[longbowbbs]

  Source plays huge part here as well. I found HD800 using on my Cary CAD 300B pretty nice, but stepping over to Sonic Pearl, which is solid state, makes things correct right away, so, I am sure HD800 loves tube, but probably much more from OTL design, which may gives them exactly what they need, but if anyone looks for great amp and not the name, this one is steal.

The HD800's pair beautifully with my Cary SLI-80 as well....The 800's are great with tubes.

 

[preproman]

  Kynq has already sold his HD800. IMO it's a bit quick to elaborate a valuable opinion about the HD800 but it's not my life.
 
BTW, I tried some amps yesterday at our french meet. Very brief listens in non otimal conditions  so those quick impressions are very questionnable.
 
- EC 445 : Space - immediate feeling of improved soundstage . More sparkle in the treble than my Sonett . Associated wit a Metrum Hex . listened very briefly unfortunately.
 
- Schitt Mjolnir : Not bad at all . i was afraid of harshness but that was surprisingly good to my ears. Not so trebly but not as smooth than my Sonett. Mjolnir has some warmth maybe ?.   Love the bass Slam of the SS Amp . I miss it on all tube amps I've heard or owned. not much more to say . Only few minutes spent with the amp.
 
- Headamp GSX-MK2 : Mother of god. 

  GSX/HD800 combo is the pinnacle of Analytical listening I guess.  Lot of Slam on all registers . Especially great bass. Piercing/sharp treble but no in a so bad way. great dynamics . the amp impressed me but I would never live with that. i would only listen to classical and even with Classical it's too much for my ears. very sharp sound.  I spent more time with the headamp and my own music than with the two other amps listed before.
My DNA Sonett offers the smoother and the more intimate listening experience with the HD800
 

 
What tubes was used in the 445?

 

[Sorrodje]

preproman dunno. Stock tubes i guess but I need to ask my friend befor e to be able to answer you. He replaced the 6c45pi if I remember well.

 

[Caguioa]

why bother?  https://www.buysonic.com/products/sennheiser-hd-800/

edit: what they said.  buy with confidence, they're well known.

But has anybody bought from them? Idk it seem geting them for around 1k is a steal but had there ever been fake hd800?

 

[FlySweep]

But has anybody bought from them? Idk it seem geting them for around 1k is a steal but had there ever been fake hd800?

I bought my hd650 through them.. transaction was as smooth as can be (just like buying from any other trusted retailer).. and the cans showed up NIB.

 

[Arttt]

Rather spend extra 500$ or get used pair ...
I wouldn't risk buying high end headphone from not authorized dealer, perioud.

 

[Radio_head]

 
as someone who is an authorized dealer, if i sold HD800s for $999 (which i couldnt even if i wanted to), i'd be counting my last few hours as a dealer. therefore they are not an authorized dealer.

They are an authorized dealer, buysonic = sonicelectronix.  Note they didn't offer such a deal until after Sennheiser themselves offered the HD800 for $1000 (+ $25 HDTracks gift card.)  I have a friend who is in purchasing at a big box who said their cost was $800, so if you have the buying power/leverage and sell enough units, you can still turn a decent profit.  

 

[hotdogseller]

I got my HD 800s from buysonic for 970 new

 

[diamondears]

Why the huge discounts? Sennheiser gonna release a newer model soon?

 

[BirdManOfCT]

  Why the huge discounts? Sennheiser gonna release a newer model soon?

Now, there you've gone and done it!

 

[dxanex]

  Why the huge discounts? Sennheiser gonna release a newer model soon?

Careful, you're bound to get a tongue lashing...

 

[diamondears]

 
Now, there you've gone and done it!

 

 
Careful, you're bound to get a tongue lashing...

Eh...can't hold it anymore...

...coz this HD800 is on top of my list even before I got my LCD-2s...I just can't get it off my itch...errr, head...
 
If they're gonna release an HD800 improved version, I'm gonna wait for that one for sure even for some extra, just some..
 
Anybody has reliable gossip on this one?...

 

 

[GardenVariety]

Called Sonic Electronix and got them to "match" buysonic for $970. Done and done. The headphones arrived today NIB and they are an authorized dealer. 

 

[NinjaHamster]

Eh...can't hold it anymore... ...coz this HD800 is on top of my list even before I got my LCD-2s...I just can't get it off my itch...errr, head...

If they're gonna release an HD800 improved version, I'm gonna wait for that one for sure even for some extra, just some..

Anybody has reliable gossip on this one?...  

The HD801 will use Dylithium crystals ....

 

[Mambosenior]

The gossip from the Rhineland is: the future is wireless.