Not every headphone is reference-class, and I don't expect reference-class performance from a product like the AH-D1100 which is priced and designed for casual listening. There are a different set of concerns, and I'll try to judge the D1100 accordingly.   Denon has cleared the baseline here:   the jack is designed with a recessed flange so it plugs into in all but the most overbuilt smartphone case. the headphones are light and comfortable to wear they look good the closed back design offers good isolation the headphones are easy to drive and...

Let me just say one thing up front: if you have any complaints about the speed or the bass extension of these headphones, you need a better headphone amp. /endofdiscussion The HD600s will take the best in source material and amplification, and give you the best sound in return. It's not coincidental that these cans are held up as the reference's reference: more than any other headphone I can think of they sound like whatever it is you are listening to. Their most notable audio characteristic is this ... amiable compatibility. That and the ability to...

This is a great sound card, full featured for gamers, home recording, and home theater, as well as traditional high-end audio.   I am only interested in it as a source for high-end audio (2 channel) and my review only considers this one aspect of its functionality.   Notes in passing,   1. Drivers install without a hitch on Win 8.1(64 bit) and seem stable, so hopefully Creative has put that history behind them. 2. A lot of DSP "enhancements" are turned on by default. For the best sound, turn them all (equalizer, AEX, 3D, "crystallizer", etc)...