Nah mate we get a great deal here in Aus, essentially paying €1350 or $1450 USD when most stores have them new for $2000 USD + tax so probably more like $2150

Yeah I have, I can only get the cover on my head, if I put the pad on as well it doesn't fit, that damned big head

Oh I should mention the headaches are from the headband, not the 9200 itself. I tried an aftermarket cover but no dice.

Currently on the lookout for a second pair of headphones, the 9200s are great but can't wear them for extended periods or I get headaches. Where I am there's a decent deal on a TH900 PW and a Focal Radiance, or are they a bit too similar to the 9200? Could also get the Clear MG but I sold my OG...

Rebought these after selling them back in March. Had serial number in the low 3000s bought in March 2021 and now have number 12350, interesting to see just to see how many there potentially are now. Would've been cool to get 12345, so close! Glad to have them back on my head regardless

How do the pads come off? Are they easy to get back on/no adhesive required? My dog sheds really short hairs and there is a bunch right underneath the pads inside the cup, tried my best with tweezers but there's still a bunch

I know they aren't the same but I had Clears for over a year then ordered the 9200s without ever hearing them. I had intended to keep both but after going back and forth I sold the Clear the next day and zero regrets.

Agreed, I replaced Clears with these a few months ago and couldn't be happier

Never heard Radiance but I sold my Clears for 9200s and zero regrets. Some say they are the best closed back around even beating the Stella/VC, especially for the price. I'd definitely look into them, they're an amazingly balanced headphone with extremely good bass when a song calls for it

Same, disliked how shouty and fatiguing my Clear was so sold it, now have 9200 as my daily

Denons by far! Had mine a week and already sold my Clears! Denons are better in every way imo and you lose that fatiguing metallic timbre

Someone posted side by side photos of them long ago and the 7200 is much flatter in the headband, which probably explains the comfort issues

Finally got a pair for myself and am in love. Much more enjoyable listening experience compared to my Clears and oh my god the bass is so good! Also the build is immaculate, pictures definitely make it look flimsy. Already considering selling my Clear for an amp upgrade :beyersmile:

I'd take a peek into the Penrose thread, seems to be a few unresolved issues still that are probably worth waiting a few more months

Yeah I was eyeing the 28, but also something like an ifi micro for on the go

Yeah the Schiit tax is insane I was looking at Lyr3 but ugh, I currently have an Atom amp/Topping D30 DAC but possibly may upgrade since I have some pretty high end headphones now.. (Focal Clear and Denon AH-D9200)

I paid $180 AUD from JDS for my Atom last year - how much did you pay for the L30? Am waiting for the blue one I think

If you love your Elex I'd honestly save some money and grab OG Clear, it's an upgrade to the Elex but not completely different sounding like the Mg plus you can get them $4-500 cheaper than Mg

I bought b stock Clear Pro and it was brand new $900

I don't remember if it was this thread or the 9200 one but someone took photos of the 7200 and 9200 drivers and there was differences. Not sure about the 5200. Found it: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/denon-ah-d9200-2018-flagship-impressions-thread.882028/post-16094888

That was me last year.. Here in Aus the Utopia and Stellia were $3000 AUD (insane price for brand new) and Clear $1200. I went for the Clear even though I reallyyy wanted more. The Utopia is going for the same price now but IMO am happy with Clear, looking at a TOTL closed back now too.

187 stars 100% positive, I've never bought headphones off eBay though. and I heard Denon doesn't do any repairs especially here in Australia but I'd really like these after hearing them once

Am back again, found a deal on eBay for brand new 9200s for $1400 in my country. Seeing as I can't get these in stores without paying double that just for a warranty, would it be wise to purchase these or wait months and pay $1000+ more for a warranty on them?

Yeah it's usually $3700 where I am but there's a sale where amp is $1800, or Amp + Elegia $2000 or Amp + Clear Pro $2500

I currently have a JDS Atom and Topping D30, definitely not getting the best out of my Clears I think, could be wrong though