Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0022
Denon AHD9200EM
What Buyers Say
Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0022
The Zildjian ALCHEM-E headphones receive high praise for their exceptional sound quality, robust build, and effective noise cancellation. Users appreciate the personalized hearing adjustment and long battery life, though some find the clamping force too strong for larger heads and the ear cups slightly small. The unique design and responsive customer service are also highlighted as major positives.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Personalized hearing adjustment
- Long battery life
- Premium build quality
Cons
- Strong clamping force for large heads
- Small ear cup openings
- Occlusion effect when moving
- Gold knob design is tacky
- No transparency mode
Denon AHD9200EM
The Denon AH-D7200 is praised for its warm, detailed sound signature with elevated mid-bass and smooth treble, making it ideal for genres like EDM and classical. Build quality is excellent with wood and leather materials, and they are easy to drive without extra equipment. However, comfort is a concern for larger heads, and the soundstage is described as intimate rather than expansive. Some users find the bass less boomy than expected, and the lack of a shorter cable is a minor drawback.
Pros
- Warm and detailed sound signature
- Excellent build quality with wood and leather
- Easy to drive without extra equipment
- Great for EDM and classical music
- Smooth and non-fatiguing treble
Cons
- Tight fit for large heads
- Intimate soundstage not expansive
- Less sub-bass rumble than expected
- No short 1.2m cable included
- Comfort only okay for some users
Scores
Specifications
| Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0022 | Denon AHD9200EM | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.37 kg | 0.35 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | leatherette | memory foam |
| Headband | soft leatherette padding | genuine leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 7 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 56 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 4700 Ω | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | 2 Levels | — |
| Transparency | ✗ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.7999999523162842 m | 3 m |
| Range | 15 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 45 hrs★ | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 680 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 1★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Zildjian | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0022
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong sound (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong battery (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
Denon AHD9200EM
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (72nd percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Zildjian ALCHEM-E ZXHP0022 offers 12.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 66 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 38 specs.
