[IAMBLEST]

I'm 90% sure it won't. Not because of the xlr end, but because I don't think the ther end is 2.5mm

I think you got the two posts confused - the guy was saying his Audeze balanced cable works in the HA-1, so the HD800s will too.  He wasnt saying the Sennheiser CH800S cable will work with the Audeze as one is pop out and the other isnt at the ends closest to the ear pieces.

 

[Vacheron]

Yup, Thought he was talking about PM1

 

[415906]

I'm 90% sure it won't. Not because of the xlr end, but because I don't think the ther end is 2.5mm

If it does not work i send it back.

 

[415906]

  Yes they do, i have them.  Any 4 pin XLR will work.
 
They will soon be replaced by my Norne Draug 2's though.

Thanks for the positive info. would be cool if it works with the oppo ha-1. will know today????? crossing fingers.

 

[IAMBLEST]

  If it does not work i send it back.

it will mate, dont worry.  there was just some confusion. I have the exact cable right now with my HD800s (CH800S)

 

[IAMBLEST]

  Thanks for the positive info. would be cool if it works with the oppo ha-1. will know today????? crossing fingers.

your price was very good. I got it as a gift but it was like $389USD or something!

 

[415906]

  it will mate, dont worry.  there was just some confusion. I have the exact cable right now with my HD800s (CH800S)

AWESOME!!!!! So balanced makes a difference in sound???? will i notice??? or should i brake the oppo ha-1 one in for a while with single end cable then try balanced????

 

[IAMBLEST]

  AWESOME!!!!! So balanced makes a difference in sound???? will i notice??? or should i brake the oppo ha-1 one in for a while with single end cable then try balanced????

Difference in sound quality AND quantity.
 
From the oppo HA-1, you get 4x power and 2x voltage through the balanced cable. 
 
While i had the volume on say 3 oclock on single ended, it was like..10/11 oclock on balanced.   you will DEFINITELY notice.  The only thing is i hate changing the "pop" cables on the Sennheiser as you have to pull pretty hard!.
 
dont bother with the single ended anymore.  Balanced is much better.
 
My new Norne Draugs should be coming next month and ive heard it makes the HD800s sound a lot nicer and removes some of the brightness and harsh treble from them.

 

[TheeeChosenOne]

Currently testing the HA-1.
 
NOT impressed...at least on the power side.
 
I have the unit in high gain and at full volume (6DB), it doesn't get anywhere to hurting my ears (not deaf, I have top 1% tested hearing).  Heck, my E17 portable has shown more "ear power" than this.
 
Based on power alone, it's a non-starter. 
 
I'm using new HD-650's btw and not a noob when it comes to expensive equipment ($30k+ system) or setting this crap up.
 
Must be a defective unit or something....will let everyone know later.

 

[Badas]

Currently testing the HA-1.

NOT impressed...at least on the power side.

I have the unit in high gain and at full volume (6DB), it doesn't get anywhere to hurting my ears (not deaf, I have top 1% tested hearing).  Heck, my E17 portable has shown more "ear power" than this.

Based on power alone, it's a non-starter. 

I'm using new HD-650's btw and not a noob when it comes to expensive equipment ($30k+ system) or setting this crap up.

Must be a defective unit or something....will let everyone know later.

There has to be something wrong. If I ever got to that level it would be heard at the other end of the house and ears would serious bleed. Most likely headphones would break also.

 

[Badas]

Difference in sound quality AND quantity.

From the oppo HA-1, you get 4x power and 2x voltage through the balanced cable. 

While i had the volume on say 3 oclock on single ended, it was like..10/11 oclock on balanced.   you will DEFINITELY notice.  The only thing is i hate changing the "pop" cables on the Sennheiser as you have to pull pretty hard!.

dont bother with the single ended anymore.  Balanced is much better.

My new Norne Draugs should be coming next month and ive heard it makes the HD800s sound a lot nicer and removes some of the brightness and harsh treble from them.

I haven't bothered with single end for a long time now as well. Balanced lifts every last bit of detail from recordings, plus dynamics and power.

 

[415906]

I haven't bothered with single end for a long time now as well. Balanced lifts every last bit of detail from recordings, plus dynamics and power.

Ok so i am done with the single ended cable. Only balanced from now on!!! thanks guys.

 

[zilch0md]

AWESOME!!!!! So balanced makes a difference in sound???? will i notice??? or should i brake the oppo ha-1 one in for a while with single end cable then try balanced????

Which headphones are you using? Efficient headphones might not scale to the additional power of the 4-pin jack.

 

[415906]

Which headphones are you using? Efficient headphones might not scale to the additional power of the 4-pin jack.

HD700s

 

[x RELIC x]

Balanced also has the benefit of noise rejection as well.