[Ekul61]

Borrowed the sennnhieser 800s yesterday for a week. 2 hours of listening time under my belt. Asgard 2 amp inline.
Hifiman400i is what I own.
I'm looking for more detail and clarity.
So far the 800s are achieving the goal.
Just want to do all the research I can,during my demo week before a possible purchase.
Seems like the consensus is. " Just buy the sennnhieser 800s. Well worth $1500"
I did browse through the 800s thread. A little overwhelming.
So my question is
To those experienced with the sennnhieser 800s. Are they worth $1500
Thx

 

[daltonlanny]

If you look around some, you can find them for alot less than $1,500.00.

 

[Ekul61]

If you look around some, you can find them for alot less than $1,500.00.

thx best ive seen is open box on amazon for $1300

 

[daltonlanny]

You can buy near mint used ones here in the in Head-fi classifieds for $600.00 and up.

 

[daltonlanny]

Apparently you must be talking about the HD800 S, not the regular HD800?
Even if so, you can find the HD800 S for alittle over $1,200.00, or even less, used, on Amazon, Headfi classifieds, and sometimes on Ebay.

 

[Ekul61]

Thx. I have a week to figure out if the 800s are worth>$1000.

 

[daltonlanny]

In my personal opinion they are, but ultimately it's up to your own ears using your own gear.
Compared to higher priced Audeze, Focal, Hifiman, Stax, etc., yes they are worth it, imho

 

[Ekul61]

Thx so far i believe your correct. i just luv picking out the instruments while listening.

 

[daltonlanny]

Yes, they are very resolving and clear, that's for sure.
Good luck in making your decision

 

[endgame]

Thx. I have a week to figure out if the 800s are worth>$1000.

They’re absolutely worth it. One of my favorite headphones of all time. The regular 800 is awesome too. Honestly, most descriptions of these two are way overblown. They sound way more alike than different.

 

[Ekul61]

Thx for the respected replies. Listening to the who 'live at leads" i'm right i the crowd. lol

 

[Me x3]

It really depends on how much 1500usd mean to you and how you weight its capabilities.
K712 will give you most of what HD800S is capable of for less than 300usd.
(big open stage, detailed treble, clean and layered yet slightly warm bass response, ...)

If you have the money, and enjoy the HD800S then why not?
It's a very good headphone and as long as you treat them with some care, it will retain good part of its value through the years.

 

[Thenewguy007]

Had an Asgard 2 & it didn't cut it with the HD800.

To truly enjoy the HD800s, you'll need to invest $1,700 - $2,000+ in a very good (preferable tube) amp.

 

[Ekul61]

Had an Asgard 2 & it didn't cut it with the HD800.

To truly enjoy the HD800s, you'll need to invest $1,700 - $2,000+ in a very good (preferable tube) amp.

Thx some suggest. With the 800s. Sennheiser added base and reduces the treble. So a tube amp is not needed.

 

[SilverEars]

If you read innerfedelity's review, they added distortions to the lowend to add more body to the sound and reduced the 6k somewhat, still the response is treble heavy and that outputs more of an in your faced detailing, and doesn't mean it's the resolving headphone. The boost of treble shifts the tonality to metallic side. 800s is still hasn't leveled their treble enough. Not worth retail or the high pricing.

The proponents of 800 argue the right amp is rquired to not sound shrill. The characteristics are shrilly sound. I expect balanced response at the pricepoint.