The (new) HD800 Impressions Thread
Apr 25, 2015 at 12:51 PM Post #18,316 of 29,010
  Here's a similiar one:
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Thank you, but I already know the K&M. I guess my Sieveking Omega stand will do it for the next while, but I thing something like the K&M or Sennheiser clip-on thing are more practical if one wants to rest his 'phones for just a few minutes. I discovered that when I used my chair's armrest and my desk lamp as headphone stands/holders when I was comparing some of my cans lately due to the Omega stand is only capable of holding one.
 
Apr 25, 2015 at 4:31 PM Post #18,318 of 29,010
   
That's a good price. I wanted to pick one up myself back when they were still on Amazon, but they cost something like $65.

Now I wish I bought a few...
 
Apr 26, 2015 at 10:59 AM Post #18,324 of 29,010
  Has anyone tried the Asgard 2 with the HD800?
Is it worth the extra $$$ over the Vali?

Not sure about Asgard 2 but I would pick Vali > Asgard 1 for HD800 100%.  I used my WA22 as benchmark for this comparison.
 
Apr 26, 2015 at 11:26 AM Post #18,325 of 29,010
  Has anyone tried the Asgard 2 with the HD800?
Is it worth the extra $$$ over the Vali?

i have the Vali and the Asgard 2. I've used both with my HD800s and the HPs sound great on either. I hear no difference in SQ. 
 
However, the Asgard 2 has other features that may make it a better choice for you.
 
Cheers,
 
Apr 26, 2015 at 2:10 PM Post #18,326 of 29,010
While decent, with the HD800 I would pass on the low-end Schiit stuff unless that's where you want to start. I started with it and it lasted all of a couple days with me.  The Asgard does not show of anywhere near the potential of this headphone. Never tried the Asgard 2, but it can't be that much improved or you'd here more about it.
 
Apr 26, 2015 at 2:15 PM Post #18,327 of 29,010
  While decent, with the HD800 I would pass on the low-end Schiit stuff unless that's where you want to start. I started with it and it lasted all of a couple days with me.  The Asgard does not show of anywhere near the potential of this headphone. Never tried the Asgard 2, but it can't be that much improved or you'd here more about it.


Well, you hear a LOT about the Asgard. What problem did you have with it? It has a lot of power and is technically excellent
 
Apr 26, 2015 at 2:52 PM Post #18,329 of 29,010
 
Well, you hear a LOT about the Asgard. What problem did you have with it? It has a lot of power and is technically excellent

 
Some people hear things that are objectionable to them when pairing their HD800s with the Asgard. Some people claim the Asgard is deficient in some way because of what they have read others say. I prefer to try things for myself and come to my own conclusions. I listen to my HD800s on a Vali, an Asgard and three other Schiit amps. And the HD800s sound great on all of them.
 
Apr 26, 2015 at 3:05 PM Post #18,330 of 29,010
   
Some people hear things that are objectionable to them when pairing their HD800s with the Asgard. Some people claim the Asgard is deficient in some way because of what they have read others say. I prefer to try things for myself and come to my own conclusions. I listen to my HD800s on a Vali, an Asgard and three other Schiit amps. And the HD800s sound great on all of them.


Well I've tried them on Asgard 2 and they sounded just as they are described, anemic bass, sibilant highs, great soundstage and definition. I guess it comes down to taste and hearing, as always
 

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