New Beyerdynamic T1 (2nd Generation)
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I had both the T1.2 and HD800S but the Sennheiser had to go.....not really worth the price difference and the T1.2 is still the better allrounder IMO
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Well.
I'm not that experienced as many of you. But for me in case of HD800 vs T1 (whatever generation ans serial number for both) it is just the metter of personal taste. Both are very good. Both have some minor faults. I've choosen T1 due to: more comfort, more solid finish (I don't like HD800s painted plastic..., better look and better price, more natural trebles.
But both are great and give lot of fun. Few years ago I was not shure if it is worth to buy flagship. Now I now it is worth. Even after ABX tests if these not show 'ultimate superiority' to premium class (K702, HD600...), after long term it is evident.
I'm not that experienced as many of you. But for me in case of HD800 vs T1 (whatever generation ans serial number for both) it is just the metter of personal taste. Both are very good. Both have some minor faults. I've choosen T1 due to: more comfort, more solid finish (I don't like HD800s painted plastic..., better look and better price, more natural trebles.
But both are great and give lot of fun. Few years ago I was not shure if it is worth to buy flagship. Now I now it is worth. Even after ABX tests if these not show 'ultimate superiority' to premium class (K702, HD600...), after long term it is evident.
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To me it is absolutely sufficient and well textured. I have DT150 which have opinion to be bassy headphones. DT150 does not go as low as T1, but got more 100hz bass cloud. This bass can be overhelming. In T1 bass is never too exagerated. It helps to achieve good if you use 100ohm output of your amplifier, and of course amp should be powerfull (voltage suffcient).
Bass quantity with T1 will increase in time when pads will be better fitted to your ears. Few weeks of use...
You haven't read my HD800S review.
Both are excellent refreshes on two classics that have "corrected" some of the most glaring issues for me.
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I think it would be hard to do an ABX test of the T1 and HD800, unless if you didn't know what they were. Because if you are familiar with them, then you can immediately tell which one is on your head
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I think it would be hard to do an ABX test of the T1 and HD800, unless if you didn't know what they were. Because if you are familiar with them, then you can immediately tell which one is on your head
Personally, I find that most of the time if I needed to do ABX test to decide, then the differences probably isn't that big in the first place to warrant it.
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What I mean is that it is not a problem to hear the differences, but to decide if what is hear is better or not for our taste.
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If it's a matter of taste, then you shouldn't even need ABX to decide.
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You haven't read my HD800S review.(Seriously...I haven't started it yet).
Both are excellent refreshes on two classics that have "corrected" some of the most glaring issues for me.
Tss tss, if u have a spare T1 i will take it free of charge eheh.
Even though they r both above what i can dream to afford i enjoy a good reading so i hope to see your new review as well.
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You haven't read my HD800S review.(Seriously...I haven't started it yet).
Both are excellent refreshes on two classics that have "corrected" some of the most glaring issues for me.
I think I know what you mean... Interestingly I somewhat like the original T1 better than Gen. 2, but clearly prefer the HD800S to the HD800.
Who said anything about a spare T1?
That is interesting. Actually Tyll just noted on innerfidelity.com that he thinks the Gen. 2 is up to snuff for him to review (something the original wasn't)...but looks like we both agree on the HD800 v. HD800S.
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Who said anything about a spare T1?
A man can dream eheh.
Btw what does "up to snuff" mean?
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