| Manufacturer \ Product | Denon AH-D7100 | Audio Technica ATH-W3000ANV |
| Form | Sealed |
Sealed |
| Transducers | Dynamic |
Dynamic |
| Impedance | 25 Ω |
40 Ω |
| Frequency Response Range |
5Hz ~ 45kHz |
5Hz ~ 42kHz |
| Sound Pressure Level | 110 dB |
120 dB |
| Cable Length | 9.8 ft |
9.8 ft |
| Weight | 13 oz | 12.35 oz |
Denon’s new AH-D7100 is the flagship model for those interested in reference headphones. The ear cups made from African mahogany and the pentagon shaped leather ear pads are designed for a natural fit and effectively shields ambient noise. With a frequency response range from 5Hz – 45kHz, the implemented 50mm Free Edge Nano Fiber Drivers characterizes a full-range of pure and original sound.
Used with the Astell&Kern
If you want soft and smooth melodies from your earphones, try the Denon AH-D7100. You’ll love the perfect pitch balance and the high-resolution sound quality delivered from these reference headphones.
The ATH-W3000ANV is Audio-Technica’s 50th anniversary studio reference headphones. The housings are made of the Japanese Lacquer Tree and the headphone can handle even the most brilliant classical music with no effort. The 53-phi driver and DADS (Double Air Damping System) achieve a wide-range of rich and elegant bass sounds during playback.
Used with the Astell&Kern
The Audio Technica ATH-W3000ANV is a great choice when delicate melodies and emotional sounds feel are desired. The smooth treble and bass balance along with the Spanish ram skin used in its sleeves makes the ATH-W3000ANV an excellent choice.
| Manufacturer \ Product | Beyer Dynamic DT1350 | Shure SRH840 |
Shure SE425 |
| Form | Sealed, Supra-aural | Sealed, Supra-aural | Sealed, Supra-aural |
| Transducers | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Impedance | 80 Ω | 44 Ω | 22 Ω |
| Frequency Response Range |
5Hz ~ 30kHz | 5Hz ~ 25kHz | 20Hz ~ 19kHz |
| Sound Pressure Level | 109 dB | 102 dB | 109 dB |
| Cable Length | 4.9 ft | 9.8 ft | 5.25 ft |
The Beyer Dynamic DT1350 applies a Tesla driver to a Sealed-On-Ear (Supra-aural) headphone. The combination of ambient noise reduction and maximum sound pressure level (129dB) provides optimum sound quality to musicians and audio engineers.
Used with the Astell&Kern
If you want a headphone that you can feel powerful pitches, the Beyer Dynamic DT1350 is the answer. The 80 Ohms of Impedance from the DT1350 paired with the Astell&Kern is a great match.
The Shure SRH840 is the studio reference headphone designed for audio engineers and musicians. With the built-in Neodymium drivers, the SRH840 provides a comfortable listening experience for long hours of recording and mastering in the studio. The SRH840 is known for the detachable cables, ear pads, and high durability for many users.
Used with the Astell&Kern
Headphones with deep & rich bass, clear mids, and extended highs are best suited for listening to classical music. Realistic sounds such as orchestral music or original soundtrack music (OST) combined with the SRH840 and the Astell&Kern produce an amazing sound resolution.
With its two high-definition micro drivers of the Shure SE425, bass sounds full and impactful. The two drivers, a dedicated tweeter for treble and a woofer for bass, provide a better sound balance. Shure’s proprietary sound isolating sleeves gives a 37dB of sound isolation.
Used with the Astell&Kern
An affordable and convenient earphone like the SE425 are best suited for portable devices like the Astell&Kern. The SE425 is one of the best choice with the Astell&Kern if you travel frequently, do not want to be bothered with bulky headphones, but still would like to enjoy high quality sound without a compromise in bass and treble quality.
