Over-Ear
Denon Ah-D5200
71Good
$800
Full review dataDenon Ah-D5200 vs Verum 2: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Verum 2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 85. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Verum 2 - Outstanding overall at around $499.
Over-Ear
Verum 2
85Outstanding
$500
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Verum 2 leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- Denon Ah-D5200
- Verum 2
HearWiki score
71
85
Sound
8.3
8.9
Value
5.7
9.0
Price (USD)
$800
$500
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Verum 2 is 7 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Denon Ah-D5200 adds Companion app. For 7 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Ah-D52002018
- 220257 yr newer
What differsAh-D52002
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
Everyday features
Specifications
Ah-D52002
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $800
- $500
- HearWiki score
- 71
- 85
- Released
- 2018
- 2025
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 50 mm dynamic
- 105 mm planar magnetic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- planar
- Driver size
- 50 mm
- 105 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 40 kHz
- -
- Impedance
- 24 Ω
- 8 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 103 dB/mW
- 96 dB/mW
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 117.2
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- none
- Transparency mode
- No
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- No
- Custom EQ
- No
- No
- Wear detection
- No
- No
- Controls
- none
- -
- Voice assistant
- -
- No
- Weight
- 385 g
- 450 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- Yes
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- No
- Pad material
- foam
- fabric
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- 3.5 mm
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- Yes
- Call noise reduction
- -
- No
What reviewers said
Denon Ah-D5200
The Denon AH-D5200 is a premium wired, closed-back over-ear headphone with a wooden housing and 50 mm dynamic drivers. It delivers a punchy, detailed sound with deep bass and good separation, while its low impedance and high sensitivity make it easy to drive from a variety of sources. Comfort and build quality are strong, though its performance may not fully justify its premium price tag for all listeners.
- Pro:Excellent build quality with luxurious wooden earcups
- Pro:Deep, punchy bass with good detail and separation
- Pro:Comfortable fit for extended listening sessions
- Con:Mids can sound less natural compared to some rivals
- Con:Soundstage depth is somewhat limited
- Con:High price may not offer enough value for everyone
Verum 2
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