And here, they excel.

If the Denon PerL Pro earbuds look suspiciously familiar, that is because they are.

But don’t be disheartened!

Denon PerL Pro earbuds held in a woman’s hand, with the case behind.

The Denon PerL Pro are good, but quite a daunting proposition for the smaller ear.

They offer something no other current earbuds can not even thebest noise cancelling earbuds.

I think it’s a very positive merge for all involved.

These make all of us hear frequencies differently.

Denon PerL Pro hearing tests, two side by side, app screengrabs

Interesting how my two tests on the Denon PerL Pro, taken four days apart, vary so much.

And all of this is excellent.

I hadtwo quite different results across two testsand you know what?

It’s heady stuff.

Denon PerL Pro earbud held in a hand, with the case in the background on a black table

It’s not just the Denon PerL Pro’s top plate that is a little large; the driver housing proper is also substantial and features a rubberized lip.

The thing is, there are a few downsides.

At $349 / 299 / AU$549 they aren’t cheap, are they?

If you have bijou ears, I’d avoid.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

Do you care, given the sonic prowess and are you supremely confident in the size of your ears?

That’s your business and for the right user, these earbuds are stone cold winners.

But not for everyone.

Sony WF-1000XM5

Yes, the Denon PerL Pro offer a uniquely tailored listening experience.

It’s still tough company to keep.

Denon PerL Pro review: Specs

Should you buy the Denon PerL Pro?

Denon AHC15PL PerL Pro True…

You’re all about that bassSet up your personalized ProEQ profile.

Deploy spatial audio beside the toggle.

Now, ramp up the immersive slider beneath that.

Denon PerL Pro True Wireless…

Feel the talented, boot-shaking, low-level clout.

This is the frequent flyers way forward.

Read our fullBose QuietComfort Earbuds II review.

Denon PerL Pro Wireless…

Read more on this in our fullSony WF-1000XM5 review.

How I tested the Denon PerL Pro

When testing earbuds or headphones, investment is key.

I also wore them in a quieter online yoga class, to check the fit and security.

Denon PerL Pro True Wireless…

Ive been testing audio products for five years now.

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Denon PerL Pro

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