Kukuk
Headphoneus Supremus
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I got a pair of these a few days back, and I gotta say, they are a real winner.
Between these and the HD800, I'm having a hard time choosing one to keep. Their tonal balance is so similar I can't justify owning both long-term, but picking a winner is very hard.
These are a fair bit more comfortable than the HD800. Heavier, yes, but the overall fit is better, thanks to them being smaller. The HD800 damn-near rest on my cheek bones.
The upshot of the HD800 is being able to go balanced. The cables are also slightly less obscure.
The real separating factor between these two is their imaging. They image vastly differently, and choosing which I like better is very difficult. To my ear, the HD800 is wider. More going on to the sides, and further out. The K812 is more like a giant sphere of sound, where the left, right, and center image have more of a seamless transition.
Between these and the HD800, I'm having a hard time choosing one to keep. Their tonal balance is so similar I can't justify owning both long-term, but picking a winner is very hard.
These are a fair bit more comfortable than the HD800. Heavier, yes, but the overall fit is better, thanks to them being smaller. The HD800 damn-near rest on my cheek bones.
The upshot of the HD800 is being able to go balanced. The cables are also slightly less obscure.
The real separating factor between these two is their imaging. They image vastly differently, and choosing which I like better is very difficult. To my ear, the HD800 is wider. More going on to the sides, and further out. The K812 is more like a giant sphere of sound, where the left, right, and center image have more of a seamless transition.