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The (new) HD800 Impressions Thread
Aug 26, 2013 at 9:01 PM Post #5,012 of 28,992
Aug 26, 2013 at 9:30 PM Post #5,014 of 28,992
you can add the hifiman ef-6 to the list of headphone amps that can drive the hd 800 beautifully. the pairing is sublime. so much that I even prefer it to the sound of hifiman own he-6 driven by the ef-6. if you think the hd 800 lack bass, think again.  the hd 800 has even more bass than the he-6 when driven by the ef-6.  it is a very smooth ,mellow sounding amplifier with a very tube like sound.
 
if you are shopping for a solid state amp that has great synergy with hd 800 and has tube amp qualities look no further. it is built like a tank, is heavy like a tank and looks much better in person than on pictures. and while not cheap,it is still a bargain a bargain for the performance it delivers. it also has tons of power. it never work very hard.
 
it also get hot, but I have seen much worse. far much worse...
 
Aug 26, 2013 at 9:35 PM Post #5,015 of 28,992
brunk said:
darken23 said:
Never been so happy to see my mailman.
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Welcome to the club Ken! Now go punish your wallet with a tube amp 
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No! Stop putting ideas in my wallet. Dear god, Ive been eating grilled cheese sandwiches and cup ramen for too long because of you! :p











Still...You know its going to happen :beerchug:
 
Aug 26, 2013 at 9:39 PM Post #5,016 of 28,992
erikfreedom said:
you can add the hifiman ef-6 to the list of headphone amps that can drive the hd 800 beautifully. the pairing is sublime. so much that I even prefer it to the sound of hifiman own he-6 driven by the ef-6. if you think the hd 800 lack bass, think again.  the hd 800 has even more bass than the he-6 when driven by the ef-6.  it is a very smooth ,mellow sounding amplifier with a very tube like sound.

if you are shopping for a solid state amp that has great synergy with hd 800 and has tube amp qualities look no further. it is built like a tank, is heavy like a tank and looks much better in person than on pictures. and while not cheap,it is still a bargain a bargain for the performance it delivers. it also has tons of power. it never work very hard.

it also get hot, but I have seen much worse. far much worse...
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Youve described the sound perfectly. The synergy is unreal..The bass is so impactful!

The HD800 is in no way "bass light" as many would have you believe. I actually prefer it over the LCD2.

Maybe I should sell my amp to fund the ef-6. I didnt consider it at the time because I wanted to have a balanced amp. Im not too concern about that amps temp. the hotter they run the harder they kick-ass
 
Aug 26, 2013 at 9:40 PM Post #5,017 of 28,992
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darken23 said:
No! Stop putting ideas in my wallet. Dear god, Ive been eating grilled cheese sandwiches and cup ramen for too long because of you!
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Still...You know its going to happen
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Lol! Such is the life of Head-Fi. 
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Aug 26, 2013 at 9:49 PM Post #5,018 of 28,992
the ef6 is not that expensive 
 
Aug 26, 2013 at 9:51 PM Post #5,019 of 28,992
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erikfreedom said:
you can add the hifiman ef-6 to the list of headphone amps that can drive the hd 800 beautifully. the pairing is sublime. so much that I even prefer it to the sound of hifiman own he-6 driven by the ef-6. if you think the hd 800 lack bass, think again.  the hd 800 has even more bass than the he-6 when driven by the ef-6.  it is a very smooth ,mellow sounding amplifier with a very tube like sound.
 
if you are shopping for a solid state amp that has great synergy with hd 800 and has tube amp qualities look no further. it is built like a tank, is heavy like a tank and looks much better in person than on pictures. and while not cheap,it is still a bargain a bargain for the performance it delivers. it also has tons of power. it never work very hard.
 
it also get hot, but I have seen much worse. far much worse...
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+1
 
Aug 27, 2013 at 2:03 AM Post #5,021 of 28,992
The HD800's take rock/metal to a whole new level! I'm just freaking bobbing and twirling my head right now like a lunatic
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