The (new) HD800 Impressions Thread
Jan 11, 2016 at 2:39 PM Post #21,676 of 28,976
   
 mostly ECM (European Jazz) and chamber/symphonic music FLACs. 

 
 
There's no sibilance to find in that kind of music. I've never been bothered by excessive sibilance myself with the HD800 considering I listen mostly the same music than you.  but Just give a listen to any close miced vocals and you'll notice sibilances are emphasized by the 800 and less so by the 800S.  it takes a few seconds to point it. 
 
Jan 11, 2016 at 2:51 PM Post #21,677 of 28,976
How much HD800S are in EUR zone Europe? Cant find the price in Holland yet, but in Norway they are NOK 15480 = EUR 1595 and in UK GBP 1200 = EUR 1595 , so, I guess they are  EUR 1595 in EUR zone?
 
THX
 
Jan 11, 2016 at 3:16 PM Post #21,679 of 28,976
  I just ordered the Mjolnir 2 and am debating between the stock Sennheiser balanced cable and the cheaper ZY and HGC cables. I don't have the budget or appetite for super high end cables, and am interested more in durability than perceived sonic differences.

I'll 2nd the ZY cable - no sonic issues on my HD800 (compared to original cable) and seems quite durable.
 
Jan 11, 2016 at 3:25 PM Post #21,681 of 28,976
Hd800 is 675 pounds here.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SENNHEISER-HD800-HD-800-HEADPHONES-NEW-BOXED-FACTORY-SEALED-OFFICIAL-WARRANTY-/121859872169?hash=item1c5f6a15a9:g:NKsAAOSw~bFWNgLW
 
Jan 11, 2016 at 3:30 PM Post #21,682 of 28,976

Yup . If you're interested in the 800S but not in hurry , just wait the street price lower to more affordable levels as the HD800 did. my 2 cents.  For people who are after their first HD800 , IMO the price difference is OK. 
 
Jan 11, 2016 at 3:41 PM Post #21,683 of 28,976
   
 
There's no sibilance to find in that kind of music. I've never been bothered by excessive sibilance myself with the HD800 considering I listen mostly the same music than you.  but Just give a listen to any close miced vocals and you'll notice sibilances are emphasized by the 800 and less so by the 800S.  it takes a few seconds to point it. 

 
 
I see your point thanks. So could the HD800 S be considered, in your experience, a more 'forgiving' type of instrument compared to the HD800, designed to give satisfactory results with a broader range of recordings?
 
Jan 11, 2016 at 3:44 PM Post #21,684 of 28,976
Sure, thats the only way, or buying used, but thats another story...
 
Correct me if I am wrong, but how about Donald North Stratus you were waiting, have you got one?
 
 
 
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  Yup . If you're interested in the 800S but not in hurry , just wait the street price lower to more affordable levels as the HD800 did. my 2 cents.  For people who are after their first HD800 , IMO the price difference is OK. 

 
Jan 11, 2016 at 3:48 PM Post #21,685 of 28,976
@blacknile : more neutral , less sibilant , a bit more mids , smoother mids/treble articulation. less sharp .. a bit less forgiving but not so much. It's still a HD800 :)
 
@blackmore : Still waiting... my Stratus will be warmly welcomed when he'll arrive at home for sure.... 
 
Jan 11, 2016 at 3:52 PM Post #21,686 of 28,976
Nice...wonder if you have any access to try Bakoon amp, which at the moment cost the same as Stratus.
 
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  @blacknile : more neutral , less sibilant , a bit more mids , smoother mids/treble articulation. less sharp .. a bit less forgiving but not so much. It's still a HD800 :)
 
@blackmore : Still waiting... my Stratus will be warmly welcomed when he'll arrive at home for sure.... 

 
Jan 11, 2016 at 4:09 PM Post #21,687 of 28,976
Nope. Not any chance. that's very rare stuff here in France.  From what I observed, almost all Stratus onwers reached the end game territory with the Stratus. and often with the HD800. so I hope i'll do the same and don't care about anymore other amp when mine will be there. 
 
BTW , during the wait I'm still playing. Vali2 and Krell KSA5 Clone are in approach :) 
 
Jan 11, 2016 at 6:18 PM Post #21,689 of 28,976
  Any experience with Venus Audio's balanced HD800 cable? They would appear to be the most affordable.

I thought they looked familiar.
I just order HE1000/HE400i balanced cables from them. I'll let you know when they arrive.
 
Jan 12, 2016 at 1:21 AM Post #21,690 of 28,976
I own that cable (built with cardas) for my hd800 and couldn't be happier. Superb build. Less stiff than the stock cable but still solid. I couldn't be affirmative about sonic improvements but i wouldn't swear there's none.
 

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