PerL Pro True In Ear Wireless Earbuds, Personalised Sound Profile, Noise Cancelling Earbuds, Water Resistant Earphones, with Built in Microphones and Long Battery Life, Black

Denon Perl Pro review: I would consider myself an audiophile. My life has revolved around a combination of music production, headphone collection and earphone/earbuds collection. I’ve spent 100’s and 100’s of hours A-B comparing different headphones and earphones over the years. My favourite earbuds for quite a long time were my Technics AZ70. These were then displaced from the top spot (only marginally) by the Technics AZ80. Then I got these Denons to give them a whirl. I wasn’t overly convinced that they’d be capable of bettering the Technics, despite all the good reviews I’d read. Well they have. Compared to both the Technics: models: 1. They go louder 2. Have a slightly wider and taller soundstage 3. Have smidge higher resolution 4. Better bass (they have a greater deep bass rumble and can deliver more punch in the mid-bass region). Now, it’s important to note that, in order to achieve the above, you must do the ‘hearing test’ and possibly perform it two or three times (saving them within the three slots provided), then choose the best one. I have spacial audio enabled, as this helps the soundstage. If you like what the spacial audio does - great. I’d recommend leaving the EQ setting until the end of the process. An interesting thing that I found was that there’s a span of about 10/15 seconds in one of my ambient remixes where the sound is quiet and low+high mids focused (no bass line element and just a little treble) before the main melody kicks in. Using any of my other earbuds, you’d think that all there was present in the recording were these high and low mids (plus the slight treble from percussion). Except…these Denon’s show clearly that within that section of music, there’s also a very low frequency bass element. It’s too low a frequency to properly hear it. It’s more something you feel. And you do. This is completely absent on all my other earbuds, including the Technics. My clear conclusion from this is that these earbuds go down deeper than the others. Comfort-wise, I like them. I have mid-sized ears and use the Medium size tips. I often prefer memory foam ones, but not with these earbuds - the silicon tips do them a lot of justice. I don’t use the wing-tips that they come with and they’re secure enough in my ears (once inserted properly with a slight twisting action). Some people will be put off by the flat round shape of them. But I like the design. With the bulk of the weight (centre of gravity) closer to your ears, my impression is that there’s a slightly lower leverage force downwards on the outside. In physics we trust. Anyway, I’ve had no problems at all with Bluetooth stability and connection strength, and the noise cancelling is good enough for me. Ultimately though, I buy earbuds, earphones and headphones principally for the audio quality. And these earbuds are a definite keeper. So impressed, I bought two (at a time when the price was reduced). Ordered one of each colour and swapped the earbuds over to get a nice contrast going…

I used Sony WF-1000XM3, Sony WF-1000XM4, and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3. When the batteries of the latter went bad, I started looking for a replacement. I initially got the Technics AZ80, but I found that the sound quality was below that of my Sennheisers. Also controlling volume was a bit awkward. I did like the smaller case, and the fit was quite good as well. But sound quality comes first for me, and for that reason I returned them. Then I purchased both the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, and these ones. The Sennheisers sounded like I was used to with the MTW3s, but these are quite simply on another level. After AAT tuning, it is safe to say that they are like no earbuds I have tried before. The organisation, instrument separation, delicacy... is just way better. Additionally, the fit is better than the Sennheisers as well. The only downside is that they are a bit large, and so is the case. But for me, that is totally worth it. There may be better sounding buds like the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8, but they are more expensive as well, and the fit is probably not as good. Noise cancellation performance is good as well. Maybe not best in class, but I think it is better than my MTW3s, so I'm good with that. Transparency mode works fine too. Again, maybe not the best, but these are earbuds; as far as I'm concerned, that means they are made to enjoy music. And they let me do that incredibly well. I haven't tested call quality, but again, that's like... a 2% use case, maybe. the other 98% is about listening to music.

As a music lover constantly chasing the best possible audio quality, the hype around the Denon PerL Pro was impossible to ignore. The promise of a truly personalised sound profile (Masimo AAT) and the inclusion of AptX Lossless streaming seemed like the endgame for wireless audio. Coming from the Bose QC Ultra Earbuds, which are the kings of comfort and noise-cancellation, I was ready to see if Denon could deliver a new monarch for pure sound fidelity. The short answer is: they absolutely did, but unfortunately, it came with a heartbreaking, deal-breaking flaw. Let's start with the magic. The personalised sound profile is not a gimmick; it is revolutionary. After a quick and easy, automated hearing test in the app, the earbuds create a profile tailored to your specific hearing abilities. The first time I played a familiar, well-produced track (Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams"), I was genuinely stunned. It was like a thick veil had been lifted. I could hear delicate cymbal work, subtle bass lines, and vocal nuances that had previously been smeared or lost. The sound is massive; the soundstage is wide and deep, with incredible instrument separation. It's a rich, vibrant, three-dimensional audio experience that no manually-adjusted EQ can ever hope to replicate. Paired with a S23 Ultra, being able to stream lossless audio over Bluetooth is the cherry on top, ensuring you're getting true lossless wireless audio. It is, without exaggeration, the most brilliant and impressive sound I have ever heard from a pair of in-ear headphones. The rest of the product experience is equally premium. The charging case is solid, feels great in the hand, and has a satisfying magnetic click. The earbuds themselves, despite their size, feel surprisingly light in the ears, adding to the immersive feeling. But here is where my dream scenario fell apart, and why I unfortunately had to return them. The physical size of the earbud housing itself is just too large. I have what I consider to be average-sized ears, but even with the smallest included ear tip and wing, the hard plastic shell of the earbud pressed painfully against my antihelix and concha. For the first 10-15 minutes, it was a minor annoyance. After about 20 minutes of listening, it became a genuine, persistent pain that made wearing them impossible. Coming from the Bose QC Ultra Earbuds, which I can wear for hours without a second thought, this was a shocking and deeply disappointing realisation. The other compromise is the Active Noise Cancelling. It's... fine. It will dull the low rumble of an air conditioner or the distant hum of traffic. However, it is years away from the god-tier silence that Sony or Bose can create. It doesn't create that isolated bubble, and it lets in far more mid-range and high-frequency sounds. For a premium-priced earbud, the ANC is a clear step-down from its main competitors. Conclusion: These are not for everyone. If you are a dedicated audiophile who prioritises pure sound quality above all else, and you are blessed with larger ears, these could be your holy grail. You would be getting arguably the best-sounding true wireless earbuds on the market. However, you must be willing to compromise on potentially a very poor fit and mediocre noise cancelling. For me, the pain made them unusable. It was a genuine shame, because if it wasn't for the size and the pain, I would have kept them in a heartbeat and never looked back. The sound is just that good.

Pros: - good app for customisation of sound and touch functions - fantastic sound once tuned - comfortable fit - decent battery life - quality construction - noise cancellation very good Cons: - need the app to tune these to your ears as the sound quality out of the box is poor - large looking

The one star rating represents my overall experience with the Denon Perl Pros. Let me begin with the only positive and this is the quality of the audio. It is excellent for wireless ear buds, the bass is goose bumps level of good, soundstage is wide, excellent separation and detail. The personalised audio seems more like a gimmick, nevertheless the sound is better with it turned on. I really wanted to love these earbuds, but they won’t let me. My first pair I returned immediately, the right ear bud was making “purrr” sounds when producing bass on certain genres like Hip Hop or electronic. I thought it was defect, feeling unlucky I sent it back, then ordered another one thinking it’s just QC issue. My second Perl Pros came, did not have the same problem. While I did get good seal, but not a great fit I was ready to make some sacrifices as I really like the sound signature. It’s been 5 months now and I regret this so much, my ears hurt after more than an hour of listening and I don’t feel secure. I am very careful around drains, toilets and train tracks. I would never wear while cycling. ANC worked well, I was very impressed in the beginning, it felt great while on the train and in public, until it stopped working. There is absolutely no difference with it turned on or off at the moment. Happened at around month 2 of owning them. I use Spotify, almost always when I pause the song and need to put transparency mode on via the Perl Pros controls(single tap) on the return it turnes transparency off, but doesn’t resume playing the mf song. This means I have to pull out my phone and do it from there. Annoying AF! Sometimes transparency only turns off on one ear bud, which means I have to put them back in then case and reconnect to fix this. Makes me want to smash them in the ground and stomp on them, but then I remember how much I paid for them. I think alongside my high salt intake these earbuds are another solid reason my blood pressure is high. Battery life is mediocre. 5 hours at most. Sometimes the case doesn’t fully charge, I am sometimes getting two recharges, sometimes four from 0% to 100%. The inconsistency! Sometimes only one ear buds charged. Very annoying to find this out when you are about to wear them, I.e entering the gym. I remember people complaining on a thread about white/static noise and I commented that I don’t have it on mine. Well a couple of months later I noticed that I now have it too. I can’t hear it when music is playing, but still, these are supposed to be premium quality. When someone is calling me while I’m listening to music, I get nothing in my earbuds until I answer. My phone rings, which I can’t hear trough the music, I am sometimes able to feel the vibration in my pocket and answer, sometimes the phone is in my backpack and it’s a missed call. I do get other notifications sounds in the Perl Pros like email and some apps like discord, but not phone calls. I am now outside the return window and cannot return, so I am on a mission to tell everyone who is considering these buds to just NOT.

The Good: Really nice sound. Clear differentiation between different instruments and track elements. Comfortable to wear. The storage box is feels sturdy. The automatic audio tuning is a marvel of modern technology; this feature has to be used to get the best out of these earbuds. I expect these earbuds to last me quite some time. The Bad: Why don't earbud manufacturers make storage cases with ejector buttons for the earbuds? Your guess is as good as mine. The earbuds are held in place magnetically. It can be fiddly to get them out of the case. I say that as someone with good dexterity. The Ugly: The control app works well but needs a few tweaks. The app can only be installed onto an Android / iOS device. This limits the app's usage to phones or tablets (I've not tried it on a tablet yet), or a user could install Android into a virtual machine (emulator/hypervisor). We need an app that works on desktop, laptop or smart devices like an Amazon Echo. Another issue with the app is that an account needs to be registered with Denon before it can be used and each time the app is restarted the account needs to be logged into. Why does the app need my name, my age and my gender? It shouldn't need any info about me. And why does the app sync with the Denon cloud service? I'm sure it does not need to do that in order to help me control my earbuds. Overall I am very happy with these earbuds. They are comfortable. They sound good. They look smart. I just wish the app could be installed onto a wider range of devices and OSs and that it did not require me to sign in to Denon's cloud service each time I want to manage my earbuds.

The sound is insanely good. Sound stage is wide, probably one of the best consumer earbuds ! Fit is a bit of a headache as these make you feel like you have elephant ears. Sad to say though, the reliability of these are horrendous. Countless of reports of one earbud just failing for no reason. I've had 3 failed on me in the span of 4 months. I'm taking my money elsewhere.

"I've been using the Denon PerL Pro for a while now, and what impressed me the most is how it balances high-end sound quality with comfort. The sound clarity is outstanding-you can hear every instrument and detail in the music. Most importantly, it doesn't feel harsh or overwhelming on the ears even during long listening sessions. The personalized sound profile ensures that the audio is perfectly tuned to my hearing, providing a very natural and comfortable experience. If you are looking for premium sound that is gentle on your ears but doesn't compromise on quality, these are the best choice!"

現在はAmazon公式から1万7000円前後で購入できるため、音質重視のイヤホンを探しているなら本当におすすめです。 【装着感】 人を選びます。自分は学生ですが、ギリギリいい感じに装着できました。このイヤホンは装着の面で人を選ぶと思うので、可能であれば試聴機が置いてある店舗で試聴してから購入するのを強くお勧めします。 自分の場合は試聴機が近くになかったので思い切って注文しました。 【イヤホン本体】 黒を選択しました。元々5万円クラスのイヤホンだっただけあって、質感はケースとイヤホン本体共に高級感があります。丸みのあるデザインは好みが分かれると思いますが、個人的にはDENONのロゴがかっこよく、きれいな円形が一周回って好きです。 【音質】 デフォルトのニュートラル設定ではほぼ使い物にならないレベルですが、パーソナライズ後は劇的に化けます。高音、中音、低音のすべてに満足しており、自分の場合はパーソナライズガチャがうまく当たって非常にいい音質になりました。 空間オーディオについては、ライブ感を求めるなら使用をおすすめしますが、DENON PerL Proの空間オーディオは音が頭上に広がる傾向があり、若干遠くなる感じがするため個人的にはオフ派です。オフのほうが原曲の音の配置をしっかり感じられて好みです。 【ASMRでの使用】 耳舐めや耳かきの音の定位が非常に優れています。自分はZE500 for ASMRというASMR専用イヤホンを持ってますが、それに匹敵するレベルの耳の近くの定位感があり、本当に耳元でされている感覚になるほど感動しました。ただしサイズ的に寝ホンとしての使用は厳しいですのでここはZE500 for ASMRに一歩劣ります。また、空間オーディオはASMR視聴時には必ずオフにすることを強くおすすめします。パーソナライズはそのままでOKです。 【気になった点】 デフォルトの音量がやや大きく、音楽再生時はミュートから2段階上げただけでもかなり大きく感じます。もう少し細かく音量調整できると嬉しいです。アプリは普通に問題なく使えましたが、イヤホン本体とケースの最大充電量を制限できる機能が追加されるとありがたいです。 【デメリット】 デメリットも話すと、ノイズキャンセリングと外音取り込みは微妙で以前使っていて紛失したTE-W1-PNK（ピヤホン8）より両方とも劣ります。 ケースからイヤホンを取り出しにくい構造で、イヤホンを片方を押して傾いた上野部分に指をかけて取り出すタイプなので非常に厄介です。 DENONはAppleやAnkerほどの知名度がないため、サードパーティ製ケースが非常に少ないです。 【総評】 弱点はいくつかありますが、パーソナライズ後の音質を考えると、現在のAmazon評価3.9は似つかわしくないと感じるほどのイヤホンです。現時点で装着感の問題も不具合もなく、今のところ自分のベストイヤホンです。個人的はぜひおすすめしたいイヤホンです。

Update June 2026: since I'm somewhat obsessed, I recently also bought the Sennheiser tws momentum 4 at about 50% off just for fun. I give them a 9/10 but the Denons are a 9.5/10 for me. I feel a majority of people would prefer the Denons, especially if sound, battery life and smaller case are important. I find the Senns are maybe a better "all arounder" though with slightly better build quality and noise cancelling, comfort for working out in my case too. The Denons are often cheaper though and are some of my only iems (tws or wired) that give me the impression that I'm listening to my 10K stereo. They definitely have a wow effect when it comes to separation and staging. Omg. Original review : If you love audio quality and it’s top criteria in a set of TWS ANC buds, treat yourself to these babies and thank me later. Good ANC and other features too. After going through three pairs of TWS, two being ANC (1More TWS ANC and Kef Mu3) over the last 6+ years and going deeper and deeper into the audiophilia rabbit hole, spending tens of thousands of dollars on IEMs, headphones, DACs, speakers, amps and PA systems, etc. since, I’m absolutely stunned with these. I have to remind myself to take breaks and even long for reasons to put them back into my ears. In fact, I often wish I had them in my pocket when it’s not the case. After much research and patience, I had short listed these along with all the other top tier TWS ANC buds but was especially eyeing the Status Between Pro ANC’s. When these Denons went on sale for Black Friday at only $30 more than the Status’ I pulled the trigger. They sound decent right out of the box but it’s true that the ‘’Dirac for your ears’’ personalized tuning combined with the spatial audio make all the difference. That’s the wow factor. Like many other users, I performed 3 ear scans and gravitated towards to the one I felt was best (first one in my case)… I then added a little upper EQ boost for what I essentially feel is very close to perfection. Deep, immersive bass. Clear mid-range. Tonal accuracy. Smooth but detailed high end. Sparkle without sheen or sibilance. Staging, seperation and layering is just beautiful. I’d say basically on par with my 700$ wired IEMs + $300 dac. These babies really do sing and I’ve only experienced them via AAC from my iPhone! I do plan on buying the FiiO BT11 when it becomes available though. I also love the customizable controls and the multipoint (I listen to Spotify or Amazon HD from my personal iPhone and do my Teams meetings and phone calls from my work laptop). Battery life is generous enough for my needs. Transparency mode is good and definitely useable, it just doesn’t feel as natural as my Kef Mu3’s which are close to invisible but it’s definitely better than my 1More’s. ANC, connectivity, reliability, and call quality is much better on the Denon’s than both my Kef’s and 1More’s. Comfort is also in between my Kefs and 1More’s but I may just need to try more appropriate tips and fins for my ears. I’m not sure about running with them as there seems to be an odd feeling and noise with heavy steps. Again, this could always just come down to fit for me. Bottom line, I got them for communiting, working, calls and just enjoying music and they tick all those boxes.

Despite owning numerous high-end wired IEMs and headsets ranging from $500 to $4,000 and owning Sennheiser Momentum TW2 and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ and EX, I rarely write reviews about earbuds. but I felt DPPs granted an exception. After losing my beloved pair of Beoplay EX recently, I considered replacing them but then heard about the Denon Perl Pros on Reddit. Initially, I was hesitant to buy them despite the glowing reviews. I had two main reservations: 1. The earbuds were reported to be quite large (with comparisons to Princess Leia’s hairstyle). 2. Some users mentioned a hissing sound from the left or right earbud. I received the Denon Perl Pros today and all I can say is WOW! I don’t usually make such enthusiastic exclamations, as acoustics and sound quality are very personal, and high cost doesn’t always guarantee satisfaction. However, the Denon Perl Pros are a true exception—I am thoroughly impressed. Firstly, the comfort level isn’t as bad as some reviewers claimed. They fit very comfortably in my ears. Compared to my other more expensive earbuds and IEMs, they provide the best seal and healthy suction. Now, let’s talk about the sound quality. In short, these are among the best-sounding earbuds I’ve ever heard. They can easily compete with my go-to pair, the $1,400 Campfire Andromeda. The soundstage is expansive and immersive, making you feel surrounded by instruments. Remarkably, despite only having a single 10mm dynamic driver, the DPPs offer a near-holographic effect with their V-shaped sound signature. The instrument separation is excellent, with plenty of air between different instruments. Vocals are forward and don’t bleed into the instruments or background tracks. The more detail you seek, the more you find—even with Spotify’s 320kbps tracks, which are not lossless. The volume can go quite high-I strongly recommend enabling high gain mode then lowering volume to find the right spot. High gain mode compensates for frequencies lost when listening with lower volumes, in situations with less power to the driver. How do they compete with $1,000+ earbuds on the market? The secret lies in their superior implementation of Massimo Adaptive Technology. This technology measures your ear canal’s response to different frequencies and compensates where needed. Initially, I worried this was a gimmick, but it’s a game changer. DPPs allow you to have three different profiles. To squeeze out the most out of these, I suggest you doing the calibration three times and save them to each profile. Then do some A-B testing between profiles to find the best for your ears. I always use EQ to finetune the sound but after the calibration, I disabled all previous EQ I had. I don’t think I need to change EQ anymore. This sounds like EQ specific to your ears. Frankly, I don’t understand why the DPPs haven’t garnered the same attention as other, more expensive earbuds. These are fantastic, comparable to the thrill I felt when first listening to the Audeze LCD3, but in a wireless earbud form. Yet, I haven’t seen many YouTube reviews about them. Do they have any cons? The implementation of the spatial audio isn’t very good but the more I give it a try the more I like it. I still prefer it disabled. Immersion mode adds more oomph in lower and lower mid frequencies. Depending on the genre you listen to, it can be good or bad. There’s some recess in 10K+ bands, so you might want to tweak a little to open up more in top range. At this point, I’m nitpicking to find any flaws, but DPPs are just that good. In conclusion, I’m incredibly happy with my new DPPs. These can truly alter your perception of music especially if you’re not already used to high end iems. Since there aren’t many reviews or impressions about these earbuds, I wanted to share my personal experience.

Fantastic sounding buds. Exceeded my expectations. My only criticism is the difficulty of changing and fitting the silicon tips. I actually broke one of the silicon fittings trying to get it on. Similarly when this tech was still with Nura (acquired by Denon), the same problem still exists and the last thing you want with brand new buds. Sound is brilliant and full. I listen to heavy music and stream shows. Couldn't be happier with the sound, fit, gesture programing.

I have tried these over the weekend and can safely say they provide a truly excellent sound quality - on par with the study headphones like Sony 1000xm-series. The magic comes from the ear calbration feature that provides an amazing sound that is balanced, warm and natural. Each ear is calibrated separately and in my case i got slightly different results for L and R respectively. Noice calibration, and the "social feature" where you tap the left plug to get a mode where you can speak and socialize also works really well. I do recommend them. Excellent value for the price.