It's so good people dream away when they listen to it and forget to write about it.
Really enjoyed it out of my Senn amps but it's pretty awesome out of the Luxman as well. So is the 800S.
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It's so good people dream away when they listen to it and forget to write about it.
Really enjoyed it out of my Senn amps but it's pretty awesome out of the Luxman as well. So is the 800S.
Is that the perfect head for these? Are the pads soft enough to create a seal?
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round face, yes..chisel face with strong jawbone like Cristino ronaldo might have problem....no homo.
I’ll have mine in house on Tuesday. I’m eagerly waiting to get a listen them.
Okay the long wait is over. My HD820 has finally arrived. After getting them unboxed I did sneak in a quick listen before I start to burn them in. Right off the bat I knew these were of the HD8xx family. Nice, big, open soundstage, dynamic, tons of details and clarity with more bass than the HD800S's I use to own. They are slighty warmer sounding than the HD800S's but are still very lively at the top end. I expect vocals to sound a little more natural and have better weight to them. This is a plus in my book. I was expecting more clamp force on the earcups since they are closed to help with the seal and to me they fit slightly loose. They are very comfortable. I can see why some people are complaining about the fit and seal of these headphones. I think if they had more clamp force a lot the things we're reading about the fit, position, and seal of the earcups would be negated.
I think I got one of the earlier versions because I got all 3 cables. I think now the 4-Pin XLR cable is optional. Not sure if you have to request the 4-Pin XLR cable instead of the 4.4mm hexaconn one but I don't think you get both any longer. So I'm happy about that. My initial impressions are very positive. I got the Sennheiser sound in a closed headphone with very good sound isolation
I think I got one of the earlier versions because I got all 3 cables. I think now the 4-Pin XLR cable is optional. Not sure if you have to request the 4-Pin XLR cable instead of the 4.4mm hexaconn one but I don't think you get both any longer. So I'm happy about that. My initial impressions are very positive. I got the Sennheiser sound in a closed headphone with very good sound isolation
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Okay the long wait is over. My HD820 has finally arrived. After getting them unboxed I did sneak in a quick listen before I start to burn them in. Right off the bat I knew these were of the HD8xx family. Nice, big, open soundstage, dynamic, tons of details and clarity with more bass than the HD800S's I use to own. They are slighty warmer sounding than the HD800S's but are still very lively at the top end. I expect vocals to sound a little more natural and have better weight to them. This is a plus in my book. I was expecting more clamp force on the earcups since they are closed to help with the seal and to me they fit slightly loose. They are very comfortable. I can see why some people are complaining about the fit and seal of these headphones. I think if they had more clamp force a lot the things we're reading about the fit, position, and seal of the earcups would be negated.
I think I got one of the earlier versions because I got all 3 cables. I think now the 4-Pin XLR cable is optional. Not sure if you have to request the 4-Pin XLR cable instead of the 4.4mm hexaconn one but I don't think you get both any longer. So I'm happy about that. My initial impressions are very positive. I got the Sennheiser sound in a closed headphone with very good sound isolation
Its very good, I wouldnt trade it for anything but a Meze Emperyean. I listened to the Focal utopia, HD800s, and HE6.
Even the Meze Emperyean's would be a complimentary headphone in my opinion. It's a completely different sound.
I have HD800s which I am happy with for now but HD820 could be my next option if I am to replace it.
I don't miss my HD800's or HD800S's at all after listening to these. The HD820's take everything great about those headphones and put in a closed back. Sennhesier nailed it to me especially if you are a fan on their sound.
Are you serious both balanced cables are no longer included?
Looking at their website the 4-Pin XLR cable is below it as an accessory. The 4-Pin XLR is not mentioned in the "What's in the box" section either. Take a look:
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i prefer the tonal balance and slight warmth of the hd820 over the hd800/s
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