Name: Denon AH C250
Brand: Denon

Technical Specifications of Denon AH C250

Overall score

5.9

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.

Sound

5.3

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Active noise cancellation (ANC)

What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology

When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

Driver type

What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used

When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

balanced armature

Driver size

What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit

When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of drivers

What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup

When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

Lowest frequency

What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce

When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

Calls & Controls

4.9

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Noise-canceling microphone

What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls

When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

Can be used as a headset

What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.

When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

Number of microphones

What it is: Total number of built-in microphones

When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

Boom microphone

What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity

When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

Microphone SNR

What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone

When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

Connectivity

6.2

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Connectivity

What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)

When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

Bluetooth version

What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported

When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A

Maximum Bluetooth range

What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device

When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A

Audio latency

What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode

When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A

Multipoint support

What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices

When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Features

7.3

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Ambient sound mode

What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness

When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

EQ support

What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer

When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

Companion app

What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates

When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Adjustable ANC levels

What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels

When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A

Voice assistant support

What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant

When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

Battery

4.4

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Battery life

What it is: Playback time on a single charge

When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A

Battery life with ANC

What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled

When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A

Charging time

What it is: Time required for a full battery charge

When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A

Quick charge

What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period

When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Battery capacity

What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery

When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A

Design

8.3

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Denon

Form factor

What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)

When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

in-ear

Weight

What it is: Total weight of the headphones

When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

Acoustic design

What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)

When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back

Clamp force

What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head

When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A

Denon AH C250 vs the average headphone

Why is Denon AH C250 better than the average headphone?

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97.6% lower weight
Denon AH C250 is lighter than the average headphone (5.2 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <150 g
Denon AH C250 is lighter than the average headphone (5.2 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.5.2 g vs 218 g
EQ customization
Denon AH C250 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.
Importance: MEDIUM
Denon AH C250 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
14 Hz lower bass extension
Denon AH C250 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (4 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <=10 Hz
Denon AH C250 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (4 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.4 Hz vs 18 Hz
Direct 3.5 mm plug
Denon AH C250 includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
What it is: Shows whether the headphones end in a built-in 3.5 mm male plug instead of relying on a separate detachable cable.
When it matters: When direct wired compatibility with older devices or adapters matters.
Importance: MEDIUM
Denon AH C250 includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
7 dB/mW higher sensitivity
Denon AH C250 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (109 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=106 dB/mW
Denon AH C250 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (109 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.109 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
In-line controls
Denon AH C250 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.
Importance: LOW
Denon AH C250 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
Wind noise reduction
Denon AH C250 reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
What it is: Reduces wind interference for clearer outdoor calls
When it matters: When you take calls outdoors while walking, cycling, or commuting.
Importance: LOW
Denon AH C250 reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
97.6% lower weight
Denon AH C250 is lighter than the average headphone (5.2 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
14 Hz lower bass extension
Denon AH C250 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (4 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
7 dB/mW higher sensitivity
Denon AH C250 has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (109 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
Direct 3.5 mm plug
Denon AH C250 includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average headphone does not. 38.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
In-line controls
Denon AH C250 includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
Wind noise reduction
Denon AH C250 reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
EQ customization
Denon AH C250 supports EQ customization, the average headphone does not. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.

Why is Denon AH C250 worse than the average headphone?

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Fixed cable
Denon AH C250 has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
5 years older release date
Denon AH C250 was released earlier than the average headphone (2,012 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
November 2012
Fixed cable
Denon AH C250 has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
What it is: Cable can be removed or replaced
When it matters: When you care about easier cable replacement, simpler storage, or the option to swap to shorter, longer, or upgraded leads.
Importance: MEDIUM
Denon AH C250 has a fixed cable, while the average headphone has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
42.4% lower user score
Denon AH C250 has a lower user score than the average headphone (5.62 vs 8.000).
What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Denon AH C250 has a lower user score than the average headphone (5.62 vs 8.000).5.62 vs 8
2.33x more expensive
Denon AH C250 is more expensive than the average headphone (£210 vs £90).
Denon AH C250 is more expensive than the average headphone (£210 vs £90).£210 vs £90
5 years older release date
Denon AH C250 was released earlier than the average headphone (2,012 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
November 2012
What it is: Official release or launch date of the model
When it matters: When you want a newer model for fresher features, longer support life, or simply to avoid buying into an older generation.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=2020
Denon AH C250 was released earlier than the average headphone (2,012 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.2012 vs 2017

Third-party reviews

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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Denon AH C250?

Excellent sound quality described as transparent and character-free with deep, accurate bass
Premium build quality featuring a solid zinc housing that feels durable and high-end
Superior fit and comfort, including a large variety of 7 ear tip sets (silicon and double solid silicon) to ensure a custom seal
Highly functional in-line remote and microphone positioned higher up the cable for better voice clarity during calls
Tangle-free cable with double sleeving for increased toughness and convenience
Includes a high-quality leather storage pouch with a removable carabiner for travel

What customers dislike about Denon AH C250?

Mixed reviews on sound quality; while most praise it, some users found it lacking for the price point
Ear tip comfort can be subjective; one reviewer preferred third-party tips over the 7 included pairs
High impedance (87 Ohms) compared to many standard in-ear monitors, which may require more power for optimal volume
Lack of modern features found in newer competitors, such as active noise cancellation (ANC) or a detachable cable

Expert reviews

head-fi.org

07/11/2012

Denon Music Maniac In-Ear Headphones (AH-C250) - Head-Fi

The Denon Music Maniac AH-C250 in-ear monitors offer a fatigue-free, high-resolution audio experience characterized by a spacious 3D soundstage and detailed, clean vocal reproduction. Featuring a single balanced armature driver in a zinc die-cast housing, these earphones excel at analytical transparency. However, the AH-C250 lacks low-end punch, with a neutral bass that makes it...Read more

bestearphonesguide.co.uk

26/01/2014

Denon AH C250 Review - Best Earphones Guide

The Denon AH-C250 "Music Maniac" in-ear headphones are highly praised for their elegant, simplistic design and robust build quality, featuring a solid zinc housing and a durable, tangle-free double-sleeved cable. Engineered specifically for smartphone use, they offer an exceptional custom fit by including seven sets of ear tips (four standard silicon and three double solid silicon),...Read more

audioreview.it

01/01/2013

AudioReview Test Index: Denon AH-C250 Music Maniac", "AudioReview Review Index: Denon AH-C250 Music Maniac

I cannot provide a specific product review from the provided text, as it does not contain actual review content or evaluation text. Instead, the webpage is a master index and database table listing over 40 years of audio and video equipment tested by the Italian magazines AudioReview and AudioGallery. The data is presented as a structural directory cataloguing the magazine name,...Read more

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