Any idea how much the new HD-800S will cost?

Probably something equivalent or higher than actual MSRP of $1699 but of course if you know who to buy them you can always get them cheaper outside of Malaysia

Edit: something to tease you guys, this was included together in the package which shows the pdf version of the frequency response of each individual HD800s





This post has been edited by Problem: Jan 7 2016, 08:56 PM

I rather Sennheiser give the balanced cable as free or c/w with aluminum casing like Beyer T1 1st gen

Or free HDVD800 also can

For another RM 10k extra, of course they can throw the HDVD800 for "free".

Anyway, the HD-800S does come with balanced 4 pin XLR cable.

That is not bad, at least come with balanced cable.

buy HD800s, free pendrive

What about warranty?

Tax?

Size of thumbdrive?

HD800 is not everyone's cup of tea to begin with. Endgame soundstage and imaging but too analytical for me. Better test the HD800 at Jaben/Starspicker first before splurging on he HD800S.

already open for pre-order in Singapore at SGD2539

you will be surprised how different they sound

This post has been edited by E1 - AKG: Jan 10 2016, 12:35 PM

Yeah, keep hearing that the HD800 paired with the wrong amp / dac, it can become unbearable. Needs to be paired with warmish amps. But not sure with the HD800S though. Supposedly better?

When is it due to arrive?

Does the HD800S solve the treble peaks on the HD800?

Supposedly, but the Headfi thread is filled with speculation and people fake-comparing it to the HD800, rather than actual impressions. I'd wait.

Try Audeze for warmth? Haha.

Would say its more amp friendly but still benefits alot from better amps, especially ones with high Z output impedance.

Head-Fi is more of a joke these days with people giving impressions/review without properly addressing what they are listening. Not to mention "certain" reviewers are just bad, especially those posting in the 800s thread who bought it.

That's why I keep tabs on reputable reviewers. A lot of hyperbolers give rave reviews for justifying their purchase.

What are you running your 800S with?

So you now have both the HD800 and HD800s? Which do you like better and why?

IIANM he has sold off the HD800.

eta 18 Jan in very limited numbers

yes, with added bass, the s is not so high peaky

Only got the 800s now, gave my brief impressions some post back comparing a modded HD800 and 800s.

About 1 week of use, my preference is still towards a modded HD800

Anax mod? So you're regretting now with the HD800S?