TheRealDz
500+ Head-Fier
My 800S seems to love my Vioelectric V222.
Sennheiser HD800 S Impressions Thread (read first post for summary)
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dpeterfy32
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What quality and impact and quantity of sub bass frequencies can the hd800s headphones provide? Can you compare it with other amplifiers, maybe how the Violectric v222 compares?
S Crowther
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Not much.
It needs a tube amp or at least a hybrid.
For SS amps a pure Class A like the Artemis goes well. It was developed using the HD800 as reference.
I have had the V281 and the Artemis and the Xduoo TA-20+ hybrid all with the HD800S.
Class A amp with tubes hits the nail aka Pathos Aurium.
skhan007
1000+ Head-Fier
OK Gents, after much reading and trying to decide between the HD800S and the HD8xx, I've purchased the former and they arrived yesterday. A bit bummed with holiday shipping delays, but what can you do.
I used to own the OG HD800 about 5-6 years ago, but sold them (I kind of regret doing so) because I didn't think my set up was worthy and felt the HD800 was too lean in the low and low-midrange. Now that I have a couple of proper tube amps and a great solid state DAC/Amp, I have sufficient mW power to drive 300 Ohm cans (all my cans are in fact 300 Ohms, in my modesty small collection).
Listening to both vinyl and lossless digital has been amazingly enjoyable in the past 24 hours. The openness, really wide soundstage, and profound detail and crispness in the high end really grabs my attention. I will likely try the Oratory1990 EQ settings to give that a go, as well.
I used to own the OG HD800 about 5-6 years ago, but sold them (I kind of regret doing so) because I didn't think my set up was worthy and felt the HD800 was too lean in the low and low-midrange. Now that I have a couple of proper tube amps and a great solid state DAC/Amp, I have sufficient mW power to drive 300 Ohm cans (all my cans are in fact 300 Ohms, in my modesty small collection).
Listening to both vinyl and lossless digital has been amazingly enjoyable in the past 24 hours. The openness, really wide soundstage, and profound detail and crispness in the high end really grabs my attention. I will likely try the Oratory1990 EQ settings to give that a go, as well.
dpeterfy32
100+ Head-Fier
I just bought a new hd800s headphones. Is there a link where I can check its authenticity?
Does the hd800s have a burn-in time in hours before it reaches its final sound?
Does the hd800s have a burn-in time in hours before it reaches its final sound?
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TYATYA
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On the box has a scratch to check code (Bar/QR) the authentical
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dpeterfy32
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https://www.sennheiser.com/qr not working this page
dpeterfy32
100+ Head-Fier
Is it true that the factory cables of the HD800S have very bad sound or are they just spreading nonsense? To the eye, it has a pretty serious build and has a decent OFC silver plated . In fact, the manufacturer mentions that the cable has special tuning and impedance matching, with low resistance. So there is no reason for these to be bad cables, and not to get the most out of headphones.
I got aftermarket cable Tripowin as stock one was long. But after a while realised stock is superior and using stock no looking back. Sound is better IMHO, punchier and more airy. That's what my ears tell me.
I don't think it is bad sounding cable at all. It is just really stiff imho.
skhan007
1000+ Head-Fier
I think the stock cable is great. No complaints.
jsk ksj
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Irony?
Buy (love) hd800s, started getting into mono recordings.
Buy (love) hd800s, started getting into mono recordings.
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