[roshambo]

Hello all,

My first post here. I'm a new HD800 owner, and new to high end audio in general, although I've been employed for 4 years as a broadcast engineer, so I run into various production gear daily.

My setup is my PC > Modi 2 Multibit > Vali 2 (JJ Goldpins 6922 tube) > HD800 (non-SDR) and I'm listening to 320 Kbps / 44.1 sources.

A few days ago I installed the Dekoni Velour pads on the HD800. In terms of comfort and clamp, they're a good improvement over stock. Sound wise, while I didn't do a serious A/B vs stock pads, I do believe they change the frequency response. I'd say the response graph published by Dekoni seems about right, showing some marginal improvement to bass and taming of the high treble. Perhaps a hair warmer? Bottom line, I find myself wearing my HD800's more and longer. I'd definitely recommend them.

Rosh

 

[Moochibond]

HD 820 - $2399.95

Here's a link: https://en-us.sennheiser.com/high-end-headphones-audiophiles-hd-820

 

[bosiemoncrieff]

I'll take the N90Q, thanks. Also, that new amp/dac sounds like crap. Harsh, sibilant, painful. Whether Sennheiser should be in the amp business, they should absolutely not be in the DAC business.

 

[paradoxper]

I am using "Q" french silk cable with mine. (ultra-fine stranded Type 2 copper litz)

The best.

 

[yates7592]

Do we need a wider soundstage? HD800 is really, really wide. K1000 is different, but superior mostly due to openness and supremely natural imaging, not to added width per se.

Could somebody ponit me to an old mini-review on Head-Fi comparing K1000 soundstage to HD800 soundstage, using a live church or cathedral recording (as I seem to remember). It was quite long and very detailed, I've been searching for days and just can't find it anywhere. Thanks in advance if anybody knows where this is (it definitely exists!).

 

[ruthieandjohn]

Perhaps it was the series by @bosiemoncrieff, with keyboard in one, opera in this one, here: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-new-hd800-impressions-thread.650510/page-1562#post-12815891

 

[yates7592]

Thanks for the suggestion. I did also find that series, and I don't think that was it. It was outside of the main HD800 thread I'm pretty sure.

 

[Makiah S]

I have to say I've never really enjoyed the HD 800 outside of my home system. Even my own HM901/Pico Power are a bit underwhelming, however I'm really surprised at the naturalness of this combo!

Not as resolving as the Hm901/Pico Power set up but so much more pleasurable to listen to!

 

[paradoxper]

All you need now are some Dekoni pads.

 

[Makiah S]

All you need now are some Dekoni pads.

Nah, I think the SDR mod is enough to balanced out the sound signature, but I do need a new cable! Should have one by the end of the month

 

[paradoxper]

Sigh. Ha.

 

[yates7592]

Does anybody here know how the Dana Lazuli vs Draug2 cables compare with HD800?

 

[DavidA]

Does anybody here know how the Dana Lazuli vs Draug2 cables compare with HD800?

A glass of wine might have a better effect if you are looking for a cable that has any sonic difference, but this is just my opinion after trying cables from Double-Helix and Forza. These cables are works of art but don't provide any sonic improvements from my limited experience.

 

[Thenewguy007]

A glass of wine might have a better effect if you are looking for a cable that has any sonic difference, but this is just my opinion after trying cables from Double-Helix and Forza. These cables are works of art but don't provide any sonic improvements from my limited experience.

Really? I can hear a big noticeable difference.

 

[yates7592]

A glass of wine might have a better effect if you are looking for a cable that has any sonic difference, but this is just my opinion after trying cables from Double-Helix and Forza. These cables are works of art but don't provide any sonic improvements from my limited experience.

Doesn't really answer my question but thanks for your lucid insight.