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Denon AH D600 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£460Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Denon AH D600 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Denon AH D600
6.7/10

Overall score

Score
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 68% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical score

20%

7.2

User score

â–²Better than 68% of headphones
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

â–¼Worse than 67%
6.5

Technical score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components

52%

7.6

Sound

20%

5.0

Features

10%

5.7

Design

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

8.2

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 70%
7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

6.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–¼Worse than 81%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Denon AH D600

Technical score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 70% of models
Score components:

52%

7.6

Sound

20%

5.0

Features

10%

5.7

Design

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

8.2

Calls & Controls

6.5
User score
User score
7.2/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Score components

70%

7.6

User ratings

30%

6.3

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
7.2
Popularity
Popularity
6.3/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 55% of models
Popularity:
Denon AH D600 has a popularity score of 6.3 points, which is higher than that of 55% of products in this category.
6.3
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

6.7

Overall score

30%

8.1

Price

7.1
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
50 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 50 mm, larger driver size than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 8.2% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
5 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 5 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 10.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
?
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
yes
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Denon
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
365 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 365 g, heavier than 92.7% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Denon AH D600 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 25,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (45,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    45,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • AptX Adaptive support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Adaptive, the average pair of headphones does not. 6.7% of headphones support aptX Adaptive.
  • 15 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (75 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    75 mm vs 60 mm
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 25,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (45,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    45,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 6 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 18x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (1,800 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    1,800 mW vs 100 mW
  • 25 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (135 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    135 dB vs 110 dB
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AptX Adaptive support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Adaptive, the average pair of headphones does not. 6.7% of headphones support aptX Adaptive.
  • Auracast support
    This pair of headphones supports Auracast, the average pair of headphones does not. 3.6% of headphones support Auracast.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • 67.4% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (365 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    365 g vs 218 g
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 5.11x more expensive
    Denon AH D600 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£460 vs £90).
    £460 vs £90
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 11% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 10
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    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.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
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    Denon AH D600
    the average pair of headphones
    Denon AH D600 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.21 vs 8).
    7.21 vs 8
  • 4 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2012 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    October 2012
    2012 vs 2016
  • 2.4% worse value for money
    Denon AH D600 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.1 vs 7.3).
    7.1 vs 7.27
  • 5.11x more expensive
    Denon AH D600 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£460 vs £90).
    £460 vs £90
  • 11% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 10
    ✕
    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.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Denon AH D600
    the average pair of headphones
    Denon AH D600 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.21 vs 8).
    7.21 vs 8
  • 2.4% worse value for money
    Denon AH D600 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.1 vs 7.3).
    7.1 vs 7.27
  • 67.4% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (365 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    365 g vs 218 g
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 4 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2012 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    October 2012
    2012 vs 2016

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

7.0
Lord Victor Halgaard
≈ estimated
21/04/2013
Hands-on review · bass, mids, highs and amplifier tests
Verdict
Denon AH-D600 is worth buying used for listeners who like its bass-heavy, closed-back sound.
9.5
Travis Long
✓ explicit
26/03/2013
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and amp tests
Verdict
Denon AH-D600 is an excellent all-round pair across many genres and well worth the price when bought new.
9.5
phototristan
≈ estimated
23/08/2012
Hands-on review · home stereo, DAC and isolation tests
Verdict
Denon AH-D600 offers good sound for the price, with flat, accurate tuning and no notable flaws found.
8.0
Z Reviews
≈ estimated
19/12/2016
Comparison review · sibling model listening and build
Verdict
Denon AH-D600 is preferred over its pricier sibling for controlled bass, though the build feels cheap.
9.0
Alpha Audio
≈ estimated
17/07/2013
Hands-on review · measurements, comfort and cable tests
Verdict
Denon AH-D600 is very comfortable, seals well, has fairly neutral measured sound and a sturdy build.
Not graded
Hands-on video, no verdict
Shop video
Hands-on video, no verdict

Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Denon AH D600

  • Exceptional comfort with thick, plush memory-foam ear pads
  • Deep, powerful sub-bass extension that is well-suited for EDM and movies
  • Impressively wide and open soundstage for a closed-back design
  • Low impedance makes them easy to drive even with smartphones and portable devices
  • Premium build quality and unboxing experience with multiple detachable cables included
  • Excellent for non-analytical, 'fun' listening and cinematic experiences

What customers don't like about Denon AH D600

  • Comically large and bulky design that is not ideal for portable or public use
  • Loose fit and low clamping force can make them feel unstable during movement
  • Highs can sometimes be sibilant or lack fine analytical detail compared to open-back rivals
  • Recessed mid-range can make some vocals feel slightly distant or 'nasal'
  • Stock ear pads are prone to flaking over time and are difficult/expensive to replace
  • Limited Android remote functionality as the inline controls are optimized for iOS

Verdict

The Denon AH-D600 is a closed-back, over-ear headphone featuring 50mm 'Free Edge Nano Fiber' drivers, a low impedance of 25 ohms for easy driving, and a wide frequency response of 5Hz to 45,000Hz. It is distinguished by its unique pentagonal-shaped memory foam ear pads and ball-and-socket articulation, designed for superior comfort and effective noise isolation. Main pros include a rich, powerful bass response with a wide soundstage for a closed design, and excellent versatility thanks to dual detachable cables for both home and mobile use. However, some users note its large, bulky build can feel less premium due to plastic components, and the sound signature may have slightly recessed mids or over-accentuated treble that can lead to listening fatigue over time.

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