No shit Sherlock!
More like duh? lol

neither me.

The RS180 just grant me the freedom to walk around. If really sit down to listen to songs, still DT880.

Listen to Alone with you by deadmau5 .flac with my HD595
Going insane!

Anyone had any experience with the HD 218/HD 228? Deciding between this two.

Just got myself a PXC250-II.
Kinda sucked compared to PX200-II, A LOT.
The vocal is messed up, the music/instrument is somewhat congested, the bass is..terribad.

Now..the noise-cancelling. It works well in noisy places but..It hisses like mad when the surrounding is quiet. It still sounds without the Noise Gard activated but yeah, it sucked. (high impedance)

Not to say it sucked entirely but..well compare to PX200-II it is really inferior lol. Even the build quality is worst. Now don't get me wrong, it is still solidly built and feels very durable when I tried abusing it, but compared to the PXs..Eww.

Got it for 50GBP from ebay so..meh.

So..for you guys who are looking for a portable closed headphone, I'd recommend PX200-II strongly, it worth every freaking penny I've spent. (Well, I got it for 39GBP over here so..)

Unless you absolutely need the noise cancelling feature..(Then again I'm pretty sure there are others alternative...ie, AKG K480NC that offers detachable cable that you can just use the headphone without the noise cancelling unit which is brilliant)

Still..This is only after a 2 hour of listening.
Let see if "Burn-In" have any effect on this pair of cra..uhhh headphone.

This post has been edited by awyongcarl: Apr 20 2011, 03:15 AM

since I enter audiophile with HD555,until now this headphone still serve me well.
After that was poison by the HD650. Sennheiser really producing lot of good headphone.

hi, not exactly audiophile, but just want to let you guys know mediaplex at midvalley is clearing many sennheiser mx400-cs for RM20

i got one... its not bad really... just that thing does not stick to my ear so well lol....

the sound signature is however a bit different from the typical senn sound. its a bit sparky and the vocals are crystal clear... for a rm20 earbud... this beats the al cheapo sony or cap ayam earbud like by a long shot.

hi guys anyone know where i can send my cx500 for repair

Guys, I just had to ask. How much is HD800 in Malaysia?

Great price, after my FYP might drop by to snatch up a few.

5k+++
Someplace is selling

HD800 from what I can gather online:
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1855460&hl=hd800 - RM5500
http://www.lelong.com.my/merchant/default....2&show=List&P=1 - RM5599
http://www.lelong.com.my/Merchant/default....antCategory=All - RM5799

This post has been edited by MrJinggles: May 5 2011, 05:34 PM

By someplace you mean Jaben right?

Thanks a lot bro. So 6k is a safe bet for it huh.

I was wondering, head-fi rate HD800 at no 2. Does it really deserve it? To whoever own it, may I ask your views on how it fare against other high end cans if it is possible. Because based on reviews, most people said it is very good indeed. But there a few voices saying that it is a slightly upgraded HD650 with triple price tag.

Anyway I do not have the intention to flame nor bash HD800, just interested in it.

I think it's best you search at Head-Fi. There are lots more people there who actually own more than one very high-end headphone, by that I mean headphones the same price as the HD800.

In my opinion, I don't think that the hd800 is like the hd650. The signature is different, the hd650 to me feels laid back and warm, whereas the hd800 is more detailed, neutral and has fantastic imaging qualities.
As to how it fares against other high end cans, which models are you referring to? At that level, it's mostly about preference as all the models sound good.

p.s. I have heard that the hd800 requires a very, very GOOD (read, mahal) amp to really make them sing


As always, try them out EXTENSIVELY if you plan on buying em....rm6k ain't cheap

Just my humble 2cents and should be taken with a bucket of salt. I believe there are some hd800 owners here that can give you a better review

LYN forumer awyongcarl has it

Pretty much, that's not even including the amp!
Like duh2k, I too have heard that the HD800 is difficult to drive.

Yep, be prepared for a big hole in ur wallet to get the maximum potential of the HD800. They are one of the most picky cans out there.

Well, I'll be very honest here, I am somewhat ashamed.
While there is absolutely nothing wrong with going to the top flagships right off the bat, there is ONE fatal flaw doing so:

You will not be able to fully appreciate it.

This is true and can applies to many other things.


Anyway, back to my experience.
My first reference is AKG K701 and I am stunned by its capability to produce the high, it turns an absolute basshead like me into one who appreciates high/trebles, it also made me hating low quality bass (muddy and overwhelming).

Then I found a good deal on HD800, pulled the trigger, and I am in another level of world now. I love the neutrality and imaging HD800 produces, it is an absolute perfection of the AKG K701. It is undeniable that K701 is a flawed headphone though, thus the cheap price. HD800, in a nutshell, is a fixed AKG 701 in almost every aspect. Fuller and better bass presentation, balanced treble and they are all very well controlled.

I've always thought and felt that K701 is the start and the end of my journey, until I've gotten HD800, all of sudden, I felt that my journey has just started. HD800's neutrality sparked the curiosity in me, the curiosity to find out the vast definition of "coloration" of many headphones.

With all that said, I still like K701, it has something HD800 don't have and vice versa. The flaw of K701, uncontrolled peak high and lack of imaging is the major turn off for most people I guess. It is very left and right, while listening through HD800 feels like I am listening to a pair of speaker, not headphone.

Now..I can't talk for shit because I don't know shit. Above is just my opinion comparing HD800 with K701.

Fun Fact : I can get both HD800 and K701 with Rm6000 with some changes enough for me to buy a cheap mid entry level amp (ie, Fiio E9)

This post has been edited by awyongcarl: May 6 2011, 03:56 AM