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post #226 of 1411
9/24/07 at 12:26pm
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I haven't done a direct comparison but let's say the Denons are a 10 then I would put the JBLs around 8. In other words, not that far off and definitely a terrific little casual listening pair of canalphones. They are much less isolating than the Denons which is why I use them when walking the dog so I can hear cars coming from behind. Closer sound sig to the M5s due to their not as upfront mids as the Denons. Bass is pretty darn nice on the little guys. I love them and have had them for awhile now.

The case is absolutely killer. It holds my Trekstor Vibez and two sets of IEMs/canalphones. I love it on trips.
Awesome to hear! Thanks. I may just have to get a pair. Do you like the case better than that provided with the Atrios? Also, is the JBL closer to the Denon/Atrio than the V-moda Vibes? Just trying to place it. Sorry if this is a bit off topic....

Also, funny how the Shure e310 has dropped out of the subject of this thread.....
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post #227 of 1411
9/24/07 at 12:42pm
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The case is absolutely killer. It holds my Trekstor Vibez and two sets of IEMs/canalphones. I love it on trips.
For those of us looking wistfully at the space where our Denon carrying case should be, this boasting is quite distressing

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Also, funny how the Shure e310 has dropped out of the subject of this thread.....
Oh yeah. . . it was a comparison wasn't it?
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post #228 of 1411
9/24/07 at 12:48pm
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Originally Posted by cn11 View Post
Awesome to hear! Thanks. I may just have to get a pair. Do you like the case better than that provided with the Atrios? Also, is the JBL closer to the Denon/Atrio than the V-moda Vibes? Just trying to place it. Sorry if this is a bit off topic....

Also, funny how the Shure e310 has dropped out of the subject of this thread.....
Yeah, I was thinking it would've been appropriate to start up a pure C700 thread.

The JBL case is slightly wider and taller but the same thickness. I like the JBL case much more than the Atrio due to a number of reasons: It seems to be better built. There is an outside pocket and 4 inside (2 being zippered). I like the cloth facing of the JBL case as opposed to the pleather of the Atrio. The JBL tag on the front is very subtle as to the in-you-face Future Sonics Atrio Series rubber plaque. The JBL case does not have a belt loop though. This doesn't have any impact as for how I use it but I thought I would point it out.

As for your Vibes question. I would put the 220s just about in the middle. The 220s are easily a full step up from the Vibes close to two. So to continue with the scale let's say Vibes = 6 / 220s = 7.5 maybe 8 / C700s = 10. So I guess it is slightly closer to the Vibes than the Denons. Starting to split hairs a bit though.
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post #229 of 1411
9/24/07 at 12:51pm
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For those of us looking wistfully at the space where our Denon carrying case should be, this boasting is quite distressing
Sorry. I calls 'em like I sees 'em.

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Oh yeah. . . it was a comparison wasn't it?
Perhaps you should change the title of this thread to "Official Denon C700 impressions thread".
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post #230 of 1411
9/24/07 at 1:03pm
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Yeah, I was thinking it would've been appropriate to start up a pure C700 thread.
It almost is a 'pure' 700 thread since the 310's have long since been forgotten. . . shame
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post #231 of 1411
9/24/07 at 1:05pm
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Perhaps you should change the title of this thread to "Official Denon C700 impressions thread".
Not a bad idea, should I add 'comparisons' to the title? I'm thinking we've all compared them to something else, so 'impressions/comparisons'?

Also, it would help to keep all the relevant info in one place, since they're still not well-known enough to have been talked about much in many other threads. It can save hours of searching and reading to have it all in a main thread.

Gimme a title

EDIT: Maybe I should wait a week or so as I gave the Denon MD the link to this thread. If I change the title now, he won't be able to access it. . . and he'll think I made it up!
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post #232 of 1411
9/24/07 at 1:11pm
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Originally Posted by soozieq View Post
Not a bad idea, should I add 'comparisons' to the title? I'm thinking we've all compared them to something else, so 'impressions/comparisons'?

Also, it would help to keep all the relevant info in one place, since they're still not well-known enough to have been talked about much in many other threads. It can save hours of searching and reading to have it all in a main thread.

Gimme a title
How about: 'Official Denon AH-C700 comparisons/impressions', nice and to the point.

...or as we feel about them: 'Official Denon AH-C700 love fest'.... heh heh.
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post #233 of 1411
9/24/07 at 1:15pm
soozieq- How's the combination of the Sony NW-A808 and the Denons?
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post #234 of 1411
9/24/07 at 1:52pm
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How about: 'Official Denon AH-C700 comparisons/impressions', nice and to the point.
I like that. To the point like you said.

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soozieq- How's the combination of the Sony NW-A808 and the Denons?
I can only say bliss with a capital B. The 808 has honestly been the hardest dap to match headphones with so far. It is (to my ears) quite analytical, and coming from the warmer 706, it took some getting used to. I loved the detail, but it sounded too 'crisp' and I wanted to tone it down (without having to EQ to death if possible).

I went through several headphones trying to get a good match, some I kept for a few weeks, some for a few days, and then some for a few hours. . but the warmth of the Denons is a perfect combination and tones it down enough for it still to be wonderfully detailed and clear. It's like the 'crispness' has been coated with a thin sliver of 'honey'. It's just the right amount to make a 100% perfect combination for me

EDIT: I bought Tony's Kenwood HD10GB7 (sold it since) and compared the 2 side by side. While the Kenwood had even more detail than the 808, I didn't find the 808 detail 'lacking' at all to my ears, and I 'hear' a bigger soundstage with the 808.
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post #235 of 1411
9/24/07 at 3:01pm
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I like that. To the point like you said.


I can only say bliss with a capital B. The 808 has honestly been the hardest dap to match headphones with so far. It is (to my ears) quite analytical, and coming from the warmer 706, it took some getting used to. I loved the detail, but it sounded too 'crisp' and I wanted to tone it down (without having to EQ to death if possible).

I went through several headphones trying to get a good match, some I kept for a few weeks, some for a few days, and then some for a few hours. . but the warmth of the Denons is a perfect combination and tones it down enough for it still to be wonderfully detailed and clear. It's like the 'crispness' has been coated with a thin sliver of 'honey'. It's just the right amount to make a 100% perfect combination for me

EDIT: I bought Tony's Kenwood HD10GB7 (sold it since) and compared the 2 side by side. While the Kenwood had even more detail than the 808, I didn't find the 808 detail 'lacking' at all to my ears, and I 'hear' a bigger soundstage with the 808.
Wow! This Head.Fi world is too small! I sold that Kenwood HD10GB7 to Tony! It's been from the states, to Italy, & now to UK. I went from the Kenwood to the Trekstor Vibez... and that's where I'll stay for a while I think. It matches up with the Denons quite nicley. Enjoy!
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post #236 of 1411
9/24/07 at 3:40pm
Hahaha, looks like the family has gathered. Soozieq has prefered her Sony NW-A808 over the Kenwood, and sold it as well.
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post #237 of 1411
9/24/07 at 3:45pm
I know they are going to sound different, but I would like to know what the differences really are between the C350 and C700.
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post #238 of 1411
9/24/07 at 4:39pm
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I know they are going to sound different, but I would like to know what the differences really are between the C350 and C700.
I'll compare them for you later tonight so check back later. Off the top of my head though: 700s have much more refinement across the board. 350 had some bass bloat and not much in the highs. I had compared them to the CX300s with the C350s winning out but not by a large margin.
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post #239 of 1411
9/24/07 at 4:57pm
Thanks you warrior05
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post #240 of 1411
9/26/07 at 12:12am
Little late with this requested comparo - my apologies. I forgot I gave my C350s to my wife and she takes them to work with her and keeps them in her pocketbook. But I digress...

I'll keep this short - there really is no comparison. Compared to the C700s, the 350's lower end is a muddled mess and the highs are severely rolled off and offer little detail. Putting on the C700s is like a breath of fresh air. The sound opens up, there is detail, the bass is so wonderfully presented and has slam when the song calls for it. And those luscious mids... By far I prefer even my JBL 220s to the C350s.

Of course everyone would expect more from a canalphone that retails for nearly three times the price but I didn't think it would be this divergent. The JBLs are fairly close in price to the C350s and they are much more refined and have a lot to offer and compare relatively well to the C700s.
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