Denon AH-D9200

Each set of Denon's premium AH-D9200 is built by hand in Denon's Shirakawa Audio Works facility. Denon made their name in home theater and A/V receivers, but they've been crushing it with headphones the last few years. I auditioned their flagship AH-D9200 headphones, and right out of the box you can tell how seriously this company takes personal audio. These premium over-ears are meticulously assembled by hand at the company's Shirakawa facility in Japan — notice the striking bamboo earcups, strong aluminum frame, and plush leather earpads. Denon has customized their famous "FreeEdge" headphone drivers, specifically to perform their best within the bamboo earcups. The AH-D9200s have the most spacious presentation I've heard from a pair of Denon headphones. They deliver a resolving sound with deep, controlled sub-bass. Take a look at the images above that show the Denon crew at work. Each bamboo wood earcup is sculpted and sanded, then coated with a lacquer finish. Just holding them in my hands, I could sen...