Denon AH-C351 In-Ear Headphones (black)
Manufacturer: Denon Part number: AHC351K
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- The Denon AH-C351 In-Ear Headphones are a reasonable option in the sub-$50 price range; they offer solid sound quality and a comfortable fit, but the cable design will irk some users.
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CNET editors' review
Denon AH-C351 In-Ear Headphones (black) price range: $44.00 - $49.99
- Reviewed by: Jasmine France
- Reviewed on: 04/01/2008
- Released on: 02/15/2008
The good: The Denon AH-C351 In-Ear headphones are comfortable, relatively cheap, and offer good sound isolation.
The bad: The Denon AH-C351's cable design can cause annoyance; music tends to sound overly bright.
The bottom line: The Denon AH-C351 In-Ear Headphones are a reasonable option in the sub-$50 price range; they offer solid sound quality and a comfortable fit, but the cable design will irk some users.
MP3 players are practically as prolific as cell phones now--heck, some of them are cell phones. Regardless of what portable device provides the music, one thing is a given: the stock earbuds that come in the package aren't doing ears any favors. Clearly, the landscape is ripe for aftermarket headphone manufacturers, which explains why companies such as Denon, which is normally associated with home audio, continue to expand portable product lines. The latest entry-level offering from Denon is the AH-C351 In-Ear Headphones, a $50 pair that is essentially the same as the AH-C350, only with a travel pouch included in the box. While they aren't the best sounding or best-designed earphones on the block, the AH-C351s offer reasonable bang for your buck.
We're mostly pleased with the design of the Denon AH-C351 earphones. The 'buds are very small and low profile, and the overall style is understated. You can choose from black or white versions to best match your player or preference. Although the earpieces are plastic, they have a nice shine to them, which helps them to not look too cheap. Also, since they are so small and feature rounded edges, they're quite comfortable, even during extended wear. Denon includes three sizes of silicone ear tips to help users get a proper fit--you'll need that to achieve the best sound isolation and bass response. We had no issues achieving a good seal with our ears.
However, the cable design of the Denon AH-C351 earphones is a bit questionable. First, they feature a "behind-the-head" style where the left earphone cable is significantly shorter than the right. This in itself isn't really an issue for most, but since the cord is very short (18 inches) in general, almost all uses (save those where a player is in a shirt pocket or affixed high on the body) require attaching the included extender (32 inches). The connection point puts extra weight on the earphones, which is then distributed entirely to the left earbud, thanks to the uneven cable lengths. This can have a tendency to pull the 'bud out of the ear--annoying. On the plus side, the cord is relatively thick and seems pretty durable.
Sound quality from the Denon AH-C351 In-Ear Headphones is about what we would expect from a set in this price range. That is: not stellar, but certainly solid. Overall, we thought music sounded quite good, although electropop and poppy hip-hop tended to sound overly bright. However, in general, mids came across as warm and encompassing, while high-end detail--gentle acoustic guitar strumming, for example--was not lost. Bass response is present, though we found that we really had to shove the 'buds in to get the most on the low end. The AH-C351s are definitely not as bumping as the V-Moda Bass Freq earphones, so bass addicts need not apply. However, if you're looking for reasonably balanced sound in the $40-to-$50 price range, these Denons are worth considering.
User reviews
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Nice sound - Hate the connection
by jasselin on April 2, 2008
Pros: Good sound
Cons: heavy short/long cord connector
Summary: Love the sound and quality of these headphones. I travel every week and like that they are compact. Actually work good on plane keeping extra noise out (not as well ...
Summary: Love the sound and quality of these headphones. I travel every week and like that they are compact. Actually work good on plane keeping extra noise out (not as well as my Bose QC3's - for alot more coin!!). Don't care for the connector between short and long cords...flips around alot when working out...I solved this with "line/cord clip" from an old earbud from my blackberry.
Bottom Line - really good sound and quality for the money. Get a "line/cord clip" and you're good-to-go!1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent for the price
by kicooke on January 4, 2008
Pros: Comfortable, Great Sound Quality, Great Fit
Cons: None that I can think of
Summary: I bought a set of these at target for 49.99. I was going to get a set of Sony's but I saw that these deliver a higher SPL ...
Summary: I bought a set of these at target for 49.99. I was going to get a set of Sony's but I saw that these deliver a higher SPL 110db. I'm hard of hearing anyway and these phones can really crank out some nice sound. The bass response is nice and the midrange and treble response is really clear. I even set the EQ on my mp3 player (Archos 104) to flat. I had one of my coworkers listen to them just to make sure they sounded as good as I thought they did. He was also impressed. He said they sounded as good as his Sony Fontopias but they had more volume. Nice.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Okay, Better Than Sennheiser CX300
by gsb216200 on August 16, 2008
Pros: Excellent Bass and Acoustic/ Singer's Sound Realistic
Cons: Too Shiny Most Of The Time, R cord is longer than L
Summary: Over the sennheiser cx300's buy these they are cheaper, Sennheiser $88. These $50. The Cable Dosen't Tangle As Bad As Other Earbuds. Bass is amazing compared to sennheiser ...
Summary: Over the sennheiser cx300's buy these they are cheaper, Sennheiser $88. These $50. The Cable Dosen't Tangle As Bad As Other Earbuds. Bass is amazing compared to sennheiser cx300 and it is realistic. These are quiter on the bus than my pair of sennheiser cx300's were. The cable Require's an extension cord but that's okay with me. Everthing Is Corectly placed when you listen. These are better than $99 Sony Headphones but not as great as the Bose Headphones, but are better than the Bose Earbuds. Overall Nice Earbuds Very Strudy built they have hit around sat on and still work like new.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Denon
- Part number: AHC351K
- Bottom Line: The Denon AH-C351 In-Ear Headphones are a reasonable option in the sub-$50 price range; they offer solid sound quality and a comfortable fit, but the cable design will irk some users.
General
- Product Type Headphones
- Weight 0.1 oz
- Color Black
- Additional Features Gold-plated plug
Headphones
- Headphones Type Headphones - Binaural
- Headphones Form Factor In-ear ear-bud
- Headphones Technology Dynamic
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Response Bandwidth 20 - 21000 Hz
- Sensitivity 110 dB/mW
- Impedance 17 Ohm
- Diaphragm 0.4 in
- Magnet Material Neodymium
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm )
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included Headphones cable - Integrated - 1.6 ft, Headphones extender - External - 2.6 ft
- Included Accessories Earpads, Carrying pouch
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
Product series
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Denon AH-C351 In-Ear Headphones (white)
Manufacturer: Denon
Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, White, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
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Denon AH-C351 In-Ear Headphones (black)
Manufacturer: Denon
Specs: Headphones - Binaural, Headphones, In-ear ear-bud, Black, 0.1 oz, Stereo, Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, Gold-plated plug
Manufacturer info
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