Hello All,
New to Sennheiser headphones overall. Last night had a 1hr listening session (HDVD800>CH800>HD800S).
With the balanced connection, volume knob at 9 o'clock I have very minor ringing in my ears afterwards
(temporary tinnitus)
This volume (9) for me was engaging and did not find too loud (I was in silent bedroom at night). I can't believe that is too much for my ears! Now listening to volume at 8 o'clock and hoping this will be fine, but must say that the full musical experience seems to be slightly missing at that volume. What is really strange is I can listen to my earbuds at much louder volume and not experience any of this. Again, I was listening to the HD800Ss in full silence, so apples to apples I think. Of course my $75 Sony earbuds are a more bassy/muddy sound.
Are the highs in the HD800Ss setting my ears off? Very disappointing in the least and if 8 o'clock keeps my ears irritated I'm afraid I'm going to have to unload all of these at a major loss. No return policies with full refund on either device (20% restocking hit on the amp, Kijiji sale for the HD 800S)...
Has anyone else experienced this? I am particularly interested in people who use the CH800 balanced cable and what their volume levels are set at for extended listens (800 or 800S headphones).
Would be greatly appreciated.
Shawn