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Denon AH-NCW500BK Globe Cruiser On-Ear Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

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Brand Denon
Model Name AH-NCW500
Color Black
Form Factor closed-back
Connectivity Technology Bluetooth

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  • Noise Cancelling blocks out ambient noise. Bluetooth 3.0 Wireless Connectivity with CD Sound Quality for Premium, CD Quality Audio over Bluetooth (Bluetooth with aptX). Integrated Amplifier. Memory-foam, pentagonal-shaped ear pads provide superior comfort. Two-axis ear cup articulation for a perfect fit. Black Protein Leather with exposed stitching. Adjustable metal slider. Bluetooth 3.0 Wireless Connectivity, Integrated controls & microphones for superior mobility, ease of use, and convenience. Denon's patent-pending Control Wheel for control of iPod, iPhone, iPad, and other mobile devices via Bluetooth.

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Denon AH-NCW500BK Globe Cruiser On-Ear Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

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Product Description

Designed to fold flat into a case about the size of an iPad (case included), Denon's Globe Cruiser headphones, AH-NCW500SR and AH-NCW500BK, are exceptionally portable. Created with the frequent business traveler in mind, Denon's Globe Cruiser On-Ear headphones provide exceptional sound quality, Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivity, advanced noise cancelling, and integrated controls & microphones for a peaceful yet productive travel experience. Denon's patent pending control wheel and integrated On-Ear cup microphone allows for easy control of Apple iPod, iPhone and iPad and clarity of phone calls and control of Siri voice recognition personal digital assistant (available on iPhone 4S). Denon's patent-pending pentagonal-shaped memory foam ear pads provide comfort for long flights. Also Included: a cable (for times when Bluetooth connectivity is not allowed), airline adapter (for in-flight listening), and artificial leather carrying case. Further enhance your listening experience by downloading the Denon Travel app, available for Apple iPhone, Apple iPad, and Android smartphones.

From the Manufacturer

Denon's Globe Cruiser AH-NCW500BK Wireless On-Ear Headphones' portability, exceptional noise cancellation, and optimal sound quality are made for travelers who want to enjoy superior sound and be productive on the go. You can seamlessly switch between music, phone calls, and voice-controlled applications over Bluetooth wireless connectivity without having to fumble for your smartphone thanks to the Denon Control Wheel. The memory-foam ear pads keep you comfortable even on long flights, and the rechargeable battery lasts for 10 hours. An integrated microphone lets you make clear, comfortable phone calls once you're back on the ground.

Includes case, adapter, and cables.
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Wireless headphones include noise cancellation technology and a built-in control wheel. View larger.

40-millimeter drivers and Bluetooth 3.0 offer CD-quality wireless audio.
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Immersive Sound, Wherever You Are

The Globe Cruiser On-Ear Wireless Headphones are are designed with subtle noise cancellation circuitry that blocks external noise when you travel while allowing you to hear announcements from the flight crew. Featuring a 40-millimeter driver, a built-in amplifier, aptX audio codecs, and AAC decoding, they deliver CD-quality audio over a Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connection. An optional audio cable is included for when Bluetooth wireless listening is not allowed (for example, in flight). Also included is a two-pronged airline adapter, which works with the headphone jack in most airline seats, so you can enjoy the Globe Cruiser's sound quality with the in-flight movie.

Exceptional Portability

Thanks to their Bluetooth 3.0 wireless connectivity and integrated controls and microphones, the Globe Cruiser On-Ear Wireless Headphones facilitate peaceful and productive travel. Denon's patent-pending integrated control wheel and microphone, built into the ear cup, allow you to easily control your iPod, iPhone, iPad, or Android smartphone wirelessly. Transitions are easy between music, phone calls, and voice-controlled applications.

The headphones fold flat into a case that's about the size of an iPad (case included). The ear pads twist off for easy storage in the case, but you can leave them attached and use the expansion zipper on the case to make it a little thicker. An audio cable is included to allow for a wired connection when you need it.

Bluetooth Connectivity

These headphones offer the wireless convenience of Bluetooth connectivity, allowing you to listen to music without worrying about the tangle of a headphone cable. For the best performance, you should avoid keeping your smartphone in your pocket while using your headphones, as Bluetooth connectivity can be weakened when your smartphone's battery is low or when clothing or the human body blocks the signal. Wearing your smartphone in an armband can ensure better reception and make accessing controls easier.

Traveler-Friendly Comfort

The headphones remain comfortable to wear over the long haul. They feature Denon's pentagonally-shaped memory-foam ear pads and an adjustable headband--as well as a two-axis cup design that allows 360-degree articulation.

Long-Lasting Rechargeable Battery

The rechargeable battery lets you listen on the move for 10 hours at a time. If the battery runs out, the headphones still work in passive mode (with the cable connected, and without noise cancellation). A micro USB cable is included with the product for easy charging of the headphones from your computer or USB wall outlet.

Travel App Customizes Equalizer and Tracks Flights

The Denon Travel smartphone application for iPhone or Android devices, available for download from the Apple store or Google Play Store, integrates with the headphones to let you customize your equalizer settings. You can also take advantage of EQ presets using its simple drag-and-drop custom EQ functionality.

The app also lets you track your flight status, manage your itinerary, and provides access to up to 70,000 internet radio stations worldwide.

What's in the Box

Globe Cruiser AH-NCW500BK On-Ear headphones, carrying case, audio cable, airline adapter, and micro-USB charging cable.

Globe Cruiser AH-NCW500BK
Wireless On-Ear Headphones
  • Noise-canceling technology minimizes distractions
  • 40-millimeter driver, built-in amplifier, aptX codecs, and AAC decoding deliver CD-quality sound over a Bluetooth wireless connection
  • Optional audio cable included for when wireless is not allowed (e.g. in flight)
  • Memory-foam ear pads and adjustable headband keep you comfortable for hours
  • Rechargeable battery lasts 10 hours
  • Denon Travel App available for iOS and Android

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Other Denon Headphones:

Urban Raver Globe Cruiser AH-D400AH-D320BU/RDAH-C300AH-C100RD/BUAH-NCW500SR/BKAH-W200 Headphone Type Over-Ear On-Ear In-Ear In-Ear On-Ear In-Ear Best for Bass-heavy music Bass-heavy music Bass-heavy music Bass-heavy music Travel Travel Bluetooth Wireless No No No No Yes Yes Music Maniac Exercise Freak AH-D7100AH-D600AH-D340AH-C400AH-C250AH-W150BK/BU/YW Headphone Type Over-Ear Over-Ear On-Ear In-Ear In-Ear In-Ear Best for Serious Listening Serious Listening Serious Listening Serious Listening Serious Listening Exercise Bluetooth Wireless No No No No No Yes

Customer reviews

3 out of 5 stars
3 out of 5
25 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, comfort, and appearance of the headphones. For example, they mention it's a very good headphone and fits their head just right. That said, some complain about the weight. Opinions are mixed on sound quality, bluetooth performance, and build quality.

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10 customers mention7 positive3 negative

Customers like the quality of the headphones. For example, they say it's a very good headphone, amazing set of headphones, and high quality gear. That said, some complain the price point is a little daunting.

"This is a very good headphone from Denon. It has got awesome sound and good bass. The build quality is good and headphone is very comfortable...." Read more

"...For the quality and all of the features they have I would recommend them, but only if you can afford them." Read more

"...reviews on this site & elsewhere, I thought these looked like high quality gear...." Read more

"...I am soooo happy I did!These are incredible headphones,they are not made of cheap plastic,but a strong lightweight plastic with metal inside..." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They say the supple leather fits their head just right.

"...The build quality is good and headphone is very comfortable...." Read more

"...They feel very very comfortable on my ears but the only complaint I can give about them is that they at times feel a bit too tight on the top of my..." Read more

"...On the plus side, these were pretty comfortable (if quite heavy), when they did work the signal did not drop, & pop music sounded pretty good...." Read more

"...supple leather, that fits your head just right.The sound is full range,with a precision bass and beautiful clear highs...." Read more

3 customers mention3 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the headphones. They say they are stunning in appearance, with a precision bass and beautiful clear highs.

"...Once you take them out of the box you'll instantly see how good looking these headphones really are...." Read more

"...The headphones themselves are gorgeous & feel very solidly constructed...." Read more

"...The sound is full range,with a precision bass and beautiful clear highs...." Read more

13 customers mention9 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that the bass is strong, and the sound over bluetooth is great. They also appreciate the precision bass and beautiful clear highs. However, others say that the noise cancellation does not work at all, the sound leaks like a $15 pair of headphones, and that the sound is not nearly as good as other headsets that cost.

"This is a very good headphone from Denon. It has got awesome sound and good bass. The build quality is good and headphone is very comfortable...." Read more

"...The headphones were flimsy and lacked a lot of mid-range. The bass was good, but the sound is not nearly as good as other headsets that cost less...." Read more

"...Using the cord for the headphones will clearly improve the quality of the audio and when I'm not moving around I tend to use the cord more than the..." Read more

"Denon Globe Cruiser Wireless NCW500 provides terrific music! You are gonna love it.The only disadvantage will be it's weight." Read more

6 customers mention3 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the build quality of the headphones. Some mention that the build is good and the headphone is very comfortable, while others say that they were flimsy and lacked a lot of mid-range.

"...It has got awesome sound and good bass. The build quality is good and headphone is very comfortable...." Read more

"...The headphones were flimsy and lacked a lot of mid-range. The bass was good, but the sound is not nearly as good as other headsets that cost less...." Read more

"...These are incredible headphones,they are not made of cheap plastic,but a strong lightweight plastic with metal inside headband...." Read more

"...But for this price, I consider these a failure of engineering. Too bad, because they are stunning headphones in appearance." Read more

5 customers mention3 positive2 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the bluetooth performance of the headphones. Some mention that it works very well, with a noticeable 1-2 second lag. However, others say that they have trouble getting the headphones to reliably work and would not acquire a signal.

"...The Bluetooth works very well except for the noticeable 1-2 second lag the first happens when playing a song or video...." Read more

"...have advertised these as noise cancelling headphones because it is not effective...." Read more

"...I just hang on the headphone and walk around in my apartment. It still work perfectly. Sound's good.Still testing it...." Read more

"...Several times they would not acquire a signal, despite repeatedly on/off, re-connecting, etc...." Read more

5 customers mention0 positive5 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the weight of the headphones. They mention that they are big and heavy.

"...You are gonna love it.The only disadvantage will be it's weight." Read more

"...The weight of these on the head is heavy. Not something I'd want during a headache...." Read more

"...They are *big* and a bit heavy.I have to return them, however. The sound leaks like a $15 pair of headphones...." Read more

"Wanted to like these headphones but found them to be heavy and awkward...." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are disappointed with the value of the headphones. They mention that the price point can be a little daunting.

"...It is a nice bluetooth headset with awesome sound but it is overpriced." Read more

"...of the Denon Globe Cruiser headphones even though the price is a little steep...." Read more

"These are really good hp but the price point can be a little daunting...try and find them on sale if you can...Denon App works well with extra..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

Abhinav Singh
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Sound but poor noise cancellation
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2013
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This is a very good headphone from Denon. It has got awesome sound and good bass. The build quality is good and headphone is very comfortable. There is some lag when you try to play a video on the bluetooth mode but it becomes better after sometime. It usually takes 5 -10 mins to sync up audio and video. I have not used the calling feature on my phone yet but I used it on skype and there is a lag in the video calls.
The biggest flaw of this headphone is that it has got ZERO NOISE CANCELLATION. Noise cancellation doesn't work at all. Denon should not have advertised these as noise cancelling headphones because it is not effective. I had read the reviews about the headphone and they said that noise cancellation was not good but as far as my experience goes, noise cancellation here is negligible
If you are buying a headphone for noise cancellation feature I would suggest a strict no . It is a nice bluetooth headset with awesome sound but it is overpriced.
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DoogieHowser
1.0 out of 5 stars Horrible headphones and support
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2013
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First I order two pairs of these headphones, 1 from Amazon and another direct from Denon. Neither one came with any of the items in the box except the headphones and case! They were missing the charging cable, auxiliary cable, and airplane adapter in both boxes. Considering I ordered from 2 different sources and they were both missing the same items Denon must have quality control issues in the packing dept room leave these out.

The headphones were flimsy and lacked a lot of mid-range. The bass was good, but the sound is not nearly as good as other headsets that cost less. I sent these back and bought the Sennheiser MM550x which sound and function much better plus have great quality compared to Denon.
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Kaya
4.0 out of 5 stars Great headphones but not perfect
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2012
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I've been searching for a pair of Bluetooth headphones for a while now and when I first heard of the Denon Globe Cruiser I was immediate intrigued. Even though I thought the price was a little steep I went ahead and ordered them. Once you take them out of the box you'll instantly see how good looking these headphones really are. They look great with my iPhone and I was impressed with them overall. The Bluetooth works very well except for the noticeable 1-2 second lag the first happens when playing a song or video. But after a minute or two the Bluetooth seems to catch up and it appears to sync very well, which is especially important for watching movies. They feel very very comfortable on my ears but the only complaint I can give about them is that they at times feel a bit too tight on the top of my head. Although this could be because I have a larger sized head than the average person. The noise-cancellation feature is a welcomed addition and I use it regularly while traveling. You can definitely notice the difference in noisy areas such as on the plane. Although, the noise canceling feature doesn't seem to be as impressive as ones I've tested out on Bose devices. I was also very excited to test out the other control buttons on the headphones such as play/pause and the volume control. They work as advertised although I wished they had a separate button for skipping songs instead of pushing the play/pause button twice. I'm also glad they included a microphone for taking phone calls but I've found it to not work as well when using the Bluetooth. Using the cord for the headphones will clearly improve the quality of the audio and when I'm not moving around I tend to use the cord more than the Bluetooth for this very reason. It would have been nice if they included buttons on the cord so you can play/pause/skip songs, but since they're already on the headphones themselves it's not a big deal.

Overall I'm very happy with my purchase of the Denon Globe Cruiser headphones even though the price is a little steep. I use them all the time and have received quite a few compliments on them. For the quality and all of the features they have I would recommend them, but only if you can afford them.
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Joyce Hung
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome music!
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2013
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Denon Globe Cruiser Wireless NCW500 provides terrific music! You are gonna love it.
The only disadvantage will be it's weight.
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Uncle Punk
2.0 out of 5 stars I really wanted to like these.....
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2013
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The title says it all.....I really wanted to like these.

Putting aside the price & the generally ambivalent reviews on this site & elsewhere, I thought these looked like high quality gear.

This was reinforced when they arrived in a beautiful box, similar to Apple's packaging in general. The headphones themselves are gorgeous & feel very solidly constructed.

That said, I'm forced to return these after less than a week of use. There are a number of issues, as follow:

- The weight of these on the head is heavy. Not something I'd want during a headache. They also fit very tightly, although I confess to a large head (7 & 7/8 hat size).
- The instructions are flat out incorrect. They state that one cannot initiate calls from the headphones. One can, which I found by accident.
- Several important buttons (on/off, noise canceling) are very, very small & hard to use. I was kind of shocked by this, given the large size of the headphones. Perhaps over time one could learn to use them, but I literally had to take the headphones off while driving for this reason.
- The noise canceling was modest at best. I expected this in advance, based on other reviews.
- Mid range frequencies (e.g. human voice) were dampened during audio playback, although highs & lows were good. Other reviews also noted this.
- Phone call quality was below average. Specifically, I was continually asked to speak up, much more so than my previous (much cheaper) headphones.
- The straw that broke the back was trouble getting the headphones to reliably work. Several times they would not acquire a signal, despite repeatedly on/off, re-connecting, etc.

On the plus side, these were pretty comfortable (if quite heavy), when they did work the signal did not drop, & pop music sounded pretty good.

But for this price, I consider these a failure of engineering. Too bad, because they are stunning headphones in appearance.
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SHIMON BEN-DAVID
3.0 out of 5 stars The product itself though a very high end earphones has ...
Reviewed in Canada on March 16, 2018
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The product itself though a very high end earphones has proven non responsive. Had to re-connect many times until decided to use a wire which did not provide decent level of volume. Impressive packaging but not enough functionality.
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Vinay Lohar
4.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent bass and splendid vocals
Reviewed in India on February 4, 2015
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Pros:
Magnificent bass
Brilliant clarity on vocals
Superb response to android equalizers
The treble sounds crisp and controlled
Outstanding Bluetooth connectivity
Great app support for android and laptops
Good looks and design
Amazing set of accessories: leather box, usb cable, wire extension
Long battery Life
Perfect noise cancelling
Great comfort even after enjoying music for 3 hours

Cons:
Little or no sound isolation
More emphasis on bass but it can be controlled using Android EQ apps
Price (I was lucky to get an unbelievable offer :P)

Songs used for testing:

Vabastat Shodam" by Ahmad Saeedi

"in silence" by Talla2XLC

"In And Out Of Love" song by AVB and Sharon den Adel

The Denon AH-NCW500’s are impressive with its vivid functionality and overall package. Denon has offered the best a bluetooh headphone can offer, and of course the android apps bumps the value of these headphones. A great experience and a great headphone to own, but not a headphone I would turn to, to really blast my music. These are classic headphones, good for usage at the airport hall, in a restaurant or a beach. The bass and vocals sound great here, the headphone captures vocals exceptionally well at any range. The treble can be amplified further using the EQ. Overall they offer the best quality sound when it comes to comparison with many other bluetooth headphones but they could get better and I would love to give a 10/10 for audio.

Audio Quality: 8/10
Packaging & Accessories: 10/10
Build Quality: 10/10
Design & Look: 8/10
Functionalities: 10/10
Isolation: 4/10
Comfort: 8/10

Final Verdict: 8/10
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Prithwish
1.0 out of 5 stars The sound quality is good though
Reviewed in India on February 8, 2015
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Noise cancellation doesn't work properly. The sound quality is good though
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Madan Kumar P
4.0 out of 5 stars denon wireless headphone
Reviewed in India on January 18, 2015
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Give a posh look...n the case for it is simply Superrrrb!!! 😊 appreciate amazon services 👍
quality of sound connectivity is great...!! Worth for money.........wen compared to other brands :-) will strongly recommend This ...
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