[cuiter23]

For members that gave the hd800 and maybe others at home am I (probably) wasting my time looking at complementing headphones for the home?

The hd800 is my main HP and I using it with a woo wa2 and various premium tubes. I see these reduced prices in the x2 and he560 and he400i. And then there's the hd650/hd600

Am I right in thinking if I bought other HPs for home I'd have no need to use them?

Put me out of my misery and say yes, they would not be used.

I already have my portable/closed gear covered.

Thanks

 
The HD800 could very well be the only headphone many people will ever need. Although I kinda want something that is the polar opposite just for fun!

 

[lukeap69]

The HD800 could very well be the only headphone many people will ever need. Although I kinda want something that is the polar opposite just for fun!

Exactly the reason I have a PM-2.

 

[CarpeDijon]

Although I kinda want something that is the polar opposite just for fun!

I like my AD-2000 just for fun and now I've added the X2. Lower-tiered open cans, for sure, but fun nonetheless.

Exactly the reason I have a PM-2.

Now that's a higher-tiered set of cans I'd love to have some fun with.

 

[kvn864]

  the stock cable (balanced) is truly outstanding and sounds much better than any other cable I've used (although I've not tried all of them).   

this is what I was thinking too, only one problem for me though, I'd like soft cable, the stock one isn't.

 

[bearFNF]

Yep, the stock cable is too stiff for me. Like my Q french silk much better. Very flexible and lightweight, like a paracord rope.

 

[shabta]

   
The HD800 could very well be the only headphone many people will ever need. Although I kinda want something that is the polar opposite just for fun!

That's why I got the NAD HP50. Inexpensive, closed, slightly warmish, darkish, yet sound lovely. Great when the HD800 seems to be a bit too revealing...

 

[mrmarano]

I firmly agree, but perhaps for slightly different reasons.
 
I think how I experience a piece of gear is just as important as its performance per se. How well does the object feel in the hand? Does it enhance or distract from the act of auditioning music in some practical or meaningful way? These factors are just as important as measurements and the sound quality, but rarely get as much attention.
 
I very much like the stock cable. It's well-made. All connectors on both unbalanced and balanced version feel solid, heavy, easy to grip. The Kevlar sheath greatly reduces microphonic transfer; no rumbling in the headset when shifting the cable. It's thinner and quite light, so I don't have this heavy cord pressing down on me. It's flexible enough to bend it any way I wish while being stiff enough to avoid unwanted coiling. And it's long enough, so I can move about the vicinity or shift position without worrying about stressing the cable or pulling equipment out of place.
 
The only thing I wish were different isthe yoke bead, where the cable splits out to each ear. Would that it were made in a wide Y-shape (like Grado's), to span each ear line away from the sides of my neck.
 
Plus, the price is often right. I found a used CH-800 S (balanced) on Amazon for $220, in near mint condition.
 
I can't comment on sound quality compared to other cables; I haven't tried any. My HD800 sound of bliss as-is.

 

[koiloco]

For members that gave the hd800 and maybe others at home am I (probably) wasting my time looking at complementing headphones for the home?

The hd800 is my main HP and I using it with a woo wa2 and various premium tubes. I see these reduced prices in the x2 and he560 and he400i. And then there's the hd650/hd600

Am I right in thinking if I bought other HPs for home I'd have no need to use them?

Put me out of my misery and say yes, they would not be used.

I already have my portable/closed gear covered.

Thanks

Buy a used pair of HE-6 and be done with.  That's what I did and have enjoyed  both HD800 and HE-6 very much.

 

[vnmslsrbms]

  Buy a used pair of HE-6 and be done with.  That's what I did and have enjoyed  both HD800 and HE-6 very much.

Also the LCD-3 or LCD-2 is a common pairing as well.  Nice yin and yang. 

 

[cuiter23]

I'll add the MDR-Z7. Now those are 2 complete opposites

I feel the HD650 difference is not drastic enough for me to own both haha.

 

[thecrow]

Also the LCD-3 or LCD-2 is a common pairing as well.  Nice yin and yang. 

That's where the idea all started but I'm worried that's going to get me needing/seeking another amp.

Buy a used pair of HE-6 and be done with.  That's what I did and have enjoyed  both HD800 and HE-6 very much.

See point above.

I have the otl wa2 and luckily have various tubes for some differences between them for different moods.

 

[Wil]

I think i'm about done for now..
 
Laptop -> Ifi iusb -> Audio Gd Ref 10.32 -> Line Magnetic 518ia w/ APPJ adapter -> Anaxed HD800. 
 
Happy new year all! 

 

[whirlwind]

Happy New Year Everybody.  

 
I am going to enjoy my HD800 today listening to my Pink Floyd Collection....no better way to enjoy a new years day.
 

 

 

[sysfail]

 
Great way to start the New Years. 

 

 

[jibzilla]

The best and closest complimentary headphone for the hd800 is the Lcd-X. It is the closest sound signature to the hd800 and closest drive wise as well. Unless you want to get another amp to drive the complimentary headphone you want to go with the X. An 007mk1 is a great compliment as well but will also require a separate amp unless you want to use a woo wee or something along those lines which I do not recommend.
 
I use my hd800 with rock and X with hip hop and electronic. I also owned a Level 1 D7k and th-600 and while I do like those 2 headphones allot with electronic and hip hop because of their low ohm and the fact that they are dynamic they seem to have an off bass sound to them with ohm output amps that I think are 100% necessary for the hd800 to shine. The X is very low ohm as well but does not seem affected as it is planar.
 
I would go with btg sunrise cables for both headphones. Cables are a touchy subject so I will just leave it at that.