ok then..let see my wallet after CNY..might be getting one from u

Hi fellas,

Seems everyone's raving about SHP-895 so I was wondering, compared to a cheaper model say the 805(which is about $100 difference), what would you say the plus points of the 895 model?i.e. where does the pricing difference go to?

I tried googling for a review on cnet-asia and epinions but unable to find one. Is the 895 known differently elsewhere?

Forgive my ignorance, I dont have much experience with headphones so I hope someone can enlighten me.

i did tried both the SHP-895 and SHP-805, but can't really remember where exactly i posted the review.

plus points of the 895 compared to the 805:
+ stand
+ better finishing
+ better quality
+ better soundstage
+ better sound detail
+ bigger earcup
+ longer cord
+ harder to drive?

you'd most probably need a headamp with the SHP-895, but you could get away unamped if you were to use the SHP-805. still, the SHP-895 benefits greatly with ample amplification, yet the SHP-805 stays stagnant even when amped.

my take : get the SHP-895. the extra $100 is worth it, every penny of the way.

Thx for the info thedoctor. Appreciate the lowdown. I'm wondering if you're a doctor by profession or a fan of the motogp champion . I respect both of em in any case

Just some clarification on certain matters(seems more I ask, more questions I have sorry).

Can u pls tell me how long the 895 cord is?Reason is, if i finally decide to buy this I'd need a headphone with a cord no less than 2Ms cos thats how far my amp is from the wall i will lean into while watching tv.

When you say, headamp(I reckon this is for use of the 895 with a portable player i.e. walkman, mp3 player etc right?), is that the diy set as per your sig?

Any idea the market price of the 895? I know some forumers r selling them but how much does it retail at shops?

Thx again.

895 cable is 3 meter long.
and for the ppl choosing the 895 and 805. the different between the two headphone is quite big. but still, it worth to pay another RM 100 for it.
even though it sounds like 805 sounds bad, but take this point, you can't find any better headphone within RM 150 compare to 805.
=P

the nick is after Valentino Rossi, i'm in no way related to the medical fields.


eh, i though the cord is 4 meters? or i might be making a mistake.


a headamp is a Headphone Amplifier. and different from the rest of the crowd who don't think that the SHP-895 would benefit much from amplification, from my experience messing with it, it needs an amp to perform well.
regardless whether you're using a walkman, an mp3 player or from an uber l33t soundcard, an external amp shall improve the sound a lot.

a headmp could be DIY'ed if you're interested, or bought from somewhere. even retailers/shops are selling it.


market price should be around the price selling the bulk sections. but the SHP-895 are kindda hard to find in retail shops. i've never seen one, only the SHP-805.

lol i saw some shop selling HP895 with price RM 280... =X

oh really ??
where was that ??
maybe buy from here also

2 units of hp890 users here.
get them at a cheap price.

hp890 comes with 4 meter cable.

The Doctor:
I wish I could attend the gathering. But I guess I'll have to hope that Head-fi has meet ups in Wichita. Coz as of now, that is where I am. LOL. Oh and since I am getting a friend to DIY it for me, I probably can get it for USD150-USD200. Mobility is not too much of a concern for me since I don't listen to music on the go.

Thx PcWork & thedoctor, for your responses.

In regards to cable length, I think 3-4m should be just fine for me. I suppose all I have to do now is come out with the money

Off topic a bit, btw, good to find a motorcycle racing fan here. Valentino Rossi is definitely the man. After Honda and Yamaha, hope to see him as a champion on a suzuki one day

Thx again everyone.

what type of headamp that you have in mind? if solid state is your preference, then my take is the M3.
or might i suggest something different? the SOHA. that's by far the best DIY amp that i've built so far. but since there's no printed PCB available yet, you'd have to live with the normal stripboard. but still, the SOHA should be a step up from the raved Millet Hybrid.

i would most probably attend the next gathering, and bring along my modded EMU0404, together with the many amps that i have in my possession.

anyone wants to sell hp890/shp895? interested buyer here. PM me

sorry. tumpang this thread

SAW it at lowyat
selling at RM230

refer back the 1st thread

just found this thread.....

own a SHP-895.....normally using it to pair with my ipod video.....but when outstation...use the ipod original earphone coz the 895 is too big on my head......talking of sound quality....the shp-895 is really great at the price....

and...yeap...DaViS is a nice seller.....i had took two headphone from him...one is for me and one is for my friend........

cool oso ma when use it outstation
sure all starring on u
haha

ori ipod earphone is suck

hmm...can be said like that....but if don't abandon it.....it can be used too.....that's why i'm finding an earphone for the ipod....mostly go for SHE 9500....

HP1k user reporting.

sri comp selling shp-895 at RM230..if im not mistaken

anyway..shp-895 owner here
so put my name in under shp-895 club

This post has been edited by POYOZER: Feb 9 2006, 12:38 AM