[MacedonianHero]

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I'll have to agree that the Stax 009s sound better than the TH900s, but I'm still not wholly convinced on the HD800s. I'm currently waiting for a set to show up in the B&S section and might give it a shot. My experience thus far is that the HD800s really lack bass, which is a little disappointing when listening to some of classical pieces like the 1812. Haven't tried the LCD-3s but have heard good things about them - how do they compare with the TH900s?

One issue with the TH-900s vs the HD800s is that the TH-900s sound fantastic out of pretty much anything. Heck I loved them out of my (now sold) HeadAmp Pico portable amp. But the HD800s are a very difficult beast to tame. It wasn't until I heard them on a B22 or a WA2 that I really heard what they were about. Then I moved up to the WA22, Liquid Fire and now my GS-X and the HD800s scaled further to higher levels.

 

[figaro69]

One issue with the TH-900s vs the HD800s is that the TH-900s sound fantastic out of pretty much anything. Heck I loved them out of my (now sold) HeadAmp Pico portable amp. But the HD800s are a very difficult beast to tame. It wasn't until I heard them on a B22 or a WA2 that I really heard what they were about. Then I moved up to the WA22, Liquid Fire and now my GS-X and the HD800s scaled further to higher levels.

I totally agree, Mac

 

[figaro69]

One issue with the TH-900s vs the HD800s is that the TH-900s sound fantastic out of pretty much anything. Heck I loved them out of my (now sold) HeadAmp Pico portable amp. But the HD800s are a very difficult beast to tame. It wasn't until I heard them on a B22 or a WA2 that I really heard what they were about. Then I moved up to the WA22, Liquid Fire and now my GS-X and the HD800s scaled further to higher levels.

I totally agree, Mac

 

[Hubert481]

So you think, the GS-X ist the best one?
Looks similar to my BHA-1 Did you also try the BHA-1 ?

 

[MacedonianHero]

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So you think, the GS-X ist the best one?
Looks similar to my BHA-1 Did you also try the BHA-1 ?

I do think the GS-X is the best one. 
 
Sorry, but I wasn't a fan of the BHA-1 when I heard it.

 

[preproman]

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I do think the GS-X is the best one. 

 
 
+1 The BHA-1 was a pretty good amp when I owned it.  However, I sold it because my B22 and GS-1 beat it out.

 

[MacedonianHero]

+1 The BHA-1 was a pretty good amp when I owned it.  However, I sold it because my B22 and GS-1 beat it out.

And as great as the GS-1 was, it kicked up a few notches with the GS-X.

 

[Hubert481]

price list:
1.395,-$ --- Bryston BHA-1
1.900,-$ --- WooAudio WA22
2.495,-$ --- GS-X
could not find any price for B22
GS-1 is sold out

 

[KingStyles]

The b22 is DIY. You have to build it or commission someone to build it.

 

[Hubert481]

And how much are the parts all together for the b22?

 

[MuppetFace]

Some brief impressions of the TH600 versus the TH900 (and D7000):
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/631594/fostex-th600-dynamic-headphones/375#post_9215527
 
Obviously those are very preliminary, so take them with a grain of salt.

 

[preproman]

Where is the best place to purchase these in the States?

 

[figaro69]

Where is the best place to purchase these in the States?

at Headroom (I.e., www.headphone.com)

 

[figaro69]

Where is the best place to purchase these in the States?

also at www.moon-audio.com

 

[twizzleraddict]

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also at www.moon-audio.com

Enter SAVE50 coupon code and free UPS Ground shipping to get $50 off the MSRP. Not a bad deal. Anyone find it cheaper elsewhere?