[thefitz]

  I finally Did it. Inserted the resonator made by you and now the Hd 800 sounds better. But I can say it does not bring the peak of 6KHZ down totally but I would say about 3db lower. At least the shrill is no more there. Thanks my friend for this.

It's a fantastic mod, and I love the set of cans with it. However I must apologize as I bought the mod off ebay - it didn't cost much and I thought these kinds of mods are public domain...

 

[Shetzu]

 
It's a fantastic mod, and I love the set of cans with it. However I must apologize as I bought the mod off ebay - it didn't cost much and I thought these kinds of mods are public domain...

Yes our friend Sarrodje is creator of the superdupont mod and it is the best. There are videos to help out too. I am glad i used these resonators.. Hope your issue gets solved too.

 

[Sorrodje]

 
 I thought these kinds of mods are public domain...

 
Actually it's protected by a CC-by-SA license. conditions are crystal clear :
 
"All art, instructions, material selections and information in this post and following posts (collectively the "****** HD800 SuperDupont Resonator mod by Sorrodje") are covered by the Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike 4.0 international license. Any derivative work may be sold as long as instructions and art are distributed freely and correct attribution (mention of the name of the mod, Sorrodje, and a link to this thread) is maintained."
 
So the ebay seller in the US is totally in line with the license . Another ebay classified isn't . 
 
And You have the choice to purchase the mod where you want  

 

[thefitz]

   
Actually it's protected by a CC-by-SA license. conditions are crystal clear :
 
"All art, instructions, material selections and information in this post and following posts (collectively the "****** HD800 SuperDupont Resonator mod by Sorrodje") are covered by the Creative Commons Attribution-Sharealike 4.0 international license. Any derivative work may be sold as long as instructions and art are distributed freely and correct attribution (mention of the name of the mod, Sorrodje, and a link to this thread) is maintained."
 
So the ebay seller in the US is totally in line with the license . Another ebay classified isn't . 
 
And You have the choice to purchase the mod where you want  

Indeed, I used the "public domain" rather broadly.
 
It's a great mod, and you've done great work. I find myself reaching for my SD-800 over my LCD-3F all the time.

 

[Sorrodje]

Thks again. All positive comments are much appreciated  

 

[h1f1add1cted]

 
Great! How is the soundstage got affected by that mod on the HD800?

No sir, it's still the same width and depth and typical 3D holographic soundstage which we all love.

 

[jwbrent]

So is anyone wanting a new set of cushions, complete with headphone?

The stock is back at FocusCamera and $899 is about as low as I've seen them.

Wow, great price. I've been on the fence about purchasing the HD800s for a while. One question: was the issue of the paint chipping or peeling ever addressed by Sennheiser?

 

[vc1187]

Wow, great price. I've been on the fence about purchasing the HD800s for a while. One question: was the issue of the paint chipping or peeling ever addressed by Sennheiser?

 
Nope... pretty much if they touch any hard surface with minimal force, they will likely chip.
After the first 3 times of hunting down and owning flawless HD800s, I realized that it was kind of pointless as they would chip over the period ownership, so my next 3 pairs were cheaper via the secondhand market with chipped paint.
 
The stock cable is locked in tight enough to where if you aren't really careful about disconnecting the cable, you can pull out the cable with too much force and unintentionally scrape up your HD800 while doing it.  Talk about something that induces high anxiety.

 

[shultzee]

Owned and used mine for a year and no chipped paint (knocking on wood).

 

[beowulf]

   
Nope... pretty much if they touch any hard surface with minimal force, they will likely chip.
After the first 3 times of hunting down and owning flawless HD800s, I realized that it was kind of pointless as they would chip over the period ownership, so my next 3 pairs were cheaper via the secondhand market with chipped paint.
 
The stock cable is locked in tight enough to where if you aren't really careful about disconnecting the cable, you can pull out the cable with too much force and unintentionally scrape up your HD800 while doing it.  Talk about something that induces high anxiety.

 
Does the 800S also have this chipping issue, on the similar areas but that are black now?

 

[frankrondaniel]

I've owned my 800's for several years now - no chipping that I can see.

 

[bosiemoncrieff]

I can't be bothered to treat headphones as if they're porcelain. I toss them onto couches and mattresses with abandon. If I lose some value in resell, so be it.
 
HD800 sounds as good as it ever has and the paint imperfections are hardly noticeable unless you're looking for them.

 

[kc-howl]

Hello,
 
I would like to enjoy your research and knowledges about the HD800.
 
Does substitute a DAC and a headphone amp by a great MAO external soundcard is possible ?
The converters and the integrated amp will they be good ?
Because I heard about the great conversions N/A and A/N, but also about the poor headphones output qualities in this devices…
 
I need neutral and transparent sound with an external soundcard able to drive and operate the HD800’s full range of frequencies, because I would like to combine this device for recording and mixing (next to monitors working) with high definition (.WAV, .FLAC, …) files and lossless listenings ; but no “colored”.
 
Is it possible ? Do you have any suggestions external soundcards ?
 
Thanks !

 

[Thenewguy007]

Shootout time, LOL.

iDAC6 vs MoMBy vs (not pictured m9XX)
ECP DSHA2 vs ECP Torpedo III

Al through HD800

Also silver balanced cable vs OFC copper single end vs stock cable.

Did you ever give a review on the shootout?

The difference you heard between a silver cable vs OFC vs stock.

The DSHA2 vs Torpedo III.

 

[McClelland]

  Thanks noted. Appreciate you help. I too am keen and inclined towards Tube amps. I will check on these However these amps are bit on the higher cost.

 

Haven't moved beyond this point in the thread, but I'm assuming the Mjolnir 2 with tubes has been recommended to your list.  I'm presently listening to unmodded HD800 with an old cardas balanced cable and Amperex tubes and think it's delightful, but it maybe a case of "ignorance is bliss" as I've never demo'ed the ALO or anything in the the Wa line up.  Since it's unlikely that I will, I've persuaded myself that I've hit gold with the present setup and haven't even rolled more tubes yet.