Ricer09816
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Ok, so just a starting note this is my first review and if you have futher questions or comments feel free to leave them.
Current Price: $130 from headphone.com (MSRP: $149.95)
Specs: Driver: Dynamic | Imp: 16 Ω | Sens: 110 dB | Freq: 5-25k Hz | Cable: 2.3’ I-plug + 2.6’ L-plug extension
Nozzle Size: 5.5mm | Preferred tips: Stock Foam Tips
Wear Style: Straight Down
Build Quality (3.89 out of 5)
First off I will say that the earbuds themselves feel pretty sturdy. They're basically made of granite and won't break unless you do something very stupid. The Cord however is like a lot of other in-ear monitors a little sketchy. It is a little thin and too lanky with the extension attached but without the extension it's quite oddly short. It is a little prone to tangle but if you take care of your headphones and don't just ball them up and toss them around I dont foresee any problems. The carrying case that is provided from Denon is quite impressive to look at but I think a little excessive and cumbersome to use when using it for traveling. Even so the real leather case is a nice extra that comes with these headphones but could use a little refining or you could just make your own that would work better.
Isolation (3.9 out of 5)
The Isolation with these I found to be be good. The only reason I don't say great is because I haven't tested them in a subway or anything like that. However I can say when walking from the parking deck to my class on campus a good .25mi I couldn't hear other cars/motorcycles speeding down the main road beside me as well as a man with a leaf blower and a lawnmower and 4 wheeler.
Comfort (3.85 out of 5)
These headphones are definitely the most comfortable in-ear monitors I have ever owned. Though I have only owned 3 other pairs(UE In-ear s.fi 3's, and sony ex40's) I think they are still generally comfortable enough for me to say they would be the same for anyone as long as they don't have abnormally small ears and use the foam tips or something similar.
Sound (4 out of 5)
These things thump. Which is one of the main reasons I bought them. I was going to buy the Radius DDM's but decided since I use them daily my ears would thank me for a more comfortable in-ear monitor. But let me tell you that sacrifice wasn't a sacrifice after having burned these bad boys in. When I first got them they were a little harsh and sound nothing like they do now. But now in order to get the best out of these I am having to go back and re-encode my music library to a higher bitrate. These Denons can reach very low down in the frequency range with strength and ease. They can move some serious air if you turn up the volume and I imagine with an amp of some sort they would be even better. "The Denons do have a slight mid-bass emphasis but no Kilimanjaro-sized hump as with the Senn IE8. The low end carries some warmth up into the midrange and can be too heavy at times but remains well-layered, aided by the large soundstage and relatively transparent midrange."(quoted b/c I agree 100%) The highs can be a bit harsh but not painful. They just sometimes sound a tad too bright/sparklely for my taste something like a british amp for a quitar ( that may or maynot make sense to readers) If this sounds negative it's not meant to be. The brightness does settle out over time and I like that they can reach into the highs as well as lows. These headphones have warmth at the low end and energy throughout. They are well rounded and have good soundstage and loads of character and are fun as well as pleasurable to listen too.
Overall Thoughts (4.1 out of 5)
If your looking for headphones in the $100-$150 range, your a bass head or someone who likes having very full sound and want a nice entry level in-ear monitor, I highly recomend these. They are a great combination of discreet style and can handle anything from underground hip-hip to classical to alternative rock. And aren't built to have the cable disintegrate in a week and are actually fun and enjoyable for you to listen to and help you rediscover your music library, buy these or atleast give them a try and see what I'm on about.
Current Price: $130 from headphone.com (MSRP: $149.95)
Specs: Driver: Dynamic | Imp: 16 Ω | Sens: 110 dB | Freq: 5-25k Hz | Cable: 2.3’ I-plug + 2.6’ L-plug extension
Nozzle Size: 5.5mm | Preferred tips: Stock Foam Tips
Wear Style: Straight Down
Build Quality (3.89 out of 5)
First off I will say that the earbuds themselves feel pretty sturdy. They're basically made of granite and won't break unless you do something very stupid. The Cord however is like a lot of other in-ear monitors a little sketchy. It is a little thin and too lanky with the extension attached but without the extension it's quite oddly short. It is a little prone to tangle but if you take care of your headphones and don't just ball them up and toss them around I dont foresee any problems. The carrying case that is provided from Denon is quite impressive to look at but I think a little excessive and cumbersome to use when using it for traveling. Even so the real leather case is a nice extra that comes with these headphones but could use a little refining or you could just make your own that would work better.
Isolation (3.9 out of 5)
The Isolation with these I found to be be good. The only reason I don't say great is because I haven't tested them in a subway or anything like that. However I can say when walking from the parking deck to my class on campus a good .25mi I couldn't hear other cars/motorcycles speeding down the main road beside me as well as a man with a leaf blower and a lawnmower and 4 wheeler.
Comfort (3.85 out of 5)
These headphones are definitely the most comfortable in-ear monitors I have ever owned. Though I have only owned 3 other pairs(UE In-ear s.fi 3's, and sony ex40's) I think they are still generally comfortable enough for me to say they would be the same for anyone as long as they don't have abnormally small ears and use the foam tips or something similar.
Sound (4 out of 5)
These things thump. Which is one of the main reasons I bought them. I was going to buy the Radius DDM's but decided since I use them daily my ears would thank me for a more comfortable in-ear monitor. But let me tell you that sacrifice wasn't a sacrifice after having burned these bad boys in. When I first got them they were a little harsh and sound nothing like they do now. But now in order to get the best out of these I am having to go back and re-encode my music library to a higher bitrate. These Denons can reach very low down in the frequency range with strength and ease. They can move some serious air if you turn up the volume and I imagine with an amp of some sort they would be even better. "The Denons do have a slight mid-bass emphasis but no Kilimanjaro-sized hump as with the Senn IE8. The low end carries some warmth up into the midrange and can be too heavy at times but remains well-layered, aided by the large soundstage and relatively transparent midrange."(quoted b/c I agree 100%) The highs can be a bit harsh but not painful. They just sometimes sound a tad too bright/sparklely for my taste something like a british amp for a quitar ( that may or maynot make sense to readers) If this sounds negative it's not meant to be. The brightness does settle out over time and I like that they can reach into the highs as well as lows. These headphones have warmth at the low end and energy throughout. They are well rounded and have good soundstage and loads of character and are fun as well as pleasurable to listen too.
Overall Thoughts (4.1 out of 5)
If your looking for headphones in the $100-$150 range, your a bass head or someone who likes having very full sound and want a nice entry level in-ear monitor, I highly recomend these. They are a great combination of discreet style and can handle anything from underground hip-hip to classical to alternative rock. And aren't built to have the cable disintegrate in a week and are actually fun and enjoyable for you to listen to and help you rediscover your music library, buy these or atleast give them a try and see what I'm on about.
and i realised it sounded almost identical to the e5.
