8.2 out of 10

Denon AH-D5000

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User Score (63)

9.5
Expert Score (2)

8.5
Sound quality (13)

7.3
Comfort (3)

8.2
Durability (3)

8.2

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comfortable, lightweight, high build quality, good value for money, durable

overpriced

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Expert Reviews

HeadphoneInfo.com

1 week ago
Overall, the Denon AH-D5000s are fairly impressive for closed-back cans, and really, for a pricetag of $669, they should be, right? You’d be surprised. There are more and more headphones out there that are $400+ that are seriously lacking in the quality department, spurred on by disposable income and slick marketing. You should always be critical of anyone who says a certain pair of headphone is “the best.” That’s probably why you are reading this review, though. Read more
TechRadar UK

8.0/10

28 March 2008
There seems to be no strong musical preference with the Denon AH-D5000, but we felt that classical styles seem to be just a little better suited to this headphone's very civilised presentation. There's no fear of a little roughness now and again, though! Read more
- Comfortable, Impressive performance, Great build quality, Good isolation
- Does little to stand out from the competition
CNET

9.0/10

28 September 2007
A stunningly beautiful pair of headphones that produce an equally beautiful sound. Although you may need to sell a vital organ to afford them, they'll reward you with amazing reproductions of your music collection. Read more
- Stellar sound quality, Comfortable, Lightweight
- Expensive, Unfit for use on the move, Long, heavy-duty cable can tangle badly, Sound leaks at high volumes

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Excellent but don't renders the large orchestra spatiality

10/10

Reviewer: Giorgio PM "Giorgio", Amazon
12 March 2010 See Product at Amazon ($479.37)
Excellent for the price. I am using with all kind of music, from hard rock to the most delicate Beethoven piano sonatas (only rap excluded) and I feel this headphone is a perfect compromise for all, even if doesn't render so much the large orchestra spatiality. However I didn't have the chance to compare to other same level headphones, so that is my personal feeling and I don't know if same level competitors are better or worse (some information about would be welcome). Read more or see product
Powerfully evocative audiophile headphones

10/10

Reviewer: redmonddad, epinions.com
4 weeks ago
The NeedI'm typically an open-backed headphone user. Open cans just have an easier time creati Read more
- Emotional sound quality, isolation from ambient noise, very comfortable, high build quality.
- Expensive, vinyl pads (not leather), first pair had manufacturing defect.
Best Headphones I Have Ever Heard

10/10

Reviewer: Desertmadness, Beach Audio
15 September 2009
These are high end audiophile headphones with wonderful sound. I liked them better than my Sennheiser HD650 phones. The Sennheiser bass sounds indequate in comparison. The highs of the Denon are Angelic and open without harshness. The Denons can be played well from an iPod, however, the Sennheiser HD650 cannot. Both benefit dramatically from a headphone amp though. If the price is too much, look at the Denon AH-D2000. Read more
- Comfortable, Durable, Good Bass, Good Value, Great Sound, Lightweight, Stylish
CNET

10/10

Reviewer: jonners, CNET
25 August 2010
after years of upgrading headphones i have now arrived at the place i wanted to be. if you cannot afford the price wait untill you can as these are the best phones i have used. others will be cheeper but these are a quality item, relaxing and full of accurate sound with a mellow but present and base. better for listening than party going.if like me you are put of by the price, buy them. Read more
- exceptional sound and comfort
- high price good value
Powerfully evocative audiophile headphones

10/10

Reviewer: redmonddad, epinions.com
22 March 2008
The NeedI'm typically an open-backed headphone user. Open cans just have an easier time creati Read more
- Emotional sound quality, isolation from ambient noise, very comfortable, high build quality.
- Expensive, vinyl pads (not leather), first pair had manufacturing defect.