[Willis]

Anyone know any IEM that has similar sound signature of HD800S in term of soundstage, holographic and detail? thanks

 

[Bruc3]

Anyone know any IEM that has similar sound signature of HD800S in term of soundstage, holographic and detail? thanks

The Apple Airpods is exactly what you are looking for.

 

[Slim1970]

Anyone know any IEM that has similar sound signature of HD800S in term of soundstage, holographic and detail? thanks

Hifiman RE2000’s are really close.

 

[Willis]

Thanks It is a little beyond my budget but I will still look into it.

I have the HD800S and although I have a few other TOTL headphone as well I always find myself coming back to it.

 

[Tanalasta]

With the right DAC/AMP combination to tame some of the brightness (or perhaps a touch of DSP) these are some of the most comfortable headphones.

Has anyone tried pairing the Hugo2/2Go with the HD800S as to whether this will synergise? Or am I better sticking to may WA11 setup.

 

[Bruc3]

Thanks It is a little beyond my budget but I will still look into it.

I have the HD800S and although I have a few other TOTL headphone as well I always find myself coming back to it.

Agreed, HD800S always has its own unique sound that cannot be easily replaced by other headphones. Always impresses me when I go back to it how airy, spacious it sounds and with all the clarity too.

 

[opienor]

With the right DAC/AMP combination to tame some of the brightness (or perhaps a touch of DSP) these are some of the most comfortable headphones.

Has anyone tried pairing the Hugo2/2Go with the HD800S as to whether this will synergise? Or am I better sticking to may WA11 setup.

I use the HD800S with Hugo2/2Go and think it sounds wonderful.

 

[Rob80b]

Well..it happened again...my second Sennheiser balanced XLR cable has started to disintegrate again where the rubber casing becomes quite gummy.

Exact same issue back in 2018.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sen...ost-for-summary.795365/page-216#post-14176884
...and was replaced by Sennheiser under warranty..
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/sen...ost-for-summary.795365/page-218#post-14187914

They are now obviously now passed warranty but will contact Sennheiser to see if they still use the same composition in the rubber as the cable/cables were not abused and the headphones are only used a few times a week and stored properly.
And the replacement at 20% or more of the total cost of the 800S is a think twice. : (
https://en-ca.sennheiser.com/cable-3m-odu-plug

Will wait for response from Sennheiser, who I must say have been very good at addressing customer concerns.
May need to look at 3rd party replacements.

 

[Whazzzup]

Get a prion 4 it costs more than the hp tho, but never breaks down and nice sound improvement.

 

[Rob80b]

If I do not get around to making my own, this one should suffice...or maybe Sennheiser if they are nice send me another replacement.
https://www.ebay.ca/itm/4-pin-XLR-H...-for-Sennheiser-HD800-Headphones/254915872819
Materials used:
Canare L-4E5C cable
Paracord sleeve, black
Cardas Soldering Wire Quad Eutectic Silver Solder

I've made a few with Canare cables so they can be a bit stiff, a pliable microphone cable I find works best.

 

[NickedWicked]

New HD800S owner here, how fragile is the SS mesh on the back of the headphone? I was inspecting it up close, and ran my finger across the mesh which to my surprise went inwards a bit. Luckily it bounced back but it seems fragile, rather fingerprint sensitive as well.

 

[Whazzzup]

#920 here just fine. Course I avoid sticking my finger in the mesh.

 

[marcus2704]

I have a pair of HD800S phones to partner a HDV820 DAC/Amp. Is it worth my investing in an aftermarket cable for my phones, and if so, are there any recommendations?

 

[Whazzzup]

Gee I wonder?

 

[EJSorona]

I have a pair of HD800S phones to partner a HDV820 DAC/Amp. Is it worth my investing in an aftermarket cable for my phones, and if so, are there any recommendations?

Get a better DAC instead, provide you don't have another DAC.
The DAC on the 820 will get you by, but a dedicated DAC will get the most outta your HD800S.
I will love to get, at least, the HDVA600, which is only an amp for my 800S.
Still, if you are hell bent on getting better cables, I cannot help you with that, except maybe with the USB cables. Get something like an Oyaide class B or class A cable.