Technics have just announced two new systems, flagship one being 30,000 Euros and a second more modest system around 6,000 Euros I think... https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w58NcFw4vps

Agree with Euguy - detail is good and I can compare to Momentum's - yes it is better.

Definitely more bass, on first listen I was apprehensive as quite a few cans these days have a very uncontrolled bass response, but the HD8's are all good - if you like tight controlled bass with plenty of it...    Now all I need is a shorter cable for out & about use...! For those with an...

As I have the Momentum's and have tried back to back - the HD8's have a 'wider' soundstage and definitely deeper bass. Sound leakage wise, they're also better than Momentum's or Amperiors.

AK120 and Sennheiser HDVD 800 / MacBook Pro - both with lossless files minimum 16/44 and up to 24/192.

Couple of days in and they continue to impress, took them away for a long train journey today and isolated well from ambient sound and managed about 30-40 mins a time without overheating my ears...I can only keep the Momentum's on for 15-20 mins by me before I start getting fidgety.

+2... Sick of the standard tips

From http://customcans.co.uk   Good thing is that most after market HD25 cables fit the Amperiors.

I changed the cable on my pair not long after I got them - it changed the sound for the better and i don't mean a slight change measured in nuances...    

Treble clarity is good, just right imo, I'd say it's on a par with the Amperiors in this respect, I can't tell much difference. The bass is the biggest part and the sound is more spatial than the Amp's. Biggest thing for me is that they're more comfortable than my momentum's - which have now...

I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on them. Now if I can just get rid of the damned squeak, I'll be happy...!

Pretty good, less leakage than the Amperiors and better isolation than the Momentum's.

I don't have anything else that would be comparable in terms of price, etc. I have a pair of Denon 7100's which are huge compared to them and a lot more expensive, but the HD8's have a deeper bass, but not as airy in terms of spatial presentation.

Sorry, I worded that badly - the HD8' have more bass. Overall I'd say the HD8's are better overall. For portable use however, the two cables are too long on the HD8's, hope they bring out a 1.2m cable for them to use out & about. Comfort wise, they're excellent, have had them on for the past...

Pretty punchy sound, I was concerned that the mids would be recessed when I first put them on, but I'm happy with them. I've only tried the HD25 II's once and can't recall what they were like. I have a pair of Amperiors and they sound better in terms of bass delivery (which is tight and...

Just been trying the HDVD 800 with the new HD8-DJ's - sound is pretty good for closed backs, not up to the same level of detail as the HD800's obviously, but a bass rich sound that doesn't overshadow the mids & highs.          

Just got mine ...nicely packaged, carry case is as per Sennheiser's usual - quite big, however looks pretty sturdy. The construction of the cans is good too, however have noticed a 'squeak' when the cups are moved, slightly irritating when putting them on, but okay when moving around. Sound wise...

Thanks Rich / Neill - great bit of work ...!

Date hasn't been confirmed yet for next year, will post in the meets section when decided.

Anyone tried the HE-500's with the HDVD800?

Upgraded successfully just now on OSX - less than a minute to do it. Just testing now - all seems fine with the 24/192 tracks that were causing hissing noises previously. All sounds great.

And Mac OS...

What was the verdict on the Alphadogs ?

Thanks Rich, looking forward to seeing it!

I quite liked the overear JVC's - sound was warm, but pretty good. I'd like to spend a bit more time with a pair, but was pleasantly surprised in the short time i had a listen.I'm considering getting a pair for my ever growing collection just to have a play...