[RCBinTN]

I'm looking at the HD820, but the reviews are mixed. Not sure.

Are there any other good options out there?

I heard the HD820 and do not recommend them.
My pal @whirlwind gives the ZMF Verite Closed a high rating ... https://shop.zmfheadphones.com/products/verite-closed

 

[inertianinja]

I heard the HD820 and do not recommend them.
My pal @whirlwind gives the ZMF Verite Closed a high rating ... https://shop.zmfheadphones.com/products/verite-closed

Sure, but those are $1000 more than the 820. They ought to be better!

 

[RCBinTN]

Yep.

 

[RCBinTN]

Another option would be the Audez'e LCD-XC, the closed version of their open LCD-X. I owned both for awhile and the XC aren't bad. They are, however, heavy but I think the price is similar to the HD820. Try to listen and certainly get more input prior to purchasing!

 

[inertianinja]

Another option would be the Audez'e LCD-XC, the closed version of their open LCD-X. I owned both for awhile and the XC aren't bad. They are, however, heavy but I think the price is similar to the HD820. Try to listen and certainly get more input prior to purchasing!

I’m going to try those out tomorrow, actually. I am concerned about the weight and thick pads, though. I have the LCD-3 and it’s definitely not an all-day headphone.

 

[RCBinTN]

The addition of the wider carbon-fiber headband greatly improves the comfort of these cans. I own the LCD-4 w/ the wider headband and it helps a lot. FYI, mate

 

[rjb1101]

i use these on my SDR - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MXB8XKQ/

I have tried those thick Dekoni pads, but I didn’t like what they did to the sound.

I’m only concerned about comfort. Which were more comfortable?

 

[rjb1101]

Misodiko

And the ones on the left?

 

[inertianinja]

I’m only concerned about comfort. Which were more comfortable?

Personally I prefer the thinner pads. The HD800 are so light that I didn’t see any advantage for the thick pillow pads.
Also the leather-ish pads are preferable to me, as the velour pads feel weird to me after too much time.

 

[Steve1976]

From several online reviews seems like the new HD8XX is nowhere near the original 800 or 800s due to the weird tuning? Anyone tried them on?

 

[lesale08]

There were reports that for users with smaller than usual head shape, the hd800 with stock pads seem to be a nuisance and won't stay in its place even from small head movements. Changing to thicker pads might help with this issue.

Personally I prefer the thinner pads. The HD800 are so light that I didn’t see any advantage for the thick pillow pads.
Also the leather-ish pads are preferable to me, as the velour pads feel weird to me after too much time.

 

[tumpux]

I wonder how small is those heads to have problem with HD800 staying on..

 

[Nebula769]

After listening to the hd800 for a few weeks I feel a bit disappointed. I was pretty hyped for them when I got them but they sound thin and almost lifeless. They also sounded less dynamic and engaging compared to my utopias.

 

[rjb1101]

After listening to the hd800 for a few weeks I feel a bit disappointed. I was pretty hyped for them when I got them but they sound thin and almost lifeless. They also sounded less dynamic and engaging compared to my utopias.

I had the opposite experience. Most comfortable over ears (after applying dekoni nuggets) I have ever used. I thought I would be disappointed in the bass compared to my HE-560’s but feel the bass is clearer on the HD800s, though a bit quieter.

 

[Levanter]

After listening to the hd800 for a few weeks I feel a bit disappointed. I was pretty hyped for them when I got them but they sound thin and almost lifeless. They also sounded less dynamic and engaging compared to my utopias.

That has been the general consensus on the HD800S vs Utopia and other dynamic headphones. If you were looking for warm, punchy and dynamic sound there were countless reviews that already told you otherwise. No idea why you bought the 800S with that expectation...