[MattTCG]

After taking an unsuccessful run with EQ to get the 800S "dialed," I gave up. Just couldn't get the result that I was after. Then for giggles I threw a single ply square of toilet paper into each cup, carefully spread against the dust pad...perfecto! Just what I was looking for with EQ. Top end is gently attenuated but nothing else in the signature is mucked up. Because the treble is dialed back, I can finally turn the volume up a couple clicks which really gets the drivers moving. Man, these can really slam now. It's a win, win.

 

[jsk ksj]

After taking an unsuccessful run with EQ to get the 800S "dialed," I gave up. Just couldn't get the result that I was after. Then for giggles I threw a single ply square of toilet paper into each cup, carefully spread against the dust pad...perfecto! Just what I was looking for with EQ. Top end is gently attenuated but nothing else in the signature is mucked up. Because the treble is dialed back, I can finally turn the volume up a couple clicks which really gets the drivers moving. Man, these can really slam now. It's a win, win.

The magic paper towel strikes again!

I have not had any complaint about the treble (perhaps hearing loss / age), but whatever works for you

 

[chesebert]

How many 800S threads are there...

 

[MisterMoJo]

After taking an unsuccessful run with EQ to get the 800S "dialed," I gave up. Just couldn't get the result that I was after. Then for giggles I threw a single ply square of toilet paper into each cup, carefully spread against the dust pad...perfecto! Just what I was looking for with EQ. Top end is gently attenuated but nothing else in the signature is mucked up. Because the treble is dialed back, I can finally turn the volume up a couple clicks which really gets the drivers moving. Man, these can really slam now. It's a win, win.

<Insert immature toilet paper joke here>

 

[ardilla]

After taking an unsuccessful run with EQ to get the 800S "dialed," I gave up. Just couldn't get the result that I was after. Then for giggles I threw a single ply square of toilet paper into each cup, carefully spread against the dust pad...perfecto! Just what I was looking for with EQ. Top end is gently attenuated but nothing else in the signature is mucked up. Because the treble is dialed back, I can finally turn the volume up a couple clicks which really gets the drivers moving. Man, these can really slam now. It's a win, win.

https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/hd800-dtp-mod-quick-easy-but-rewarding.7462/

https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/hd800-tp-mod.1826/

HD800 / HD800S Toilet paper tissue mod is very effective TP mod FTW

 

[ardilla]

https://www.headphoneer.com/sennheiser-hd800-vs-hd800-maxx-mod/

I also had success with some AKG foams. K141 and K271 foams here.

 

[arn]

They are very nice complimentary headphones

Currently I'm liking my EQ'd LCD-2f over the Clear MG, but at times I like to use a lighter (in weight) headphone and that's why I at times go for the Clear, even though I prefer the detail and separation of the LCD-2f. Do you have any insight on how the HD 800 S fits in this scenario? I know I would miss the deep, quality bass while listening to the 800 S, but at times a less dynamic sound is a wellcome change. Brightness is something that I can tone down with EQ I think, sibilance is just something that I don't tolerate too well.

 

[ardilla]

Currently I'm liking my EQ'd LCD-2f over the Clear MG, but at times I like to use a lighter (in weight) headphone and that's why I at times go for the Clear, even though I prefer the detail and separation of the LCD-2f. Do you have any insight on how the HD 800 S fits in this scenario? I know I would miss the deep, quality bass while listening to the 800 S, but at times a less dynamic sound is a wellcome change. Brightness is something that I can tone down with EQ I think, sibilance is just something that I don't tolerate too well.

Sounds like you're not an HD800S person. Look at the meze 109 pro maybe?

 

[frkasper]

Howdy all,

Reporting for duty.

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How many 800S threads are there...

Geeeez... Looks like I'm going to need some extra pictures.