[claud W]

Is there any break in period for these headphones? If so, how long? Most speakers sound better after they have played enough to loosen up. My AKG 702s took almost 2 weeks of 24/7 internet radio. My Ether Cs took 120 hours. I think the Senn HD 800S is my next move for a change up companion to the Ether Cs. Lastly a tube amp and I am done. 

 

[claud W]

So no one here breaks in their Senn HD 800/800S headphones?? Don't you believe in breakin for headphones? Even Mr. Speakers gave purchasers a time period to break in the Ethers. 

 

[listen4joy]

give it 50-100 hours to open up. i gave it 100 hours and magic begins.

 

[claud W]

Thank you kind sir. I just knew it would be needed.

 

[daltonlanny]

I agree.
Give or take about 100 hours.

 

[swspiers]

Magic for me happened the first minute. I'll be honest and admit it if things change at all, but so far at 10 hours it's still just sublime.

 

[Priscilla Keelty]

I believe in break-in, but I don't think my 800S has changed at all over the past six months.

 

[Ozemex]

I had the same experience with my 800S - magic from the first minute.

If it gets better from there, I can't wait!