[Dominat0r]

haha it was Mike's from Shure's idea...but i noticed that the pad was really different. The 440 pad was much hard, made it hard to get a good seal around the ear.

However the 880 pads were MUCH softer, which in turn molded to the ear much nicer. Was a NIGHT and DAY difference.

I think Shure is on the right track...it really does share the same signature SHURE sound, but not in a IEM.

Im considering going the 440 +880 pad route, honestly would love a closed can.

 

[paddo]

These Shures would have no chance as a gaming headphone right? I could be wrong, but im stereotyping their brand name.

 

[olblueyez]

Quote:

Originally Posted by paddo /img/forum/go_quote.gif These Shures would have no chance as a gaming headphone right? I could be wrong, but im stereotyping their brand name.

Any headphone can be used for gaming. As long as you like they way they sound.

 

[ironbut]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Currawong /img/forum/go_quote.gif Where do tape owners get their recordings from? Are they copied from vinyl or am I missing something?

The best sounding tapes I have come from the Tape Project. I also have a collection of tapes that were sold in the late 50's all the way up to the mid 80's. On last count I have about 300, mostly classical and jazz. These old tapes were considered to be the extreme high end. I have a couple that were made in the late fifties with prices printed on the cover of $25+.

 

[Edwood]

Quote:

Originally Posted by olblueyez /img/forum/go_quote.gif Any headphone can be used for gaming. As long as you like they way they sound.

AKG K1000's were my favorite gaming cans.

Seems that the HD800's may be replacing my K1000's as my favorite gaming cans. That is if I can figure out how to use a headset with them comfortably.

-Ed

 

[paddo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by olblueyez /img/forum/go_quote.gif Any headphone can be used for gaming. As long as you like they way they sound.

Yes I know, but there are certain headphones e.g AD700 that are generally regarded for their gaming characteristics e.g soundstage, positioning. I am just wondering the chances of Shure's lineup being one of these.

 

[KONAKONA]

Well IIRC, jude said the 840 had a very large soundstage for a closed can, but I've also read about people saying that the HD 800 has some of the best soundstage and imaging they have heard. Then again it's 1400$ assuming you already have a amp to power it.

Oh, and personally, I can't tell much of a difference between my MS1s and AD700s for playing left 4 dead.

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

I started my day off with a rousing blast of music from ironbut's R2R system!

And a trip next door to Frank Cooter's electrostatic madness!

While others compared the stock and Modwright Transporters head-to-head

Then I moved on to check out the DAC's, first stop Neko Audio!

Next, I had to see what the hardworking Dan Lavry had cooked up

Finally, a stop at Benchmark to see what was new with Elias

I dropped by Head-Direct's table to listen to their new headphones and DAP

Raffle time!

JP and Aaron announce the first winner

grawk is pleased to win!

vpivinylspinner takes home the Headroom

Mmmmmmm.... headphones!

Hey, edwood is a winner...

...and he likes to flaunt it!

HeadphoneAddict's son hopes for a win...

...and it pays off for his poppa!

Now they're happy!

They stir up the pot for some Shure IEM's...

...and guzziguy has a winna!

The generous ironbut takes home a prize too

And what raffle would be complete without another win for cetoole?

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

JP wasted no time in taking charge of dinner

Burgers for everyone!

The burgers disappeared quickly, tasty!

Then came the cheeeeeese!

JP and nightwoundstime kick it off...

...while Uncle Erik keeps Boomana busy

Matt goes back for more...

as does JP

Pick your poison

The group continued to grow and ruminate...

...as SiBurning fired away

Fun stories kept everyone transfixed

And Joanne pulled no punches this night

Some calmly plotted future activities...

...while others could not sit still

And 909 let off some steam

We continued on into the night...

...but eventually wound up back at the hotel

 

[markmaxx]

I was there in LA. and it is amazing how much I missed. Iron_Dreamer, Great Pictures. WOW.

 

[ironbut]

Yup,.. great pictures Peter,.. and those burgers were fantastic! The sweet potato fries were mighty yummy too.
I think that whoever said that "Father's Office" was a real slice of LA was right. Just thinking about that night is making me hungry now so it's off to the Safeway with me.

 

[shellylh]

Great pictures Iron_Dreamer, I shouldn't even bother bringing a camera!

 

[shellylh]

Yep, friendly enough to let me try them. The 840's sounded good and were very comfortable. They weren't as good as I was hoping but maybe that is a result of the meet. They weren't as bass heavy as some closed cans. However, they had more bass than say the K271 (that doesn't say much though). I was hoping that they would sound a bit more like open headphones but, well, they are closed headphones. Unfortunately, they were played out of an ipod, so it is hard for me to just how they would sound out of a dedicated amp. I may end up buying one to see how they sound out of my system when they come out (I am always on the lookout for a good closed phone), but I am not in a rush. For the price (I forget what it was but I think they were pretty cheap), these seem to be good cans to consider.

I also tried the 440 and did not like them. They sounded like a cheap headphone, kinda tinny in my opinion. I also tried the 440 with the 840 pads and in my opinion, they still sounded like a cheap headphone with way too much boomy bass. They were not my thing. I didn't try the 240 at all.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KONAKONA /img/forum/go_quote.gif Friendly enough to let you say, get some impressions of the 840s? Or maybe tell you when they might get released?

 

[vo328]

Wow... I missed a great event! Well, I was fortunate enough to go to the last 2 years' events, but just couldn't swing this one. I'm still on the fence on a Woo Audio 6SE, and am dying to hear the JH13. I'm a bit afraid to hear the HD800, as I *love* my HD650 and just don't want to like another set of Senns above my beloved go-to cans.

Thanks for the pics to all that contributed to this thread. Looking fwd to CanJam2010.

 

[markmaxx]

Quote:

Originally Posted by vo328 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wow... Looking fwd to CanJam2010.

Where is that being held?

I guess I should of said, do we know where 2010 CanJam will be held?