[Woody469]

I'm very much looking forward to receiving my HiFiMan801 (anyone know why its called the 801?)

I'm in batch #2

Could someone give a few suggestions as far as synergy with different headphones? (I think immtbiker did but I can't find for the life of me)

 

[immtbiker]

The HD800 and the HE-5 struggle with the 801. It's not magic,

The R-10's, HP-2's, ESW9/10's, UE-10 and JH-13's are headphones that I personally can vouch for at this gregarious time in my life

 

[Zanth]

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Originally Posted by immtbiker /img/forum/go_quote.gif I That, and the fact that he is honest and sincere, should hopefully, make him successful. I genuinely wish him all of the luck in the world and wish more distributors/manufacturers had Fang's business credo.

This is it to a T. He's honest, sincere and trustworthy. He also makes great products and strives to improve on them. It is a testament to his character but also to the passion he has for the hobby.

Four incredible products I've been introduced to demonstrate this:

HM-801
R252
EF1 and of course the HE5

I now have the EF5 on hand and can't wait to give it a try tomorrow night. Dollar for dollar it is incredible the ratio of price to performance one achieves.

I am really pleased not just with Head-direct but with all these new companies pushing to bring our special little niche of audiophilia wonderful products we actually want, instead of ones big companies think we need.

 

[Woody469]

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Originally Posted by immtbiker /img/forum/go_quote.gif The HD800 and the HE-5 struggle with the 801. It's not magic, The R-10's, HP-2's, ESW9/10's, UE-10 and JH-13's are headphones that I personally can vouch for at this gregarious time in my life

Yikes, Its obvious you are one well heeled son of a gun. I only own one of the above listed headphones. Any ideas on a good match for real world listeners on a budget for example? Think synergy and budget.
Much appreciated !

 

[Tidus]

Have anyone Um3X?what about synergy with Hifiman?thanx

 

[GreenLeo]

Great, the 801 has come! Though I can't try it right now(not back home yet), I'm very much delighted. Just wish that all the batch1 and batch2 buyers can get it before X'mas.

Thanks Fang!

 

[Tidus]

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Originally Posted by GreenLeo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Great, the 801 has come! Though I can't try it right now(not back home yet), I'm very much delighted. Just wish that all the batch1 and batch2 buyers can get it before X'mas. Thanks Fang!

Great

))

 

[GrahamN]

I ordered back in June and finally DHL delivered my HM801 today!

Attached are a few pictures to give you an idea of what you get. The box is really nice although hardly portable! The player itself is on the left side in an anti-static bag with transparent film over the screen. The charger is on the right under the velour travel pouch together with a USB cable, RCA socket to 3.5mm adapter and a small crosshead screwdriver.

There's enough charge in the battery to switch it on but I'm going to give it a full charge before listening.

Graham

 

[trex998]

Grahamn, thanks for posting the pics. The box looks great. Do post yr impressions after you have listen. This thread is coming alive again. Can't wait to get mine.

 

[OPTiK]

I would probably be tempted to try the hifi man if they had a "dac only" version (ie you need to provide your own amplifier). It'd probably be smaller/lighter/cheaper too

 

[Bojamijams]

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Originally Posted by OPTiK /img/forum/go_quote.gif I would probably be tempted to try the hifi man if they had a "dac only" version (ie you need to provide your own amplifier). It'd probably be smaller/lighter/cheaper too

How would you use it as a DAP without an amplifier?

 

[John2e]

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Originally Posted by OPTiK /img/forum/go_quote.gif (ie you need to provide your own amplifier).

Reading comprehension is our friend

 

[immtbiker]

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Originally Posted by GrahamN /img/forum/go_quote.gif I ordered back in June and finally DHL delivered my HM801 today! Attached are a few pictures to give you an idea of what you get. The box is really nice although hardly portable! The player itself is on the left side in an anti-static bag with transparent film over the screen. The charger is on the right under the velour travel pouch together with a USB cable, RCA socket to 3.5mm adapter and a small crosshead screwdriver. There's enough charge in the battery to switch it on but I'm going to give it a full charge before listening. Graham

The new box is really nice. I received one of those cheaper Sennheiser type corrugated cardboard boxes with a magnet lock that you see on ladies' pocketbooks. I can post pics if anyone is inerested. Your box is a noticeable improvement. Early adaptrer-itis! Enjoy it.

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Originally Posted by Woody469 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Yikes, Its obvious you are one well heeled son of a gun. I only own one of the above listed headphones. Any ideas on a good match for real world listeners on a budget for example? Think synergy and budget. Much appreciated !

I would say that the IEM's or the ESW-10's would offer you great synergy to start out with, when using the HiFiMan, without getting into too much money. Of course the EF-5's /HE-s combo would be a great starter package the one could live with, without the need for an upgrade in the foreseeable future. I am listening to a borrowed Graham SleeSolo and the HE-5's and the Graham likes to play, nice, nice together without any bickering. That's a $1K alternative,
The Graham Slee puts together it's meat and potatoes without needing other side dishes to make a complete plate.

 

[Zanth]

If one is going with the HM-801, then a great pairing would be Yuin G1A for a nice on the go sound. I'm listening to a Gene Ammons track remastered by Steve Hoffman and the space is really incredible. I really get a sense of the room with this small combo.

For something even better, going IEM's, customs for instance one can bypass quite a bit of expense because they are so efficient. If one wants fullsized, then the EF1/HE5 is an excellent combo. I'll be trying the EF5 tonight and I figure since it is tailored for the HE5, it will be an ever better combo than the EF1.

 

[immtbiker]

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Originally Posted by Zanth /img/forum/go_quote.gif If one wants fullsized, then the EF1/HE5 is an excellent combo. I'll be trying the EF5 tonight and I figure since it is tailored for the HE5, it will be an ever better combo than the EF1.

The EF1/HE5 combo is lackluster at best. With magnets, load isn't the only thing that effects sound. Fang told me that he specially chose the workings of the EF-5, purely to make beautiful music together, and, right now, is the purpose the for the EF-5 to be on this earth.