[Tano]

was testing with with can u confirm it dont happen to you?

Im out atm so won't be able to try it until tomorrow. Will let you know as soon as possible.

 

[morpheus69]

was testing with with can u confirm it dont happen to you?

Do you get it throughout? or is there a specific bit... this thing is 3hrs+ long.

 

[oozy2007]

Do you get it throughout? or is there a specific bit... this thing is 3hrs+ long.

it just happen randomly across the all music on loud listening lvls take like 30 sacs for me

 

[Tano]

it just happen randomly across the all music on loud listening lvls take like 30 sacs for me

Have you measured your listening levels? Won't be surprised that recording distorts at high levels...

 

[Whazzzup]

Your clipping?

it just happen randomly across the all music on loud listening lvls take like 30 sacs for me

 

[kingoftown1]

Take the inserts out and make sure there's not a hair or other foreign item stuck on the driver.

 

[IXOYE]

it just happen randomly across the all music on loud listening lvls take like 30 sacs for me

I didn't hear any rattle on my HD800s, I use RME ADI 2 with a Bass shelf at +5.5 db, and I turned up the volume much higher than I use normally.

 

[Rob80b]

Just bought hd800s not bad headphones, but very overhype, soundstage is not so big as people describe and don't go outside the ears also pretty muffled sound

The HD800S are anything but muffled....Did you buy these new, unused?

i found that there is rattle bass sound on around the 70 to 300 frequencies is it normal or the headphones just distorted sound

What equipment are you using....definitely not right....sounds like the driver mylar membrane is vibrating against something, possibly the protector got pushed in slightly.
I would take off the pads and and inner material and try the test again.


Worst case scenario....replacement drivers are available.
https://www.audiosanctuary.co.uk/official-sennheiser-hd800s-replacement-ear-capsule-each.html

 

[oozy2007]

The HD800S are anything but muffled....Did you buy these new, unused?

What equipment are you using....definitely not right....sounds like the driver mylar membrane is vibrating against something, possibly the protector got pushed in slightly.
I would take off the pads and and inner material and try the test again.


Worst case scenario....replacement drivers are available.
https://www.audiosanctuary.co.uk/official-sennheiser-hd800s-replacement-ear-capsule-each.html

the unit is new, i have removed the foams didn't see debris or hair i think its happen because the driver is vibrating and touching the protection foam of the driver itself tho this issue dont happen on normal listening lvls but still i have other headphone that i tested on that this issue didnt happen and i have tried different amps and cables but the issue still remain.

 

[Whazzzup]

Return it

 

[Rob80b]

the unit is new,

Something obviously went south, rare but I guess not impossible.

Return it

Ditto.

 

[oozy2007]

ok thx for the assistance i will try return it i hope they will respect the 14 day refund

 

[Rob80b]

i have other headphone that i tested on that this issue didnt happen and i have tried different amps and cables but the issue still remain.

Nothing to do with amps or cables it is a mechanical malfunction.

i will try return it i hope they will respect the 14 day refund

Or at least an exchange.

Just a note...we have no idea how loud you are playing and extremes of any sort will eventually be the downfall for any piece of equipment, the HD800/S are probably one of the most precision made drivers manufactured with rigerous quality control but not immune to unreasonable forces.

There have been other reports though....
https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/lhpa5q/hd800s_distortionvibration_at_high_volumes/

 

[Tano]

Im out atm so won't be able to try it until tomorrow. Will let you know as soon as possible.

I just tried the first 5 minutes on my HD800s and had got no issues. Even pushing it above my usual listening levels. Either you are pushing it way too louder or your unit is flawed. Id return it to avoid any problems

 

[Rob80b]

I just tried the first 5 minutes on my HD800s and had got no issues

I tried was pumping some Carl Cox (thanks fidgeraldo ) at increased volumes, no issues and the sound just gets better.
https://tidal.com/browse/album/253215807