Is the Denon Ah-D9200 worth the upgrade from the Denon Ah-D5200?
Verdict
Meaningful upgrade
The Denon Ah-D9200 scores 5.4 points above the Denon Ah-D5200. That's a real improvement, though not the kind you'd notice on every track. The gains are concentrated in sound (8.3 to 9.1). On paper: weight 385 g to 375 g. That costs $1000 more, or about $185 per point of score - steep unless the specific gains above are ones you care about. Worth doing if you're replacing anyway; harder to justify as a pure upgrade if what you have still works.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound8.39.1
- Value5.75.9
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Ah-D5200 | Ah-D9200 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 385 g | 375 g |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Ah-D5200 to Ah-D9200". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across over-ear and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.