Over-Ear
Denon Ah-D9200
82Great
$1,800
Full review dataDenon Ah-D9200 vs Focal Utopia 2022: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Focal Utopia 2022 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 88. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Focal Utopia 2022 - Outstanding overall at around $4999.
Over-Ear
Focal Utopia 2022
88Outstanding
$5,000
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Denon Ah-D9200
Sound8.5
Value6.5
Focal Utopia 2022
Sound9.5
Value6.0
Specifications
| Spec | Denon Ah-D9200 | Focal Utopia 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $1,800 | $5,000 |
| HearWiki score | 82 / 100 · Great | 88 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 50 mm | 40 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 1 |
| Frequency response | 5Hz-56kHz | 5Hz-50kHz |
| Impedance | 24 Ω | 80 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB/mW | 104 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | none | - |
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Wireless charging | No | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | No |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 375 g | 490 g |
| Water resistance | none | - |
| Detachable cable | Yes | - |
| USB-C | No | - |
| Balanced connection | Yes | Yes |
What reviewers said
Denon Ah-D9200
The Denon AH-D9200 is a premium closed-back flagship headphone featuring a 50mm FreeEdge dynamic driver and a luxurious bamboo housing. It delivers a spacious, detailed sound with strong bass and crisp treble, though its high price and open feel for a closed-back design are notable considerations. It's easy to drive thanks to low impedance and high sensitivity, making it versatile with a range of sources.
- Pro:Luxurious bamboo and metal build
- Pro:Spacious, holographic soundstage for a closed-back
- Pro:Strong bass and rich mids with crisp treble
- Con:Treble can be hot for some listeners
- Con:Sub-bass is slightly restrained
- Con:Very expensive for most buyers
Focal Utopia 2022
This premium open-back flagship pairs a refined dynamic driver with a robust, luxurious frame, delivering exceptionally detailed and transparent sound. While it's an evolutionary step from its predecessor rather than a complete overhaul, the improvements in refinement and articulation make it a top-tier choice for discerning listeners. Its steep price and open-back nature, however, limit its appeal to dedicated audiophiles with deep pockets.
- Pro:Exceptional clarity and micro-detail retrieval
- Pro:Articulate, well-defined bass response
- Pro:Superb build quality and premium materials
- Con:Very expensive price tag
- Con:Open-back design leaks sound and offers no isolation
- Con:Included unbalanced cable is relatively short
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