[talan7]

The HD800 needs improvement in the bass. For sennheiser to make a closed back version of the HD800 and not improve the bass, if that’s what they’ve actually done, then I think they made a mistake. By improved I mean more subass and bass. I could see HD800 owners owning both if that’s the case but not both if they sound exactly the same. What could’ve been cool is a closed HD820 with a variable bass dial like the HD 630DB. That way people could tailor the bass to their tastes.

 

[raypin]

Mm...from Unbox Therapy:

 

[flargosa]

Yes the HD800 definitely needs more bass, that is the first thing I noticed with mine a few years back when I owned it. Also voices sounded dry and the treble was too bright. The soundstage was unnaturally wide, but I guess that is a plus for many. I couldn’t enjoy the music with it’s presentation. Even plugged to my Lyr tube amp. I hope the sound signature of the 820 is the HD650 with the resolution of the HD800.

 

[George Taylor]

Mm...from Unbox Therapy:

I enjoy watching that channel, but it's not exactly the first place I go for headphone information.

 

[Dobrescu George]

I enjoy watching that channel, but it's not exactly the first place I go for headphone information.

Totally my feelings.

It is as bad as going to Linus for actual hardware advice

Not that I don't like to watch Linus videos, just not take advice from there

 

[Nudel]

They did it... again... Damn it!!
First they've came up with the HD800 so I bought one... They are fantastic... I was happy... then they shows HD800s... I thought to myself oh crap!
And now this? the HD820... God Damn it Sennheiser

 

[Nudel]

Ok one more final question... Did the cushions from 820 will fit the 800? Anyone knows?

 

[Dobrescu George]

Ok one more final question... Did the cushions from 820 will fit the 800? Anyone knows?

I want to know this as well @Sennheiser

 

[trellus]

I want to know this as well @Sennheiser

If they did, I suspect it would have a significant impact on the sound, and possibly not a good one.

 

[Maelob]

I enjoy watching that channel, but it's not exactly the first place I go for headphone information.

Agree, but the video is helpful enough as far as first impressions - like the Bass comment

 

[HeadStrong]

Ok one more final question... Did the cushions from 820 will fit the 800? Anyone knows?

Why not try the Dekoni pads?

https://dekoniaudio.com/dekoni-audio-sennheiser-hd800-ear-pad-frequency-extravaganza/

 

[volly]

Mm...from Unbox Therapy:

Here's another, you get a quick look of the HD820.

Check out them pads!!

 

[raypin]

Mm...yeah, I noticed the thicker pads. Canjam New York 2018 is upcoming. We ll surely have better listening impressions from fellow headfiers.

 

[Nudel]

Why not try the Dekoni pads?

https://dekoniaudio.com/dekoni-audio-sennheiser-hd800-ear-pad-frequency-extravaganza/

Thx for reply HeadStrong. Unfortunately those pads have inner liner made of perforated leather which cause peak in 10-14khz region... and the contact surface is made of velur instead of alcantara which simply is more comfortable... just sayin'

 

[Redcarmoose]

..........anyone else who thinks they have a complaint about the new headphones price?


.............I suggest they get a new job.