Review of the Senheiser HD800S
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I've had a brief listen to the Susvara and thought sublime - a bit more transparent than the Elite but not overly "thin" sounding. Take some driving though, whereas the Mezes are fairly easy load.
I dropped into Audio Sanctuary on Saturday and they have a great range in available for demo, including all of the above.
I echo those comments for the HD800s /Xduoo TA30. They were pared at last weeks CAF.
Thanks! I have heard great things about Susvara...including driving them. I may check out Audio Sanctuary. On this one, unlike the main system, II am not as focused on the aim for perfection...as much as I am something I can luxuriate in that does not irritate tinnitus. The Sennheiser 800S do for some bizarre reason, and its unfortunate because I would just keep them otherwise.
Despite its exorbitant price I placed my order to Moon Sudio for the Bldack dragon cable..) wWthout explanation they canceled my order. I would been happy to cure any problem,, but they gave np explanation.
I then located the cards Clear for half the price on Ama,on
They arrived tpday..
I then located the cards Clear for half the price on Ama,on
They arrived tpday..
Indeed! That said, I thought the Cardas was vastly better than stock 800S cable, and I can definitely confirm same for the TA Ultra Headphone cable. The Sennheiser is now fully boxed up with the dealer for sale if anyone is interested...practically a month or so old...and in mint condition, hardly used. Deciding on whether to go with Empyreans.
I can see why...the 800S is an exceptional headphone, and were it not for my quirky reaction to it, I would have kept it for sure. I am auditioning the Meze Empryreans now which are much more like the original HD650 in sound character (which I like anyway), and which appear to suit my ear drums better as well.
It is breaking in nicely.
It comes with a certificate. of authenticity. Maybe cables are kind of cult like. They are about half the diameter of the stock cable and are cloth wrapped. That makes them flexible. They come with the quater inch jack that I prefer.
It comes with a certificate. of authenticity. Maybe cables are kind of cult like. They are about half the diameter of the stock cable and are cloth wrapped. That makes them flexible. They come with the quater inch jack that I prefer.
I highly recommend this cable.
It has nice construction and is sufficient length for moving about,, but not much to be a trip hazard.
It has clear sharp highs.
Sweet mellow mids.
Deep tight bass.
True to its' name it is not dark or noisy.
While I think l could live with the stock cord this is an excellent and a definite upgrade at reasonable price.
It has nice construction and is sufficient length for moving about,, but not much to be a trip hazard.
It has clear sharp highs.
Sweet mellow mids.
Deep tight bass.
True to its' name it is not dark or noisy.
While I think l could live with the stock cord this is an excellent and a definite upgrade at reasonable price.
Congrats! The 800S is a remarkably good headphone. It is the only single piece of audio equipment I have ever acquired where I could not make it work like the magic I thought it was (and frankly, in this case it still is magic, just not for my own personal ears with its aggravation of tinnitus which I never had before wearing them).
Interestingly, I am now listening to Meze Empyreans with the Alcantara pads (not the leather ones which are beautiful but still had a minute amount of ring)...so far the Alcantara are doing exactly what the HD650's do...make music without ring. I found a Singaporean seller who makes adaptors which are highly reviewed to go from 800S connection to Empyrean...if they work with our Transparent Cable as planned, then I should be able to hear the Empyreans with the TA cable in a few weeks.
...more to come!
Meanwhile, congrats on the Cardas...they do make great cables.
Interestingly, I am now listening to Meze Empyreans with the Alcantara pads (not the leather ones which are beautiful but still had a minute amount of ring)...so far the Alcantara are doing exactly what the HD650's do...make music without ring. I found a Singaporean seller who makes adaptors which are highly reviewed to go from 800S connection to Empyrean...if they work with our Transparent Cable as planned, then I should be able to hear the Empyreans with the TA cable in a few weeks.
...more to come!
Meanwhile, congrats on the Cardas...they do make great cables.
Long term review.
After almost a year I have completed the review. It is my revenge for the moment.
Unless I trip over$10k and the Stax/Blue Hawaii combo. .
Wait a minute.
I was viewing a video for Headphones.com best products of 2021. There is a direct heated trident amp out there....
After almost a year I have completed the review. It is my revenge for the moment.
Unless I trip over$10k and the Stax/Blue Hawaii combo. .
Wait a minute.
I was viewing a video for Headphones.com best products of 2021. There is a direct heated trident amp out there....
