[hammelgammler]

Yeah i think he thought the product number is the serial number, because the product number is 500319.

 

[kazsud]

Interesting. I thought hd800s didn't fair well with speaker taps?

 

[GardenVariety]

Mine are 33XXX purchased a couple months ago. 

 

[Acapella11]

   
It doesn't seem to be about being sold out. Over here in Europe Sennheiser completely removed the "buy" button for the HD800. 

 
Interesting, four over ear models had their buy buttons removed: HD800, RS220, MM 500-X, PC 350 SE.

 

[ubs28]

   
Interesting, four over ear models had their buy buttons removed: HD800, RS220, MM 500-X, PC 350 SE.

Also the HDVD600 and HDVD800 DAC + Amps. If the HD800 and HDVDX00 are hand-made, it's simply due to holiday demands (alot of people buy things around this time of period) and Sennheiser workers on holiday.
 
The HD650 and HD600 are still being sold for example so that won't be a reason for a new flagship headphone.

 

[citraian]

Also the HDVD600 and HDVD800 DAC + Amps. If the HD800 and HDVDX00 are hand-made, it's simply due to holiday demands (alot of people buy things around this time of period) and Sennheiser workers on holiday.

The HD650 and HD600 are still being sold for example so that won't be a reason for a new flagship headphone.

Exactly my thoughts

 

[bfreedma]

Could also be part of a website refresh. Wouldn't be unusual to schedule that after the holiday sales rush.

 

[paradoxper]

It's really a sign that Sennheiser is going under.

 

[GardenVariety]

  It's really a sign that Sennheiser is going under.

I have it on good authority it's due to a merger with Beats and impending flagship model "HD800XL Studio" due to release this Spring. 

 

[pearljam50000]

Don't forget the HD800 "Hello kitty" version

 

[Blackmore]

If Sennheiser planned anything new, they may show that on coming Las Vegas Hi-Fi show.

 

[BobFiggins]

Looking to purchase an HD800 next week (or in 3 weeks, depends how badly I want to eat ramen for the next two weeks). To say I'm excited would be an understatement.
 
I can already power an HD800 from my sound card, and the dac is probably good enough to hold me over for a while. Though would really like a nice setup eventually. 
 
Here are a few combinations I've been looking at so far:
 
Fiio E18 (Something for home and mobile use)
Modi 2 Uber / Valhalla 2
Modi 2 Uber / Lyr (Not sure I'd care too much for rolling. Is the Lyr just a Valhalla with rolling tubes?)
Crack OTL + Speedball (Would need to find a pre-built version) (Also would need a recommended DAC to pair it with, unless it comes with one)
Triad L3 Lion / Geek Out SE (Recommended by zerodeefex)
 
My dac/amp budget would be $1000, but would definitely prefer to spend less. If I can get good sound (even if it's not absolutely perfect) for less, that's the way I'd like to go. I've heard the Schiit Bifrost is good, but then I've already read the Modi 2 Uber is essentially a mini Bifrost. Not sure how true that statement is, but it's surely cheaper. As for mobile amp/dac setups, are they just not as good, or does a mobile solution exist for plugging into your smartphone such as the E18 that can sound almost, or as good as a desktop setup?
 
Thanks for your help guys.

 

[MannerPylon]

An amp you might want to consider that I've found to pair well with the HD800's and others have recommended as well is the M^3. They're a bit harder to come by these days, they're a bit of an oldie by a goodie and you can probably get a good deal on one that'll punch above your its weight in terms of value.
 
Full disclosure, I say that while currently listing mine on the marketplace, though I'm considering keeping it for future use as a change of pace amp to my incoming BHA-1.
 
EDIT: As for the Modi 2, I haven't heard it yet but the Modi was very good for the price. I currently own an optical version and used to own a USB one. I can't tell you how well it pairs with the HD800's though since it's my office DAC.

 

[MattTCG]

Modi 2 uber and the Valhalla 2 May be the killer budget combo for the 800. Gets my recommendation.

 

[zerodeefex]

I wouldn't recommend the geek out SE + L3 lion for a desktop setup. The combo costs $1700. For that money you can get something beefier. That's a great combo due to portability.

$1700 is dicey territory. At that price range I'd do wyrd + modi 2 + Valhalla 2 and save up for the Yggdrasil.