cans will be only used on my PC (X-Fi Fata1ty headphone output ->Anthead headphone Amplifier -> Cans), and used for music (Trance, Electro, House, Techno, ocassionally pop) play back and occasionally a DVD. They will hardly ever be used for gaming so that's not a priority.

Greenlizard0 · 15 Jan 2008 at 00:26

H2F Scott said:
I absolutely love my D2000's. Best thing I've ever bought hardware wise to be honest. They are well worth the money in my opinion.

For that price, there are other options you can look at though. The main 3 are: Sennheiser HD650, Beyerdynamic DT880/DT990 and AKG K701. You can't go wrong with any to be honest. Read some reviews on head-fi and narrow it down to the sound signature you prefer.

Cheers for the info. The latter two cans aren't closed

, though my god the AKG's look sexy.

Greenlizard0 · 15 Jan 2008 at 19:05

H2F Scott said:
Oh, right sorry forgot about that.

The D2000's have brilliant bass also. It's not overpowering (though there is quite a lot of it), it's just perfect. It's a very nice example of quality over quantity. Exact opposite of DT770 Pro's.

Slighty OT, but do you have them connected up with a seperate AMP?

Greenlizard0 · 16 Jan 2008 at 15:13

Urgh, going to order the 2000's now - any other advice fellas?

Greenlizard0 · 20 Jan 2008 at 20:48

About to order these but am getting confused as hell - what on earth is the difference between the normal model and the "K" model?

Denon AH-D2000
Denon AH-D2000-K

edit - I've googled for the last twenty minutes and I can't work it out? If it's different colours then I'm not bothered tbh, but if its an inferiour/different product I may wanna know about it

Greenlizard0 · 20 Jan 2008 at 21:26

H2F Scott said:
There isn't any difference, they're both the same.

D2000-K is their full name, but most sites call them D2000.

Ah - is that right? I've just found that the "K" model has black cups, but most photos on google image search puts the two models as identical...

Cheers for the info fella - ordering now - I'll report back once I've burned these in

Greenlizard0 · 20 Jan 2008 at 21:41

I'm getting them sent from Japan for £164

. Add the fact that somehow Royal Fail will make me pay customs on it you can add another £30 or so on it I reckon.

So erm, no I haven't a pic of the box (yet

), I'll get some up in the near future hopefully

Greenlizard0 · 20 Jan 2008 at 22:03

H2F Scott said:
Have you ordered yet? Because I got mine for £130 from audiocubes about 6 months ago. Try there if you haven't ordered yet. I got lucky and paid no customs though.

Also, if you didn't know yet; D2000s are probably the most comfortable headphones you'll ever wear.

I've just had a look on their website and they're $299.99 =~£150 ex delivery.

That's a good notion considering how much time these cans are going to be with my ears.

Greenlizard0 · 30 Jan 2008 at 21:55

Leporello said:
My W1000s are now definitely up for sale now. I've advertised them on an audiophile site and at this price they are unlikely to remain unsold for very long.

Are these sold yet? I might be interested?

Well the Denon's came, and I just found the bass to over empowering, the trebles not as noticeable, and they're not as comfortable as the AT's which have a very different headband thing going on.

As it's not my cup of tea I'm going to stick these on ebay or the MM and sell them.

Greenlizard0 · 31 Jan 2008 at 00:25

Very much more so I found.

Until I got these I felt that bass was lacking in the ATH A900's, I then started to compare songs which I know well and felt that the overpowering bass of the Denons almost meant the trebles were left out. The AT's might be lighter in the bass department, but the detail's all there and after a week or so, it's just a lot more refined.

The AT's (as mentioned) are much more comfortable as well.

Greenlizard0 · 31 Jan 2008 at 22:39

No problems, I'm quite disappointed to be honest. Denon's other Hi-Fi stuff has been overpriced and I guess it spread to their headphones too. They've not been making headphones for long, I guess it counted against them here.

Greenlizard0 · 1 Feb 2008 at 17:02

That'd be fantastic mate - shall I email your trust address then?

Greenlizard0 · 1 Feb 2008 at 20:12

Leporello said:
Sorry, the guy I mentioned came back to me and has bought them. The W1000s are terrific and from pricejapan the price is around £217.00 inclusive. I paid no tax or custom duty. I know a number of people who've got them from Japan who've bought at this price with delivery in four to five days. I'm now looking forward to getting my W5000s and that will be it. No more headphones this year.

Cheers,

*bursts into tears*

fine...*snorts*.

When you get your W5000's remember to let us all know how those beauties sound please