Denon Reference AH-D7200
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300
What Buyers Say
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
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300
These headphones are praised for their analytical sound, exceptional separation, and bass texture, especially with aptX lossless codecs. However, they are not recommended for casual listening or movies due to a fatiguing and unforgiving sound signature. Battery life and low latency are appreciated, but the soundstage can feel flat on grand orchestral pieces.
Pros
- Exceptional separation and resolution
- Rich bass texture
- Low latency with Bluetooth
- Great with aptX lossless codecs
- Excellent for electronic music
Cons
- Fatiguing for movies and casual listening
- Flat soundstage on grand orchestral pieces
- Requires aptX-compatible source for best sound
Scores
Specifications
| Denon Reference AH-D7200 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | memory foam, ultra-soft artificial leather | memory foam |
| Headband | sheepskin leather | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | Nano-fiber/paper diaphragm + Free Edge | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 50 mm★ | 45 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz | 5 Hz |
| Freq Max | 55 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 25 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | Denon AH-D7200 Reference Over-Ear Headphones with Unique FreeEdge Driver, Wood | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP, AVDTP, GAVDP, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 6.35mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 3 m | — |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Dolby Head Tracking Technology |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | Denon Audio | Beyerdynamic |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
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)
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Pricing
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 offers 12.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 41 specs.
