The (new) HD800 Impressions Thread
Feb 11, 2022 at 4:02 AM Post #28,666 of 28,976
Think this is discussed several times before here, but only want to give my thoughts...
Tried 2-3 cheap tube amps, tried several EQ settings, hardwired, balanced... but all without success.

Now i tried Can Opener and Sonarworks, both activated in jriver and with my Qudelix 5K portable amp in balanced mode :) I really love it, thats what i was looking for...
Need to enjoy it a few moments more and after that i will send them to Sonarworks for individual measurement, to get the last few percent. :dt880smile:
Great, enjoy HD800

How are taking individual measurement, is that an option in Sonorworks?
 
Feb 11, 2022 at 8:01 AM Post #28,668 of 28,976
Unless you have done any mods on HD800, it should sound same as any other once. Why we need send the headphones?
 
Feb 11, 2022 at 8:39 AM Post #28,669 of 28,976
Unless you have done any mods on HD800, it should sound same as any other once. Why we need send the headphones?
Every headphone, even the same type has some small driver variance, channel imbalance and so on. At premium models like HD800 it is not so dramatic like cheaper models, but i think it can make a difference. I dont know if it will be make a noticable difference, but i will give it a try.
 
Feb 26, 2022 at 6:31 AM Post #28,670 of 28,976
Wonderful listening on the HD800S off the Luxury & Precision LP6 Ti 7th Anniversary. Wonderful timbre and great realism. :)

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Feb 26, 2022 at 1:32 PM Post #28,671 of 28,976

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Mar 28, 2022 at 7:57 PM Post #28,674 of 28,976
what exactly is the 6k spike. I am over 60. Will I notice it or are my ears too old.🤨😰
It makes some tracks seem too sparkly and maybe a little piecing, for some people on certain systems. (bright amp)
If you do not feel that they are too bright or hear the piercing sound then I wouldn't worry too much about it... just enjoy the music. :beerchug:
 
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Mar 29, 2022 at 11:41 AM Post #28,678 of 28,976
For me, it usually manifests itself as a headache after time, or a piercing sound that makes me cringe at certain points in certain tracks with my brighter amps (I'm looking at you Schiit magni and Asgard 1). But that is also why I don't use the HD800 (or any of my Grados) on that equipment anymore. I use a Cavaalli LAU (SS) or a Taboo MKIII (tube) amp now.
 
Mar 29, 2022 at 12:11 PM Post #28,679 of 28,976
Joinin' the club this week! HD800S purchased on the classifieds should be here Thursday and have my first tube amp also coming with it that should arrive Friday. Rest assured this weekend is going to be full of headphone listening :). Excited to see how these compare to my VC's and HD660S. I have a sneaking suspicion the 660 may not be here much longer but open to being surprised
 
Mar 29, 2022 at 1:15 PM Post #28,680 of 28,976
I use HD800->Darkvoice->Hugo2 and with few selected Tubes does not have 6k peek issues, very happy with HD800.
 

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