i know it doesn't matter too much (i think?) where the company is based (like country location wise) but i was wondering atleast for some of these high end companies what country are they based. Of course there are some obvious ones like how sennheiser/beyerdynamic is german, audio technica is...

Hi, i am a noob here. i read alot from this site about phones like lcd3 lcd2 ps1000 hd800 T1 HE6. For now i wanna to sell my HD700( new, not listen over 10 hours with it) and choose a better headphone to listen classic and pop . yes, u may laugh. And latter i will buy table cd player and amp...

If money was no issue,   Which 3 IEM's would you consider are the best in the market right now ?   No music preference just looking for general individual recommendations.

One thing that continuously frustrates me is the version/batching theories of headphone production lines.   Two HD800s or T1s may sound different out of box [1] , or maybe they sound similar initially but different after some time of use[2].   From my own experience, the new HD800 I got...

T1 and HD800 - click any image in the review for larger version.    INTRODUCTION I’ve been incredibly lucky this year to have access to quite a few headphones – both owned by myself, and loaned by another wonderful NZ Head-Fier (62ohm) – who I’m incredibly indebted to.  So this year for me has...

In the $500-$700 bracket we have the: - Shure SRH 1840 - HE-500 - Sennheiser 6xx series   How much worse do these headphone sound in comparison to headphones in the $2000 range like the: - Sennheiser HD-800 - LCD-3 - AKG K812   Without taking into account the costs of the amplifiers...

Hello,    I joined the forum for the sole purposes of being able to get in touch with the experienced audiophiles in the crowd. I was hoping I could get some input on my soon-to-be realized dream of owning HD800s.    Some background, I am an avid PC gamer, someone who appreciates the very...

Head-fi has turned me into a crazed headphone/music lover and as much as I love it I have spent much more than I should have... I know I know, warnings were there (forum slogan :P). Anyways, I think I have to let go of my hd800's (new version 25***). Any suggestions for a good mid-fi headphone...

I have complete Ifi-stack, does it still make sense to buy a really good priced JDS O2 amp or Schiit Vali amp?  Are the sound signatures from those two other amps that much different that I will want to buy and keep them anyway?     Saving up already for a better amp to match the Hd800...

Intro:   After reading a Thread about gaming headphones I noticed that there where lots of regular headphones there but I only saw 2 or 3 headphones design specifically for gaming, so I decided to take my Roccat Kave's out of the "Hibernation mode" and give them some use again of course using...

Speaking so much of pairing headphones, what wine (or other beverage) would you pair your headphones with?   I'll take HD800 with a nice riesling.

Hey folks.   Having built up a fairly impressive main system with large active speakers, I'm planning to downsize and invest into my headphone setup.   I currently have a pair of HD800s which I drive unbalanced from the class-A headphone output of my DAC/Pre (a modified Audiolab MDAC).  This...

Hi all.  I just bought a pair of used HD800's and the earpads have a fragrance to them I'd like to eliminate.  Can anyone give me advise about how to wash them?  I don't know if it's a good idea, but if it is OK, I would guess warm water and dish soap, press the moisture out into a towel, let...

Hi,   Doing some research here.    Many products claim to support "600 ohm headphones", so I tried to find out what these are. Doing a search on Google and here reveals only the Beyerdynamics headphones. Are there any other headphones that has a 600 ohm impedance? I checked the Sennheiser HD...

I read a lot, and i need to ask this, because no solution to my question seems to be already answered...   I want to fiind the headphones that have the best soundstage ever... they have to be over the ear, and to be closed back... i cannot listen to open back headphones....   my source will...

I'm currently listening mainly to Google Play Music and CD rips via a Sonos Connect,Lehmann Linear and HD600's. The Lehmann is a new purchase and has taken things to a far better level. I'm now thinking about my next pair of headphones or not. Bearing in mind my source is not up there with the...

I'm wondering if headphones that cost around $1000 are really that much better than say... $200 to $300 headphones?

It is quite obvious that In-ears are lacking in build quality.   I have used /or seen some one use IEM and their average life span is around 1.5 years. My current IEMs, Hifiman RE-400, claimed to be the 'Waterline', have also started to wear off in a short period of time.   IEMS that have...

Hello, I have a question. Currently i'm using HD800 with Fostex HP-A8 DAC/AMP and i'm happy with it but now I'm thinking if I get Schiit Mjolnir and use HP-A8 as a DAC will I get an impressive improvement? I don't found anyone compare these. What will it sound like? Thanks you and sorry for bad eng

Good afternoon all. I have taken a long hiatus from the hobby for the past few years....but it is good to be back :)   I recently picked up a pair of HD800's. I have owned a pair before and found them as detailed and exacting on source as frequently described. I am currently looking for an amp...

Hi all. I wanted to ask if anyone has tried a Schiit Audio pairing of amp and DAC with their HD800s. Specifically, the Valhalla 2 amp and Bifrost DAC.   I am currently looking to put together a minimalist desktop system - I know that this is not an “end game” system (budget won't permit at...

What's your preferred pairing for Sennheiser HD 800: Sennheiser HDVD800 or Woo Audio WA7 ?

So, as a lot of you guys may know, sound depends on many factors. When designing a headphone, manufacturers have to consider many variables that affect the sound, far more than simply the type of driver that is used. In fact, the sound of the driver is highly dependent on it's surroundings. A...

Just wanted to get a idea of whether it's worth spending the money on a high end headphone just for gaming and watching movies? I'm not too concerned with music playback as I have other headphones for that.    So, main concern is sound stage and reasonable bass if possible. How many of you...

i have been testing headphones for the entire day...    so...   let's do this in order of what i do remember.... akg... k550 - amazing sound quality and soundstage. sennheiser - hd650 - sounded like it was no improvement over my dj one pro from ultrasone sennheiser hd800 - liked it at...