[shoaibexpert]

@TYATYA


What is that on the ring you use? Puddy? Or ?

Link?

@shoaibexpert
Your HD800 is loose. You need to rescrew it from the inside cups. That gap is not suppose to be like that. it needs to be tightly flush. Nothing will technically happen to your headphones but that gap section inside it is where the solder wires are.

Thanks. Maybe you're right. Can you let me know or share the pic of the exact screw I need to tighten? I don't want to touch anything I don't have to as I am not an expert at this... thanks

 

[TYATYA]

Thanks. Maybe you're right. Can you let me know or share the pic of the exact screw I need to tighten? I don't want to touch anything I don't have to as I am not an expert at this... thanks

Idk too.
But you should confirm if they are loosen:

 

[shoaibexpert]

Idk too.
But you should confirm if they are loosen:

Wow, thats exactly what I needed. Thanks. Ill look to see if its loose.

 

[shoaibexpert]

I have the DAC SMSL M500 balanced + THX AAA789 Amp. Is my setup good enough to draw the best performance out of my HD800S or Do I need to upgrade maybe the DAC? Thanks

 

[thomaskong78]

I have the DAC SMSL M500 balanced + THX AAA789 Amp. Is my setup good enough to draw the best performance out of my HD800S or Do I need to upgrade maybe the DAC? Thanks

Not the best but good enough for most folks.

As you try to get better Dac, the steeper the price.

 

[shoaibexpert]

Not the best but good enough for most folks.

As you try to get better Dac, the steeper the price.

I was thinking of getting the Chord Qutest but A, its not balanced and B its freakin expensive. I know the Qutest would sound like a Major upgrade to my M500 but from what I read, anything in between is not gonna sound that much of an upgrade. Is it true or is there something in the middle that Im missing in terms of DAC that could potentially upgrade the SQ without breaking the bank.

 

[peter123]

Just got the the jot today (standard dac).. I’ll get to see if balanced makes a difference..

Of course it won't, the headphones only play the signal that they receive.

I don't understand why people believe that the headphones will be affected by balanced operatation, it's the amplifier that's affected. Some amplifiers has better balanced output than single ended, some sound the same and some only have balanced output, it's all about the implementation. If you want to see if balanced makes a difference it has to be with the same source that has both balanced and single ended outputs.

 

[metsat]

Lol...anyways the condition is as follows...I'll see if I can post a picture

Those pads look pretty good to me. Just subjected to usage and dust. It's hard to tell from the photos but I don't think you need to replace those pads. Just use some luke warm water with mild dish washing detergent (not too much) and let them dry.

 

[shoaibexpert]

Those pads look pretty good to me. Just subjected to usage and dust. It's hard to tell from the photos but I don't think you need to replace those pads. Just use some luke warm water with mild dish washing detergent (not too much) and let them dry.

Thanks. Will do.

 

[inseconds99]

Need help with my newly purchased HD800S. The clamp force is so loose on my head that every head movement moves the headphones all around and I’m constantly adjusting them. They also don’t seem to fit well with my thicker glasses. Can anyone recommend either a pad swap or something I can do to increase the clamp force? Any support for helping with the headphones not move all around my head?

Side note, pads seem a bit itchy on my beard, anyone else?

 

[Whazzzup]

Glasses never work with HP. and do you have a really small head?

 

[inseconds99]

Glasses never work with HP. and do you have a really small head?

I have zero other issues with any other headphone I’ve had with them moving around so much. I have lost 165lbs since I owned the original HD800 and done remember them moving as much as the S. Also I’d still say my head is bigger then average. Might be the shape of it lol. Either way, any recommendations for increasing clamp force?

 

[Arniesb]

Need help with my newly purchased HD800S. The clamp force is so loose on my head that every head movement moves the headphones all around and I’m constantly adjusting them. They also don’t seem to fit well with my thicker glasses. Can anyone recommend either a pad swap or something I can do to increase the clamp force? Any support for helping with the headphones not move all around my head?

Side note, pads seem a bit itchy on my beard, anyone else?

Adjust headband so it should sit higher. Less pressure to jaw and more scure fit.

 

[TYATYA]

Sonarwork tru-fi really amazing!!!
It sounds as fine EQ-ing on Jriver

 

[inseconds99]

Does anyone have any experience with the HD 800 S and the Topping DX7 Pro dac/amp or smsl su-8 v2 dac and smsl thx sp200 amp? I am looking to pair my headphones with either one of these combos.