[pigmode]

From and authorized dealer. I'm thinking I should wait for black friday, right?

 

[Uncle Erik]

Last I heard, Sennheiser is still enforcing a minimum price. A quick search turned up no variations.

Though Sennheiser raised the MSRP from $1,399 to $1,799 and is now "discounting" it to $1,499.

Amazing how accounting works, isn't it?

I'd look for a used pair.

 

[DjAmTraX]

Used is a great way to obtain these incredible headphones.  I see them turn up for about $900- $1100.

 

[NinjaSquirt]

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Used is a great way to obtain these incredible headphones.  I see them turn up for about $900- $1100.

If I wanted to score a them, that's the way I'd go. You don't even have worry because people who would buy HD800s in the first place KNOW how to take care of them.
 
 

 

[Radio_head]

Until about a week ago an authorized dealer on Amazon was selling new at $1200.  But it looks like they raised it back up.  Sennheiser does seem to be strong-arming their dealers - as UE mentioned, they've actually raised their price since the release (as did Beyer with the T1 and Audeze with the LCD-2.)
 
Edit - now that i think about it I recall someone on Audiogon sells them new for $1100.  I doubt he's authorized though.

 

[DjAmTraX]

I sold my first pair for $**** here on head-fi.  I regret it so I bought another new pair at my price from my guy. 

 

[elwappo99]

I'm still surprised the price on these holds so high especially with the ortho competition.

 

[Modo]

I'm still surprised the price on these holds so high especially with the ortho competition.

Is there actual competition? Do any cheaper headphones offer very similar resolution, sound, and build quality?

 

[elwappo99]

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Is there actual competition? Do any cheaper headphones offer very similar resolution, sound, and build quality?

Definitely. The HD800 got left behind by a new range of headphones that came out a few months after its release.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/products/category/over-ear
 
The LCD-2 and Hifiman HE-6 easily beat it out, IMHO.
 

 

[buggalugs]

Supersonido in Spain have been knocking out the HD800 with about a 33% discount for ages now. Last price delivered (from memory) was just over 700 euros. As far as I know they are a big reputable set up - probably only deliver to the EEC though; since I cannot read Spanish I'm not sure whether they are an authorised dealership so warranty conditions will need to be checked.

 

[pigmode]

There's an MOT with a classified here, for $1250 shipped. Not sure if they are an authorized dealer. I was hoping J&R would haggle down. Used sounds like an option.

 

[LCfiner]

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Definitely. The HD800 got left behind by a new range of headphones that came out a few months after its release.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/products/category/over-ear
 
The LCD-2 and Hifiman HE-6 easily beat it out, IMHO.
 

 
HE-6 requires a monster amp to work - even mores than the HD800. I just got an HE-5LE and that one is way harder to drive than my HD800. The HE-6 is even tougher to get right.
 
and the LCD2 has such a radically different sound sig and soundstage compared to the HD800 that one can’t be considered a direct replacement or upgrade over the other (I happen to much prefer the HD800 to the LCD2)
 

 

[JBAndradeIV]

I saw one go for $375 once, and almost cried because I didn't have enough money at the time to outbid that (eBay auction, with a terrible picture and an unclear title, but I PM'd the guy and confirmed that they were fully functioning HD800s).  I still feel sick just thinking about it...

 

[JBAndradeIV]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/250912507409?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2649#ht_718wt_1344
For those of you who don't believe me (yes I know it says HD300, but the guy confirmed it was the headphones pictured, which are obviously HD800s)
So sad...

 

[DjAmTraX]

That's a crazy deal.