[namaiki]

  I might try this thanks xaval.  Maybe its a hair on the driver or something I don't know.
thanks for the link hekeli, its more like a constant rattle and fuzzy boomy tone everytime a certain bassline or bass kick starts up.  As stated earlier it wasnt a problem on certain tracks a couple of days ago but now it is a problem on the same tracks.

Is the distortion from both sides or just either the left or right? Are you using any EQ?

 

[dynarec]

  Is the distortion from both sides or just either the left or right? Are you using any EQ?

Hi there namaiki.   I'm not currently using any EQ and the sound seems to be distorted only from the left headphone.  I've made a warranty claim with Sennheiser, so hopefully they can have a look at them and amend/fix the problem.

 

[Sorrodje]

  Thanks for this one by the way. It also sounds great with other cans 

 
I've no doubt it sound well with other cans . I can only affirm the HD800 is extremely good for this music.

 

[BirdManOfCT]

How well does the Schiit combo Gungnir and Mjolnir work with the HD800? Balanced cables, of course.

 

[preproman]

  How well does the Schiit combo Gungnir and Mjolnir work with the HD800? Balanced cables, of course.

Not the best by far..

 

[James-uk]

How well does the Schiit combo Gungnir and Mjolnir work with the HD800? Balanced cables, of course.

HD800 is easy to drive and that combo should be fine. I have personal experience with HDVD800/ O2 /odac/ benchmark dac1 and they all sound the same . Take from that what you will.

 

[lin0003]

HD800 is easy to drive and that combo should be fine. I have personal experience with HDVD800/ O2 /odac/ benchmark dac1 and they all sound the same . Take from that what you will.

Most people hear a distinct difference between DAC/amp changes. 
 
Haven't heard of the Schiit combo so can't comment on that. 

 

[sp3llv3xit]

Can someone post his impression of the HD800 driven by the Chord Hugo, please?

Thanks.

 

[62ohm]

HD800 is easy to drive and that combo should be fine. I have personal experience with HDVD800/ O2 /odac/ benchmark dac1 and they all sound the same . Take from that what you will.

 
My experience with the HDVA600/Benchmark DAC1 would suggest they do not sound the same..

 

[James-uk]

My experience with the HDVA600/Benchmark DAC1 would suggest they do not sound the same..

I know what you are implying, the benchmark has less distortion bla bla bla but the hdvd sounds the same regardless. Maybe the Senn amp has a little more low end distortion but its negligible .

 

[lin0003]

I know what you are implying, the benchmark has less distortion bla bla bla but the hdvd sounds the same regardless. Maybe the Senn amp has a little more low end distortion but its negligible .

Actually no, it's not distortion and all that stuff that is different. 
 
I would say 99% of people who are familiar with the HD800 would say that the HDVD800 or some other high end DAC and amp is much better than the O2/ODAC. 
 
Soundstage, detail, imaging and everything will be better. 
 
I do envy you though, because you don't need to upgrade gear since you can't perceive any difference. 

 

[62ohm]

  I do envy you though, because you don't need to upgrade gear since you can't perceive any difference. 

 
+1.

 

[BirdManOfCT]

 
I do envy you though, because you don't need to upgrade gear since you can't perceive any difference. 

 
+2

 

[lukeap69]

+3

 

[BobG55]

+4 & +5 (5 is my wallet)