Customer Ratings & Reviews

Very poor quality. The headset keeps getting disconnecting and now it doesn't work at all.

I've owned several Denon products over the years, as well as owning multiple sets of various brands of high end bluetooth earbuds, and never been disappointed in the quality and value of their products,and this continues that tradition. Formerly known as the Nura True earbuds, Denon obviously purchased Nura and took an already great earbud and made it even better! These buds have an unusual shape that might not be for everyone, but it comes with several tips and ear wings that allow you to find a perfect fit for your ears. The Massimo sound tuning, coupled with great dynamic range, Spatial audio that actually sounds great, multi point pairing that works easily, and wireless charging case make this an all around great package, and a definite contender for best BT ear buds on the market! Touch controls work perfectly every time, the ANC is very good, the pass through mode(they call it social mode) is decent, but not at the same level as the Airpods Pro, but there arent really any weak points to these buds, and if you are looking for a super premium set of earbuds, these would definitely fill the bill!

First off, these things sound amazing, I also own the sony 1000xm5 and the Technics AZ80's for reference, and these just are simply amazing. The sub bass is just booming and I love the ability to have them tune to your ear. I've been listening to them every since I bought them, however I decided to go on a jog this morning with these beasts, and after 30 seconds the left ear bud started cutting out, like repeatedly. It made these amazing sounding earbuds almost unlistenable. It only cuts out with a lot of movement. So i don't know if it's just my pair or others have had this issue. But it will end up being a deal breaker for these buds if I can't resolve the left bud cutting out while exercising. I've noticed the Denon rep on here and was wondering what he/she would have to say regarding that issue. But anyhow, these buds are beasts and are worth every penny for the sounds these put, but with the issue of the cutting out while exercising it might end up being the deal breaker for me.

The Denon wireless earbud at first glance is your typical in the ear design. You get everything you would expect to get out of the box including the self storage charging case and different pieces to help fit your ear the way it was meant to be. My first impressions out of the box was the design of the ear bud. Im very simplistic and i like my earbuds to fit discreetly in my ear without being too noticeable. The round puck like design does tend to stand out more when listening to my music giving it less than a desirable aesthetic look for me. This is just a personal gripe for me but the larger design does help to create a better seal blocking out unwanted noise pollution. This in turn creates for a better experience when utilizing the built in ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) technology. Obliviously noise cancelling is going to be better with a over the ear design in my opinion, however these are probably one of the better ear buds for noise pollution cancellation. Low pitch sounds are easily cancelled out such as the roar of a automobile or noise of a bustling city. I will say that the higher wind of a jet engine on a plane does tend to bleed through a bit but nothing thats too noticeable. Background conversations amongst other people is where this shines the most as they tend to become almost non existence. But where this earbud really shines is in its audiophile. Most earbuds and headphones have a burn in time or break in period so one of the first things i like to do is take the stock settings and start playing music to see how they sound out of the box. Sound quality with no adjustments was average. Bass would hit but always seem to be lacking or weak and my lows seemed a bit drowned out by my vocals. Not a big deal since all settings need to be tailored made for each individual and this is where the buds truly shine. Through their Adaptive Acoustic Technology getting the settings just right is now all done via its automated system. Simply plant yourself in a quite room and the buds will perform is audio test which kind of reminded me of the hearing test you used to take as a kid. At this point it is checking to see how sound waves enter the ear and are received so it can tailor make a audio profile that is specific to the way you hear sound. There are alot of other ear buds that actually perform this task however very little noticeable difference is ever seen. That is not the case with the Denon. Once my audio profile was set everything changed and it was a good noticeable change. My bass became more punchy and hit hard but never to the point where it was drowning out other sounds. My lows and mids came in at a perfect well balanced level which properly complemented the vocals giving my songs new life. For songs that support Spatial Audio it was almost like i was hearing the same song for the first time as the music sounded more immersive and brought out new tones that i don't typically hear. The price point carried across this earbud set is for sure one of the more expensive price points as you could buy a nice set of over the ear headphones for this amount. This unit is geared for those people seeking a minimalistic approach all without sacrificing quality. And while it does come in at the higher end, you will absolutory get what you paid for.

I've owned many wireless earbuds over the years, from many tiers of quality and price. I've come to settle on my favorites in terms of affordability, comfort and quality, and to get me to stray from them takes quite a monumental effort. Of the ones I prefer, I've owned at least 5 different sets. Now I have the Denon PerL Pro Earbuds and I have to say... I'm a convert. To take someone like me who is so set in their ways and preferences to move to something entirely different is no small feat. But from the packaging to the fit to the build quality and the customization options, I find that these truly have no equal. They start much like any other true wireless headset, nestled in their charging case. They come with multiple ear gels and the type of fitting piece that allows you to use the curve of your ear rather than the inside of your ear for fit, this may be a preference to some people (I know I used to greatly dislike any form of 'canal bud' as I routinely called these types. Find your comfort, put them in and move forward. One point worth noting, these are a little bit larger outside the ear than a lot of wireless earbuds, so they are definitely noticeable. A simple pairing later and load up the app and you're greeted with what really makes these stand out. The level of customization that is available, whether from the equalizer, the ability to multipoint connect, allow ambient sound through (social mode, as they call it) and many other premium type options that many of the lower-end headsets just dont have are available. I do find it interesting that you can make multiple profiles, I suppose as a single individual you could do that to make different soundscapes for different types of audio (gaming, movies, music) but I can't imagine myself ever sharing a set of earbuds with another person, so profiles in regards to multiple users seems an oddity, though that seems to be how they are marketed, with their sound profile creation... A strange thing to me. Once the initial sound profile is set up, there is just a matter of use and switching to noise cancellation or not as you prefer. I have to say that Denon has done something of a masterwork with these earbuds. The long battery life is amazing (probably why the size is notable) and the ability to quick charge from the case in just a few minutes is astounding (worth it to me who spends most of my work day on the phone). Really, it's difficult to find fault with these, and again aside from the larger size than many, I really can't find any, even the size thing is not worth deducting from them, they are just that good. All in all, if you're in the market for a premium set of earbuds, these are the ones, consider no others.

I was curious to try these Denon wireless headphones out. Over the years, I’ve tried out more wireless headphone brands and models than I care to admit. Taking these out of the box, the packaging was a little disappointing (from a premium perspective), but the headphones and case themselves feel supremely premium, comparatively. The bluetooth setup was cumbersome. I’m on an iPhone and have been spoiled by other brands of headphones that pair just by opening the case and tapping on the screen, so you don’t miss all the extra steps required by bluetooth. Initially they would not pair and I had to go thru the setup a few times before they paired. Here’s where things took an interesting turn. I accidentally hit a button and music started playing before I got thru the setup, so I instinctively took one out when the volume was too loud. To my surprise it stopped playback. I placed it back in my ear and ran the Eartip fit test. It assured me I was wearing the correct size (which was the default ear tip size) and then was the sound spectrum test. This is where you will be absolutely stunned. It’s a little weird because it plays sounds at varying intervals of the audio spectrum but it uses this to create a personal sound profile for your music. After trying music with the default sound and this adaptive acoustic technology it’s mind-blowing. I love listening to concerts. Live music, FEELS live. Yes, it feels like you’re a row from the stage and you can HEAR each instrument like it’s got it’s own personal spotlight as it plays. Vocals sound like someone’s personally serenading you. Even with non-live music, it goes from sounding like you’re in a studio with the artist in the default sound mode. And then when you switch the personalized audio profile on it sounds very much like you’re at a personal concert. Denon is definitely onto something here! We’ve been listening to music all wrong, all along and they’re here to fix that!

I have been blown away by the Denon - PerL Pro True Wireless Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling headphones. Connecting them to my iPhone was pretty simple. They came out of the box with 75% charge so I was able to use them without having to charge them up first. After downloading the Denon app from the App Store, I was able to easily create an account. Then it had me to a custom fit and hearing test. All that was involved was sitting in a quiet place for a few minutes with the ear buds connected and in my ears. With the app I was able to adjust the bass and treble to my personalized liking. Sound from the ear buds is incredibly crisp and clear. The noise cancelling function of these units is pretty incredible. It somehow senses when there is more noise around me and adjusts so that the volume/clarity of what I am listening to remains clear. You are able to shut off the noise cancelling function in the app or by pressing the ear buds. You are able to set up certain gestures to do certain actions. I found this difficult not to set up but to remember what actions did what. These can be changed in the app quite easily. The charge seems to last a long while which is helpful. Can recharge the units either with the included cord (which is really, really short) or via a Qi charger. Comes with several tips so you can find the perfect size for you.

Overview - Overall the headphones are great. They appear rather large in their case, but the earbuds fit my ears snugly. There are several various size tips you may choose from to find your fit. Denon App - The Denon app goes through the steps to setup a profile for you and to find the tips that fit your ear the best. Then it fine tunes your headset to your ears to give the best performance. Easy to setup the app and to connect the headset. I have used the headset with my watch as well as my phone without fail. Noise Cancelling - The adaptive noise cancelling works great. I have used these at the gym and when running outside. I can change the depth of the noise cancelling and the way I like it best is when I am at the gym and I use full on noise cancelling. I can’t hear anything but the rich full sound of my music. Audio - Sound is surreal. I have played spatial audio and it is amazing to say the least. Sounds and feels like I am enveloped with the sound in every way. Easy to setup taps and what you want the headset to do with a single, double tap. I would highly recommend this headset for anyone looking to replace their headset to get a better, richer and enhanced experience with their music, podcasts, or books. Pleasantly surprised and in awe.

Initial Impressions: The Denon PerL Pro, combined with Masimo Acoustic Technology (AAT) and Dirac Virtuo spatial audio, makes the PerL Pro a next level earbud experience. Out of the box, the PerL Pro’s are clear, precise, and pleasant to listen to. Nothing all that special that I cannot already get from my Jabra, JBL, or B&W earbuds. However, the PerL Pro’s offers per ear auto calibration through Masimo’s AAT technology. Essentially, the PerL Pro’s will run a series of test tones, listen to the reflections off your inner ear, and then build a sound profile based on how respond to each frequency. At first, I thought this was more “better sound through marketing” wizardry. Man was I wrong. I think the marketing is rather muted compared to what AAT brings to the table. This is a game changer. Post calibration, music is clearer, fuller, and offers a more natural sound experience. How do I know? The Denon app has a switch that allows me to switch between AAT calibration, called Personalized in the app, and Default. Default is zero calibration or EQ applied. I played Lindsey Stirling’s Snow Waltz album for testing. “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen” is a combination of violine and heavy bass. On Default, the sound is good but sounds a bit boxed and bass lite. Personalized opened up the music, restored the bass, and brought the piece to life. Think black and white photo vs the same photo with color. The difference is that stark. If AAT is taking my bowl of Mac-n-Cheese and adding heavy cream, bacon, garlic, and breadcrumbs then Dirac Virtuo spatial sound was like paring my delicious, gourmet bowl of Bacon Mac-n-Cheese with a perfectly paired glass of wine. Dirac did not add anything to the main dish. But it completed the meal. And what a great meal these PerL Pros are. Bass output: The PerL Pro’s have some serious bass output. However, there is a catch. Default sound profile kind of has bass and kind of doesn’t. It is hit or miss. In my experience, AAT calibration is required to get proper bass response from the PerL Pro’s. And the bass is really good post calibration. A great example for bass is Riff Kitten’s, “Nothing to You”. This song opens with a deep bass riff that will shake your ear drums. PSY’s, “DADDY” has a bass heavy beat that will also shake your ears. Bottom line, the PerL Pro’s is fantastic with bass. There is a Bass EQ in the app which Denon calls “Immersion Mode.” I got ok results from this. It really depends on the music and how well the earbuds are seated in your ears. EQ: The Denon app offers a five band EQ along with bass boost. Bass boost is labeled, “Immersion Mode” for some reason. Personally, AAT did such a fantastic job of per ear auto EQ that I did not feel the need to mess with the manual EQ settings. I am glad that the option is available. Most ear buds I have used have a two band EQ. So, props to Denon for the extra effort. Fit and comfort: The PerL Pro’s come with five different tips: four silicon and one foam. It also comes with two different sized ear anchors. This makes the PerL Pro’s flexible for many different ear types. I eventually settled on the medium sized tips. The foam tips were simply too big and did not make a good seal for my ears. I calibrated the earbuds once I found the correct tip. Now, proper fitting makes a huge difference in sound and ANC response. Any gaps between your ear opening and the ear tip will weaken the sound. For example, the ear buds will loosen as I move my jaw with activities such as eating or speaking. The ear buds will not fall out of my ears, but they will break the seal with my ears. The results are weaker bass, lesser spatial audio, and an overall degradation in sound quality. Sound quality is still good. And I normally do not realize that I have lost quality until I adjust the PerL Pro’s to sit tighter in my ears. Which brings me to my first Con. The PerL Pro’s do a really good job of staying in my ears, but tips do a terrible job or maintaining a seal with my ear canal. I would have preferred tips that were longer than their current rounded shape. In my opinion, the shallow rounded shape requires me to regularly adjust the ear buds to get the best sound possible. I have the same issue with the foam tips. Their round shape does not allow enough material in my ear canal to maintain a good seal. And they are also more prone to break the seal than the silicon tips. Are they comfortable? Yes, but only for about two hours for my ears. Most ear buds I have owned put pressure on the cartilage on the front of my ear. I must take a break after an hour of use. The PerL Pro’s weight rests on the cartilage on the rear bottom of my ear. That part of my ear becomes tender after about an hour. It becomes uncomfortable after about two hours. Then I must take a break for about 30- to 60-minutes before putting them back in. Now, my wife and daughter can wear earbuds all day without fatigue. So, take from this what you will. ANC: ANC is good but not great. It really depends on the environment and the noise. To test, I wore these on the highway and during a shopping trip through my local supermarket. In my car, the road noise from the tires and wind were always present. The ANC reduced the noise but never eliminated it. The same with the supermarket. The hum of the refrigeration units in the deli and later in the frozen section were always present. The sound was reduced but never eliminated. Playing music helped drown out the remaining noise. The outside world reasserted itself during quite moments in my music or between songs. But, not all is list. I was forced to either take one ear bud or switch to “social mode” hear anyone speaking to me. So, ANC may not have been as all-inclusive as I would like, but it still did a good job. Multi-point and controls: Multi-point is great to have but not perfect. This is especially true if you have more than two devices. My first device is my iPhone. My second device is a combination of laptops. The problem is that I cannot permanently set my iPhone as “connection 1”. The PerL Pro’s may remember the last device it was connected to. But, in my experience, I am telling Windows or my iPhone to connect to my PerL Pro’s every time I turn them off. Which leads me to my second issue. Touch controls can be set in the app. The app provides 14 predefined actions. Each ear bud can perform a total of four functions for a total of eight independent functions. If I connect to Windows computer, without a secondary device, then app controls such as pause and skip work without any issues. Once I connect my iPhone as a second connection then I lose these controls. A few times I even lost the ability to change my volume level using the touch controls. I have had zero issues if when connected to my iPhone. There are also times where the wireless connection drops without error or explanation. This seems to happen with Windows but not with my iPhone. Phone calls: Phone calls are fantastic! No issues reported from anyone I have spoken with. They all think I am speaking directly into my phone’s microphone. Social Mode: Social Mode is known as pass through or hear through on other earbuds and headsets. This can be setup in the app to either pause the music and enable social mode or reduce the music’s volume and then engage in social mode. I have used both. Social mode does a pretty good job. Enable/disable pause works best with my iPhone. It will also work in Windows for things like YouTube and iTunes player. But, if I have multi-point connection active to my iPhone then the best I can hope for is Enable/Disable while the content continues to play in the background. I will engage social mode when talking on the phone. This way I am not trying to shout above the ANC for that all important vocal feedback needed to self-regulate my speaking volume. Denon App: The Denon app is very useful. I do not think it is organized well. But, once you learn where everything is, it is very useful. Conclusion: I love the sound of the Denon PerL Pro’s with AAT and Dirac Virtuo. Are the PerL Pro’s Audiophile quality? I’m going to say yes because they sound great to me. The app is pretty good. The number of tips and ear anchors make the PerL Pro’s flexible for many ear types. ANC is good enough for most instances where I’ll be using it. Bass response can be visceral with the right content. I can only wear these for about two hours before needing a break. But those two hours are a great listening experience.

Overall, solid choice. There are different pieces to make sure you find the right fit for you. They are comfortable and easy to wear for an extended time. Great battery life. With the right fit the sound canceling is impressive, but warning it can be startling when someone touches you on the shoulder when you have no idea that they are there. You can download the app to adjust levels to set it to your preferences or alter it depending on what you are listening to. Sound quality is impressive and immersive. You may find yourself fumbling at times trying to get them out of the case. They sit fairly flush in the case which can make it difficult to get a hold on them. The app measures the inside of your ear to give you advice on your settings to optimize the sound, but still gives you options to choose what you prefer. The app is user friendly and not intimidating to use. They offer touch controls that take input depending on how many times you tap them, this can be helpful once you memorize the inputs.

I have the Airpod pro, Bose qc2, and Denon Perl Pro earbuds. The Denon earbuds have the best sound without a doubt. Sitting in a quiet room listening to music? want the best sounding earbuds? The Perl pro 2s are a no brainer. With that said, there are a few things I have noticed that would be worthy of consideration. If you frequent busy/noisy places with your earbuds in, the Bose have noticeably better active noise canceling. The Bose are also a bit more comfortable. I believe this is due to their smaller profile. The only point that the airpods excelled was in user interface, no surprise considering its Apple. If you value comfort and noise canceling the most, buy the QC2 or QC Pro. If you value user interface, Apple. If you value SQ the most, Perl Pros for the win.

I've been searching high and low for the perfect earbuds to listen to my music on my phone! Almost every pair I've gotten, sounded ok, but was not loud enough or had a loud enough bass. I have finally found what I've been searching for, and even though it's a little costly, I promise it's worth every single penny and then some! One of the biggest problems I typically have with earbuds, is the fact that I could never have earbuds where I get good quality sounds from both, listening to my music, and calling and talking to people on my phone. I nine times out of 10 usually get one or the other, but never both until now! Every time I trying to test something to see how it sounds, the first person I called is my mother. After talking to her for a little while, and hanging up on her a couple times on mistake trying to adjust the earbud in my ear, she heard me really clear and really loud! I too could hear everything she said and very loudly! I have never had earbuds this high-quality in my life! So the next thing I wanted to try out was the music which was the most important part! I downloaded the app and I started adjusting the sound of the music I was listening to. I cannot believe how nice it sounds with no distortion or any other issues. I also made a mistake that I'm glad I did, but I mistakenly press one of the earbuds and the sound got that much louder and clearer! Now I have no more excuses on trying to start back working out at the gym, and being motivated by the music from these earbuds, which sound phenomenal!

The Denon Perl Pro Wireless Earbuds are designed with audiophiles in mind. Features include Spatial Audio with Masimo Adaptive Acoustic Technology that measures your hearing and tuning optimized for your ears. Also included is Touch control, adaptive noise cancellation and awareness feature to tailor the earbuds to your liking. Denon includes one set of foam tips and four sizes of silicone ear tips to help with fit and comfort. The overall earbud design is bigger than most, to make room for the drivers and extra circuitry built into the earbuds. To maximize your experience, go to the Apple or Google Play Store and download the Denon Headphones App. Tap on the app and go through the instructions to perform the seal check and hearing test. Once this is completed, you will have a personalized profile tailored to your ears. The Active Noise Canceling feature is where the Denon Perl Pro Earbuds fall short. Once ANC is activated you will notice it does cancel most of the noise out, however it does not perform as expected from a Pro Earbud product. Too much outside noise is let through to be considered "Pro". Lastly, pairing without using the Denon Headphones is not a good experience. Make sure to use the Denon Headphone App to get the most out of the Denon Perl Pro Wireless Earbuds.

I really wanted to love these Denon earbuds, but there are too many issues. Let's start with the good... The build quality and aesthetic are both excellent. I love the pill-shaped charger. The earbuds are held securely in place, charging is quick for both the case (via USB-C) and the earbuds. There are external lights to indicate when charging is complete. The hinge is strong, secure, and stays open / closed. The earbuds themselves look amazing and so, so premium. The blacked out color, especially the metal banding, simply look fantastic. Pairing was super easy to my iPhone 15 ProMax running the latest version of iOS Developer Beta. I've had no issues with lost connectivity. Of note, you are limited to pairing with two devices. The Denon app, which I highly suggest you download, adds even more function and the ability to customize the earbuds to your preferences. The app will perform and setup a customized hearing profile based on your ability to hear different frequencies. It will then display this information and customize the audio playback to your unique hearing. This is pretty awesome technology. Within the app you can adjust the ProEQ, spacial audio, volume limiter, voice prompts, earbud button push toggle actions, immersion mode, and much more. The sound quality is excellent! Spatial audio does not seem quite to the level of my pods from the fruit company, but it definitely does work. Noise cancelling is some of the best I've used. It does a great job of closing out external noise, and the level of cancellation can be adjust within the app. Music has the clear highs and thumping lows without the tin-like reverb of lesser quality devices. Calls come through clean and clear, and I've had no issues hearing or being heard. Pressing the earbuds triggers actions that are set by you such as answering / ending calls, skipping tracks, changing volume levels, etc. These are easy to trigger and work just as intended. So with so many good things to say, why the 3 star rating? First, the earbuds are difficult to remove from the charging case. When seated in the charging cradle they sit just above the level of being flush. This minimal height doesn't allow for easy removal with just the finger, it really requires using your nail to "scoop" the earbuds out. However, the absolute biggest problem, by far, has been the inability of the earbuds to stay seated in my ears. On multiple occasions the earbuds have simply fallen out - even while sitting and not moving. I believe there are several reasons for this - one being the overall weight of the earbuds. These seem to be a bit heavier than the multitude of other earbuds I've used. The weight combined with the design pack a one, two punch for falling out of the ear. These earbuds do not seat properly in the ear. The round design limits the depth at which they can be inserted, therefore they tend to "hang" out of the ear. In no way would I trust these during any sort of physical activity. I've never had this issue with any other earbuds and I've tried everything to fix this issue. So no matter how excellent the sound quality is, if they don't stay in the ear they become useless. So, unfortunately I find it difficult to recommend these earbuds, and that is disappointing. There is so much to like, but for me it's a no-go due to the fit and falling out of the ear issues.

Great sound. Uncomfortable after more than an hour in my ears.

These are awesome! Loved that you can attach the charge base into a 3.5 jack (great for airplanes). Also has a UV light built in to keep them clean.

The sound quality was amazing but one bud stopped working after 80 days. Denon was quick to respond with some troubleshooting, like charging for 24 hours, but they keep stalling, now that it's obvious they need to be replaced. The contact either stops or they tell me that someone will reach out in 1-2 days with a solution. For this price, why can't I process a replacement? They are outside the return period, but they are also unusable. So I have an expensive paperweight.