[Sennophile]

Sonarworks EQ plugin?  Totally unknown for me! 

 

[Wildcatsare1]

A general question to 800 users…

Are any of you running the Sonarworks EQ plugin?

If so what settings are you running?

I have been for 11 days now and I've been tweaking the settings and was woindering if ayone else had 'played with the knobs' and such?

JJ

JJ,
 
I downloaded the plug in on my Mac, but once I restart I cant find the program (yes I am a computer gimp).

 

[mikoss]

Wondering if it's worthwhile to try the Tari mod...

 

[FlySweep]

  Wondering if it's worthwhile to try the Tari mod...

 
If you're listening to the HD800 w/ an O2.. I think it's an absolute NO BRAINER.

 

[johnjen]

JJ,

I downloaded the plug in on my Mac, but once I restart I cant find the program (yes I am a computer gimp).

The Sonarworks 'program' is really a DSP (Digital Signal Processing) plugin.
It needs to be loaded into the player you are using, assuming it can do this.
I'm using Jriver Media Center, which accommodates plugins.

Once the plugin is installed, you can choose the average HD800 filter from the list.
Then the fun begins as you play with the knobs so to speak.

JJ

 

[Wildcatsare1]

The Sonarworks 'program' is really a DSP (Digital Signal Processing) plugin.
It needs to be loaded into the player you are using, assuming it can do this.
I'm using Jriver Media Center, which accommodates plugins.

Once the plugin is installed, you can choose the average HD800 filter from the list.
Then the fun begins as you play with the knobs so to speak.

JJ

Must not play with Amarra +, do also have JRiver on the Mac as well..

And I have always been a fan of playing with the knobs..

 

[maxedfx]

Guys, a quick question regarding amps for HD 800.
I am contemplating about picking up a used hdvd800, burson conductor(previous version) or I'm thinking of picking up a new oppo HA-1 or preorder the liquid carbon and pick up a good dac along with it.
The first three are all around 1000 to 1400 USD which is the same cost as a new Ha-1. The C.LC is only 600 USD.

I'm completely lost with the choices, hence looking for your advice!

Thanks in advance!!

 

[kapanak]

Guys, a quick question regarding amps for HD 800.
I am contemplating about picking up a used hdvd800, burson conductor(previous version) or I'm thinking of picking up a new oppo HA-1 or preorder the liquid carbon and pick up a good dac along with it.
The first three are all around 1000 to 1400 USD which is the same cost as a new Ha-1. The C.LC is only 600 USD.

I'm completely lost with the choices, hence looking for your advice!

Thanks in advance!!

Avoid the HDVD800 and get the HDVA600 if you want the Sennheiser amp. The DAC in the 800 isn't worth it.
 
HA-1 is a terrible choice for the HD800, as it accentuates all the unattractive characteristics of the HD800, such as the piercing treble.
 
Liquid Carbon is a fine choice, but also consider the EC Black Widow.
 
Or, if you want an amp exclusively for the HD800, get the Schiit Valhalla 2, as it will sound better than any of the choices you have listed above, but it will be basically locked to your high impedance headphones, such as the HD800.

 

[Sappy]

anyone has experience with the hugo/hdva600 combination? is it a waste of money as the hugo doesnt have balanced output or can anybody recommend this? i really enjoy my Hugo and would like to keep it together with the hd800 which I will get soon.

 

[azazell86]

I have the Burson Conductor with both the SABRE DAC and the PMC DAC. The PMC DAC is an excellent match as it offers a very analog "meaty" sound.

I find the HD800 a surgical headphone so the Conductor really sweetens the sound.

 

[maxedfx]

Avoid the HDVD800 and get the HDVA600 if you want the Sennheiser amp. The DAC in the 800 isn't worth it.

HA-1 is a terrible choice for the HD800, as it accentuates all the unattractive characteristics of the HD800, such as the piercing treble.

Liquid Carbon is a fine choice, but also consider the EC Black Widow.

Or, if you want an amp exclusively for the HD800, get the Schiit Valhalla 2, as it will sound better than any of the choices you have listed above, but it will be basically locked to your high impedance headphones, such as the HD800.

Thanks for the recommendations.
Atm, I have a new HD800, k553 pro, K7xx and an old psb m4u-2.

I may get a planar or iem later on, but haven't decided yet!

 

[zappazappazappa]

I previously used the Hugo into the Sennheiser HDVD800 which is the same amp as the HDVD600 and can highly recommend the combination. If you go down this route get yourself a balanced cable for the HD800's - either Sennheiser's own balanced cable or you could try Moon Audio's Black Dragon with a balanced 4 pin plug.The HD800's really 'sing' best connected to the front panel balanced socket  IMO. The only problem you may encounter using this combination is with the small  output sockets on the Hugo, so make sure the dealer you get your HDVD600 from can supply you with  a cable/s which you like and which fit properly.  

 

[vnmslsrbms]

 
HA-1 is a terrible choice for the HD800, as it accentuates all the unattractive characteristics of the HD800, such as the piercing treble.
 

I agree that the HA-1 isn't the best choice.  I wouldn't say terrible.  Driven balanced gives it a much more even overall impact, but the highs are still higher than simply using the Taurus MKii using the HA-1 as DAC.  I used XLR for the connections.  For those who can't stand the treble, I don't the HD800 is that great a choice anyway.  But if you listen to it enough, you eventually get used to and start loving it.  Brain burn in is very powerful.  Also, real life cymbals really are very piercing.  

 

[joshk4]

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HA-1 is a terrible choice for the HD800, as it accentuates all the unattractive characteristics of the HD800, such as the piercing treble.
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This is exactly my thoughts when I tried hd 800 with ha 1 didn't pair well

 

[Sappy]

  I previously used the Hugo into the Sennheiser HDVD800 which is the same amp as the HDVD600 and can highly recommend the combination. If you go down this route get yourself a balanced cable for the HD800's - either Sennheiser's own balanced cable or you could try Moon Audio's Black Dragon with a balanced 4 pin plug.The HD800's really 'sing' best connected to the front panel balanced socket  IMO. The only problem you may encounter using this combination is with the small  output sockets on the Hugo, so make sure the dealer you get your HDVD600 from can supply you with  a cable/s which you like and which fit properly.  

Sounds good, thanks a lot. But does balanced output of the HDVA600 do anything for this combination? I would need a balanced in which the Hugo doesn't offer. I might be totally wrong here but that is what I understood so far. If the Hugo is perfectly suitable in a balanced setup I would have my combination.