[TSAVAlan]

Is there new version of the HD800s that comes with 4.4 and new yolk design. I can't seem to find any info on that

The HD800S that ships now comes with the HD820 yoke, so slightly thicker. And it comes with the 4.4mm cable instead of XLR.

Edit: I should clarify, its not anything else new with the HD800S, just those two slight changes. I believe even the packaging is the same.

 

[Viszla]

Is there new version of the HD800s that comes with 4.4 and new yolk design. I can't seem to find any info on that

Yes. Ans on the headband there is now „800S“. Sorry for Bad pic

 

[Luke Thomas]

In the market. Any good deals on New or used 800s floating around. Thanks

 

[BreadMaster]

Any news of the upcoming Sennheiser flagship?

 

[ZappaMan]

In the market. Any good deals on New or used 800s floating around. Thanks

eBay could be your best bet

 

[Luke Thomas]

eBay could be your best bet

Thanks, Ive seen new ones sell for as low as $1300. But no where to be found now.

 

[ZappaMan]

Thanks, Ive seen new ones sell for as low as $1300. But no where to be found now.

Can you post a wanted ad here on headfi?

 

[Luke Thomas]

Can you post a wanted ad here on headfi?

Im sure you can, but the used are so expensive. Might as well buy new.

 

[gefski]

In the market. Any good deals on New or used 800s floating around. Thanks

Depends on how immediate your need is. I was just casually watching for a few months, then immediately grabbed a mint 800S at $1k when it listed. Audiogon, Craig's, Head-Fi, are good, and I always watch them just for fun.

 

[Luke Thomas]

Thx will check them out

 

[thomaskong78]

Hello I had pulled the trigger for HD 800S and expect to receive it next Monday.

How much break in time is needed for new HD 800S?

I had been using Stax 009S driven by KGSSV Carbon amplifier.

The source is Chord Dave and Mscaler using Cocktail Audio X30 music server with SSD.

Stax 009S give very musical sound with nuanced details and nice decay.

But it falls short of my 2 channel system , Lansche 4.1 speaker driven by Line Magnetic 508 SET in soundstage depth, width and dynamics.

I heard that 800S is the king of soundstage beyond Stax 009S.

Also I heard that Chord Dave could drive 800S pretty well.

After I receive 800S next Monday, I will report my impression.

Thomas

 

[thomaskong78]

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[Luke Thomas]

Perfect sounds like a lot of fun

 

[K-Lawn]

Hello I had pulled the trigger for HD 800S and expect to receive it next Monday.

How much break in time is needed for new HD 800S?

I had been using Stax 009S driven by KGSSV Carbon amplifier.

The source is Chord Dave and Mscaler using Cocktail Audio X30 music server with SSD.

Stax 009S give very musical sound with nuanced details and nice decay.

But it falls short of my 2 channel system , Lansche 4.1 speaker driven by Line Magnetic 508 SET in soundstage depth, width and dynamics.

I heard that 800S is the king of soundstage beyond Stax 009S.

Also I heard that Chord Dave could drive 800S pretty well.

After I receive 800S next Monday, I will report my impression.

Thomas

I wouldn’t say that any break in time is needed. I wouldn’t worry about it as they sound great out of the box. I’ve heard of people running them on loud volume for hours on end but I never felt a need. I think a headphone should break in naturally. Just like patina on leather or a new pair of shoes.

 

[gefski]

I wouldn’t say that any break in time is needed. I wouldn’t worry about it as they sound great out of the box. I’ve heard of people running them on loud volume for hours on end but I never felt a need. I think a headphone should break in naturally. Just like patina on leather or a new pair of shoes.

Several manufacturers also recommend only breaking in reasonably with music.