[Rockin_Zombie]

  Any impressions on how HD800 S perform with metal? Specific genres: prog metal(core), tech death, mathcore, metallic hardcore. So mainly fast, noisy stuff, with the occasional slamming breakdowns.

 
Speaking from my personal experience, demoing them is your best bet. Your local dealer probably has a capable amp to demo with. Don't worry too much about the source, take your music in the phone and demo. I stayed away from HD800 due to the extremely polarizing opinions, turns out the HD800S are exactly my type. I listen to all the genres you listed. I had the "endgame" HE6 setup before, but after a month of owning  both I sold the HE6 since it's not getting any head time. So demo and trust your ears!

 

[MrDelicious]

   
Best thing to do! 
 
HD800S has a bit less treble, but it's still HD800 . I like that kinda treble to be honest and I don't think it to be overwhelming, but it might be piercing to some and with certain music. 
 
Have you tried any LCD series headphones? OR HD650? Those are pretty good! 
 
If you're looking for nice bass and a more relaxed treble, Ultrasone Signature Dj might also be an option, and some people swear by Beyerdynamic headphones 

 
I have heard the LCD-2 and they're currently for sale on the forum. Great headphone, but doesn't work well if there's little to no dynamics to play with, which sadly the music I listen to rarely does.
 
My current main drivers are the HE500. I love them to bits, but am looking for the next step. My approach to finding it may be a little half-assed, I'm trying to fix the main negatives I have about them: shallow soundstage and so-so instrument separation. So my interest in the HD800S was to see if those qualities would be something I would enjoy to begin with as they seem to be highly regarded in those areas.
 
That said, suggestions on what the next logical step from the HE500 would are welcome. I would like to retain their sound signature, but maybe get more of everything else. Atticus/Eikon has definitely peaked my interest, but them being closed has stopped me from pulling the trigger before more reviews come in.

 

[Dobrescu George]

   
I have heard the LCD-2 and they're currently for sale on the forum. Great headphone, but doesn't work well if there's little to no dynamics to play with, which sadly the music I listen to rarely does.
 
My current main drivers are the HE500. I love them to bits, but am looking for the next step. My approach to finding it may be a little half-assed, I'm trying to fix the main negatives I have about them: shallow soundstage and so-so instrument separation. So my interest in the HD800S was to see if those qualities would be something I would enjoy to begin with as they seem to be highly regarded in those areas.
 
That said, suggestions on what the next logical step from the HE500 would are welcome. I would like to retain their sound signature, but maybe get more of everything else. Atticus/Eikon has definitely peaked my interest, but them being closed has stopped me from pulling the trigger before more reviews come in.

 
Sennheiser ie800 - but it is an in-ear 
 
I am looking for the best closed back headphone as well. 
 
If you're cutting HD800 and Grado from the start, there are only a very few that might satisfy. 
 
electrostats or Planars might be worth looking into if you want to take the time 

, but I have no experience with electrostats. 

 

[Monsterzero]

   
I have heard the LCD-2 and they're currently for sale on the forum. Great headphone, but doesn't work well if there's little to no dynamics to play with, which sadly the music I listen to rarely does.
 
My current main drivers are the HE500. I love them to bits, but am looking for the next step. My approach to finding it may be a little half-assed, I'm trying to fix the main negatives I have about them: shallow soundstage and so-so instrument separation. So my interest in the HD800S was to see if those qualities would be something I would enjoy to begin with as they seem to be highly regarded in those areas.
 
That said, suggestions on what the next logical step from the HE500 would are welcome. I would like to retain their sound signature, but maybe get more of everything else. Atticus/Eikon has definitely peaked my interest, but them being closed has stopped me from pulling the trigger before more reviews come in.

I have an LCD-2.2 pf for sale,message me if youre interested....

If youre looking for an upgrade to the HE-500,then look into a used HE-6,but you need an extremely powerful amp for it.

 

[akg fanboy]

  I have an LCD-2.2 pf for sale,message me if youre interested....

If youre looking for an upgrade to the HE-500,then look into a used HE-6,but you need an extremely powerful amp for it.

Is it just me, or has the popularity of audeze headphones gone down significantly since mrspeakers, hifiman, and zmf started offering competitive solutions 

 

[emptymt]

  Is it just me, or has the popularity of audeze headphones gone down significantly since mrspeakers, hifiman, and zmf started offering competitive solutions 

I think so, I think people are fed-up with the weight issue and quality control problem.
I think they should make their headphone a lot lighter and comfortable to compete well with their current pricing.

 

[mysticstryk]

I think so, I think people are fed-up with the weight issue and quality control problem.
I think they should make their headphone a lot lighter and comfortable to compete well with their current pricing.

It's mind boggling how they haven't fixed the ergonomic issues in all these years. It's a simple fix. Even custom made T50rp mods fixed this issue years ago. What are they doing in their R&D department?

 

[Hansotek]

It's mind boggling how they haven't fixed the ergonomic issues in all these years. It's a simple fix. Even custom made T50rp mods fixed this issue years ago. What are they doing in their R&D department?

Wearing uncomfortable headphones.

 

[shuto77]

FYI, I'm selling my Focal Listens in the Classifieds if anyone is interested. They're every bit as good as @hansotek says, but I hate their earpads, and I haven't found a suitable replacement.

In related news, I'll be looking for something good and portable starting now.

 

[Hansotek]

FYI, I'm selling my Focal Listens in the Classifieds if anyone is interested. They're every bit as good as @hansotek says, but I hate their earpads, and I haven't found a suitable replacement.

In related news, I'll be looking for something good and portable starting now.

I'm glad you liked the sound. That reminds me, I should probably open the 1More Triple Driver Over-Ear and start working on impressions. That's going to be another sweet value headphone when it is released. Need to see how it fares with metal!

 

[socks mk2]

Is it just me, or has the popularity of audeze headphones gone down significantly since mrspeakers, hifiman, and zmf started offering competitive solutions 

Not just competitive offerings, but everyone has started throwing more money towards advertising and attending head-fi meets/canjams/audio shows where-as before most of what I personally seen was a select 3 names. One of those names still spends the most without question... and they aren't in the headphone manufacturing business. *wink*

 

[shuto77]

I'm glad you liked the sound. That reminds me, I should probably open the 1More Triple Driver Over-Ear and start working on impressions. That's going to be another sweet value headphone when it is released. Need to see how it fares with metal!

Let me know!

I'm sure it's a good headphone, but I assume it will have rolled-off treble and be too warm.

Let me know if it's similar in sound to the Listen or PM-3.

 

[emptymt]

It's mind boggling how they haven't fixed the ergonomic issues in all these years. It's a simple fix. Even custom made T50rp mods fixed this issue years ago. What are they doing in their R&D department?

I think they are more focused on widening their product line rather than perfecting one.
I think maybe they want to be like Sennheiser at some point(they have everything in every category, even gaming and cheap replaceable earbuds, etc).

 

[akg fanboy]

  I think so, I think people are fed-up with the weight issue and quality control problem.
I think they should make their headphone a lot lighter and comfortable to compete well with their current pricing.

Yeah, that's probably true, mrspeakers has really expanded their line since the original ether. I think the aeon will succeed where the el8 failed 

 

[akg fanboy]

Not just competitive offerings, but everyone has started throwing more money towards advertising and attending head-fi meets/canjams/audio shows where-as before most of what I personally seen was a select 3 names. One of those names still spends the most without question... and they aren't in the headphone manufacturing business. *wink*

that's true, but I DUNU what you meant by the one who spends the most, thought it was hifiman or schiit