[paradoxper]

I don't know what version of pad to buy. All?

 

[ahmadfaizadnan]

All pads are thicker than the stock pad. Not sure how does that affect the soundstage though. The hybrid pads helps taming the 6kHz peak; at least, that's what Dekoni claims. I never heard them myself.

 

[paradoxper]

Interesting. I put in for the Elite Sheepskin. I asked Tal to provide some thoughts on the rest and may add the hybrids.

 

[ahmadfaizadnan]

I might go for the hybrid myself. They are super comfy and the headphone placed really well on my head

 

[Moochibond]

https://dekoniaudio.com/?s=hd800

It's already up on the web but currently in back ordered. If they put this on massdrop, maybe we could save extra 10 bucks.

Nice!

WOW lots of interesting options to choose from.

Surprised the leather pad versions do not have a felt type lining on the inner ring of the pad. It is after all a known mod implemented by owners of HE-6 to tame treble peak.

Still, very much looking forward to getting a pair or two.

 

[greggf]

fwiw, I've been finding myself involuntarily falling asleep when using the HD800S. Literally. So I decided to get the HD800 to mix things up.

I do NOT fall asleep when listening to the regular, stock HD800.

Yes, the HD800 treble can be problematic with bad recordings, but with ALL recordings my level of alertness and interest has increased. Analytical listening can be fun. I don't think it's a matter of raw detail - the HD800S seems to do just as well with the small things - it's a matter of spotlighting more brightly.

 

[bosiemoncrieff]

I find HD800S just to put a blanket over detail. The bass is boosted but woolier.

 

[Hifiearspeakers]

I find HD800S just to put a blanket over detail. The bass is boosted but woolier.

I love the bass on the 800S. I wouldn’t call it wooly at all. It sounds right and accurate to me.

 

[paradoxper]

Dekoni is on the right track
.

 

[Moochibond]

Dekoni is on the right track
.

They look very comfortable?

Have they changed the sound, especially the treble?

 

[paradoxper]

Comfort level jumped to 009 levels now. I feel perhaps some form of actual clamp.

The most immediate difference in sound I'm hearing is more space and depth with improved imaging.
Little upticks than anything drastic. Still, though, appreciable.

 

[bearFNF]

Were they easier to put on than the stock pads or the same?

The sheep skin looks tempting.

Comfort level jumped to 009 levels now. I feel perhaps some form of actual clamp.

The most immediate difference in sound I'm hearing is more space and depth with improved imaging.
Little upticks than anything drastic. Still, though, appreciable.

 

[paradoxper]

Were they easier to put on than the stock pads or the same?

The sheep skin looks tempting.

Trick question?
One tenth easier to put on.

 

[bearFNF]

Trick question?
One tenth easier to put on.

The reason I ask is that it looks like the "clip/frame" is built into the ear pads and not the PITA that the stock loose frame is.

 

[paradoxper]

Correct. I've never had issue with the HD800 pads. The Dekoni pads do "click-in" more securely.