[Solude]

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Tell me more about the Hydra X - I've had my eye on this converter.

 
$970USD to get it to the US... pass.

 

[Mediahound]

Some people were saying that it looked like new but the one I ordered looked like it fell off the back of a truck. You might have more luck though.

Thanks. I guess they have a good return policy. Were you able to return yours?

 

[preproman]

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$970USD to get it to the US... pass.

 

[technica18]

Thanks. I guess they have a good return policy. Were you able to return yours?

Yes, they were very kind. Even paid for return shipping.

 

[BobJS]

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Is there a consensus on the Crutchfield factory refurbished HD800? Worth it or not?

 
I'm very happy with mine.

 

[negura]

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Tell me more about the Hydra X - I've had my eye on this converter.

 
It's very good, but very different sounding than my Audiophilleo. Hydra does impressively strong bass, more intimate fuller bodied sound. It's very relaxed and smooth, yet detailed. Nothing I've heard beats the Audiophilleo in terms of pure resolution, soundstage and imaging though.

 

[Mediahound]

I'm very happy with mine.

I just ordered a refurb one. Keeping my fingers crossed.

 

[Sko0byDoo]

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I just ordered a refurb one. Keeping my fingers crossed.

 
Hope it works out for you.  Got mine in Jan, totally happy with it (thinking of getting another one)
 
Crutchfield's return policy is pretty good.  So give it a try, if u're not happy with it, return it.

 

[zigy626]

Guy's I have noticed that on these forums people are skeptical about Burn-in with HD800 but I have to say that I have noticed a considerable difference between the music since I bought the HD800 in April. The sound has opened up considerably to a point where I am finding the experience more like listening to speakers. But initially the sound was more like a typical headphone. Its just become so enjoyable to a point where I dont miss speakers. Now I justify paying £1000 for a pair of headphones.

 

[Mediahound]

Now that my HD800s are on the way, I'm wondering about the cable. Should I bother getting an aftermarket cable? If so, which ones are the best bang for the buck?
 
I read elsewhere that basically with an aftermarket cable you often pay 20%-30% (or more) of the cost of the headphones themselves, yet would only see a maximum of 5% sound quality increase so it may not be worth it. Thoughts?

 

[Cante Ista]

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Guy's I have noticed that on these forums people are skeptical about Burn-in with HD800 but I have to say that I have noticed a considerable difference between the music since I bought the HD800 in April. The sound has opened up considerably to a point where I am finding the experience more like listening to speakers. But initially the sound was more like a typical headphone. Its just become so enjoyable to a point where I dont miss speakers. Now I justify paying £1000 for a pair of headphones.

It is hard to say, but I believe that I do concur, with all the usual caveats re audio memory or your mind getting used to the sonic presentation from a can. I think I have had mine 1.5 to 2 years now.
 
I have heard people say that the treble gets toned down overtime as well. That is something I did not experience, but for me treble was never an issue.

 

[LugBug1]

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Now that my HD800s are on the way, I'm wondering about the cable. Should I bother getting an aftermarket cable? If so, which ones are the best bang for the buck?
 
I read elsewhere that basically with an aftermarket cable you often pay 20%-30% (or more) of the cost of the headphones themselves, yet would only see a maximum of 5% sound quality increase so it may not be worth it. Thoughts?

imo the stock cable is pretty good, apart from the length is a bit too long for my liking. I would see how you get on with it first. 

 

[MIKELAP]

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Now that my HD800s are on the way, I'm wondering about the cable. Should I bother getting an aftermarket cable? If so, which ones are the best bang for the buck?
 
I read elsewhere that basically with an aftermarket cable you often pay 20%-30% (or more) of the cost of the headphones themselves, yet would only see a maximum of 5% sound quality increase so it may not be worth it. Thoughts?

Personnally i just received a Cardas cable only reason i wanted a cable is because the origininal one was to long so i had a 4 foot one made with Connex connectors and Furutect 1/4 inch jack total cot $235.00 ca. Cable is the blue cardas cable now i did not buy it to improve the sound  just to shorten the wire does it sound better i dont think so its not worst than before its as good i think so dont go crazy unless you can listen for yourself and really ear that difference.

 

[rawrster]

It depends on your usage. I have an aftermarket cable to make the cable shorter and to get a 4 pin XLR plug instead. Also the aftermarket cable I have tangles less which was another reason for it.

 

[Solude]

Aftermarket cable for me is ergonomics.  Sound benefit is just gravy.