thank you so much for checking out the content. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave some positive feedback. It honestly means a lot to me and keeps me motivated. Take care.
I'm sure you will be amazed with AH-D9200, sound-stage, imaging, accurate and slammy bass. Once you get used to it, you will hate any other headphone in the same price range.
Thank you very much for that video. Thanks to you, I decided to upgrade from HD650 to this beauty. I really love them (music and gaming), they have everything I ever wanted from sound, they are my endgame headphones I think. I also don't feel the headband at all (good solution for this are Dekoni Audio Nuggets), only the earpads aren't perfect for comfort, but not bad also (a little thin and small ), so I want to try ZMF ori perforated, I'm just afraid I won't take too much bass, the stock bass is perfect for me. I welcome some more soundstage and airnes, but dont want to give mutch from bass. Also I cant wear other closed back headphones cuz it causes me lying ear, thanks to these are semi-closed I dont have that problem. Btw iam runing them on Marantz HD-DAC1 and I love that matching. Sry for my eng.
@@dieterhumins2586 No i didnt, I get used to stock pads (2-3 weeks) and I love them, comfort and also sound is superb to me. I get Dekoni nuggats on headband and now its most comfortable headset I ever had, even more than HD650.
@@dieterhumins2586 Don't worry buddy, they'll fit to everyone. There are more options for how many nuggets to stick, someone uses 2 to sides, someone 3 or you can put all 4. I chose all 4 nuggets and I don't know about the headband even after 12 + hours.
Thanks for the great review man. I randomly found this channel and i'm glad i did, been watching all the headphones reviews you've got and found them useful. It's very niche and quite honestly we don't need to spend this much for comp gaming but hey i'm like you i simply love it, wether it is for getting the best imaging i can get for my moneys or to find an "all rounder" for endgame. I didn't expect the D7200 to be in that tier tbh, that's a pleasant surprise as i'm very interested in Biodynas. Hopefully you can get your hands somehow on the D9200 too. Quite expensive (here i often see them for "only" 1200€) i reckon but that had make sense for your channel as i haven't seen much people reviewing both the D7200 and 5200. Would be nice if you could complete the family, D9200 seems to be a good upgrade over the D7200 from the feedbacks i've seen online. I wish i could hear them myself but Denon is unavailable for demoing here. :( Have you heard the TH900 by any chance ?
i am glad you are enjoying the content. i really enjoy all this stuff. i want to get my hands on a 9200 and i'm hoping to find a holiday deal, so cross your fingers. i have not heard the th900. i never really pushed to get one, as many find it pretty treble heavy but i am certain it does well, especially if you throw perforated pads on it to tame the outstanding bass.
@@_KORK Hey there, I've been using the FiiO k3 with them. Not sure if its an optimal dac but I've been pretty satisfied so far. It's pretty compact and I can use a balanced cable with it :) It is also quite affordable
Initially when trying this I was not super impressed for gaming, my more bright headphones had trained me to keep my volume at a certain point because if I went above it too much then a number of things became very offensive and hurt my ears (in apex legends for example, clicking join lobby button, opening/closing doors, shooting certain guns etc some things were just ear bleedingly loud/pierceing which I assumed was normal and my punishment for pushing the volume up a bit too far), funnily enough that approach doesn't apply to these headphones at all, I can crank the volume wayyyy up(3x the volume) without discomfort, the higher volume somehow doesn't boost all the bad stuff but boosts skills and footsteps extremely well...initially I was sad I'd made a poor purchase since they didn't feel like they performed that well but my faith is restored in this reviewer :D I was worried cause all his other reviews from this guy were so accurate for me. With regards to movies and music the the imaging/soundstage is a little weird/muddy to my ears, still like them for those things but maybe I just got used to bright treble, in games though I have 0 issues, when someone comes for me I know exactly where they are coming from.
Wish I saw this review before getting my D7200. Regardless, excellent take. I can't say it's my favorite headphone, but it's pretty good after some break in. If there was a legit complaint I'd levy against it, it would be that it looks a tad silly on the head. Just a bit too darn wide. Also that hotspot is killer; looking to get some nuggets to fix that up. Looking forward to see the rest of your content.
These headphones are sublime,that bass is just perfect in my opinion, movies etc are a pleasure , being a bit of a techno head also these are just right
I have a relative that works for an audio company who can get me these for under $500 new. You sold me on these for gaming, I also have the sundaras which are good for gaming so far but hoping these are better. If anything I'll have a pair of open back and closed back headphones.
not too many reviews out there for these. Just ordered a pair of these together with some dekoni nuggets. I've been using hd650s for years but found myself in need of a closed-back headphone
@@gamingaudioguide9292 I've now had the chance to listen to these more. Coming from using exclusively hd650 the first thing I noticed was the bass that open cans cant really offer. It reaches much deeper than Im used to but I dont think its too overpowering as some people seem to think. The mids are definitely more recessed but im fully aware that few headphones compare to hd650s mids. I prefer darker or warmer headphones which is why years ago I opted to go for 650 instead of the 600s. The highs on the 7200 are just perfect perfect in quantity and they have this sweet texture to them. All in all they are brilliantly tuned v-shaped headphone. The biggest drawback by far is the comfort on the headband. They barely have enough adjustment to fit my head thus I wasnt even able to place dekoni nuggets to where I wanted them. I did stuff them in there but further away from center. Now I can use them for about 2 hours at a time without major issues which isnt too bad but its a shame I cant wear these all day edit: I opened the stitching on the headband and took out almost all of the padding. there is a completely useless plastic film that makes them so uncomfortable. Closing the headphones was pretty easy afterwards since the padding wasnt in the way and they even still look great. Now I can wear them literally all day with the dekoni nuggets.
i think it still images better than any other headphone out there. the dt1990 and the original hd800 both image as well as these but i find them physically fatiguing. i actually prefer the hd800s, as it is more comfortable. it doesn't image exactly as well as the 7200, but its close and fits me much better. it also is a lot more expensive and certainly not a better value.
Hi, for songs (genres likes rap, r&b, latino) do you recommend stock pads or these ? I understand they are great for gaming but for music better overall? Thank you
Would you still consider these the best imaging headphones next to the HD800? I unfortunately have to move away from my HD800 w/SDR because I need slightly more isolation. I live downtown and it's not incredibly loud, but extremely transparent open-back headphones like my HD800 let the hum of the road cloud all the detail I bought them for in the first place. Looking for a closed back that gets close to the detail and imaging of my HD800 and it has not been the easiest task.
Hey man great review, But i do have a question. I do like to play compeitive games, but mostly i enjoy playing immersive games, roleplaying games like witcher, red dead redemption etc. Would you say the AH D7200 would be good for that aspect? Would they provide a immersive experience in a single player game? also is an amp needed? or could i drive it anywhere for instance consoles Thanks!
When it comes to mainly gaming/movies would it be worth picking these instead of the dt177x "massdrop edition" or are there any better closed back headphones in the same price range? ....NDH20 perhaps
i like this WAY more than the 177x (which is just too treble heavy for me). There are several in the price range that intrigue me that would maybe be good alternatives, but i have not tried them yet; Focal Elegia, ZMF Eikon, ZMF Atticus would be my favorites to give it a run for it's money.
What do you think about these now? Do you still use them? How do they fair vs hd700? I had to ask because you really seem to love these! I was thinking about adding this or the hd 700? I really appreciate your take on headphones and opinion what’s your perspective and your thoughts?
first - the hd700 and i do not mix well lol. that is the single most painful treble i have experienced to date. i couldn't wear headphones for almost two weeks after testing them, they caused me so much pain. okay, the 7200..... yes, i still love them. however, all headphones are compromises. i'm yet to find the perfect one. the denons still lack great comfort due to the headband, and they require different pads to be elite. they also have a fairly small sound stage. now....they resolve and image like crazy and do not cause treble fatigue. although some are bothered by a ringing at 2.5khz, that simply doesn't bother me. at their SRP - they cost too much. if you find a sub $500 price, they are a home run.
Gaming Audio Guide OMG! That’s insane the hd700 caused you so much distress! I can see that though the highs are up there without a doubt! I found some used used Dekoni fenestrated sheepskin pads and the modhouse audio mod and wow much much MUCH better! Now they sound like an hd 600 but with much bigger soundstage and super detailed imaging without stabbing my soul with knives. But yes indeed stock I could not listen to them for more then 15 minutes. I found a pair of these denons used for 550 but just didn’t seem to be a good price so I am glad I waited for your response! Thank you! Well I ended up having to sell the Audezes which I was super sad about I miss the sound so much, but the metal headband was too close to the leather strap so the metal dig into my head :( now I am tempted to try and find another pair of Audeze with the older headband! I actually made money on the Audeze I sold so now I have around 700 to spend what would you recommend for an Audeze sound (bass impact?). I can’t describe it but man the Audeze just has that huge pad comfort and all encompassing sound that I want back. Any thoughts?
Gaming Audio Guide you know I did try to move the headband down so it was not touching the metal, but the weight was also causing me some discomfort for longer session! I couldn’t believe it cause for the first hour (with leather headband adjustment) it was so so comfortable, but then after about an hour my neck and head got tired so my posture started to suffer which then caused me to get tight muscles and cramps. It was insane and surprised me! So now on the search again. I really wanted to try some hd 800s but paying for those used even is insane! Oh yeah I wanted ask about the ori sheepskin leather (non perforated) for these denons?
I own the HD700, AKG 712 pro, and Fidelio x2hr’s. I personally dislike my HD700 the most even though it is by far my most expensive headphones. I am specifically thinking of buying these for the pure imaging not so much soundstage as I have other pairs for that. If you plan on gaming I also recommend staying away from the HD700!
Got mine two days ago and like them a lot. Also ordered the recommended ori pads, but might take a while for them to ship. Are there anything you would EQ on these for gaming? For music I like them without any eq. For gaming I tried a little less lowend and emphasising mids, but havent found the right tuning yet, at least out of these stock pads.
its been a long time since i used them with stock pads but i would probably eq down the sub bass - 100hz down. i would drop 2.5khz down about 2-3db so you don't get any ringing (if you notice any).
@@melamauri8502 those new pads will really help. they make them more comfortable (of course i thought stock was pretty comfy, just not deep enough), they will automatically eq out that sub bass and they open up the sound stage, which helps you better leverage their amazing imaging.
@@zzezzobike do have a source for this? I have never heard Fostex use this “patented free edge driver”. As far as I know Denon start making and using their drivers since the D7100/D600.
@@halimj7 as far as I read on various discussion forums, denon is designing their drivers but Fostex is the factory where they make them. On Denon web page says that drivers are made in Japan but not in house. Well, something to be discussed and cleared.
Hi! I was wondering if you've had a chance to listen to the hd 660's? I have a pair but am tempted to pick up these after watching your review. I'm a competitive fps player.
I'll do a formal review on the 660s at some point, but I have not yet. Based on the 650/6XX/58X, I would expect the 660s to be a pretty good headphone for gaming. Moving to something else may give you small improvement, but you are at the point of diminishing returns. Just make sure to keep that in mind.
@@joshschlottmann6309 don't get it twisted, they are awesome headphones. I just want to be clear you have good gaming headphones and while you will see improvements along the way, they aren't as big of a leap as you have already taken. thanks for watching!
not that work with these (that I am aware of). Auduze makes one but it's a different connetor. probably have to go mod mic if you don't want to do a separate dynamic or condenser.
Gaming Audio Guide should try these. Hear they're the same or very close to the zmf oris. Perforated Sheepskin Replacement Ear Pads Compatible with Fostex TH-600 TH-610 TH-900/900MK2 FOSTEX T50/T40/T20RP, E-MU Teak, Massdrop TH-X00 and TR-X00 and Some ZMF Headphones (Sheepskin Leather) www.amazon.com/dp/B07X2F29B2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6ZknEb3VQ4YDK
Hi. My D7200 just broke recently due to channel imbalance issue. While I'm waiting for the price to drop in Amazon uk, I'm looking for alternaties of it. Have you tried the Emu-teak? How does it compare to the D7200? Does it have the same bass rumble and imaging capability like the D7200?
the bass in the e-mu is fun and a little more exaggerated. they're aren't a ton of options for a replacement, this is probably one of the best choices given your current need.
You can get replacement drivers from spares4repair for around £120, I’ve upgraded my 7200 to 9200 drivers for a bit more (price was £144 but now gone up) and the imaging is even better. Hope you didn’t get rid of them as it’s very easy to replace.
I like the ZMF perforated pads with them. You lose bass but gain stage. Universe was most comfortable but was a loose fit. Ori pads fit very nicely but were slightly less comfortable. Careful with the pad rings, they are delicate.
@@gamingaudioguide9292 Dude. Got them today and Holy shit were you right about the imaging. Just played 1 round of tarkov and was blown away by what I was able to hear. Incredible. Thx for the pad reccomendations as well. I like the ones you have on. My ears touch the screen on these so I already want to replace them.
tough call. do you need the mic? dynamic vs planar have a different timbre. do you prefer one or the other? gx will fit large heads better and less worry of the top of the headband being an annoyance. 7200 will give more in the bass for movies. imaging for competitive gaming is better on the 7200.
honestly i am not sure. i know it has more treble emphasis, but impossible to know without trying it. seems a big price jump, so the value won't be great. especially when you can find great used deals on the 7200 and rarely see used 9200 for sale. also, it is a very expensive headphone for not fixing the headband comfort issues of the 7200.
The 7200 has nicer padding material and is significantly more resolving. It also has less of a seal and the pads are perforated on the interior ring. This makes the 7200 less bass emphatic than the 5200.
the dt 770 is more V shaped. More treble, more bass. 7200 would be a big change. sound stage on the dt770 is bigger. imaging on the 7200 is better. for "fun" sound and to keep closer to bassy profile of 770 (if you like it) you can stick with stock pads. perforated leather pads really make competitive gaming next level with the 7200, you just lose some of the fun single player bass. perf pads will make stage bigger as well, as all the options are a deeper pad with larger ear cavity.
i found the hd 700 WAY too bright. The 800s i have not tried, only the 800 (which is also too bright for me). The 9200 measures pretty bright. I would go either 800s or 7200. price and return policy would probably be what I would base my decision off of. Can you audition them?
Gaming Audio Guide Bismillah The 9200 is my favorite headphone. I have the 5200 and hd800. The HD800 it is impressive for what it does - wide sound staging and very airy but I prefer the 9200 above all. It’s just so fun and the bass is so quick and detailed and so comfortable.
lover ur channel, really appriciate that u try to target us gamers with youre headphone reviews, pls dont stop!
thank you so much for checking out the content. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave some positive feedback. It honestly means a lot to me and keeps me motivated. Take care.
I have this headphones and really enjoy them … gaming and music
could u do a review on 9200? Great vid !
I'm sure you will be amazed with AH-D9200, sound-stage, imaging, accurate and slammy bass. Once you get used to it, you will hate any other headphone in the same price range.
Thank you very much for that video. Thanks to you, I decided to upgrade from HD650 to this beauty. I really love them (music and gaming), they have everything I ever wanted from sound, they are my endgame headphones I think. I also don't feel the headband at all (good solution for this are Dekoni Audio Nuggets), only the earpads aren't perfect for comfort, but not bad also (a little thin and small ), so I want to try ZMF ori perforated, I'm just afraid I won't take too much bass, the stock bass is perfect for me. I welcome some more soundstage and airnes, but dont want to give mutch from bass. Also I cant wear other closed back headphones cuz it causes me lying ear, thanks to these are semi-closed I dont have that problem. Btw iam runing them on Marantz HD-DAC1 and I love that matching. Sry for my eng.
And did you get the ZMF ori pads? if so, are they easy to change and did you lose a lot of bass?
@@dieterhumins2586 No i didnt, I get used to stock pads (2-3 weeks) and I love them, comfort and also sound is superb to me. I get Dekoni nuggats on headband and now its most comfortable headset I ever had, even more than HD650.
@@MI-wf1lw Thanks for the reply. Getting the Dekoni nuggets now. :) I hope they will fit for me.
@@dieterhumins2586 Don't worry buddy, they'll fit to everyone. There are more options for how many nuggets to stick, someone uses 2 to sides, someone 3 or you can put all 4. I chose all 4 nuggets and I don't know about the headband even after 12 + hours.
Thanks for the great review man. I randomly found this channel and i'm glad i did, been watching all the headphones reviews you've got and found them useful. It's very niche and quite honestly we don't need to spend this much for comp gaming but hey i'm like you i simply love it, wether it is for getting the best imaging i can get for my moneys or to find an "all rounder" for endgame.
I didn't expect the D7200 to be in that tier tbh, that's a pleasant surprise as i'm very interested in Biodynas. Hopefully you can get your hands somehow on the D9200 too. Quite expensive (here i often see them for "only" 1200€) i reckon but that had make sense for your channel as i haven't seen much people reviewing both the D7200 and 5200. Would be nice if you could complete the family, D9200 seems to be a good upgrade over the D7200 from the feedbacks i've seen online. I wish i could hear them myself but Denon is unavailable for demoing here. :(
Have you heard the TH900 by any chance ?
i am glad you are enjoying the content. i really enjoy all this stuff. i want to get my hands on a 9200 and i'm hoping to find a holiday deal, so cross your fingers.
i have not heard the th900. i never really pushed to get one, as many find it pretty treble heavy but i am certain it does well, especially if you throw perforated pads on it to tame the outstanding bass.
Bought these with same pads after bit of research. Really satisfied thank for the review
really good upgrade from my hd600
Hey mate! I'm after these as well but don't know what amp/dac to pair it with mind sharing what you're using ? Thanks !
@@_KORK Hey there, I've been using the FiiO k3 with them.
Not sure if its an optimal dac but I've been pretty satisfied so far. It's pretty compact and I can use a balanced cable with it :)
It is also quite affordable
Initially when trying this I was not super impressed for gaming, my more bright headphones had trained me to keep my volume at a certain point because if I went above it too much then a number of things became very offensive and hurt my ears (in apex legends for example, clicking join lobby button, opening/closing doors, shooting certain guns etc some things were just ear bleedingly loud/pierceing which I assumed was normal and my punishment for pushing the volume up a bit too far), funnily enough that approach doesn't apply to these headphones at all, I can crank the volume wayyyy up(3x the volume) without discomfort, the higher volume somehow doesn't boost all the bad stuff but boosts skills and footsteps extremely well...initially I was sad I'd made a poor purchase since they didn't feel like they performed that well but my faith is restored in this reviewer :D I was worried cause all his other reviews from this guy were so accurate for me.
With regards to movies and music the the imaging/soundstage is a little weird/muddy to my ears, still like them for those things but maybe I just got used to bright treble, in games though I have 0 issues, when someone comes for me I know exactly where they are coming from.
Wish I saw this review before getting my D7200. Regardless, excellent take.
I can't say it's my favorite headphone, but it's pretty good after some break in. If there was a legit complaint I'd levy against it, it would be that it looks a tad silly on the head. Just a bit too darn wide. Also that hotspot is killer; looking to get some nuggets to fix that up.
Looking forward to see the rest of your content.
yeah, if it doesn't fit you right it's a killer. sorry it's not the right fit for you. are you using stock pads?
These headphones are sublime,that bass is just perfect in my opinion, movies etc are a pleasure , being a bit of a techno head also these are just right
Hi there, thanks for showing a long time gamer myself that my decision to purchase this headset is the right one! Happy gaming!
I have a relative that works for an audio company who can get me these for under $500 new. You sold me on these for gaming, I also have the sundaras which are good for gaming so far but hoping these are better. If anything I'll have a pair of open back and closed back headphones.
nice deal! the ah-d7200 CRUSHES the Sundara in imaging for competitive gaming.
@@gamingaudioguide9292 Sick! Super excited about it. Can't believe I got them so cheap around $250
not too many reviews out there for these. Just ordered a pair of these together with some dekoni nuggets. I've been using hd650s for years but found myself in need of a closed-back headphone
i'll be excited to see what you think of them!
@@gamingaudioguide9292 I've now had the chance to listen to these more. Coming from using exclusively hd650 the first thing I noticed was the bass that open cans cant really offer. It reaches much deeper than Im used to but I dont think its too overpowering as some people seem to think. The mids are definitely more recessed but im fully aware that few headphones compare to hd650s mids. I prefer darker or warmer headphones which is why years ago I opted to go for 650 instead of the 600s. The highs on the 7200 are just perfect perfect in quantity and they have this sweet texture to them. All in all they are brilliantly tuned v-shaped headphone. The biggest drawback by far is the comfort on the headband. They barely have enough adjustment to fit my head thus I wasnt even able to place dekoni nuggets to where I wanted them. I did stuff them in there but further away from center. Now I can use them for about 2 hours at a time without major issues which isnt too bad but its a shame I cant wear these all day
edit: I opened the stitching on the headband and took out almost all of the padding. there is a completely useless plastic film that makes them so uncomfortable. Closing the headphones was pretty easy afterwards since the padding wasnt in the way and they even still look great. Now I can wear them literally all day with the dekoni nuggets.
Is this still your favorite imaging headphone? I play some competitive FPS games so imaging and comfort are my #1.
i think it still images better than any other headphone out there. the dt1990 and the original hd800 both image as well as these but i find them physically fatiguing. i actually prefer the hd800s, as it is more comfortable. it doesn't image exactly as well as the 7200, but its close and fits me much better. it also is a lot more expensive and certainly not a better value.
@@gamingaudioguide9292 Thanks for the reply. Keep up the great videos.
link for headphone pads?
you found them ?
Hi, for songs (genres likes rap, r&b, latino) do you recommend stock pads or these ? I understand they are great for gaming but for music better overall? Thank you
Would you still consider these the best imaging headphones next to the HD800? I unfortunately have to move away from my HD800 w/SDR because I need slightly more isolation. I live downtown and it's not incredibly loud, but extremely transparent open-back headphones like my HD800 let the hum of the road cloud all the detail I bought them for in the first place. Looking for a closed back that gets close to the detail and imaging of my HD800 and it has not been the easiest task.
Quality channel.
Hey man great review, But i do have a question. I do like to play compeitive games, but mostly i enjoy playing immersive games, roleplaying games like witcher, red dead redemption etc. Would you say the AH D7200 would be good for that aspect? Would they provide a immersive experience in a single player game? also is an amp needed? or could i drive it anywhere for instance consoles
Thanks!
yes, great for immersive gaming! they run on most anything. if they fit you well, they are amazing.
Are these still 500$ used value headphones?
Do you have a link for those pads?
better than Sundara? im looking good replacement without painful highs
as long as the fit doesn't bother you - yes, not even close.
@@gamingaudioguide9292 I bought fostex TR-00x with Dekoni Pads and Cardas cable, its also good and better than Sundara
Hey o/ Are these still your favourite?
When it comes to mainly gaming/movies would it be worth picking these instead of the dt177x "massdrop edition"
or are there any better closed back headphones in the same price range? ....NDH20 perhaps
i like this WAY more than the 177x (which is just too treble heavy for me). There are several in the price range that intrigue me that would maybe be good alternatives, but i have not tried them yet; Focal Elegia, ZMF Eikon, ZMF Atticus would be my favorites to give it a run for it's money.
What do you think about these now? Do you still use them? How do they fair vs hd700? I had to ask because you really seem to love these! I was thinking about adding this or the hd 700? I really appreciate your take on headphones and opinion what’s your perspective and your thoughts?
first - the hd700 and i do not mix well lol. that is the single most painful treble i have experienced to date. i couldn't wear headphones for almost two weeks after testing them, they caused me so much pain.
okay, the 7200..... yes, i still love them. however, all headphones are compromises. i'm yet to find the perfect one. the denons still lack great comfort due to the headband, and they require different pads to be elite. they also have a fairly small sound stage. now....they resolve and image like crazy and do not cause treble fatigue. although some are bothered by a ringing at 2.5khz, that simply doesn't bother me.
at their SRP - they cost too much. if you find a sub $500 price, they are a home run.
Gaming Audio Guide OMG! That’s insane the hd700 caused you so much distress! I can see that though the highs are up there without a doubt! I found some used used Dekoni fenestrated sheepskin pads and the modhouse audio mod and wow much much MUCH better! Now they sound like an hd 600 but with much bigger soundstage and super detailed imaging without stabbing my soul with knives. But yes indeed stock I could not listen to them for more then 15 minutes. I found a pair of these denons used for 550 but just didn’t seem to be a good price so I am glad I waited for your response! Thank you! Well I ended up having to sell the Audezes which I was super sad about I miss the sound so much, but the metal headband was too close to the leather strap so the metal dig into my head :( now I am tempted to try and find another pair of Audeze with the older headband! I actually made money on the Audeze I sold so now I have around 700 to spend what would you recommend for an Audeze sound (bass impact?). I can’t describe it but man the Audeze just has that huge pad comfort and all encompassing sound that I want back. Any thoughts?
@@storage-space4927 would you have been able to use the audeze headphones if you just bought the extension rods?
Gaming Audio Guide you know I did try to move the headband down so it was not touching the metal, but the weight was also causing me some discomfort for longer session! I couldn’t believe it cause for the first hour (with leather headband adjustment) it was so so comfortable, but then after about an hour my neck and head got tired so my posture started to suffer which then caused me to get tight muscles and cramps. It was insane and surprised me! So now on the search again. I really wanted to try some hd 800s but paying for those used even is insane! Oh yeah I wanted ask about the ori sheepskin leather (non perforated) for these denons?
I own the HD700, AKG 712 pro, and Fidelio x2hr’s. I personally dislike my HD700 the most even though it is by far my most expensive headphones. I am specifically thinking of buying these for the pure imaging not so much soundstage as I have other pairs for that. If you plan on gaming I also recommend staying away from the HD700!
Got mine two days ago and like them a lot. Also ordered the recommended ori pads, but might take a while for them to ship. Are there anything you would EQ on these for gaming? For music I like them without any eq. For gaming I tried a little less lowend and emphasising mids, but havent found the right tuning yet, at least out of these stock pads.
its been a long time since i used them with stock pads but i would probably eq down the sub bass - 100hz down. i would drop 2.5khz down about 2-3db so you don't get any ringing (if you notice any).
@@gamingaudioguide9292 thanks i'll try that tonight in Apex Legends
@@melamauri8502 those new pads will really help. they make them more comfortable (of course i thought stock was pretty comfy, just not deep enough), they will automatically eq out that sub bass and they open up the sound stage, which helps you better leverage their amazing imaging.
Bismillah
Great review thanks. Denon is making the driver they call it “free edge nano fiber”.
Fostex is making the driver
@@zzezzobike do have a source for this? I have never heard Fostex use this “patented free edge driver”. As far as I know Denon start making and using their drivers since the D7100/D600.
@@halimj7 as far as I read on various discussion forums, denon is designing their drivers but Fostex is the factory where they make them. On Denon web page says that drivers are made in Japan but not in house. Well, something to be discussed and cleared.
Hi! I was wondering if you've had a chance to listen to the hd 660's? I have a pair but am tempted to pick up these after watching your review. I'm a competitive fps player.
I'll do a formal review on the 660s at some point, but I have not yet. Based on the 650/6XX/58X, I would expect the 660s to be a pretty good headphone for gaming. Moving to something else may give you small improvement, but you are at the point of diminishing returns. Just make sure to keep that in mind.
@@gamingaudioguide9292 Understood! Thank your for the reply.
@@gamingaudioguide9292 almost pulled the trigger on a pair of d7200's this morning. Your review on them was awesome.
@@joshschlottmann6309 don't get it twisted, they are awesome headphones. I just want to be clear you have good gaming headphones and while you will see improvements along the way, they aren't as big of a leap as you have already taken. thanks for watching!
Are there any dual headphone connectors that have a mic attached for gaming out there? Like the V-Moda?
not that work with these (that I am aware of). Auduze makes one but it's a different connetor. probably have to go mod mic if you don't want to do a separate dynamic or condenser.
What are the pads? Link please :)
ZMF Ori pads - perforated
www.zmfheadphones.com/pads-and-cables/ori-pads
Gaming Audio Guide should try these. Hear they're the same or very close to the zmf oris.
Perforated Sheepskin Replacement Ear Pads Compatible with Fostex TH-600 TH-610 TH-900/900MK2 FOSTEX T50/T40/T20RP, E-MU Teak, Massdrop TH-X00 and TR-X00 and Some ZMF Headphones (Sheepskin Leather) www.amazon.com/dp/B07X2F29B2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6ZknEb3VQ4YDK
Hi. My D7200 just broke recently due to channel imbalance issue. While I'm waiting for the price to drop in Amazon uk, I'm looking for alternaties of it.
Have you tried the Emu-teak? How does it compare to the D7200? Does it have the same bass rumble and imaging capability like the D7200?
the bass in the e-mu is fun and a little more exaggerated. they're aren't a ton of options for a replacement, this is probably one of the best choices given your current need.
@@gamingaudioguide9292 thx for answering both of my replies in two of your videos lmao.
maybe I need more time to consider which one to pick...
You can get replacement drivers from spares4repair for around £120, I’ve upgraded my 7200 to 9200 drivers for a bit more (price was £144 but now gone up) and the imaging is even better. Hope you didn’t get rid of them as it’s very easy to replace.
@@tarigmarzoug7657hows the overall sound compared to d7200? My right driver of d7200 failed and im thinking to buy new drivers
U talked about the pads but I didn't catch the name. What where those pads u are rocking?
I like the ZMF perforated pads with them. You lose bass but gain stage. Universe was most comfortable but was a loose fit. Ori pads fit very nicely but were slightly less comfortable. Careful with the pad rings, they are delicate.
@@gamingaudioguide9292 Dude. Got them today and Holy shit were you right about the imaging. Just played 1 round of tarkov and was blown away by what I was able to hear. Incredible. Thx for the pad reccomendations as well. I like the ones you have on. My ears touch the screen on these so I already want to replace them.
@@pcp2522 Glad to hear it. Yeah, they are eerily good in Tarkov. Better than the HD800S. Congrats!
tried the older D7000s at all with gaming ?
just the d2000s, which are fantastic. little bigger sound stage than the 7200, just a hair less resolving.
This or the lcd-gx for gaming and movies?
tough call. do you need the mic? dynamic vs planar have a different timbre. do you prefer one or the other? gx will fit large heads better and less worry of the top of the headband being an annoyance. 7200 will give more in the bass for movies. imaging for competitive gaming is better on the 7200.
Do u think that d9200 would be so much better than d7200 ?
honestly i am not sure. i know it has more treble emphasis, but impossible to know without trying it. seems a big price jump, so the value won't be great. especially when you can find great used deals on the 7200 and rarely see used 9200 for sale. also, it is a very expensive headphone for not fixing the headband comfort issues of the 7200.
Gaming Audio Guide will you make a review about d9200 ?
@@MrYousif07 if i ever find a deal on one i will
how do these compare to the d5200?
The 7200 has nicer padding material and is significantly more resolving. It also has less of a seal and the pads are perforated on the interior ring. This makes the 7200 less bass emphatic than the 5200.
I'm thinking of upgrading from a pair of DT 770 80ohms. How does the soundstage on these compare?
Also, what games do you play?
the dt 770 is more V shaped. More treble, more bass. 7200 would be a big change. sound stage on the dt770 is bigger. imaging on the 7200 is better. for "fun" sound and to keep closer to bassy profile of 770 (if you like it) you can stick with stock pads. perforated leather pads really make competitive gaming next level with the 7200, you just lose some of the fun single player bass. perf pads will make stage bigger as well, as all the options are a deeper pad with larger ear cavity.
Hello ! What should be best for gaming ? Sennheiser 800s or these or 9200? or HD 700 ?!
i found the hd 700 WAY too bright. The 800s i have not tried, only the 800 (which is also too bright for me). The 9200 measures pretty bright.
I would go either 800s or 7200. price and return policy would probably be what I would base my decision off of. Can you audition them?
@@gamingaudioguide9292 the headband worries me in 7200 and i ordened dt1990pro :) lets try it !
@@keijopaskanen7370 very cool. let me know what you think of it!
Gaming Audio Guide
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The 9200 is my favorite headphone. I have the 5200 and hd800. The HD800 it is impressive for what it does - wide sound staging and very airy but I prefer the 9200 above all. It’s just so fun and the bass is so quick and detailed and so comfortable.
@@halimj7 yeah... i need to get my hands on a 9200 :)
Have you tried emu teak? How it compare to this?
I have! Check out my review of the E-Mu Rosewood.
@@gamingaudioguide9292 if you compare solely soundstage size which one is bigger? Tks
@@krucacing sound stage is bigger on the E-Mu. Imaging and resolution is a slight step up on the Denon.
Found a new pair for 450euros
that's a good deal!
@@gamingaudioguide9292 The seller on amazone canceled the order, knew it was too good to be true. now had to pay 600€
great catch!