Denon AHD1001K On-Ear Headphones (Black)

I'm a little dismayed that some of the reviewers for this product said they think the Bose headphones are better. I've heard many of the Bose models (Triport, QC2/3) the Bose and I feel these are a far superior headphone.

First of all, these headphones actually do quite well when you connect them up to professional test equipment that measures how well the headphone is reproducing the frequency spectrum. They have an pretty ideal frequency response, strong in the bass, nice even midrange, and their only flaw is a slightly exaggerated upper mids and treble rendition. So the headphone on a whole is balanced very well tonally, you are hearing the pretty close to the right amount of bass, midrange and treble that the musician probably intended you to hear. They aren't really lacking in bass despite some reviewers' claim otherwise, and compared to some other headphones that are more expensive, they actually are pretty full bodied sounding. In comparison, the competition from...Read more

I have no idea what the other reviewers are saying.
1st- I have an above average sized head, and it's comfortable as hell. The headband can go like, 8 more notches than I have it at, so you would need an enormous head to make it unwearable
2nd- The sound isolation is excellent, maybe the other reviewer was wearing them wrong. I listen at about 60% on the iPod, but the person next to me (3 feet) can't hear anything.
3rd- The best thing about these headphones: THE SOUND. AMAZING IN EVERY WAY. It is extremely clear, the bass is tight and punchy, and the trebles sparkle. Leagues above Bose, I can't believe I used to like that brand.

If you're not convinced by this review, go look at the reviews for the Denon D1001S, it's the same headphones, just different colors.

Where to start...I own the Bose QC2. I purchased them about 5 or 6 years ago. Although a little expensive for me, they sounded much better than my Sonys and I was happy (except for their constant need to eat batteries, honestly I didn't need noise canceling). The left side plastic hinge area cracked and fell apart 2 years ago (no, not at all abused, just typical Bose quality) and I went ahead a purchased the replacement pair for $100 (dumb move). In the meantime, I decided to check out other options....that is not exactly accurate, I went headphone crazy looking for the nearly perfect sound according to my ears and budget.

So you understand my references, I now own the Bose, Sennheiser 428 (should have gone for the 448 or 280 Pro, I think), Grado SR225i and the Denon AH-D1001K. I also use the Headroom Total Bithead Amp at my computer. Whether the cans or open or closed is not an issue for me, as I live alone. OMG, the Grados are just incredible, I love them but...Read more