[longbowbbs]

 

  HD800's kick *** for metal.....

Thank you mate,hope to be a new entrant into this world. Hard to justify the price though :|
 
any idea about source?

Any dealer is going to charge list. Sometimes you can find a good deal via Audiogon.com. Also, check with any local dealer about trading in another piece of gear. I swapped in a piece of used gear in near mint condition and got a nice trade in value.

 

[abhinit90]

  Any dealer is going to charge list. Sometimes you can find a good deal via Audiogon.com. Also, check with any local dealer about trading in another piece of gear. I swapped in a piece of used gear in near mint condition and got a nice trade in value.

I'm getting them for about 920 usd shipped but that's a lot for me. Considering I won't be buying any cables, amps or dacs for it :|

 

[longbowbbs]

 

  Any dealer is going to charge list. Sometimes you can find a good deal via Audiogon.com. Also, check with any local dealer about trading in another piece of gear. I swapped in a piece of used gear in near mint condition and got a nice trade in value.

I'm getting them for about 920 usd shipped but that's a lot for me. Considering I won't be buying any cables, amps or dacs for it :|

That is a fantastic price....It may be expensive, but you will have them for years!

 

[abhinit90]

  That is a fantastic price....It may be expensive, but you will have them for years!

the thought of a new flagship down the line in a couple of years (highly unlikely) makes me a bit un-nerved. And that I won't be able to sell it, nor will I be able to upgrade my source
 
but who am I kidding
 

 

[longbowbbs]

 

  That is a fantastic price....It may be expensive, but you will have them for years!

the thought of a new flagship down the line in a couple of years (highly unlikely) makes me a bit un-nerved. And that I won't be able to sell it, nor will I be able to upgrade my source
 
but who am I kidding
 

The "Threat" of newer and better is always there in this hobby....I still use the HD650's regular...Great gear still sounds great even when a successor arrives.

 

[nigeljames]

  HD800's kick *** for metal.....

 
+ 1 

 

[nigeljames]

  +1

 
The HD800's do sound faster because they are leaner than the HE6's but I have not found anything the HE6's can't keep up with, so the point is moot IMO.

 

[longbowbbs]

 

  HD800's kick *** for metal.....

 
+ 1 

New Priest coming this year Nigel!!

 

[nigeljames]

  New Priest coming this year Nigel!!

 
Actually, never really been a fan. 

 

[longbowbbs]

 

  New Priest coming this year Nigel!!

 
Actually, never really been a fan. 

and you from Birmingham....What is the world coming to? 

 

[preproman]

Leaner doesn't make them faster - it just makes them leaner.  

 

[BournePerfect]

He said it was a moot point, and that they just sound (seem) faster because they are leaner. Nobody's attacking your preciousness Prep.
 
-Daniel

 

[Trey36]

Thanks for the tip, I didn't even think about using an EQ. I do enjoy the sound and can easily close my eyes and get lost in it. I think I just prefer closed headphones, but that is just a personal preference. I will keep pushing them on a daily basis to see if 50+ hrs of burn in improves my impressions. 
 
Thanks again 

 

[preproman]

  He said it was a moot point, and that they just sound (seem) faster because they are leaner. Nobody's attacking your preciousness Prep.
 
-Daniel

 I hear ya Daniel..

 

[SoupRKnowva]

I have also been enjoying my 800s with some metal since that is the majority of what I listen too. Still waiting on the movers to get me my 009s back though, then the comparison can take place!