[datasyd]

I wouldnt consider the 7200 as a great headphone. To me its an ok headphone.

1. Completely agree. That is why I am active here presently. I am considering a replacement and favouring the Meze Empyrean.
2. I'm not sure how your view of the D7200 relates to the Sony MDR-Z1 vs Denon AH-D9200?

 

[jmills8]

1. Completely agree. That is why I am active here presently. I am considering a replacement and favouring the Meze Empyrean.
2. I'm not sure how your view of the D7200 relates to the Sony MDR-Z1 vs Denon AH-D9200?

I had the Sony, sounded great at the shop, but once using it plenty of faults in the sound dept. started to pop up. Build wise its great. 9200 has a bit more treble, the 7200s treble was very dull. 9200 bass hits hard and deeper when its in the music.

 

[vourt]

Great discussion lately here since i'm confused if to get the Z1R now again (had it in the past) or to try the 9200 (had D7000 in the past). The only problem of the 9200 that prevent me to go in that direction is the sound leakage which i read exists in the 9200, what was almost perfect, with no leakage in the Z1R (using them in the office)

 

[jmills8]

Great discussion lately here since i'm confused if to get the Z1R now again (had it in the past) or to try the 9200 (had D7000 in the past). The only problem of the 9200 that prevent me to go in that direction is the sound leakage which i read exists in the 9200, what was almost perfect, with no leakage in the Z1R (using them in the office)

What, what, jesus.

 

[Rayzilla]

I recommend that you try to set aside as much time as possible to AB the D9200 against whatever other headphone you are considering, such as the Z1R. Focus and think about the long term because at the price of either of these, you will want to keep them for a long time. For the less experienced listeners, the D9200 is a headphone that may not amaze you because it doesn't overdo anything. I'm not saying that it doesn't emphasize anything,... just that it does so in ways to let you hear the things that you enjoy a little more about your music. Whether it be the sub-bass, bass, midbass, mids, mid high, or the highs. So with almost any genres, you will enjoy them. It just continues to amaze me and put a smile on my face and make my toes tap and head bop. It's a long term love affair. Just give it a chance and more likely, you will be pleasantly surprised and rewarded.

 

[llamaluv]

I received this custom-built cable from Triton Audio Cables (@alpha421), which uses Neotech UPOCC Silver 24-gauge wire. It's not difficult to identify the differences it has over the stock cable: Greater clarity and space, more control in the bass, and, to my ears, no shift in tonality -- perceived or otherwise. A worthy investment for the D9200, IMO.

Connected direct to the Dave + M Scaler, I feel comfortable describing this as an endgame caliber setup.

 

[jmills8]

I received this custom-built cable from Triton Audio Cables (@alpha421), which uses Neotech UPOCC Silver 24-gauge wire. It's not difficult to identify the differences it has over the stock cable: Greater clarity and space, more control in the bass, and, to my ears, no shift in tonality -- perceived or otherwise. A worthy investment for the D9200, IMO.

Connected direct to the Dave + M Scaler, I feel comfortable describing this as an endgame caliber setup.

So you saying by control of bass, less bass more treble hence more sound stage ?

 

[llamaluv]

So you saying by control of bass, less bass more treble hence more sound stage ?

Bass is tighter though not less in terms of quantity. As for mids-to-treble, it's a greater sense of clarity and separation without a different in quantity there either to me. That's what I was trying to get at in describing it as not resulting in a shift in tonality. I don't think I hear a difference in soundstage size.

 

[jmills8]

Bass is tighter though not less in terms of quantity. As for mids-to-treble, it's a greater sense of clarity and separation without a different in quantity there either to me. That's what I was trying to get at in describing it as not resulting in a shift in tonality. I don't think I hear a difference in soundstage size.

What sort of music, tracks ?

 

[xevman]

Are there any measurements of this headphone online? I have no way of listening to it and just want a glimpse of its tonal character. I currently own D7000's and love them... if these have a similar sonic signature without the sound leakage count me in. I used to also own the AH D600 aswell and found those to be underrated.

 

[Zhangmikoto]

Wow that was beautiful...

 

[Rayzilla]

I was at the local HP shop and gave the Focal Stellia a try with my portable rig. It wasn't a very long test but the song, Boom by Tiesto and Sevenn) has some nice bass to it. I found the quality of the bass on the D9200 to be better articulated than on the Stellia. There was more and better separation in the different type of bass with the D9200 compared to the Stellia, which 'blurred' the bass a little more so that there were less layers, as @jmills8 would call it.

 

[Markolav]

Im asking just out of curiosity: can anyone tell me how these compare to D5000 (or D2000/D7000)?

 

[zwillmaster]

Can someone please recommend me a decent DAP for these with Balanced output?

 

[Random Lunatic]

Im asking just out of curiosity: can anyone tell me how these compare to D5000 (or D2000/D7000)?

Going by memory, the original D-X000 series was much more 'fun' sounding; increased bass, warm signature, with sparkle at the top. The D9200 is more of a flat reference tuning, almost along the line of Beyer or Sennheiser, though with the very slightest bit more low end, and some extra presence in the upper mid range. But by no means a bass heavy headphone like the originals.