[eskil]

First of, I already own a pair of K712. I am looking for something similar, but better. I do not want something connected to a huge amp, which I only can use while sitting in a chair. For me headphones mostly gets used in the couch, bed at the hotel or in front of the computer. However, I am very picky about clamp force and sound quality. Headphones like all the main stream BT stuff with leather pads does not fit me at all. I want something with light clamp force and super comfort like the K712. Are HD800s the wrong headphones for me? I am thinking of using a IFi XSD or a chord mojo. I mainly listen to old jazz.

Also, how would they work with a AS2100?

 

[Thenewguy007]

HD800 is one of the most comfortable headphones out there. Super light clamp.

IFi XSD or a chord mojo will work fine for it, though it will scale incredibly better with bigger heavier amps.

 

[eskil]

HD800 is one of the most comfortable headphones out there. Super light clamp.

IFi XSD or a chord mojo will work fine for it, though it will scale incredibly better with bigger heavier amps.

How about on the AS-2100?

 

[CYZZM]

How about on the AS-2100?

If you are talking about the Yamaha one, I think it will do a great job. Somehow I would actually recommend HD800s with a bit warmer sound.

 

[eskil]

If you are talking about the Yamaha one, I think it will do a great job. Somehow I would actually recommend HD800s with a bit warmer sound.

Yes the Yamaha

It won’t be underpowered? Awesome. I also purchased the Chord mojo.

 

[CYZZM]

Yes the Yamaha

It won’t be underpowered? Awesome. I also purchased the Chord mojo.

I don't think the Yamaha one will be underpowered. But for mojo, it is definitely underpowered. If you are looking for portable amps, I thin WA8/11 would be great choice.

 

[eskil]

I don't think the Yamaha one will be underpowered. But for mojo, it is definitely underpowered. If you are looking for portable amps, I thin WA8/11 would be great choice.

The mojo has much more power than the Yamaha?..

 

[pbui44]

The mojo has much more power than the Yamaha?..

No, the mojo will underpower the HD800S, so it will obviously have LESS power than the Yamaha. Also, if you want lusher mids and warmer background on your jazz recordings, then get the HD800(S) leather ear pads here (these WILL NOT fit the HD820):

https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Sennheiser-HD800-HD800S-Sheepskin/dp/B07MXB8XKQ

 

[eskil]

No, the mojo will underpower the HD800S, so it will obviously have LESS power than the Yamaha. Also, if you want lusher mids and warmer background on your jazz recordings, then get the HD800(S) leather ear pads here (these WILL NOT fit the HD820):

https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Sennheiser-HD800-HD800S-Sheepskin/dp/B07MXB8XKQ

I don’t get that? According to specs, and what every review I have read said, the mojo has a loooot of power. Way more than Yamaha AS2100 headphone section?

 

[pbui44]

I don’t get that? According to specs, and what every review I have read said, the mojo has a loooot of power. Way more than Yamaha AS2100 headphone section?

One obvious sign is that the chord mojo is battery powered and the Yamaha is plug-in only. Yes, I have heard the mojo before and it does not have that much power. However, the power is very clean.

 

[CYZZM]

One obvious sign is that the chord mojo is battery powered and the Yamaha is plug-in only. Yes, I have heard the mojo before and it does not have that much power. However, the power is very clean.

I agreed. One small thing about Chord's portable device is that their amps are not so great, but dacs are perfect. I saw someone disassembled a mojo and it simply works on a voltage-control IC. Not a normal amp.