[myc]

quote from david mahler's comparison 57 headphones:
 
[size=11.333333015441895px]KING OF BASS:[/size][size=11.333333015441895px] The LCD-3 has the deepest-extending and most natural sounding bass response I have ever heard in a headphone. It should be enough bass to please a self-proclaimed bass-head, yet not too much bass to dissuade a neutrality-seeker. I agree with Jude who expressed the opinion that the LCD-3's bass was the best of the best.[/size]
 
So?

 

[BournePerfect]

So: people have varying rigs and opinions?
 
-Daniel

 

[Solude]

Compared to the HD800 it's loose and tuneful with poor definition.  Classic sub vs full range bass performance.  The bass line blends very easily on the LCD-3 where it's separated on the HD800.

 

[Olias of Sunhillow]

I appreciate the HD800's bass for its precision, but I still prefer the LCD-3's bass presentation. I don't find it loose or sloppy at all (with proper amping).

 

[Solude]

Compared to, important distinction. On its own the LCD-3 bass isn't loose but beside the HD800?  Yes.

 

[paradoxper]

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L.O.L. Glad you're enjoying them. I'll eat my hat if you find no significant improvement in the M51 over the Gungnir. Especially with the HD800 at the end of the chain.

Exactly.
 
And this time firmware is up to date. So we'll see if that had any influence over it or if I just maybe prefer Gun.
 
But I figure HD800 should be the deciding factor.

 

[paradoxper]

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I had to eat that same crow with this pair of HD800s.  It wasn't even close, just pure face stomping on the LCD front.

It's not even funny, nor EVEN close, honestly.

 

[myc]

Yes of course it depends on source/amp, listener moods, recording quality, music preference, earpad fits, etc. but HD800 scales higher with better source/amp because it is neutral

 

[extrabigmehdi]

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but HD800 scales higher with better source/amp because it is neutral

Or it's easier to add some coloration with a source, since by default the hd800 has none.

 

[CDewey]

So far I've only had mine for just over a week.  So far they have sounded fantastic with every genre I have thrown at them.  I can't wait to start making upgrades to the chain to get the most out of them.   I think the Bryston Headphone amp is my next purchase.

 

[hiyu64]

I just got a refurbished one from crutchfield.  I first registered my S/N on the SennheiserUSA site several days ago and I've yet to receive any confirmation emails.  I wanted my frequency response graph, so I registered on the main Sennheiser site and still no confirmation emails.  This is not looking good
 
On a side note, the HD800 sound wonderful though and I can't believe people bashing the bass on these things.  The bass is even better than my LCD-2.2s imo

 
Edit: Sennheiser.com auto reply came, still nothing from sennheiserUSA
 

 

[Andrew_WOT]

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I just got a refurbished one from crutchfield.  I first registered my S/N on the SennheiserUSA site several days ago and I've yet to receive any confirmation emails.  I wanted my frequency response graph, so I registered on the main Sennheiser site and still no confirmation emails.  This is not looking good
 
On a side note, the HD800 sound wonderful though and I can't believe people bashing the bass on these things.  The bass is even better than my LCD-2.2s imo

 

What range is your serial no, first 3 digits?

 

[Solude]

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Edit: Sennheiser.com auto reply came, still nothing from sennheiserUSA
 

 
The graph comes in the mail, snail mail not email.

 

[hiyu64]

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What range is your serial no, first 3 digits?

165XX

 

[hiyu64]

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The graph comes in the mail, snail mail not email.

no, not the graph.  I mean the auto-reply they send you for confirmation purposes stating they received your registration information.  I did get the confirmation e-mail 10 minutes afterwards from sennheiser.com today, but  sennheiserUSA hasn't responded with anything after I uploaded my receipt and registration info yesterday.