Tanalasta
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The older style headphones with smaller cups tend to be lighter and clamp better. I assume you've tried several adjustments and position on the actual head itself. But I get you. I have the same problem with the HD800S and the Empy's (and even the Utopia). When I'm on the recliner almost have to prop up a pillow.
I've been again reminded how much I adore the pairing of the HD800S and the WA11 Topaz out of the 4.4mm balanced mode. Even using the onboard USB ESS DAC. There's a musicality about this pairing with a full, slightly warm laid back sound whilst taming that treble. it doesn't quite have the detail nor the analytical nature of the Hugo2 but none of the harshness. It isn't as resolving as the Utopia (which may be a good thing on the WA11 Topaz as it's more forgiving) given the WA11 Topaz isn't the cleanest output around.
I wonder how the HD800S would sound out of a proper tube amp.
I've been again reminded how much I adore the pairing of the HD800S and the WA11 Topaz out of the 4.4mm balanced mode. Even using the onboard USB ESS DAC. There's a musicality about this pairing with a full, slightly warm laid back sound whilst taming that treble. it doesn't quite have the detail nor the analytical nature of the Hugo2 but none of the harshness. It isn't as resolving as the Utopia (which may be a good thing on the WA11 Topaz as it's more forgiving) given the WA11 Topaz isn't the cleanest output around.
I wonder how the HD800S would sound out of a proper tube amp.