Buddhahacker
500+ Head-Fier
A general rule of thumb is if the amp doesn't get hot it probably isn't a Class A amp. I use my Valhalla to heat my office in the winter
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A general rule of thumb is if the amp doesn't get hot it probably isn't a Class A amp. I use my Valhalla to heat my office in the winter.
Percussions seem to sound harsh when I play Thrillers and Beat It by Michael Jackson. But I am not sure if it's actually precise or really a little harsh or is little over my preferred level. Meanwhile I feel it's crystal clear.The recording is top notch in pop songs. I did not have the same feel when I listen to classical music but there aren't that much percussion as in them either. As for instruments I also played Going Home by Kenny G and I feel it's about right. On some other instruments I also feel they are fine.
Windows 8.1 foobar200 play FLAC ->USB -.DAC-19 -> HDVA 600 ->balanced cable ->HD 800.
I just listened to Thriller yesterday, no issues with the cymbals getting "sharp" or piercing. Tidal>Monarchy M22B>Tarus Mk.2>Draug 2>HD800 (Anax), so two R2R DACes, two pretty good amps, what cable are you using and do you have the Anax Mod?
How do you deal with sweat? This is embarrassing and I often sweat on my head. I either stop using the HD 800 or interrupt listening and wipe my sweat off. Inevitably the headphone has absorbed some sweat for sure. How to clean it or keep it clean?
and I do not know what Anax Mod is.
I sure love my HD800 run by the HDVD800 amp. I can see why people buy three!
It looks like the LCD-2's time in the sun has come to an end. I remember around November of 2011, when the LCD-3 had just come out, the LCD-2 was better than the HD-800 for many many people here, thus influencing my decision to purchase one. Now, with all this praise for the 800s, and my own minor issues with the LCD-2 beginning to get noticed, I'm almost certain I'm gonna sell them and move on to an 800 early next year.
Hey guys, Just wanted to give a quick impressions of the new HD800 paired with the hdvd800 and balanced cables coming from a musician and not necessarily an audiophile. First off all I can say is WOW. These cans delivered exactly what I expected them to... as a musician I wanted something super accurate to bring me into the room so that I can get "involved" in the music, and they did that exceptionally. I don't know why everyone said bass is lacking with these because the bass gets STUIPID low with these and is VERY WELL BALANCED. as far as bad recordings... I found these cans completely fine to listen to bad recordings. It is what it is, obviously its not as enjoyable as listening to good recordings. So I'd say as a musician, I really enjoyed these because they bring me into the room with the band and inspire my creativity!