[Spadge]

I just got my D2000's about 10 mins ago

I definately have 'New-Gear-Must-Sound-Fantastic Syndrome'... but straight out of the box they sound great to my ears.

Let the burn in commence...

Paul

 

[nowickia]

So I read the first 37 pages of this thread....and I'm spending way too much time on it tonight

. Early purchasers where recommending Audiocube and PriceJapan and saying they were getting the D2000s shipped to the US for anywhere between $270-300. Is that not the case anymore? Both sites are over $320 which is approaching the retail $349 price. Buy.com has them on their site for dirt cheap (~$200) but they've been out of stock forever. Anyone have a better source?

 

[peanuthead]

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Originally Posted by nowickia /img/forum/go_quote.gif So I read the first 37 pages of this thread....and I'm spending way too much time on it tonight . Early purchasers where recommending Audiocube and PriceJapan and saying they were getting the D2000s shipped to the US for anywhere between $270-300. Is that not the case anymore? Both sites are over $320 which is approaching the retail $349 price. Buy.com has them on their site for dirt cheap (~$200) but they've been out of stock forever. Anyone have a better source?

Some eBay vendors have D2000 for about $280 including shipping. I think Headroom has them for $299 - I recently purchased one from them for $249 on sale (using promotional code D2000, I think) - you may want to call them to see if they would still honor that price.

 

[Figlio Perduto]

okay so, i excitedly just received my D2000 from fedex. and i am being completely honest, i am running them straight out of my macbook some flac files, some 320kbps. as of now and for a while i wont be able to purchase an amp, i was planning on saving for the ibasso D3. but to be honest, i am so so so disappointed in the sound of these. granted i know i should have an amp, but i thought it would be decent out of a macbook, particularly the bass. i am so underwhelmed here. so let down. maybe my expectations of my set up, or lack there of, were far too high. i guess what id like to know is, how greatly does the bass increase after burn in and an amp? if its slightly i think i need to return these and im a bit in shock. there is no bass impact what so ever. i hear it, its there, but it doesnt hit. more like resonates. so unhappy with my 300 dollar purchase =(

 

[ph0rk]

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Originally Posted by Figlio Perduto /img/forum/go_quote.gif okay so, i excitedly just received my D2000 from fedex. and i am being completely honest, i am running them straight out of my macbook some flac files, some 320kbps. as of now and for a while i wont be able to purchase an amp, i was planning on saving for the ibasso D3. but to be honest, i am so so so disappointed in the sound of these. granted i know i should have an amp, but i thought it would be decent out of a macbook, particularly the bass. i am so underwhelmed here. so let down. maybe my expectations of my set up, or lack there of, were far too high. i guess what id like to know is, how greatly does the bass increase after burn in and an amp? if its slightly i think i need to return these and im a bit in shock. there is no bass impact what so ever. i hear it, its there, but it doesnt hit. more like resonates. so unhappy with my 300 dollar purchase =(

Headphones will never give you speaker-like bass.

If you have access to a home theater/stereo receiver, plug it in and play some music with it - chances are that is a much better headphone jack than your macbook.

If you still don't care for it, you may be more of a basshead than you thought.

Oh, and don't expect it to sound right until it at least adjusts to room temperature, which will probably take a few hours.

 

[Figlio Perduto]

that's what i was afraid of. being even more a basshead than i thought. i didn't know about the temperature thing. they by no means sound horrible, i just, ugh, was expecting a bit more bass. and i know it won't be like a speaker or a sub, i was just hoping for a bit more slam i guess. impact. i shall try plugging into the home theater receiver.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

The D2000 will give significant bass with an amp, even with a D3 portable, and burn in ensures the bass will be well controlled.

 

[Figlio Perduto]

GAH, they sound freaking incredible out of the receiver. the bass came forward and rocked. the highs kind of smoothed out. It was perfect to me. I'm so new to this. I didnt know thats what id get out of some amplification. Wow. Maybe i should keep them and save up for an amp. Anyway, yes. Do you think that perfection (to me) could also be had if i get an amp? Ibasso D3 maybe? thats what i had in mind anyway.

 

[Figlio Perduto]

oh sorry, when i posted i saw your reply HeadphoneAddict. Thanks that's good to hear. As of now they just dont sit well with me as is. I wish the living room theater system was mine hah. Guess the answer is an amp.

 

[ironmine]

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Originally Posted by Figlio Perduto /img/forum/go_quote.gif Guess the answer is an amp.

Get an amp, for sure. If the bass of D2000 is not sufficient for you, than I do not know which other phone out there will please you with its bass presentation.

 

[ironmine]

Looking at the frequency response of Denon D2000 (http://graphs.headphone.com/graphCom...Type=0&graphID[]=735), I wonder if there is anybody who makes this curve flatter by equalizing it?

 

[dima1109]

I know this has probably been addressed numerous times, but how does one prevent the earcup pivot screw from breaking? It looks and feels pretty flimsy.

 

[Figlio Perduto]

i take it all back. i love these headphones ;_;

 

[Average Joe]

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I know this has probably been addressed numerous times, but how does one prevent the earcup pivot screw from breaking? It looks and feels pretty flimsy.

I hope this isn't a fragile headphone, because it was the main headphone I was considering getting.

Is this earcup pivot screw thing really that fragile ah-d2000 owners ?

 

[ironmine]

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Originally Posted by Average Joe /img/forum/go_quote.gif Is this earcup pivot screw thing really that fragile ah-d2000 owners ?

I don't know what are they talking about. I bought this phone approximately 2 months ago, I modded it and use it 1-2 hours every day. I don't have any problems with any pivot screws.