Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)

[andromeda1954]

 Mine will arrive  tomorrow . Do they need to burn in? What is the burn in time and the best way to burn them in?

 

[Whazzzup]

What is to burn in,? just curious why folks think ss dac amps and hp need burn in?

 

[WraithApe]

What is to burn in,? just curious why folks think ss dac amps and hp need burn in?

 
Here we go again 

 

[Mr Rick]

What is to burn in,? just curious why folks think ss dac amps and hp need burn in?

 
It makes them feel warm (pun intended) and fuzzy.

 

[up late]

Here we go again 

no head-fi thread would be complete without it

 

[Peti]

So right out of box they sound OK. I mean just okayyy. after 54.5 hours they start to open up a little bit. I mean a tad bit. At 125.7 hours of usage time they reach their full potential with the HDVD800 am which needs precisely 139.6 hours run-in time. yeah it's a time consuming hobby! sorry for your social life!

 

[dharma]

Yeah, and 2,67 pint of fresh-made dark Snake Oil too, between each listening sessions
[off-topic]

 

[Tobes]

Well, this thread is going well.

I hate to add to the BS and noise, but is there any chance of someone posting some 800 S impressions anytime soon?
 
Already in need of a mod doing some tidy up (including this post BTW).
Surely there are other threads if people just want to talk trash?

 

[dharma]

Originally Posted by Tobes /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
[...] is there any chance of someone posting some 800 S impressions anytime soon?
[...]

It seems, that Sennheiser production line was/is little 'too small'(?) to fulfill the needs of customers, so 'first set' of 800S was sold out quickly and not so many Head-fiers have HD800s at this moment... but something is said already on the first page of this thread and here , plus episodically in other threads (if to search carefully).

 

[WraithApe]

  Well, this thread is going well.

I hate to add to the BS and noise, but is there any chance of someone posting some 800 S impressions anytime soon?

 
I have another audition lined up later today and I can already feel the cash burning a hole in my pocket. 

 

 

[Whazzzup]

Canada still waiting to be dropped shipped. :rolleyes:

 

[shabta]

While we are all waiting with baited breath for more impressions. Here is another interview with a Senn rep, Tom... 
 

 
Paraphrasing what's in the video he says:
 

1. Evolutionary improvement over HD800
2. Added acoustic absorber.
3. Smooth frequency response
4. Makes the sound fuller, more balanced, more forgiving
5. More musical

 

[Whazzzup]

Teasing, not fair.:wink_face:

 

[funtez]

Does Anyone else have some impressions/reviews to share?
Also does anyone know of where to find some in stock?

Thanks

 

[WraithApe]

Does Anyone else have some impressions/reviews to share?
Also does anyone know of where to find some in stock?

Thanks

 
Where are you based?