Thought I give it a go here... Is there any shop I can buy replacement ear padding for my HD515?

Thanks.

Is there anywhere in KL/PJ that I can try out the IE800? Anybody here using this? Thanks.

Thanks. Will go and have a look. What's the pricing there?

I guess that's why they come with five different-size ear adaptors. Cannot expect the test unit to use the bigger adaptor. They must be universally small enough able to fit everybody's ears.

I read a lot of people prefer the IE800 to the SE846 when comparing them both. Have you done same comparisons before you got your SE846?.

I guess I'll play along and pretend to be a sifu... What DAC are you planning on pairing the amp?

The sky is the limit.

Chord Hugo is also very nice with the HD-800. As does the Cavalli Liquid Gold.

No recommendation for the DNA Stratus?

Those you recommended are very modest.

I'm no expert lah but I guess you hear so many varied opinions because the headphone is very dependent on the type of amp that's driving? So I don't think there's no right or wrong with the HD700. It's just how it's paired. Synergy is important.

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

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.

What about warranty?

Tax?

Size of thumbdrive?

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?

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

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

Yeah, should post this here.

Yeah. Trying to find time to listen to it. Been busy the whole weekend. Wish it was longer.

Value wise I think it's superb. Maybe because it arrived as a late Christmas present for me. But speaking about the real monetary value, it is a good buy considering other TOTL headphones like the LCD-4 and HE-1000 cost an arm and a leg.

My first encounter with the original HD800 was a long time ago and somehow remember distinctly that I did not like it for the thin sounding headphone. Maybe it's the amp/DAC pairing but I'm somehow liking the HD800S. I find that when there's bass called upon in the EDM / trance music (Andrew Rayel, AVB) that I listen, it does give out quite a good amount. A bit less than than LCD counterparts but other things more than makes up for it.

First impression when I put it on is notice how comfortable the HD800S is. I could wear this the whole day without fatigue. The LCDs are heavy but can get uncomfortable not because of the weight but the ears get a little hot. Probably because of the leather cups. Secondly, the ther thing I notice is the clarity, accuracy and transparency of how the HD800S renders my flacs. The mids are superb. Instrument separation is quite good. Very airy and gives a nice stereo imaging. Trebble is nice without being harsh and unbearing. I love how it renders female vocals. Adele and Sarah Brightman sounded really nice. Trance tracks with female vocals (Emma Hewitt) sound really good. They sound very clean and precise. Guitars rifts sound great on Dire Straits.

Anyway, like I said I wished it was a longer weekend for me listening to the new toy. Listening to my collection all over again.