You can always go to our teddy bear shop and try out the beyer T1's, or D7000

OT: Nice pic who is that anyway?

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

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)

naw im not in a hurry for flagship headphones. after all, i still prefer speakers even with my AD900. and i have all intentions for my AD900 to be the end of the line until i am done with ALL my other "goals" and "wants"

and that will take quite a long time (at least 4-5 years time span)

So meaning to say HD800 is in another different league compared to HD650?

Any models with the same price range/level as HD800. Ok, the HD800 is neutral yea? So how does it do against other neutral cans?

It certainly does need a good amp, which I believe will cost just a little less than the cans right? RM6k ain't cheap bro, not for people like us that is. RM6k can get a scooter bro. Lol.

Take it slow bro, we have all the time in the world. This is just hobbies for us right. Thumbs up for setting your priorities straight.

Anyways, my dad once told me the more you struggle to earn/gain something, the more you'll appreciate it. Wise man that old chap is. Lol. 

@Quatzacolt
Holy crap, she's so...  ...better start watching TWGOK now

So meaning to say HD800 is in another different league compared to HD650?

Any models with the same price range/level as HD800. Ok, the HD800 is neutral yea? So how does it do against other neutral cans?

It certainly does need a good amp, which I believe will cost just a little less than the cans right? RM6k ain't cheap bro, not for people like us that is. RM6k can get a scooter bro. Lol.
Ouch, but I do believe that you can't put a price in quality.
A massive hole it will be indeed. How much will the total damage you reckon? RM10k for the headphone + amp?
Thanks for the word of advise bro. I agree with you on that, thus why I didn't fork out my savings right away after I felt like I "need" HD800. Would be a big mistake if I did. I would really want to have one, but not yet. Not till my ears are capable to appreciate every penny out of it.

So in other words the HD800 is pretty perfect ain't it?

Wow, how much does a HD800 cost in UK? You're in UK right?
Take it slow bro, we have all the time in the world. This is just hobbies for us right. Thumbs up for setting your priorities straight.

Anyways, my dad once told me the more you struggle to earn/gain something, the more you'll appreciate it. Wise man that old chap is. Lol. 

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

nobody know where i can get my cx500 fix ? 

Maybe you can give their Malaysian sales partners a call? There are a few people here on the forums who are official resellers too. You might wanna contact them if the link doesn't help.
http://www.sennheiser.com/comm/home_en.nsf...ountry=malaysia

Edit: Hmm... for some reason I can't paste the link.. just google 'sennheiser malaysia'... it's the first website on the list

To me, yes, it's a different league

If I'm not mistaken, Beyer's T1 and Denon's D7000 are around that 5k-6k price range.....Against other neutral cans; well, they certainly beat Sony SA5k's which are considered quite neutral.  Considering the price you pay, they better damn well beat my pair of cans

rm6k.....that's like 1 year worth of chicken rice man 

hd800...

i actually like the fit of the headphone.. very easy on the ear oso their sound.. but too airy and not enough solidness in the sound. probably will need a 'specific amp' rather than a  powerful amp to drive it.. also a very good dac perhaps, to improve the imaging..
cant afford it tho, and aiming for other things s well..

Now here is where the problem comes in, I can' tell.
What is perfection?? I can't tell shit lol.

Reason is simply because I have never tried the low and mid tier headphones, proper one anyway.

Price of HD800 could vary from 600GBP to 999GBP.

Perfect is too subjective a word to be used in the context of audio quality. I'm sure you know that every individual hears differently and each have their own taste in what they listen to in a pair of headphones. Some cans will sound perfect to them but not others. Despite having said all that, I'm just gonna contradict myself by quoting Mike from Headfonia.

"As the flagship STAX headphone, the Omega2 is the most perfect headphone I’ve ever listened to. All of us can start from different headphone preferences, and ultimately we would end up with the Omega2 as the ultimate end of all headphone. At this level, there is no more dynamic vs electrostatic debate. The Omega2 reigns supreme at the top of the food chain."

Beyer's T1. Ahhh, another can in my wishlist. I don't know why but if something put Tesla on it's name, I would like it anyhow. How much is your SA5k?

1 year of chicken rice? Don't know if I want that, lol.
Really?
Lol.

Wow nice, that is a lot cheaper..
Ahhh, wise your here my friend. And the Stax name come up once again. Do you agree with him? There is one person selling Stax cans here. The Omega2 cost around rm12k. 

I could take a 1 week trip to Amsterdam with that money.

Beyer's T1. Ahhh, another can in my wishlist. I don't know why but if something put Tesla on it's name, I would like it anyhow. How much is your SA5k?

1 year of chicken rice? Don't know if I want that, lol.

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)