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Sep 30, 2013 at 3:18 PM Post #4,486 of 23,499
amcananey said:
I've never heard the Shure 1840s, so I can't say. I think the Shure SRH840s are a great deal, so I've always been curious about the 1840s, but I've never actually heard them myself. I hope someone else will chime in here.
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Unfortunately I can't tell you how the 1840s compare with the HD800 or T1 - but I can give a brief comparison with the HD600.  The 1840's are lighter and have stronger build.  Very comfortable - but headband cushion still needs some work.  Tonally the two are very similar.  Both quite neutral - but HD600 remains the more natural sounding in my eyes.  SRH1840 is very flat - with no real mid bass hump and better extension into the lower bass.  It also is slightly brighter than the HD600.
 
Soundstage is similar - but the 1840 does have a little extra clarity and separation, and IMO images slightly better.
 
For overall value though - the HD600 remains king.  If you can pick up an 1840 for the right price (I saw one in the FS recently at AUD 450) - then it's worth getting.
 
Not sorry I bought the 1840 - have thoroughly enjoyed it so far - although probably looking to move onward and upward as soon as I can afford it.  HD800 still beckons.
 
Paul
 
Sep 30, 2013 at 3:27 PM Post #4,487 of 23,499
" HD800 still beckons."
 
B//S forum--beckons you as well...
Got mine for $950.00
Do it Brooko-you won't regret it
 
 
Mike
 
Sep 30, 2013 at 3:32 PM Post #4,488 of 23,499
Thanks Mike
 
I'm going to make sure I scrape the cash together first - then arrange to hopefully buy form the FS section closer to the time of my next trip to US (I'd imagine around April/May next year).  That way I can avoid the freight (and hopefully customs cost) of bringing them to NZ.
 
That's the plan anyway.
 
Paul
 
Sep 30, 2013 at 9:26 PM Post #4,489 of 23,499
mikek200 said:
  " HD800 still beckons."
 
B//S forum--beckons you as well...
Got mine for $950.00
Do it Brooko-you won't regret it
 
 
Mike
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  hd600 sounds in my rig is like heavenly good.
 
  Amongst the supermodels (hd800 colorware version & HE500 ) , i regard  hd600  the ugly 
  duckling. A very ugly one to be honest 
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 it terms of captivating my soul , it beats my hd800 period . Hd800 is just a "B + " performer in
  this aspect. unfortunately, this is one aspect i could not compromise
  but then..maybe my rig not good enuff to drive HD800
  i noticed  the benchmark dac ( with good powercord ) headphone amp drives HD800 quite ok
  because of how good hd600 sounds ,  I need to get aftermarket cable for HD800.
  
  "HD600 if properly driven, it can play with the big boys"--Yes! Yes!Yes!
 
Sep 30, 2013 at 9:29 PM Post #4,491 of 23,499
amcananey said:
 
devhen said:
  How would you compare the HD700 to the HD800 in terms of soundstage, positioning, and separation?
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Worse, worse and worse. And not by some small margin. It is significant.

I don't mean to be flip about it, but that is really just what it boils down to. I can write a lot of other words, but that won't really change the bottom line.

Best regards,
Adam
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  Hd700 should be called Hd658. i guess
  The senns people is not good with numbers
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Sep 30, 2013 at 10:53 PM Post #4,493 of 23,499
They're on their way. Can wait to try the HD600s balanced

 
Oct 1, 2013 at 12:50 AM Post #4,495 of 23,499
Mine was $190 including both adapters. Mini xlr to XLR and mini xlr to TRS. Shipped
 
Oct 1, 2013 at 12:53 AM Post #4,496 of 23,499
Without adapters and XLR termination alone would be $130
 
Oct 1, 2013 at 4:27 AM Post #4,498 of 23,499
jjsoviet said:
Ooh nice, AudioMinor. Please do tell how it sounds like, since I'm also looking at a barely used AudioMinor cable at eBay for only $99. Surprised that the seller indicated he paid $250+shipping for it!
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I purposely bought them balanced so I can try out my speaker amps.
 
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