I’ve had my eyes on the Denon MM-400s for a while now but have never found a dealer who stocks them so I can see what they look and feel like in the flesh. I bought the NAD HP50s about a year ago and have been happy using them on my daily train commute. But, no matter how good they sound or how comfy they are, I’ve always been aware of how they look. A few weeks ago I saw a guy wearing the MM-400s on the train and I was impressed, I know the wood divides opinion but I thought they looked fantastic. Regrettably, I didn’t pluck up the courage to ask a random stranger if I could try his headphones on, so I thought I’d ask if anyone has had the opportunity to compare the MM-400s to the HP50s?
I’ve read the online reviews and am confident the sound quality of the MM-400s will be to my liking. The two things I’m keen to gather opinions on are comfort and noise isolation;
- My HP50s weigh just 226 grams, so seeing the MM-400s weigh 310 grams is a concern. The HP50s have a straight headband though so the weight isn’t evenly spread. Does the curved headband of the MM400s mean that the extra weight is more evenly spread and therefore not noticeable?
- My HP50s have quite a strong clamp and I find their passive noise isolation to be very good therefore. I’ve read one review that says the clamping force of the MM-400s is strong too, so is their noise isolation on par with the HP50s?
Also, does anyone know of a dealer who stocks the MM-400s in their showroom in North West England? I've found some who can order them in, but not for me to test them before I decide to buy.
Thanks, Richard.