Gandah
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The HD 800 S has replaced both the HD 650 and HD 800 for me. On my setup, the bass of the HD 800 S even hits deeper than the HD 650 (the HD 650 has limited sub bass??).
On very old recording, the HD 650 still works better however. But I don't listen to very old recordings.
But if you like the HD 650 very much and you are still in your return period for the HD 800 S, try out the Hifiman Edition-X. Personally I'd say the Hifiman Edition-X is a more direct upgrade from the HD 650 since it's also a fun sounding headphone (good planar bass and laidback treble) while the HD 800 S is a neutral headphone.
The funny thing is when buying the HD800 S I gave the HE1K a audition and thought it had HD650 similarities, so the HE-X must be even more so.....hmmmm Interesting.....
Agree with your findings with the HD800 S bass and how HD650 wins at being more forgiving on lesser quality music. I still prefer HD650s for rock just does it a little bit smoother.