[elvergun]

Covid would have added a substantial delay normally takes 14 days with roughly half the time stuck in the que waiting for customs clearance.

That's what I'm thinking. I thought about that before I ordered, but I had no choice though since I could not find the headband readily available in the States. Now the choices are even more limited since the ebay merchant sold all of his inventory (217 HD800 headbands).

 

[gimmeheadroom]

That's what I'm thinking. I thought about that before I ordered, but I had no choice though since I could not find the headband readily available in the States. Now the choices are even more limited since the ebay merchant sold all of his inventory (217 HD800 headbands).

Hahah, now you'll pay a thousand euros a piece. I have the last supply of HD 800 headbands sitting in the trunk of my car

 

[elvergun]

Hahah, now you'll pay a thousand euros a piece. I have the last supply of HD 800 headbands sitting in the trunk of my car

Send a Headfi brother a spare.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Send a Headfi brother a spare.

I would if I could. Paramedics impounded the car, next thing you know every ambulance was full of guys with HD 800s with new headbands...

 

[koudairanger]

Does this thread also talk about HD800S?
here's the story, currently using questyle 4 stack with NEI2001 to drive my HD800S, I'm using a audio sensibility statement silver to use as the balanced cable
but both the stock cable and this silver don't meet my expectations in terms of bass dynamic, indeed more than enough bass is there, but It took some pain to dive fast and deep------especially when I was quite the fan of HD25. I currently don't want to change the overall amp setup, which part should I try to change?
My best guess was that statement silver cable since it's only 24AWG silver, which is more like a portable setup instead of desktop, or maybe I should improve my power condition?(I only use basic output of my apartment)
Or maybe... just maybe, HD800s is not my best choice for a bouncy yet large sound?

 

[greenblured]

Listening to Red(kk) with the 650 or 800 is day and night. Hate the hazy 650!

 

[gimmeheadroom]

Sure, 800 is as clear as it gets. Almost anything is a step down in resolution.

 

[491838]

I posted my mini-review today: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/sennheiser-hd-800-headphones.6954/review/23873/

 

[JamieMcC]

I posted my mini-review today: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/sennheiser-hd-800-headphones.6954/review/23873/

Based on your postings here I can't help but feel it unfortunate you haven't been able to experience what the hd800 are capable of with a higher end set up as the hd800 just scales phenomenally.

 

[491838]

Based on your postings here I can't help but feel it unfortunate you haven't been able to experience what the hd800 are capable of with a higher end set up as the hd800 just scales phenomenally.

They're very close to an ideal headphone even out of the A90 but my impressions have changed a bit since I switched to a better EQ profile recently.

 

[Audiosolace]

The HD800 require amplification to get a sound which is not lean

 

[gimmeheadroom]

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[wormsdriver]

New paint job on a much needed earlier serial number hd800 (10xxx). Unfortunately I didn't take any before photos but they were pretty roughed up.

 

[gimmeheadroom]

New paint job on a much needed earlier serial number hd800 (10xxx). Unfortunately I didn't take any before photos but they were pretty roughed up.

Super job. I hate the color of my 800s. How hard was it to disassemble everything?

 

[wormsdriver]

Yes, in San Diego. I purchased it May 16 and it arrived today. I actually thought it had been lost in transit.

Hi @elvergun ,
Do you know if the seller was Audio Sanctuary? I'm about to order a headband (says they'll be restocked by mid July) and I'm wondering if it'll take anothet month after that.