The Denon AH-D5000 ranks #308 out of 417 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Denon
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#308 Denon AH-D5000 Discontinued eBay
Pros: It uses 2 x 50mm dynamic with an easy 25 ohm load.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. A Harman score of 59 places it in the lower part of the over-ear rankings.
| Released | 2007 (19 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Closed |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.92 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 2 x 50mm dynamic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 45kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 59 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 25 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB/mW |
| Tonal Tilt | -1.18 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (370 g) (without cable) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.0 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | -1.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 183 Hz | -3.5 dB | 0.67 |
| Peak | 3,215 Hz | +6.5 dB | 2.00 |
| Peak | 5,165 Hz | -5.5 dB | 3.54 |
| Peak | 510 Hz | +1.5 dB | 1.57 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,672 Hz | -1.2 dB | 1.84 |
| Peak | 45 Hz | -0.3 dB | 1.83 |
| Peak | 955 Hz | +1.1 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 2,321 Hz | +1.4 dB | 6.00 |
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