Denon AH-A100 Headphones: Reviews/Impressions - Page 2

Were it so easy.  I don't know if auditioning in the traditional sense (finding a local retailer with them in stock) will be an option, though. 

I suspect I'll have to buy them and have them mailed to me from somewhere and do a direct comparison from there.  which, of course, sucks when I all want to do is compare them.  oh well.

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Originally Posted by ajreynol 

Were it so easy.  I don't know if auditioning in the traditional sense (finding a local retailer with them in stock) will be an option, though. 

 

I suspect I'll have to buy them and have them mailed to me from somewhere and do a direct comparison from there.  which, of course, sucks when I all want to do is compare them.  oh well.

Crutchfield has a 60 day trial period no restock if you want to they look like 1100 with wood cups

How do these compare to your SRH840s?

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Originally Posted by Frank I 

Crutchfield has a 60 day trial period no restock if you want to they look like 1100 with wood cups

I'll probably do that.  only problem is that I'll only have a few days to compare them, as my D5000's would have to go back by the 10th of October.  So IF they do launch on November 1...after shipping time...it'll be close.  Maybe I can get J&R to extend that grace period a few extra days.  I'll ask them.

my A100's have shipped.

looks like I'll have all 4 cans before I send any of them back.  that's gonna be a lot of Denon in my house. 

D5000, D2000, D1100, A100. 

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Originally Posted by ajreynol 

my A100's have shipped.

 

looks like I'll have all 4 cans before I send any of them back.  that's gonna be a lot of Denon in my house. 

 

D5000, D2000, D1100, A100. 

Lucky guy!  My CC hasn't even been charged yet.  Post some impressions as soon as you get them!

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Originally Posted by ajreynol 

my A100's have shipped.

 

looks like I'll have all 4 cans before I send any of them back.  that's gonna be a lot of Denon in my house. 

 

D5000, D2000, D1100, A100. 

Thats excellent. I'm really curious what you think of the A100 vs. D1100. They look so similar to the d1100, making me think that the only difference is the wooden cups. I hope that not then case; the OP's impression of the A100 blew the D5000 out of the water. I want to know if the hype is true. I think you're the only member here that is going to have all 4 denons and after reading your previous review, I think your findings are similar to mine. 

Yeah, please let us know more impressions, it's in stock in my country too now.

My UPS update says they will arrive tomorrow.  FYI.

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Originally Posted by ajreynol 

My UPS update says they will arrive tomorrow.  FYI.

Anxious for the comparisons!

Yeah, specially compared to the D5000.

Early Japanese Reviewers have written the following:

1 early reviewer wrote:  http://ayuchin.blog11.fc2.com/blog-entry-1186.html

The earpads are very comfortable and better than D1100.  The headphone is much lighter than expected and faked me out, because the box was so heavy. 

Upon first hearing it with minimal break-in, the tonal balance seems to be very similar to D1100 with the same kind of warm bass frequency.  Not a significant jump from D1100 so far.  Though the A100 does seem to have slightly more clarity than the D1100.  In terms of soundstage, the A100 is very good and you can hear the position of the orchestral instruments very well.  Instrument separation is very clear, but not necessarily mind-blowing.  The sound signature itself is very gentle and not very forward or harsh.  It doesn't have the airy and clean feel of open headphones but that is to be expected.  The A100 has very strong bass, but it's coming from deep within the headphones and doesn't get in the way of the mids which are very vibrant.  After listening to the A100 for 3 hours, I went back to the D1100 and found the D1100 to be lacking the lushness, clarity and instrument separation and sounding dry.

2nd early reviewer/test report: http://www.phileweb.com/ec/index.php?p=24010

They sound very lush and warm but well balanced.  Very deep and powerful bass with vibrant mids.  Soundstage is very good and the ear pads are amazing.  The headband is the same as the D1100 but the overall headphone is very light and I like it.  The bass drum has very big impact, but it's not loose and doesn't muddle the other frequencies.  The highs and cymbal crashes sound very good and spread around the headphones very naturally.  It doesn't sound harsh at all but is still very powerful and is well balanced. Female vocals sound very supple yet gentle and sound like you can feel it in your bones. Acapellas are very clear and engulfing and you can hear the voice separations very well.  Hendrix guitar sounds are abundant but not overpowering or stiff...it just sounds natural with musical saturation.  Bass doesn't sound linear, but instead is very smooth with supple grooviness.  Great looks, quality and sound!

Hope these help!