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May 11, 2015 at 4:53 PM Post #30,721 of 48,566
They have another surprise. Let's see if they reveal it in a few days at the High End. 
 
May 11, 2015 at 6:07 PM Post #30,723 of 48,566
I hope they don't come out with an HD800 followup as I just purchased it. I will be pissed, I have 2 more days to return it if I want to.
 
May 11, 2015 at 7:08 PM Post #30,724 of 48,566
inseconds99 said:
  I hope they don't come out with an HD800 followup as I just purchased it. I will be pissed, I have 2 more days to return it if I want to.
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Buying a flagship product, specifically one that's been on the market since 2009, a month before what is effectively the CES of the audio world seems a bit silly to me, to be honest. I don't mean to offend with my comment but it's something that people should think about around this time of year.
 
That said, are you happy with the HD800? If they announce a new flagship to replace it whose to say that it's better than your current headphone? Only you are. And a product announced this week may take months or potentially even years to hit the market. If the HD800 makes you happy then the Munich show really shouldn't worry you.
 
May 11, 2015 at 7:18 PM Post #30,725 of 48,566
axelcloris said:
   
Buying a flagship product, specifically one that's been on the market since 2009, a month before what is effectively the CES of the audio world seems a bit silly to me, to be honest. I don't mean to offend with my comment but it's something that people should think about around this time of year.
 
That said, are you happy with the HD800? If they announce a new flagship to replace it whose to say that it's better than your current headphone? Only you are. And a product announced this week may take months or potentially even years to hit the market. If the HD800 makes you happy then the Munich show really shouldn't worry you.
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As I am only about a year into the high end audio I was unaware of such event as if I was I would have thought twice about the purchase. Although I do like the HD800, it doesn't mean that if there is a newer headphone announced that it wouldn't be better for me. Obviously it could worse to, but by Wednesday I will be out of return policy for the headphones and there won't be many people looking to purchase it used as most will wait for the new headphone unless I loose my shirt on the sale.
 
Just frustrated as if I knew I would have exercised some patients and waited lol.
 
May 11, 2015 at 7:31 PM Post #30,726 of 48,566
inseconds99 said:
 
As I am only about a year into the high end audio I was unaware of such event as if I was I would have thought twice about the purchase. Although I do like the HD800, it doesn't mean that if there is a newer headphone announced that it wouldn't be better for me. Obviously it could worse to, but by Wednesday I will be out of return policy for the headphones and there won't be many people looking to purchase it used as most will wait for the new headphone unless I loose my shirt on the sale.
 
Just frustrated as if I knew I would have exercised some patients and waited lol.
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My 2 cents, if Sennheiser has something coming to replace the HD800 expect it to be expensive. Very expensive. Possibly in the realm of current flagships, $2k-5k. That's what I think we'll see if there is a replacement for the HD800. They've seen headphones sell at that price and sell well, they won't be afraid to test those waters for themselves.
 
I'd be perfectly happy with an HD800, especially if I got it on sale.
 
May 11, 2015 at 7:42 PM Post #30,727 of 48,566
axelcloris said:
   
My 2 cents, if Sennheiser has something coming to replace the HD800 expect it to be expensive. Very expensive. Possibly in the realm of current flagships, $2k-5k. That's what I think we'll see if there is a replacement for the HD800. They've seen headphones sell at that price and sell well, they won't be afraid to test those waters for themselves.
 
I'd be perfectly happy with an HD800, especially if I got it on sale.
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I appreciate the feedback. I am very happy with my 800's so far and am working on finishing my direct comparison to the HD700/HD650's (currently own them all simultaneously) in this post soon. I am not sure if you have been following some of my feedback in previous posts but I am currently on a quest to find headphones that have all day comfort, gaming excellence and have transparency, great sound stage and resolution.
 
But as a cutting edge tech enthusiast I will feel disappointed when/if they announce the next flagship as I would have spent the money to own them. 
 
May 11, 2015 at 10:03 PM Post #30,728 of 48,566
inseconds99 said:
axelcloris said:
 

My 2 cents, if Sennheiser has something coming to replace the HD800 expect it to be expensive. Very expensive. Possibly in the realm of current flagships, $2k-5k. That's what I think we'll see if there is a replacement for the HD800. They've seen headphones sell at that price and sell well, they won't be afraid to test those waters for themselves.

I'd be perfectly happy with an HD800, especially if I got it on sale.
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I appreciate the feedback. I am very happy with my 800's so far and am working on finishing my direct comparison to the HD700/HD650's (currently own them all simultaneously) in this post soon. I am not sure if you have been following some of my feedback in previous posts but I am currently on a quest to find headphones that have all day comfort, gaming excellence and have transparency, great sound stage and resolution.

But as a cutting edge tech enthusiast I will feel disappointed when/if they announce the next flagship as I would have spent the money to own them. 
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Well, the good news is, that incredible sound coming out of your HD800 won't change one bit, even if the do release a new headphone. :)
 
May 11, 2015 at 10:03 PM Post #30,729 of 48,566
inseconds99 said:
  I appreciate the feedback. I am very happy with my 800's so far and am working on finishing my direct comparison to the HD700/HD650's (currently own them all simultaneously) in this post soon. I am not sure if you have been following some of my feedback in previous posts but I am currently on a quest to find headphones that have all day comfort, gaming excellence and have transparency, great sound stage and resolution.
 
But as a cutting edge tech enthusiast I will feel disappointed when/if they announce the next flagship as I would have spent the money to own them. 
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If you want to covet something, covet this pairing.
 
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STAX SR-009 and the HeadAmp Blue Hawaii SE. More cutting edge than the HD800 and quite the pretty penny.
 
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