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Originally Posted by billyearle

Well now that it's looking like myself and others will finally be recieving the HD800 on Monday, I can be more patient for the PS1000 . Maybe by the time I get restless, there will be some more impressions posted. Still debating if Black Dragon cable would be a real upgrade on the PS1000 or just a change in flavor.

Frankly, I find it difficult to understand how one starts figuring out debates about cable changes without even hearing what the original sounds like.

To make a decision or even ponder over a "debate", wouldn't you have to first form an understanding of the basic/original sound of the headphone in its unmodified state. Then, once you have a firm grip of the sound signature, think about what you like/dislike about the tonal characteristics. Then figure out what kind of cable upgrade might be a good match to address those sound characteristics.

Throw in a headphone amplifier, interconnects, source into the mix and now you really have a few variables to debate over.

I'm sorry, but "upgrading" something without having an understanding of the basic sound just doesn't make sense to me. Please feel free to tell me what I'm missing here or if you disagree.

I firmly believe listening is the very first step...just to understand what you are hearing.