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  1. J

    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    If we include non-current phones, I think the Sony MDR-MA900 is also worthy of mention. Around $200AUS (good used) for terrific phones that will work with anything.
  2. J

    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    While I'm a fan a crossfeed, I'm not sure this is the place to write more about it. I've described my thoughts at greater length on the relevant Computer Audio thread on this site for anyone interested - including the question whether headphone mastering is affecting the issue in more modern...
  3. J

    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    I agree - I don't listen these days without crossfeed (except binaural recordings). The basic point is that phones don't present information the way loudspeakers do - and most music is engineered for loudspeaker presentation. Crossfeed addresses this to some extent. I accept crossfeed might...
  4. J

    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    Yes, the HD800S of course! Cobra records (Tom Peeters - available NativeDSD) seems to be adopting just this approach - separate binaural and standard stereo recordings of each release (multichannel also). So, you might like to check them out if you're interested in the catalogue. They're...
  5. J

    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    I think that's spot on! I've never understood why it's so frequently dismissed out of hand (and, as you say, seemingly on the basis that it's only relevant to old recordings). I've tried to describe in more detail how I feel crossfeed improves listening on the relevant thread on Computer...
  6. J

    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    Well, for what it's worth, I don't see anything odd in what you write! I too prefer phones to loudspeakers - and that's after spending quite a bit of time with good loudspeaker systems (for monitoring and pleasure). I think you're right to point out that it's quite feasible with phones to...
  7. J

    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    Thanks for that - helpful. I take your general point re mids (and lows!) - and interesting observation re the 800 and pro market. I'm particularly interested in your thoughts re HD800(S)/Composer as I could almost be persuaded with some recordings that it might be the ADX5000 that's the real...
  8. J

    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    Yes, I wouldn't be surprised to find we're using some of these terms bit differently - I find it's hard to convey the sense of what I mean at the best of times - let alone when I'm trying to describe how things sound! Re the SR-007, I think I see what you mean, and would agree there's a density...
  9. J

    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    It's interesting to see the reference to the SR-007 here - which tends to polarize opinion I think. I find both the SR-009S and the SR-700MkII more to my taste - with the SR-007 seeming too 'diffuse' in its presentation. My experience with amps (with many phones) is that they don't drastically...
  10. J

    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    The HD800S certainly seems more realistic to me - although the HE1000SE presents a very spacious image, I think. I no longer own it or the Susvara but did have them both for some time. This tended to confirm for me that the Susvara is relatively rolled-off at higher frequencies - and really is...
  11. J

    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    I must confess I'm no fan of Focal phones - but they're popular, including with some who listen to classical music. Re the HD800/S issue, I've flip-flopped over the years myself - my preference for the S depends on removal of dust covers - and then seems to a touch more natural to me. I'm...
  12. J

    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    Yes, I'm looking forward to hearing the Composer - as a paid-up member of the AKG appreciation society ...
  13. J

    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    For what it's worth, I think there's probably something in this. I don't listen to genres other than classical but accept that the phones I've enjoyed over the years are often not preferred by those who listen to other kinds of music - and phones recommended by those same people are often (in...
  14. J

    Ferrum WANDLA - Impressions Thread

    It's worth bearing in mind I think that mechanical transformer hum is very common. And it's very unlikely to be affected by the introduction of any upstream gadget in the AC line. In fact, if the upstream gadget has a transformer (like many in-line power sources) it may well also hum. I find...
  15. J

    Sony MDR MA900 Impressions Thread

    A final brief thought here, based on some more recent listening - I've been lucky enough to have some time recently to test some of my own long-held prejudices and assumptions! I'm inclined to think that, as good as the MA900 is, it doesn't quite match the HD800S when it comes to the very best...
  16. J

    Anyone into crossfeed?

    I'm repeating myself here - apologies - but I think the 'value' of crossfeed might well depend on the types of music and recording you're interested in. I listen to classical music, typically recorded to capture the ambience of the performance space. I think this is a big part of why I find...
  17. J

    Anyone into crossfeed?

    Thanks - I'll look into this.
  18. J

    Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

    For what it's worth, I also prefer the stock pads. I agree they sound different; and that all the third-party replacements sound different in their own ways. I suspect this may be controversial, but I've always found them to feel cooler than leather or faux leather. I'm a heavy user, and find...
  19. J

    Anyone into crossfeed?

    Many thanks indeed for taking the time with this - greatly appreciated. I've often used foobar in the past - including the general crossfeed settings - and experimented with different combinations. But I certainly haven't followed the approach you've described here. I would like to try it one...
  20. J

    Anyone into crossfeed?

    The impressions of @TheAttorney re the Virtuoso sample tracks are very close to my own with all the digital approaches I've heard (I haven't used Virtuoso or the Wandla - but have heard many others). For whatever reason, with the acoustic music I listen to, I find the analogue CF I've tried...
  21. J

    Anyone into crossfeed?

    I generally use crossfeed, and also find the Phonitor to be excellent. Together with the Moon 430HA, I think these crossfeed implementations are the most satisfying out there (I prefer the Moon slightly). They're both analogue, of course. I've tried many digital approaches but haven't so far...
  22. J

    Sony MDR MA900 Impressions Thread

    I look forward to reading about your efforts when you do!
  23. J

    Sony MDR MA900 Impressions Thread

    Yes, I follow that. Interesting point re Z1R - which I've never heard. Have you?
  24. J

    Sony MDR MA900 Impressions Thread

    I think I follow that. It had occurred to me that the MA900 could probably be described as semi-open - much like the T1. Do I understand correctly that you've reduced the openness by using tighter weave paper? With a slight boost in lower frequencies? The large opening at the back, of...
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