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Final D7000 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£2,900Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Final D7000 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.1/10

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

80%

5.1

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 96% of headphones
3.9

Value for money

Value for money
3.9/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

5.1

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components

52%

5.8

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

4.9

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 90%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £2,900
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Final D7000

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 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–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Score components:

52%

5.8

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

4.9

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

5.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 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 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Final D7000 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
3.9/ 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 99% of models
Score components:

70%

5.1

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

3.9
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
planar
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
15 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 15 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 58.3% of headphones and equal to 5.8% 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
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
Final
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
437 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 437 g, heavier than 96.7% of headphones.
Acoustic design
open-back
Clamp force
5.3
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 5.3, higher clamp force than 72.3% of headphones and equal to 6.5% of headphones.
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Final D7000 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.
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 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
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • 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
  • Open-back design
    This pair of headphones uses an open-back design, while the average pair of headphones does not. 9.1% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 3 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    15 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 8 newer release date
    This pair of headphones was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2024 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    February 2024
    2024 vs 2016
  • 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
  • Open-back design
    This pair of headphones uses an open-back design, while the average pair of headphones does not. 9.1% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 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.
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 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
  • 3 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (15 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    15 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • 8 newer release date
    This pair of headphones was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2024 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    February 2024
    2024 vs 2016
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 2x higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (437 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    437 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.
  • 13 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (89 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    89 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 32.22x more expensive
    Final D7000 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£2,900 vs £90).
    £2,900 vs £90
  • 88% worse value for money
    Final D7000 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (3.87 vs 7.3).
    3.87 vs 7.27
  • 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 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5.3 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5.3 vs 4.3
  • 32.22x more expensive
    Final D7000 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£2,900 vs £90).
    £2,900 vs £90
  • 88% worse value for money
    Final D7000 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (3.87 vs 7.3).
    3.87 vs 7.27
  • 5.87x less popular
    Final D7000 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 2x higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (437 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    437 g vs 218 g
  • 1 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (5.3 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    5.3 vs 4.3
  • 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 passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 13 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (89 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    89 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 14 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (89 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    89 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 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
Porta.Fi
≈ estimated
09/09/2024
Hands-on review · design, sound and amp pairings
Verdict
Final D7000 is recommended for emotional, engaging sound, though it needs decent amplification.
9.0
THE ABSOLUTE SOUND
≈ estimated
09/07/2024
Hands-on review · listening tests across genres
Verdict
Final D7000 suits listeners who prefer the overall musical picture over strict neutrality.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

trustedreviews.com
08/10/2024
Review · Wired planar over-ear headphones
Verdict
The Final D7000 is a detailed, open, well-built headphone with excellent tonal balance and strong low end, but it could be more dynamic and is hard to drive.
M
majorhifi.com
08/03/2024
Summary of the review
Final D7000 vs Final D8000 Pro - Comparison Review
H
head-fi.org
20/10/2023
Summary of the review
Final Audio D7000 Thread
majorhifi.com
01/03/2024
Review · Planar magnetic headphones
Verdict
The Final D7000 is an engaging headphone with deep bass and crisp treble, though its mids sit back and it needs a capable amp.
hifi-ifas.de
15/03/2026
Listening test · Open planar headphones
Verdict
The Final D7000 is a comfortable open headphone with powerful bass and fine detail, but its warm, dark tuning is not neutral.
likehifi.de
10/10/2025
Review · Open planar headphones
Verdict
The Final D7000 is a comfortable open headphone with balanced, detailed sound and a more solid, present feel, though its high price is a drawback.
fairaudio.de
19/06/2024
Listening test · Open planar headphones
Verdict
The Final D7000 is a very comfortable open headphone with a clean, dark background and fine dynamics, but its soft attack and warm tuning are not neutral.
L
likehifi.de
17/06/2024
Summary of the review
AUDIO TEST 5/24: New Headphones 2024 - Entry-Level to High-End
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vumetre.com
2024
Summary of the review
Final D7000 review published in VUmetre issue 56
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Final D7000

  • Warm and enjoyable tonality with impactful, well-textured bass
  • Exceptional build quality featuring premium materials like machined aluminum-magnesium alloy and Japanese 'Washi' paper
  • Highly comfortable and breathable earpads made from Toray Ultrasuede that resist overheating
  • Spacious soundstage with good depth and immersive technicalities
  • Lighter and more ergonomic design compared to the flagship D8000 series
  • Comes with a high-quality, large carrying case for protection

What customers don't like about Final D7000

  • Relaxed upper midrange and highs may lack the brightness or 'air' preferred by some audiophiles
  • Requires a powerful amplifier to drive effectively due to low sensitivity (89dB/mW)
  • Proprietary 3.5mm locking connectors can make finding aftermarket cables difficult
  • Standard 3-meter cable is heavy and only includes a 6.3mm termination, which may be inconvenient for some
  • Bass can occasionally clip or sound 'crunchy' on extremely high dynamic range tracks (e.g., specific orchestral pieces)
  • Circular earpads might not fit comfortably for users with larger ears

Verdict

The Final D7000 is a high-end, open-back planar magnetic headphone that integrates advanced Air Film Damping System (AFDS) driver technology and a newly developed 'Pinna-Aligned Diffuser' to optimise acoustics regardless of ear shape. Key specifications include a 50Ω impedance, 89dB/mW sensitivity, and a lightweight 437g machined aluminium-magnesium alloy housing. It features a unique diaphragm that is approximately one-third the weight of traditional dynamic drivers, delivering a warm sonic profile with weighty, open bass and delicate high frequencies. Main pros include exceptional build quality, high midrange resolution for vocals and strings, and a user-serviceable design that uses screws for nearly all parts to ensure longevity. However, potential cons include its low sensitivity making it difficult to drive without a powerful dedicated amplifier, a relatively long and cumbersome 3-metre stock cable limited to an unbalanced 6.3mm termination, and a slight lack of overall dynamic intensity during highly energetic music passages.

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