Sonos Ace
Denon Reference AH-D7200
What Buyers Say
Sonos Ace
The Sonos Ace headphones are widely praised for their excellent sound quality, strong noise cancellation, and comfortable fit, especially within the Sonos ecosystem. Users love the TV Audio Swap feature and long battery life, but some find them expensive, with limited EQ customization and occasional Bluetooth connectivity issues. Overall, they are seen as premium headphones ideal for movies, travel, and late-night listening, though not the best for bass-heavy music.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Strong noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Long battery life
- Seamless Sonos integration
Cons
- Expensive price
- Limited EQ customization
- Bluetooth connectivity issues
- Bass lacks punch
- Setup can be difficult
Denon Reference AH-D7200
The Denon AH-D7200 headphones receive mixed but generally positive feedback. Many users praise their warm, musical sound and excellent build quality, with some calling them the best closed-back headphones they've owned. However, a few reviewers report issues with sound separation, durability, and customer service, including a channel imbalance after two years. The ear pads are also noted as tight for larger ears.
Pros
- Warm and musical sound
- Excellent build quality
- Great for closed-back headphones
- Comfortable for long listening
- Good value for money
Cons
- Sound separation could be better
- Durability issues after two years
- Poor customer service
- Ear pads tight for large ears
- No balanced cable included
Scores
Specifications
| Sonos Ace | Denon Reference AH-D7200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.39 kg |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam | memory foam, ultra-soft artificial leather |
| Headband | Stainless steel | sheepskin leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | Nano-fiber/paper diaphragm + Free Edge |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 55 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 25 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 105 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | Denon AH-D7200 Reference Over-Ear Headphones with Unique FreeEdge Driver, Wood |
| Surround | Spatial Audio | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | world-class | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 3 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 30 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 3 Minutes for 3 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Other | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sonos app | Denon Audio |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Sonos Ace
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average affordability (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Denon Reference AH-D7200
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
Pricing
Sonos Ace offers 15.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 80 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 39 specs.
