Technics EAH-A800
Denon AHD9200EM
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-A800
The Technics EAH-A800 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, which many users compare favorably to wired headphones, especially when using the LDAC codec. Reviewers praise the comfortable fit, effective ANC, and the ability to create an immersive soundstage with clear stereo separation. However, a few users report durability concerns, such as the headband material loosening within a month and faulty components after a year, while others suggest minor improvements like larger ear cups and more EQ bands.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Immersive soundstage with stereo separation
- LDAC codec support for high-quality audio
Cons
- Durability concerns with headband material
- Faulty components after a year
- Ear cups could be slightly bigger
- Headband feels hard on scalp
- Only 5 EQ bands (wants more)
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
| Technics EAH-A800 | Denon AHD9200EM | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.35 kg |
| Ear Cushion | super-soft earpads | memory foam |
| Headband | — | genuine leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | 5 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 56 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 34 Ω | 24 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB | 105 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | — |
| Surround | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones with 2 Device Multipoint Connectivity - EAH-A800-S Silver | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear | Technics | Silver | Over Ear | Over | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Dual Hybrid feedforward & feedback | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1 m | 3 m |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | — |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-A800
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
Denon AHD9200EM
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile)
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Technics EAH-A800 offers 10.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 38 specs.
