[bosiemoncrieff]

Not sure why we're comparing HD800 to HD650; it's apples and hoola hoops. HD800 is a reference can. HD650 is a highly colored euphonic can. Compare HD650 to TH900, to LCD-2, perhaps to the new cheap Mr Speakers thing. HD800 should be compared to SR009, Ether E, Utopia, HE-6, or my own favored K1000.

 

[DavidA]

Not sure why we're comparing HD800 to HD650; it's apples and hoola hoops. HD800 is a reference can. HD650 is a highly colored euphonic can. Compare HD650 to TH900, to LCD-2, perhaps to the new cheap Mr Speakers thing. HD800 should be compared to SR009, Ether E, Utopia, HE-6, or my own favored K1000.

A little narrow minded but its your opinion, the genre of choice needs to be also considered to the choice of headphone. And my SR009 while a similar to the HD800 was not a comparison I would make since they are different enough I wouldn't consider them in the same sound signature range. Just my 2 cents

 

[protoss]

Not sure why we're comparing HD800 to HD650; it's apples and hoola hoops. HD800 is a reference can. HD650 is a highly colored euphonic can. Compare HD650 to TH900, to LCD-2, perhaps to the new cheap Mr Speakers thing. HD800 should be compared to SR009, Ether E, Utopia, HE-6, or my own favored K1000.

Bold post!

With the right modding and amp/dac, HD800 is pretty much the only headphone you need. it get close to being a perfection status.

 

[protoss]

Has anyone tried these hd800 pads from ebay? http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Soft-Ear...574716?hash=item21250dafbc:g:j4MAAOSwuspY-HzN I know hard to get a good third party pads but wonder if anyone tried these yet

Yes bought 5 of them! lol $50.00. it will last me 50 years hopefully

 

[chucky27]

Yes bought 5 of them! lol $50.00. it will last me 50 years hopefully

did you just order them or already have them?

 

[protoss]

did you just order them or already have them?

have. its okay. a fake version of the real deal. I dont care. it gets the damn job done!!!

 

[chucky27]

have. its okay. a fake version of the real deal. I dont care. it gets the damn job done!!!

)) how fake is it? how's the material, how's the foam? )))

 

[protoss]

)) how fake is it? how's the material, how's the foam? )))

Hard to say. Its a good fake. Dude its only $10 ! what can you expect? Just dont buy that McDonald Happy meal today and buy the pads.

Just get one. You understand.

I got 5 and might order more! LMAO!

 

[RCBinTN]

Here's a great thread started by David Mahler a few years ago. I often reference his reviews of specific HPs. Specifically, I think his review of the HD800 is very interesting and still applies today. He also reviews the HD650.

I recommend y'all check it out. Just FWIW.

https://www.head-fi.org/f/threads/battle-of-the-flagships-58-headphones-compared.634201/

ps. It seems the hyperlinks in David's review aren't working, I let the admins know about it. You'll need to scroll to the specific HP reviews.
pps. When you scroll down, the HD650 are HP #21 and the HD800 are #6.

Happy listening!
RCB

 

[bosiemoncrieff]

I find it interesting how much opinion has changed since he reviewed HD800. He declares it the neutrality KING. People give it so much schiit for the 6khz spike. "Not neutral!" "Sibilant!" For classical music, it's a pretty on the money. And tbh reproducing classical music is exceptionally difficult to do well; I'm delighted Sennheiser cared enough to design a flagship can that (at least without mods) shines at this genre so much more than others. Orpheus 1 and 2 are both much more "neutral" in terms of not having "bothersome" (to some) treble and "rolled off" (to many of those same people) bass.

 

[TMRaven]

HD650 is considerably more neutral than the HD800.

 

[twiceboss]

what's the next upgrade or same league if i want the clarity of hd800 but with smaller soundstage. I want it to be on my face. The mids. also able to eq to bass like hd800 can do. Hd800 turns out a good bassy headphone with eq.

 

[bosiemoncrieff]

He6? Utopia? Forthcoming ether e? Sr009?

 

[twiceboss]

That's really big gap price. I hope with this range. $700 below used.

 

[John Q Lin]

HE 500