Curious if folks think the HD800S would be a good experience for a guy who is currently enjoying an HE-560. More of the same? Complementary? So good I should just sell the 560?

I am also extremely interested in a Magnum comparison. Although I might be tending towards Magnums as I might want a tad more coloration.

I used to own SR80's and loved them. Had Magnum V4's for a while. Sold them for money issues. Got a pair of HE 560's used and they are fabulous. Have the itch to own Grado again.   The GS1000's are what I think I want, although I've seen on this site that perhaps I better re-think it because...

I'm listening to them now, and I really like them. I think overall the build quality is pretty good, and they are comfortable. The little detents to size the headphone aren't quite my favorite system but they work well to set it and forget it.   Overall, the have nice bass punch and depth, and...

I picked up a set of 560's used (but like new, the owner likes his Audeze better), hopefully I'll like them when I get them this week. My first planar phone, very excited about it!

I'll take another look at the 560's then. Would you put the HD800 more into the "classical" master category?   I love me some Salk. I'd never even consider another speaker, given the quality of the product, and the price he asks for them. Jim's about the greatest guy to deal with too. I've had...

I have one of his solid state DAC's to go along with the preamp. Since I'm not about to go electrostatic, I was giving him some of the impedance ranges of dynamic headphones I was considering and he said his headphone circuit will drive any of them easily. I do have some Schiit gear laying...

I have two headphones, some Magnum V4's from Martin Custom Audio (Amboyna burl cups) and a pair of Sennheiser HD598's. Love them both, although I think the high end is better on the Magnums, but I listen to the 598's more because they are super comfy and fun.   The 598's are my first...

If you were asking me, yes I have received them. I let them burn in 4 whole days before I listened for any length of time. These are great drivers, Magnums are better than my SR80's by far. Very clear, nice mid/high range detail, and great down low.

My pair sound awesome.   They have only burned in about 20 hours, but I really like the improvement in bass over stock grado drivers. Worth every penny so far, and they are only going to get better.

Me too. Its my first set of Magnums, so I am waiting to confirm the hype!   I should have them by the end of the week, so I know what I'm doing this weekend. Quote:  

Marty posted pics of mine finally. I have to say, he did an awesome job. I also haven't received them yet, all I have is the photos for now.   Amobyna Burl Low Profile Widemouth cups Amboyna/Ebony blocks/y-splitter Magnum V4 drivers OCC Copper in Dark Bronze Aluminum Gimbals Jmoney...

Marty posted pics of mine finally. I have to say, he did an awesome job. I also haven't received them yet, all I have is the photos for now.   Amobyna Burl Low Profile Widemouth cups Amboyna/Ebony blocks/y-splitter Magnum V4 drivers OCC Copper in Dark Bronze Aluminum Gimbals Jmoney...

I also posted this over on the Martin Customs Appreciation thread, but since he turned my SR-80's into top of the line Magnum V4's, I figured I'd post here too.   Got my "project completed" email from Marty tonight. And I quote....   "Done.  These are going to blow your mind.  If they...

I just got my email from Marty. And I quote...   "Done.  These are going to blow your mind.  If they don't....then somehow you've misplaced your soul."   I can't wait to see these things! Keep an eye out on his blog guys! Should be a very exquisite set with his finest Amboyna burl.  

Very nice Grev! I'm excited as well, he's starting my Amboyna pair of Magnums in the next couple days!

I'm having a pair of Magnum V4's built into some custom phones, which will include 3.5mm mini jacks on the cups so I swap out cables with ease.   I've never built any cables, but I'm pretty decent with solder and would like to learn. I want to try and build a Y cable for my phones, using...

bbophead -   Is that a Neutrik Slimline plug?    

Just curious what increasing the conductor count does. I'm having Marty from Martin Custom Audio do a 4 conductor OCC recable, and he also offers 6 and 8 conductor as an option. Is it just a visual thing?

I believe I bought the 2nd spot out of that exhibition grade block of Amboyna Burl that Marty has on his website. I'm leaving the cup design to Marty to maximize the beauty of the wood, but I have pointed him in the direction of a few different cups I like so he has kind of an idea space to work...