[MuppetFace]

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I think it's supposed to protect the wood, as the whole series seems to be tuned for portable use.
But for portable use I far prefer the abomination on the left

 
Well, I've been using the ESW9 as a portable for a while now, and I've never had any problems with the wood. Perhaps the name "music maniac" is a clue as to how Denon images the people who would buy this headphone.

 

[dagothur]

At least they're being a little creative with their design.  The more I look at actual photos of the headphones, the less hideous they look to me.  Except the 'Urban' cans.  Those are ugly.

 

[Ahzari]

At least they're being a little creative with their design.  The more I look at actual photos of the headphones, the less hideous they look to me.  Except the 'Urban' cans.  Those are ugly.

+1 feel the same way.. The wood and plastic does look interesting, so these are due for later this year?

 

[Silent One]

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Looking at this shot of the D7100, it doesn't look bad:

That's not brown plastic like I originally thought, but rather actual wood. Why on Earth they'd proceed to cover said wood up with plastic is beyond me, but it's miles ahead of those other two abominations in the background.

I think it's supposed to protect the wood, as the whole series seems to be tuned for portable use.

But for portable use I far prefer the abomination on the left

 
"Street" was my first reaction! If they can get users on both sides the wall (in-home, mobile) they'll increase sales using the same model. Only way these gain entry in my listening room, is if I buy D7100 B-stock and merge the new drivers into my existing D7000.
 
What's more,emotions plays an important role in our hobby in my view. These cans could be the best of the best. But, if I find something about them that's off putting, when heard they'll sound good but the experience won't be at its best, if that makes any sense. And it should if one is able to reflect on their own daily experiences in life.

 

[dagothur]

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+1 feel the same way.. The wood and plastic does look interesting, so these are due for later this year?

July-September, dependent on the model.  The Artisan comes out in August.

 

[KG Jag]

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I think it's supposed to protect the wood, as the whole series seems to be tuned for portable use.
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That is the only logical explanation I could come up with.
 
But the cost is making beautiful and natural wooden cups look like cheap-ish plastic.   [Puts on real late 60's washing machine colored tie-dye:] "Those are so plastic, man."

 

[DoctaCosmos]

So it definitely doesn't look like denon came out with a new driver and then built the headphone around the driver, doing what ever they needed to do to make it sound the best.  Vice versa actually.  Built the headphone and then threw a driver in

 

[alpha10]

Sure, the new model may look very different, but who cares about that, the sound should have the main focus not the looks, I'm sure the AH-D7100 will sound amazing

 

[MuppetFace]

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Sure, the new model may look very different, but who cares about that, the sound should have the main focus not the looks

 
Evidently Denon cares about the looks, which is why they placed so much emphasis on styling.

 

[Heathen999]

I agree I am not much of a fan of the new look, but if it sounds better than the current D7000 (which I love), I wouldnt hesitate to buy one. I dont really care what they look like if the sound is good. 
 
Still glad I got the D7000's though 

 

[SONIC BOOM]

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I agree I am not much of a fan of the new look, but if it sounds better than the current D7000 (which I love), I wouldnt hesitate to buy one. I dont really care what they look like if the sound is good. 
 
Still glad I got the D7000's though 

+1

 

[AppleheadMay]

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July-September, dependent on the model.  The Artisan comes out in August.

 
What is the Artisan? A different version of the D7100?
Sorry, I'm not up to speed on these yet.
In any case: subscribed ... looking forward to get listening impressions when they do come out.

 

[juantendo8]

I believe the Artisan is the D7100. Just another fancy name for the same flagship.

 

[AppleheadMay]

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I believe the Artisan is the D7100. Just another fancy name for the same flagship.

 
Thanks, going to keep an eye on these.
I wasn't going to buy anymore phones this year (or the next few) besides the TH900 unless it was dynamic, closed and made of wood. I'll be damned!

 

[Telstar]

Isnt that silver thing on the 7100 METAL rather than plastic?