Denon is over 100 years old and it has been a very interesting 100 years in every way. All Denon activities are connected in one way or another.
with sound, it is quite logical that in our time in the assortment of the brand there was a place for multi-room systems (we already wrote about the basic HEOS), and for advanced wireless headphones, and for soundbars – an indispensable attribute of any modern brand. Denon devices usually have their own features and are good in terms of price-quality. Today our guest is just such a gadget; Denon AH-GC20 pleased with the convenience, sound and noise reduction system.

Design

Apparently, the creators of the Denon AH-GC20 wanted to make the most comfortable headphones for a tired traveler or for a nervous city dweller – they selected the most pleasant materials. Velvety plastic, the softest eco-leather, the most comfortable ear cushions, nothing presses, does not rub, the hair does not stand upright after a couple of hours of use.

On the other hand, the headphones are quite reliable, there is metal in the construction, it is quite logical that the cups can be folded for greater convenience during transportation. Cozy moments include the way the controls are implemented, they did without touch panels. Buttons, playback control joystick, classics, the main thing is to remember what is on which cup.

So I will say, I have tried dozens of noise-canceling headphones, with different ergonomics, with different controls, in comparison with the most famous competitors, the Denon AH-GC20 is doing well, rating five.

A separate five for the convenience of wearing, although this phrase sounds scary, but, in fact, it is the convenience that the model captivates. Like broken shoes. Like favorite sneakers. Like slippers. Like the most comfortable soft bathrobe after the pool. Imagine all this – here Denon AH-GC20 is just in a row of such things.

Noise suppression

The headphones are equipped with two microphones, one processes sounds coming from the outside, the second is inside, the processor analyzes the noise and separates the wheat from the chaff – when the noise reduction system is active, the sound is supplied in antiphase, which allows you to drown out harsh sounds.

For some reason, it seems to many that noise reduction is a panacea for everything, from the noise of an arriving train, from the roar of an aircraft turbine at an airport, in general, a comparison of consumer devices with professional ones begins – it should be noted that professional headphones (for example, for use in a helicopter) will cost four times as much, or even more. Civilian models have a different task, to remove peak loads from your ears – say, in a Denon AH-GC20 aircraft they will help you sleep, even if you are surrounded by screaming pink babies from all sides.

The system quite effectively copes with the noise of conversations in a cafe, with the typical noise of the subway, when colleagues are making noise around the office, you can, you can work calmly! If it is quiet around, then with the help of a special button the system is turned off – if noise starts, turn it on again.

Passive noise cancellation is good too, thanks to the huge ear cups with soft ear pads.

With wires – without wires

The headphones work great when connected via Bluetooth to any device – smartphone, tablet, laptop – but, in some places, you may be asked to turn off all wireless. Yes, it happens. Therefore, another connection method is provided, wired – the audio cable is included, along with an adapter for connecting to the multimedia system on the plane. There is also a case to carry headphones and accessories.

Keep in mind a few nuances – when connected via cable, the microphone is turned off – and here there is a microphone and the Denon AH-GC20 is very good to use for talking in a quiet room.

Time

In twenty hours you can fly to Hong Kong, go through all the formalities, get to the hotel, take a shower, fall asleep for a couple of hours, get out into the city heat, take a taxi to Victoria Peak, stand there in the crowd, watch the sunset – all this time ” twenties” will accompany you, without any questions, with a chic sound.

A good working time is achieved due to the support of the Bluetooth 4.0 profile, a microUSB cable is used for charging, needless to say that there is one in any office. Declared twenty hours of work, it will take about three hours to charge, you can use an external battery.

Sound

If you have a smartphone or other device that supports the aptX codec, then you will experience the beauty of sound without compression – of course, you need to take care of FLAC files in advance. Yes, yes, the headphones support aptX and AAC. But, even if there is no aptX in the smartphone, do not worry – I listened to the Denon AH-GC20 paired with the iPhone 7 Plus and was satisfied.

The ear pads create a wonderful acoustic space, huge 40 mm drivers cope with a variety of music with a bang, tuned with love and tried not to strain with excessively bright coloring of low frequencies or piercing highs.

Everything here is perfectly combined – landing, sound, control, if you wish, install the Denon Travel App on your smartphone to use the original equalizer.

Demiurge of comfort

Once upon a time, headphones were only a means for listening to music, now several more have been added to this main function; together with the Denon AH-GC20 it is very cool to listen to new and old albums, rock the new Cafe del Mar and take a break for lunch in the park – with your favorite music, in silence, relax. A gadget for music, a way to remove unnecessary noise, hide from the sometimes too energetic world, get positive emotions, that’s the point. But, if you look at the Denon AH-GC20 from the point of view of the consumer, then there are no less good impressions; thoughtful design, comfort, cool sound, effective noise reduction, there is something to fall in love with and vote for this particular model with a ruble.