[Sorrodje]

   
 mostly ECM (European Jazz) and chamber/symphonic music FLACs. 

 
 
There's no sibilance to find in that kind of music. I've never been bothered by excessive sibilance myself with the HD800 considering I listen mostly the same music than you.  but Just give a listen to any close miced vocals and you'll notice sibilances are emphasized by the 800 and less so by the 800S.  it takes a few seconds to point it. 

 

[Blackmore]

How much HD800S are in EUR zone Europe? Cant find the price in Holland yet, but in Norway they are NOK 15480 = EUR 1595 and in UK GBP 1200 = EUR 1595 , so, I guess they are  EUR 1595 in EUR zone?
 
THX

 

[Sorrodje]

1595 indeed. 

 

[sheldaze]

  I just ordered the Mjolnir 2 and am debating between the stock Sennheiser balanced cable and the cheaper ZY and HGC cables. I don't have the budget or appetite for super high end cables, and am interested more in durability than perceived sonic differences.

I'll 2nd the ZY cable - no sonic issues on my HD800 (compared to original cable) and seems quite durable.

 

[Blackmore]

OK, thx.
 
Well, consider the fact they come with XLR cable, have some mods and new black color, the price is  justified?, but I wouldnt mind if they were like EUR 1350 v.s. EUR 1095 HD800, maybe one day.  
 
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  1595 indeed. 

 

[Moonhead]

Hd800 is 675 pounds here.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SENNHEISER-HD800-HD-800-HEADPHONES-NEW-BOXED-FACTORY-SEALED-OFFICIAL-WARRANTY-/121859872169?hash=item1c5f6a15a9:g:NKsAAOSw~bFWNgLW

 

[Sorrodje]

 

Yup . If you're interested in the 800S but not in hurry , just wait the street price lower to more affordable levels as the HD800 did. my 2 cents.  For people who are after their first HD800 , IMO the price difference is OK. 

 

[blacknile]

   
 
There's no sibilance to find in that kind of music. I've never been bothered by excessive sibilance myself with the HD800 considering I listen mostly the same music than you.  but Just give a listen to any close miced vocals and you'll notice sibilances are emphasized by the 800 and less so by the 800S.  it takes a few seconds to point it. 

 
 
I see your point thanks. So could the HD800 S be considered, in your experience, a more 'forgiving' type of instrument compared to the HD800, designed to give satisfactory results with a broader range of recordings?

 

[Blackmore]

Sure, thats the only way, or buying used, but thats another story...
 
Correct me if I am wrong, but how about Donald North Stratus you were waiting, have you got one?
 
 
 
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  Yup . If you're interested in the 800S but not in hurry , just wait the street price lower to more affordable levels as the HD800 did. my 2 cents.  For people who are after their first HD800 , IMO the price difference is OK. 

 

[Sorrodje]

@blacknile : more neutral , less sibilant , a bit more mids , smoother mids/treble articulation. less sharp .. a bit less forgiving but not so much. It's still a HD800
 
@blackmore : Still waiting... my Stratus will be warmly welcomed when he'll arrive at home for sure.... 

 

[Blackmore]

Nice...wonder if you have any access to try Bakoon amp, which at the moment cost the same as Stratus.
 
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  @blacknile : more neutral , less sibilant , a bit more mids , smoother mids/treble articulation. less sharp .. a bit less forgiving but not so much. It's still a HD800
 
@blackmore : Still waiting... my Stratus will be warmly welcomed when he'll arrive at home for sure.... 

 

[Sorrodje]

Nope. Not any chance. that's very rare stuff here in France.  From what I observed, almost all Stratus onwers reached the end game territory with the Stratus. and often with the HD800. so I hope i'll do the same and don't care about anymore other amp when mine will be there. 
 
BTW , during the wait I'm still playing. Vali2 and Krell KSA5 Clone are in approach  

 

[bosiemoncrieff]

Any experience with Venus Audio's balanced HD800 cable? They would appear to be the most affordable.

 

[sheldaze]

  Any experience with Venus Audio's balanced HD800 cable? They would appear to be the most affordable.

I thought they looked familiar.
I just order HE1000/HE400i balanced cables from them. I'll let you know when they arrive.

 

[Sorrodje]

I own that cable (built with cardas) for my hd800 and couldn't be happier. Superb build. Less stiff than the stock cable but still solid. I couldn't be affirmative about sonic improvements but i wouldn't swear there's none.