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Denon AH-D5000

With beautiful mahogany cups, the luxury AH-D5000 was Denon's flagship headphone until it was replaced by the AH-D7000 in August 2008. Often overlooked by Headphone enthusiasts due to it's poor price/performance ratio and build quality, the D5000 has recently become popular due to several new modification procedures done by head-fi's Markl. With these modifications the headphone is transformed, reducing vibration, refining bass, and allowing the slightly recessed middle and high frequencies to shine through, creating a listening experience that some claim match the famous Sony MDR-R10. While closed, the large body and enormous price tag make the AH-D5000 a poor choice for travel or listening on the go. Rather, it is much better suited for use in a quieter environment for things such as gaming, watching tv or listening to music.

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Denon AH-D5000
MSRP $699.99
Release date January, 2007
Brand Denon
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  • Impedance: 25ohms
  • Frequency Response: 5-45,000Hz
  • Connector: 1/8" mini, 1/4" adapter included
  • Weight: 370g
  • Isolation: 10dB

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Denon AH-D5000

• Denon AH-D5000 Reference Headphones

• AHD5000 Reference Headphones

UPC: 081757507455

EAN: 081757507455

MPN: AHD5000

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Audio-Technica ATH-W5000

Audio-Technica ATH-W5000

MSRP  $800.00    Released  --

While not widely regarded in North America, those that go Audio-Technica often don't come back. A step closer towards perfection than the ATH-W1000, the Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 continues the closed back line replacing the entry level aluminum shell of the ATH-A700 and 900 with more luxurious wood. Known for their comfort, Audio-Technica's ATH-W5000 is no...

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Bowers & Wilkins P5

Bowers & Wilkins P5

MSRP  --    Releases  January, 2010
Pros
  • classy old-school aesthetic
  • closed design - isolates listener from a lot of outside noise
  • quality materials - sheep's leather pads, metal build
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  • B&W is not a known quality headphone manufacturer
  • hardly portable - large, non-folding
  • will be expensive
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Sennheiser HD 650

Sennheiser HD 650

MSRP  $549.00    Released  --
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  • Detailed sound.
  • Bass response is perfect for casual or analytical listening.
  • Fantastic mid range response.
  • No too bright so as to make them fatiguing in long sessions.
  • Needs an amp to shine but does not a must.
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  • Not the best looking headphones out there.
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AH, D, 5000, AHD, D5000, AHD5000