[spurxiii]

  It is interesting, not really sure about the pairing with the HE-500 though. The V200 seems to be a bit more bassy but this doesn't happen with the HD800, weird. 

Does the B22 work well with the HD800? 
My ears are bleeding from the HD800 and my current SS amps. I need something to tone down that harshness

 

[lin0003]

The B22 won't do that, no. Maybe look towards warm solid state amps or tubes? 
 
Do read up on the V200 

. It's on the warmer side and tames the treble of the Hd800 a little. Being a treblehead, I like it the way it sounds with solid state amps. 
 
 
BTW anyone tried the fuzzor mod? 

 

[xxxfbsxxx]

just take the pad off for fun experiments so before putting them on again i thinks its good to show how to stretch the new hm5 memory foam pad on the ring
note: i dont trim off any from my ring
 

 

 

 

 

 

[xxxfbsxxx]

  Does the B22 work well with the HD800? 
My ears are bleeding from the HD800 and my current SS amps. I need something to tone down that harshness

then m9 is your answer no more treble harsh sounding, even better than csp2+ tube amp

 

[spurxiii]

  then m9 is your answer no more treble harsh sounding, even better than csp2+ tube amp

I'll look into that

 

[BeatsWork]

  Thanks. Got them yesterday and today I've grill modded them lol. Such a cheap and nice sounding mod. Cost me $8 and an hour of cutting and sanding. 
 

Details please what did you use for your grill and exactly what where the "nice sounding" improvements?

 

[BeatsWork]

Any impressions yet on memory foam pads and the extra volume? And impressions of M9 with HE-500? I'm lusting after the M9 was leaning toward Moljinir but M9 is drool inducing ...

 

[ThurstonX]

  just take the pad off for fun experiments so before putting them on again i thinks its good to show how to stretch the new hm5 memory foam pad on the ring
note: i dont trim off any from my ring

Spoiler: Click to show pix

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Thanks for the pix.  They look pretty slick.  Nice to see the vinyl didn't tear like it did when I put the rings in my old HM5 pads.

 

[hifimanrookie]

Does the B22 work well with the HD800? 
My ears are bleeding from the HD800 and my current SS amps. I need something to tone down that harshness

check the lafigaro/ darkvoice 337 thread..last few pages......i just read that tube amp pairs wonderfully with the hd800 and is very affordable and u can custom the sound to ur likings because of the 4 tubes used

 

[StanD]

  Does the B22 work well with the HD800? 
My ears are bleeding from the HD800 and my current SS amps. I need something to tone down that harshness

Did you try a little EQ?

 

[spurxiii]

Did you try a little EQ?

Not yet but will give it a go soon. Thanks for reminding me

 

[daerron]

  Thanks. Got them yesterday and today I've grill modded them lol. Such a cheap and nice sounding mod. Cost me $8 and an hour of cutting and sanding. 
 

 
That looks pretty awesome. Nice work!
 
Hmmm, I've a chance to buy a Beta 22 for a very good price here locally, pity its not that great with the HE-500, but sure the V100 should do the job more than well enough.

 

[spurxiii]

check the lafigaro/ darkvoice 337 thread..last few pages......i just read that tube amp pairs wonderfully with the hd800 and is very affordable and u can custom the sound to ur likings because of the 4 tubes used

Thanks mate. Did you get a chance to listen to the HD800s through your tube amp before you sold it?

 

[lin0003]

  Details please what did you use for your grill and exactly what where the "nice sounding" improvements?

Obviously I didn't measure them, but I am hearing a slight lower treble boost and the bass is a little cleaner. The biggest change is the soundstage and imaging, which is much more open and precise. 
 
Just buy a mesh bin and cut out the grill shape. If you want something even more open that i possible too, but IMO this is the perfect size. They are pretty cheap, you can probably get them for under $5 somewhere. 

 

[lin0003]

   
That looks pretty awesome. Nice work!
 
Hmmm, I've a chance to buy a Beta 22 for a very good price here locally, pity its not that great with the HE-500, but sure the V100 should do the job more than well enough.

They still do very well, but I find that I just prefer the V200 a bit. For the HD800 I actually like the B22 a bit more.