sferic
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I have the D5000's with Jmoney pads (fabric ripped out) and they're my favorite closed cans ever. Haven't heard the D2000's or D7000's. I'd have been tempted to try the D7000's when you could get them for $700 but now they are astronomical. Moon Audio did a deconstruction of the D7000's and found them quite similar to the D5000's except for the packaging and glossy finish. Some have said they prefer the D5000's because the bass is more fun.
As far as recessed mids & lack of detail RIP THAT DARN FABRIC OFF THE DRIVERS It's practically as thick as flannel. They already have a metal shield, you don't need it.
A 10% stronger magnet, glossy finish with inlaid logo (both expensive to produce - for glossy you need a dust-free environment and metal introduces another factory in the supply chain), and MUCH fancier packaging are what separates the D5000 from the D7000. I'd rather wait for the D9000. My guess is the real quality differentiator for Denon is those large drivers, the unique material, and the generous housings. Amazing. I also have a lot of Ultrasones, which are the best closed cans if you want to be POUNDED. These Denon drivers are like being strangled with silk and loving every minute of it. And wood just makes everything sound better no matter what the line. It's a natural material, related to us genetically.
The weak point might actually be Denon's attention to comfort - the stock pads are like butter, but squish too easily and put the drivers too close to your ear to get a proper soundstage.
You're doing great with any of them is my guess. If you have money to burn get the 7000's, but if you go for the 5000's for now because the 7000's seem to be in a bit of a price bubble, I bet you're not missing much.
Bottom line is, closed cans SHOULD be FUN cans, as they are always a compromise to open cans if you're after supreme accuracy and detail.
As far as recessed mids & lack of detail RIP THAT DARN FABRIC OFF THE DRIVERS It's practically as thick as flannel. They already have a metal shield, you don't need it.
A 10% stronger magnet, glossy finish with inlaid logo (both expensive to produce - for glossy you need a dust-free environment and metal introduces another factory in the supply chain), and MUCH fancier packaging are what separates the D5000 from the D7000. I'd rather wait for the D9000. My guess is the real quality differentiator for Denon is those large drivers, the unique material, and the generous housings. Amazing. I also have a lot of Ultrasones, which are the best closed cans if you want to be POUNDED. These Denon drivers are like being strangled with silk and loving every minute of it. And wood just makes everything sound better no matter what the line. It's a natural material, related to us genetically.
The weak point might actually be Denon's attention to comfort - the stock pads are like butter, but squish too easily and put the drivers too close to your ear to get a proper soundstage.
You're doing great with any of them is my guess. If you have money to burn get the 7000's, but if you go for the 5000's for now because the 7000's seem to be in a bit of a price bubble, I bet you're not missing much.
Bottom line is, closed cans SHOULD be FUN cans, as they are always a compromise to open cans if you're after supreme accuracy and detail.
