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I think that point is spot on. They aren't headphones for people who are looking for something to make the music fun, they are headphones for people who want the music as it is and nothing else.
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I might have to steal that quote for my sig.
I ended up DIY re-cabling my pair, as, even with my arguably neutral system, I felt there was just a touch of harshness in brass instruments, where there shouldn't be any. As well, I wanted just a touch more body to the bass. Now I have that, I'm very satisfied.
Originally Posted by Beagle /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think the HD800 is a serious and formal headphone. It is not a "fun" headphone. The music sure can be fun though. There is a distinction there. |
I think that point is spot on. They aren't headphones for people who are looking for something to make the music fun, they are headphones for people who want the music as it is and nothing else.
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Originally Posted by wualta /img/forum/go_quote.gif One of the best subjective writeups of a headphone I've ever seen. "Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away." Now, if they could only take away some of the price. |
I might have to steal that quote for my sig.
I ended up DIY re-cabling my pair, as, even with my arguably neutral system, I felt there was just a touch of harshness in brass instruments, where there shouldn't be any. As well, I wanted just a touch more body to the bass. Now I have that, I'm very satisfied.