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Denon AH D7200 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£570Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Denon AH D7200 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 D7200
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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 62% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

8.1

User score

â–²Better than 62% of headphones
6.8

Value for money

Value for money
6.8/ 10
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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 84% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

â–¼Worse than 84%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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 58% of models
Score components

52%

7.2

Sound

20%

4.9

Features

10%

5.5

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 58%
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 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–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
â–²Better than 72%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Denon AH D7200

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components:

52%

7.2

Sound

20%

4.9

Features

10%

5.5

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

6.0
User score
User score
8.1/ 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–² Better than 72% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.1
Popularity
Popularity
7.1/ 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 65% of models
Popularity:
Denon AH D7200 has a popularity score of 7.1 points, which is higher than that of 65.4% of products in this category.
7.1
Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 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 84% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

6.8
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
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% 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
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% 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
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
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
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
yes
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% 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
385 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 385 g, heavier than 94.3% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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Denon AH D7200 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.
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 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
  • 35,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (55,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    55,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 39.8 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (99.8 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    99.8 mm vs 60 mm
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 39.8 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (99.8 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    99.8 mm vs 60 mm
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • 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
  • 35,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (55,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    55,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 3 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    105 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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
  • 18 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (128 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    128 dB vs 110 dB
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 76.6% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (385 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    385 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.
  • 6.33x more expensive
    Denon AH D7200 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£570 vs £90).
    £570 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.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 0.2 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 6.33x more expensive
    Denon AH D7200 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£570 vs £90).
    £570 vs £90
  • 7.3% worse value for money
    Denon AH D7200 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.78 vs 7.3).
    6.78 vs 7.27
  • 76.6% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (385 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    385 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 0.2 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.5 % vs 0.3 %
  • 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.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • 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.

Video reviews

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

9.0
Eargasmic
≈ estimated
09/12/2025
Hands-on review · long listening session with a desktop amp
Verdict
The Denon AH-D7200 offers fantastic sound for the price and is worth considering with a good amplifier, though it is demanding to drive.
7.0
Praised Audio
≈ estimated
23/09/2023
Long-term review · sound, comfort and build comparison
Verdict
The Denon AH-D7200 offers strong bass and detail, but comfort is its main weakness, so the choice depends on your preferences.
9.5
AB's Sound Advice
≈ estimated
06/04/2021
Hands-on review · a week of listening and balanced cable tests
Verdict
The Denon AH-D7200 is outstanding, comfortable and musical, and offers exceptional value for the money.
7.0
No Theme Reviews
≈ estimated
06/07/2019
Sound test · impressions compared with other headphones
Verdict
The Denon AH-D7200 is fun with well-balanced treble, but it is a bit too dark and muffled for the creator's taste.
9.0
Damir Franc
≈ estimated
16/02/2019
Hands-on review · extended listening and comparison with rivals
Verdict
The Denon AH-D7200 is among the most impressive headphones tried, with powerful bass, though the cable and headband are weak points.
9.0
TotallydubbedHD
≈ estimated
17/06/2018
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and upgrade advice
Verdict
The Denon AH-D7200 sounds beautiful and offers great value for closed-back headphones, though it is heavy and the headband can dig in.
Overview 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 D7200

  • Premium build quality featuring real walnut wood ear cups and aluminum hangers
  • Rich, impactful bass that is well-textured and avoids being overbearing
  • Smooth and fatigue-free sound signature ideal for long listening sessions
  • High efficiency and low impedance make them easy to drive even with mobile devices
  • Excellent passive noise isolation for a closed-back design
  • Detachable 7N-purity copper cable provides a high-quality connection
  • Luxurious comfort with memory foam ear pads and sheepskin leather headband

What customers don't like about Denon AH D7200

  • Headband design can cause a 'hot spot' or uncomfortable pressure on top of the head for some users
  • Treble response is slightly rolled-off, which may lack the 'sparkle' desired by some audiophiles
  • Soundstage is relatively narrow and intimate compared to open-back alternatives
  • Lack of portable accessories; does not include a carrying case or a 3.5mm adapter/cable
  • Mid-range can feel slightly recessed or 'scooped' in certain tracks
  • Relatively high MSRP compared to similar dynamic driver models

Verdict

The Denon AH-D7200 is a premium closed-back reference headphone featuring 50mm FreeEdge drivers with nanofiber diaphragms designed for precise pistonic motion and minimal distortion. Housed in self-damping natural American walnut ear cups, it delivers a warm, balanced sound signature with a notable frequency response of 5Hz–55kHz, a low impedance of 25 ohms, and high sensitivity of 105 dB/mW, making it relatively easy to drive. Main pros include its luxurious build quality—utilizing die-cast aluminum hangers and a sheepskin leather headband—exceptional sub-bass extension, and a non-fatiguing, detailed treble. However, some users note potential cons such as a narrow soundstage compared to open-back models and a headband design that may cause pressure hotspots during extended listening sessions.

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