autumnholy
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Stopped by a local headphone store, tried the Ah-C100 on a few tracks on iPod Classic Rockbox ed (no eq, crossfeed Simple, no extra bass/treble boost/gain).
Impression:
Accessories:
It's funny that I started with accessories first. But with that kinda luxurious packaging, it's hard not to take note (Even my Beyerdynamic T70 which cost a lot more doesn't offer such treatment-Heard me, Beyer?) Everything is inside a box (which feels like holding a Holy Bible, except it spells DENON). Aside from the manual, there's also hard shelled case and a few tips to choose from. The rubber tips are quite rigid imo, good for preserving bass.
Built:
Soild plastic body with aluminium ring. Simple, tangle free wire with mic and volume control.
Comfort:
Good. Deep insertion is hindered by the short plump housing, but with longer tips that might help. Worn straight down.
SQ:
Bass:
Plenty of bass, but fluffy ones. Not really tight and deep. Felt like the last time I heard D5k. The bass kinda reflected from woods. But not bloated to my ears. And not overpowering the other frequency. Just render the sound signature more warm and thicker.
Mids:
Quite laid back imo. Nice details, but not much. Listening to vocals (best audiophile cd), nothing impressive. Not really lacking too.
Treble:
Quite harsh. Some tracks go treble hot. Reminds me of my ex JVC FXT90 kinda treble.
Soundstage:
comfortable wide, not really extending out of ears. Instrument positioning average.
Summary:
I felt the Denon House signature in this dynamic driver IEM. Well, for that price, I can say the packaging is absolutely marvelous, sound quality is good (not great, not bad, not even average). And with the additional mic, that's quite a bargain.
Am very looking forward for Ah-C300 wondering how good is that double driver iem! It looks so huge!
Impression:
Accessories:
It's funny that I started with accessories first. But with that kinda luxurious packaging, it's hard not to take note (Even my Beyerdynamic T70 which cost a lot more doesn't offer such treatment-Heard me, Beyer?) Everything is inside a box (which feels like holding a Holy Bible, except it spells DENON). Aside from the manual, there's also hard shelled case and a few tips to choose from. The rubber tips are quite rigid imo, good for preserving bass.
Built:
Soild plastic body with aluminium ring. Simple, tangle free wire with mic and volume control.
Comfort:
Good. Deep insertion is hindered by the short plump housing, but with longer tips that might help. Worn straight down.
SQ:
Bass:
Plenty of bass, but fluffy ones. Not really tight and deep. Felt like the last time I heard D5k. The bass kinda reflected from woods. But not bloated to my ears. And not overpowering the other frequency. Just render the sound signature more warm and thicker.
Mids:
Quite laid back imo. Nice details, but not much. Listening to vocals (best audiophile cd), nothing impressive. Not really lacking too.
Treble:
Quite harsh. Some tracks go treble hot. Reminds me of my ex JVC FXT90 kinda treble.
Soundstage:
comfortable wide, not really extending out of ears. Instrument positioning average.
Summary:
I felt the Denon House signature in this dynamic driver IEM. Well, for that price, I can say the packaging is absolutely marvelous, sound quality is good (not great, not bad, not even average). And with the additional mic, that's quite a bargain.
Am very looking forward for Ah-C300 wondering how good is that double driver iem! It looks so huge!
