[dreamwhisper]

I don't believe any amp will morph any driver into something it's not.

 
Thanks for your response. Yeah, from what I've read the HD800 and 009's approach did seem to be not that different.
 
I also agree with you regarding transforming a driver into something entirely different.
Although Stax has responded heavily to source and amp upgrades. From memory I consider the KGSS-HV 2x as good as the 717, and since I got it for 2x the price, that's a decent priceerformance ratio.

Haven't gotten a chance to hear the HD800 from other amps, but just wanted to point out that ime Stax has responded more dramatically with regards to an amp changing the driver than it should at this price bracket. (massive response to source change too)
Maybe this is a quality of Stax and they are an exception to the rule?
Really makes you wonder about the T2 and Blue Hawaii family of amps.

 

[RUMAY408]

  Hello,
 
I would like to order one Headphone to be coupled with AK120 II / or Titan + Centranse HI M8 LX XL4.
And i'm hesitating between HIFIMAN 400i / HIFIMAN 560 and Sennheiser HD 800 (my preference is going to HD 800) but would like to get confirmation ... as i have never listen to any of them.
 
Please, which on could you advise me ?
I listen Reggae, Zouk, lets say general music (african ...) i think you catch me.
 
Thx.  

At a recent Head-Fi meet I had a chance to listen to the 400i/500/560 and the HD800.
The HD800 is still my favorite compared to the above.  The HE-6 is a better comparison on an audio basis to the HD800.  
 
FYI: a modded 560 sounded significantly better than the stock 560.  
I still prefer the sound of the older 400 over the 400i, the 400i is however much more comfortable. 

 

[analog'd]

I have a blue cardas cable on my hd800s, but I'm anxiously waiting to receive an adapter I ordered on dec 5th that'll let me use my Q audio black silk lcd3 cable with the hd800s. anyone know what I should expect from the Q on the senns?  

 

[Amictus]

  I have a blue cardas cable on my hd800s, but I'm anxiously waiting to receive an adapter I ordered on dec 5th that'll let me use my Q audio black silk lcd3 cable with the hd800s. anyone know what I should expect from the Q on the senns?  

I'm waiting for mine to arrive. I've ordered both a hifiman and an HD800 adapter.

 

[analog'd]

 

  I have a blue cardas cable on my hd800s, but I'm anxiously waiting to receive an adapter I ordered on dec 5th that'll let me use my Q audio black silk lcd3 cable with the hd800s. anyone know what I should expect from the Q on the senns?  

I'm waiting for mine to arrive. I've ordered both a hifiman and an HD800 adapter.

cool, it'll be fun to compare impressions. I'm afraid to ask how long you've been waiting though.
 
ah, but it sounds as though you ordered the cables themselves and the adapters, yes? 

 

[johnjen]

If memory serves (it has been several years now) but the Q cables were smoother and more detailed than the cardas cable (I don't think it was the blue).
But it was a step up in overall SQ.
 
JJ

 

[Amictus]

 
cool, it'll be fun to compare impressions. I'm afraid to ask how long you've been waiting though.
 
ah, but it sounds as though you ordered the cables themselves and the adapters, yes? 

I have ordered one 3 meter cable with both adapters. If the Q cable is an improvement on the Senn stock cable, I'll order a 1 meter cable for the HD800. The other headphone 'in play' is a HE-500. I'll let you know...

 

[aaronbiggy]

i just found a review in the sennheiser india website for the hd 800 . . . the guy thinks v moda is better than hd 800 . . . . and mentions in the cons that quote " we cant fold it . and its not portable . . " hats off 

 

[lin0003]

Lol, What? 
 
I mean surely he knew that they are not portable and cannot be folded before he bought them? 
 
Hard to imagine anybody finding the M-100 better, but I guess some people dislike the brighter sound. 

 

[Dopaminer]

that's like complaining about your Ferrari because the lawn mower does not fit in the trunk.

 

[Mortalcoil]

  i just found a review in the sennheiser india website for the hd 800 . . . the guy thinks v moda is better than hd 800 . . . . and mentions in the cons that quote " we cant fold it . and its not portable . . " hats off 

 
 This type of comment usually comes from someone who has no plans or means to enter the world of the higher end of things.  It helps justify their foray into the low/middle ground of things be it headphones, cars, houses, etc.
 
  My comments are in no means meant to sound elitist or snooty................... you get my point.

 

[Arttt]

 

[aaronbiggy]

Lol, What? 


I mean surely he knew that they are not portable and cannot be folded before he bought them? 

Hard to imagine anybody finding the M-100 better, but I guess some people dislike the brighter sound. 

I still prefer the sound and bass of HD 800. . I would gosh. . . Love to own one of then.. But then I would also have to get a more powerful amplifier. . . So lets see. . . Right now focus on jh roxanne universal fit. And I must say. . He is a source of fun .. . And to say. . Posting comment on sennheisers own website . . Lol

 

[Canadian411]

haha, why even bother looking at this comment ? He obviously never heard of jealous of HD800, ignore it

 

[aaronbiggy]

 
 This type of comment usually comes from someone who has no plans or means to enter the world of the higher end of things.  It helps justify their foray into the low/middle ground of things be it headphones, cars, houses, etc.

  My comments are in no means meant to sound elitist or snooty................... you get my point.

Comparing a maruti suzuki 800 to a lamborghini aventador will give lesser difference