[djdunn]

How does the AH-D9200 perform with just a dap? I'm gonna have to blind buy one and I don't feel like spending on amps at the moment..

I use them almost exclusively with my ibasso dx220 with amp9. They are so easy to drive, they ain't even that bad with a little dap dongle

 

[Marshall95]

Thanks! Really trying to decide between these and the ATH-AWKT, trying to keep my endgame finalist strictly Japanese.

 

[Slim1970]

Thanks! Really trying to decide between these and the ATH-AWKT, trying to keep my endgame finalist strictly Japanese.

Do you like a full, balanced sound with deep bass or a detailed, open, airy sound with layered bass?

 

[Deolum]

How does the AH-D9200 perform with just a dap? I'm gonna have to blind buy one and I don't feel like spending on amps at the moment..

Very good. They don't need anything and buying an amp is not worth it.

 

[Marshall95]

Do you like a full, balanced sound with deep bass or a detailed, open, airy sound with layered bass?

Detailed, open, airy sound with layered bass is exactly what I'm after. But I also listen to rap music alot so the bass shouldn't let me down, that's all.

 

[DaYooper]

How does the AH-D9200 perform with just a dap? I'm gonna have to blind buy one and I don't feel like spending on amps at the moment..

With N6ii-Ti they are just sublime.

 

[Deolum]

Detailed, open, airy sound with layered bass is exactly what I'm after. But I also listen to rap music alot so the bass shouldn't let me down, that's all.

Open and airy isn't really like i'd describe the D9200 but you won't find that in closed backs unless it comes with major drawbacks like artificially inflated and thinned out stages like the TH900. The 9200 doesn't even try to sound airy and open and accepts that it's a closed back which i always found very nice.

 

[Slim1970]

Detailed, open, airy sound with layered bass is exactly what I'm after. But I also listen to rap music alot so the bass shouldn't let me down, that's all.

That’s definitely more of the AWKT’s sound. I owned a set, BUT when it came bringing the goods with rap, EDM and bass heavy music the AWKT’s lagged behind my Z1R’s and LCD-XC’s by a considerable margin.

 

[Slim1970]

Open and airy isn't really like i'd describe the D9200 but you won't find that in closed backs unless it comes with major drawbacks like artificially inflated and thinned out stages like the TH900. The 9200 doesn't even try to sound airy and open and accepts that it's a closed back which i always found very nice.

I have a set the HE-R10P’s. Now that I’ve logged a few hours on it the sonic traits of this headphone is outstanding. It still sounds like a closed headphone but its open, detailed, fast, the bass is hits hard and deep with superb definition. I just haven’t heard this level of performance from any other closed back headphone.

 

[musicasmedicine]

I use them almost exclusively with my ibasso dx220 with amp9. They are so easy to drive, they ain't even that bad with a little dap dongle

Yeah they're amazing with my Sony WM1Z - dont feel the need for anything more powerful.

 

[plakat]

How does the AH-D9200 perform with just a dap? I'm gonna have to blind buy one and I don't feel like spending on amps at the moment..

In my opinion you don't need a very powerful source. It works very well with my AK380SS without the amp module.
Bass is still powerful, yet clear and defined. You will be able to discern source quality, they are very detailed and transparent. Not aggressively so though.

 

[musicasmedicine]

Hi All,

I sold my WM1Z as I couldn’t justify keeping such an amazing DAP - could usethe money more right now,

Any suggestions for a portable or desktop DAC/AMP for these? Around 300 USD max. I’m considering the K5 Pro or FiiO Q3.

 

[SRKRAM]

Hi All,

I sold my WM1Z as I couldn’t justify keeping such an amazing DAP - could usethe money more right now,

Any suggestions for a portable or desktop DAC/AMP for these? Around 300 USD max. I’m considering the K5 Pro or FiiO Q3.

As others have said, they're easy to drive. Even a dongle should do. I used to use them with an LG phone, and that worked well. Cheap DAC/amps I've used them with are the Topping DX3 Pro, Grace M9xx/M900 and Chord Mojo. I've been happy with all of them, but maybe I'm easy to satisfy

 

[Malevolent]

Detailed, open, airy sound with layered bass is exactly what I'm after. But I also listen to rap music alot so the bass shouldn't let me down, that's all.

You'll get detail and clarity with both the ATH-AWKT and the AH-D9200; however, the Audio-Technica has slightly better technical chops. Resolution on the ATH-AWKT is fantastic.

The ATH-AWKT is also airier in its treble presentation. However, it lacks body and warmth; here, the Denon sounds a tad fuller and richer in tone.

The bass on the AH-D9200 is a rung or 2 above the ATH-AWKT; the separation and articulation on the Denon is top-notch. Plus, it has a more robust mid-bass punch, so you won't be coming out of your listening session feeling that the lows are lacking.

 

[Marshall95]

You'll get detail and clarity with both the ATH-AWKT and the AH-D9200; however, the Audio-Technica has slightly better technical chops. Resolution on the ATH-AWKT is fantastic.

The ATH-AWKT is also airier in its treble presentation. However, it lacks body and warmth; here, the Denon sounds a tad fuller and richer in tone.

The bass on the AH-D9200 is a rung or 2 above the ATH-AWKT; the separation and articulation on the Denon is top-notch. Plus, it has a more robust mid-bass punch, so you won't be coming out of your listening session feeling that the lows are lacking.

This is interesting. Ahhh I hate having so many great choices. I get FOMO. Will I be missing out if I don't go all out and get the Utopia instead? If the D9200 can give me atleast 80% of what the Utopia does, then it's a no brainer for me.