What Hi Fi Sound and Vision
Tue, Sep 16 2008, 2:00PM
Denon AH-C551
For
Well built, good layout, clear labelling
Against
Sound can get a tad bright
Another well-built, nicely thought-out addition to the headphone hierachy from Denon.
We'll give a special mention for the most clearly labelled L/R design here (as pictured) plus the extra flexibility offered by their two-part, extendable cable.
They're a comfortable fit, too, bridging the noise-isolation gap between the burrowing and on-ear bud rivals.
They offer a greater range and richness than most rivals, but are a touch bright when pushed, especially with mainstream pop and compressed downloads