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Denon AH-D5000 Reference Headphones | 
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| Brand: Denon
Category: CE
List Price: $699.00
Buy New: $434.99
You Save: $264.01 (38%)
New (5) from $434.99
Avg. Customer Rating:  7 reviews
Color: Real wood mahogany
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 5 x 8.9 x 10.6
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
MPN: AHD5000
Model: AHD5000
UPC: 081757507455
EAN: 0081757507455
ASIN: B000MVEC10
Release Date: February 10, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Reference Audio, over -ear- headphones | | • | Real Mahogany wood housing. Micro fiber diaphragm | | • | Acoustic optimizer for life like audio reproduction | | • | Gold plated aluminum connector. Light wieght magnesium frame structure | | • | Lightweight magnesium frame |
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Product Description
The AH-D5000 headphones from Denon feature beautifully polished mahogany earcup housings, using the acoustic properties of the wood to add natural warmth and resonance to your music. Responsive micro-fiber diaphragms reproduce fine sonic details and clear, defined bass. Small openings on the outer part of the wooden earcups further increase efficiency and improve overall sound quality, like the port on a speaker cabinet.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 2 more reviews...
Fantastic Headphone August 11, 2008
8 out of 12 found this review helpful
I won't give an extensive review here as there are enough accurate reviews out there. What I will do is address three myths that are frequently brought up about these headphones. They may help a purchaser decide if they want to buy these or not.
1. The amp myth. While some people may throw a $400 amp between these headphones and their source, an amp is NOT required. After reading all the comments about how much these headphones required an amp I purchased headphones amps (portable and desktop) and well regarded DACs. I then tested different combinations with my motherboard's (almost 4 years old) built in sound card as the baseline. If you want to pay money for the very subtle (I'm not even sure I could hear them in a blind test) changes feel free. However, these headphones sound fantastic straight out of my computer, a Cowon D2 PMP, and a recent Sony PMP. I even tried them plugged into the headphone out of a 3 year Dell laptop and they were fantastic. All that extra equipment was returned.
2. The "don't use MP3" myth. Perhaps, if you've got a really badly encoded MP3 from a poor original you'll find these headphones reveal all those flaws. Otherwise these headphones sound great with 128kbps MP3s and CDs. Trust me, after buying these headphones I'm practically addicted to them. And yes, I listen to "lowly" MP3s. I admit that my MP3s are encoded at 192 kbps and higher.
3. The "make sure you are up to spending the money to maximize these headphones" myth. Hard core audiophiles will gladly coax you into a $4000 CD player, a dedicated headphone amp, expensive cables, etc. If you want to squeeze that last bit of performance out of your headphones, feel free. It's not required.
Bottom line - these headphones sound fantastic out of my computer's sound card playing mp3's encoded in 1998. They also work really well for almost any genre of music I throw at them. However, with the Cello's vibrating strings, the headphones are just heavenly. Classical, Jazz, Bossa-nova, and instrumental are like a drug.
Great Phones, Great Vendor... May 5, 2008
5 out of 11 found this review helpful
These phones were as represented by the vendor (Antonline), received in 2 days - amazing.
The D5000s are great... if... they're burnt in at least 300+ hours... and you have an amp which has an output impedance of 25 ohms, or less (the input impedance of the D5000s - which is very low).
If not... they will sound muddy and boomy (which is great sound if you're a "hip-hopper"). If you have the right amp and CDP/DAC - they will sound great, after they're burnt in - though they still will have a bit "too much, too boomy" bass.
To tighten the bass up properly - you will need the "Markl Mods" to reduce the excessive harmonics, and standing waves of the ear cups (adding DynaMat to the ear cups, and driver frame, and some Fiberloft). You can find the instructions for these mods on "Headfi," under the "How to make the World's Best Dynamic Headphones" thread. UPDATE: Actually... with the right set up (e.g. Marantz SA-8001 SACD/CDP and the Musical Fidelity X-CANv8 head amp), you really won't need the "Markl Mods" after their fully burnt in (400 hrs), after which the bass tightens up and the entire sound becomes much cleaner and clearer.
If you like "pedestrian, unrefined, boomy, car audio bass," then you can leave them stock... but... if you like "correct, high quality, audiophile bass"... they've got to have the mods and the right amp. But... if you're a "hip-hop, kinda guy/gal - leave them stock and don't worry about the amp, 'cause you'll never know the difference, anyway."
If you're not up to meeting their requirements to sound great - then get the Sennheiser HD600s, or maybe the Grado RS-1s, or ATH AD-2000s.
By the way... this review is by an "informed and experienced" reviewer, who's compared these phones to the best available - I'm not just "a gamer-guy who just tried them after my cheap WalMart Sony's or Bose phones," who has no idea what good, high-end phones sound like.
 Mercedes hood ornament. April 6, 2008
3 out of 13 found this review helpful
These are wonderful sounding phones, but they are, in my opinion, no better than Beyerdynamic DT880's(whose Velour earpads are infinitly more comfortable." Leather/Pleather" they both are hot , but leather lasts longer.They are wonderful looking ,well built, that "New Mercedes" in your driveway....all that Mahogany and Magnesium.But for MP3 sound these are over-kill. Besides, plug 25 ohms impedance into ohms law and the fact that it requires roughly 10 times more power for a doubling of sound power, don't forget to drag along your high gain headamp.As a Physicist, I hate terms such as "Micro fiber." What exactly is the "stuff" they are using? Every material has it resonances and draw backs. But if you want the best looking Mahogany phones on the block ...get out your pocket book.I got a good price, so I will keep mine for a while, but they ARE expensive.
Excellent phones, but... April 6, 2008
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
The Denon AH-5000 headphones impress you right out of the package, but with so many headphone choices avaiable, come might find it hard to justify spending over $400 for a pair. Can it really be that good?
= The dark mahogany ear cups are tight-grained and smooth, and somehow also surprisingly light. The pads are covered in light, faux leather that can get somewhat sticky in warm weather. Ear pressure is quite firm, and uncomfortable only if they aren't seated on your head just right. Unlike open headphones, these offer effective isolation, and have drivers designed to theoretically angle the sound more realistically to your ears,
= The D5000 sound signature favors the bass - not the sexy bass sound of, say, the Sennheiser HD650, but a more luxurious, enveloping sound. They also have a subtle and appealing treble. As a result, these phones are the sonic equivalent of sitting back in a couch. At the same time, the bass is sometimes overwhelming for anyone more accustomed to the lean sound of, say, the popular AKG K701.
= Even though they have hardwood cups, the D5000 isn't resistant to nicks. A coating of carnauba wax is useful, but not an assurance against wear. Wooden headphones do require slightly more care than typical phones.
= These are definitely audiophile, but their closed design and bass presence may not appeal to listeners who favor a more realistic sound. The D5000 aims to achieve a specific effect, and you will need to employ an equalizer if you want something closer to realism. That said, its style is best suited for pop, rock and electronic; the lean sonorities of classical are better served by a K701-style.
Some listeners have gone so far as to mod the phones to bring down the bass. In general, however, it's best to get the D5000 if you know you like their style of delivery. I always recommend that, for high-end phones, it's best to preview the alternatives before purchasing.
AUDIOPHILE ALL THE WAY March 6, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Bought these for watching movies with Dolby Headphone Processing on Blu-Ray HD Suround Sound. Better than separate speakers, amazing detail and depth. Bass reproduction undescribable, can't believe Phones can create such tight and low bass reproduction. Dialog is scrisp and clean. The Magnesium composite they use makes them super light, the leather cushions are soft and the pressure is adequate, but not to tight for long wear, this is a must since I watch movies for 2hr or more at a time. The cushions also have extra thickness near the back behind your ear so they get even pressure and stay level with your head. The Mahogany Cans really give the reproduction of tones such richness, it's like strapping some B&W towers to your ears. Every sound and detail is brilliant and clean. I also use these to listen to DVD-Audio. Music in Hi quality, it is like being at the concert, only minus the crowd and interference. Aspecially when using Dolby Headphone Surround DH3 for music. You can close your eyes and feel like the eagles are playing live in your backyard, or your rocking out with Metallica on their black album at your private shop with the perfect acoustics to maximize the sweet riffs of the guitar, or the deep bass of the drums with lead vocals so clear its like your standing front row.
I have some Sennheiser 555's and they sound great as well, not that they are a comparison, but brands do very. Other reviewers have said that the Denons, are comparable and more comfortable than the Grado 1000's. The only complaint I have is the cloth braided cords need to be carfully turned so they don't get a twist in them when you coil and uncoil them. More of a maintenance issue than a problem.
I play these on my Media Center with the Asus Xonar DX2 High Definition 192khz 24bit sound card; which takes 5.1 Surround and converts it to Stereo Dolby Headphone Surround Processing. Using this with Cyberlink PowerDVD 7 ULtra for Blu-Ray and Movies are Amazing!
The 25ohm impedance means they can run well with portable items link Ipods, but I still recommend a Headphone Amp for the best Sound. Gary Hand Makes one called the Pocket Amp 2 or PAV2. It has been featured in Audio Magazines. Do a search for it, very reasonable price and I would'nt want to live without it for true Audiophile sound on these CANS.
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