HD800s with Bass

[Linntroika]

Hello

I really love what the Sennheisers do but i wish they had more extended Bass , therefore looking for headphones that can produce a wide soundstage and deliver a deep bass - budget up to £5k

thanks in advance

 

[Terco]

You should try the Hifiman Arya, soundstage is better on the 800s but the bass on the Arya is better with almost the same clarity.

 

[Benno1988]

Abyss 1266. Soundstage and bass.

 

[Reputator]

Second the Arya. They're not basshead headphones but they have great extension and punch. And a great crowd-pleaser and all-arounder.

 

[Terco]

Focal Clear MG also, punchy bass.

 

[elvergun]

Or you could use an HD800 with XBass (on iFi amps). The XBass will fix the HD800 and any other headphone that needs a little help with the lows.

 

[vkenz]

or you get yourself a CFA3. Bass problem solved.

 

[Linntroika]

I have the ifi ican pro with the xbass and use it on the Senns , after youtubeing all day i have taken the plunge and ordered the Arya, i see it does not come with a 4 pin balanced cable that i use on the Hd800s , has anyone used a 4pin with the Arya or is the standard good enough

Many thanks

 

[andnej]

Stay with HD 800 but use tube amplifier or put class A amplifier in the chain.

 

[Andrew_WOT]

It won't be HD800 anymore. For slightly added punch look at HEKV2, but it's not night and day difference in bass, more like improved version of Arya.

 

[Strayngs]

soundstage and bass are difficult things to get together. Your best bet is to try a IEM for that Imo.

 

[Linntroika]

Well i have only had the Arya for 24hrs and i must say im mighty impressed , i wont give a detailed review but the soundstage is impressive , the highs are a bit sparkly , lovely midrange and the bass extension is what im looking for when playing rock /pop music
Im sure they will sound better in a few days time , thanks for the recommendations

 

[draytonklammer]

Hifiman Susvara or Abyss AB-1266.

 

[M3NTAL]

Subwoofer backpack or real subwoofer will do the job. HE-1 is kind of like a HD800 with extended bass. Maybe the HE90 is an option also. Audeze LCD-X is another one that seems to be getting some love.

 

[Linntroika]

I borrowed a Lcd xc from a friend for a few weeks and honestly i didn't like it (the lcd x maybe better but im sure its similar )My Hd800s were more to my liking and even when i A/B the 2 headphones my friend agreed that he to preferred the Sennheiser. I love everything the Senns do , just wish they had deep Bass , that to me would be my perfect headphone
I still prefer the Hd800s to the Arya on 70% of my listening , but on Rock and Pop , initial impressions are i really like the extended bass that the Arya delivers , therefore i think they are a keeper
Just to go off tangent regarding quality ,Sennheiser feels like an Omega watch and Hifiman feels like a Tissot , initially not very impressed (given similar pricing)
However its all about the SQ and so far im very very pleased with Arya - will let it burn in more for a few more days and i have just ordered a 4 pin xlr aftermarket cable for it