Jude of Head-Fi posts Senn HD-800 short review, from 2009 CES.
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 Jan 8 2009, 11:39 AM, updated 17y ago
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Here is the link, http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/sennheise...-review-398829/
They look to be priced at an unconfirmed 1,399 USD. I will be looking at buying a pair at the end of this year or early next year. QUOTE Sennheiser's new HD800 is (yes, again, even this early on) one of the best headphones I've heard of any type, period. Check out the thread. NOW!  edit: MSRP at Amazon.com preorder at 1,399.95 USD This post has been edited by mofonyx: Jan 8 2009, 10:49 PM |
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Jan 8 2009, 09:25 PM
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QUOTE(sep90 @ Jan 8 2009, 12:03 PM) wah that was fast 1399.95 on Amazon.comsomebody aledi snapped photos of it at CES now can it beat ed9 or surpassed the previous successor hd600 and hd650?  eh 3 pin xlr detachable cables?  damm the cable signal should be good.......omg it is definetly upgradeable ......and the possibly is huge....... damm i wan to get it 1st or auction it 1st......  Where are you getting 3pin XLR news? Haha. This post has been edited by mofonyx: Jan 8 2009, 09:39 PM |
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Jan 9 2009, 02:17 AM
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don't be silly to wood it. That would damage all the acoustics. Would you woody a L3000? or for that matter the Qualia 010? This is in the same vein.
Added on January 9, 2009, 5:02 amThe server is too busy at the moment. Please try again later. <Head-Fi> This post has been edited by mofonyx: Jan 9 2009, 05:02 AM |
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Jan 9 2009, 09:19 PM
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QUOTE(callmevil @ Jan 9 2009, 06:25 AM) following HD600, i think its best to wait for the HD850.. im keeping a close eye at this.. I fail to understand your logic. I doubt there will be a HD850. Moreover, the HD600 sounds better than the HD650.QUOTE(sep90 @ Jan 9 2009, 12:23 PM) lol biggrin.gif jus a suggestion haha too exp wor for a piece of masterpiece biggrin.gif hmm mostly only the cables i will change after all it looks very interesting to me very futuristic and hopefully it can reign in top of vintage headphones like akg 1k and L3000 .....or sony ra10.. jus got news bout the cables...silver plated OFC cables......aisek man! hmm.gif why they use a mid entry level cables for a very good headphones? Yeap, if I get a pair, I'll get cables sorted out as well. |
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Jan 9 2009, 09:27 PM
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http://putts.smugmug.com/gallery/7048890_6...451531963_3Hd8N
Pictures of the connector. Added on January 9, 2009, 9:37 pmAnd Tyll's reviews. http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f77/my-first...41/#post5262167 This post has been edited by mofonyx: Jan 9 2009, 09:37 PM |
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Jan 10 2009, 11:42 AM
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It looks that way for many.
I'm holding my breath though. I had high hopes for the GS1k but was terribly disappointed on first listen. Somehow this -really- seems to be something else. |
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Jan 10 2009, 06:48 PM
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soundstage + sennheiser sound is what I want/need.
I was really uncomfortable with having to make a decision between the K1000 and the HD600. If I could, I wouldn't have sold the K1000. I was really liking the K1000's soundstage but it was lacking the fullness of the HD600. The HD600 lacked the detail and soundstage of the K1000. The HD800 seems to get these spot on for me. I will have to hear them to be sure. |
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Jan 11 2009, 01:45 AM
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it's not out yet. so no, you saw wrong.
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Jan 11 2009, 09:57 PM
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fking rip off. I'm sure APS and Moon Audio can do the HD800 at their current price of 300
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Jan 11 2009, 10:54 PM
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Yesh, what cables are you interested in.
I've always been curious about their individual proprietary blends. |
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Jan 12 2009, 01:15 AM
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the problem with most of these cables is that they don't come in the quad wiring.
The Mogami 2534 does (Neglex, I believe) and is the one I'm using. There's also a Vampire cable with 4 wires and of course the cheaper Canare Starquad. |
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Jan 12 2009, 01:41 AM
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huh, you're very keen on throwing brand names eh?
The APS and Moon Audio cable is more flexible than my current Neglex. The Neglex is a microphone cable which need not be flexible on stage performance applications. However, it is a known fact that their cables are not shielded. They claim that their braiding technique allows them not to use shielding. But ionno. |
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Jan 12 2009, 05:49 AM
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I don't understand the fuss about the design, and I never will. It was designed purposefully.
If it sounds good, does it matter how it looks? |
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Jan 12 2009, 11:30 AM
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I'm not so gullible to pay $1400 for cables that potentially could cost more than the headphones.
Who are they kidding really. |
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Jan 13 2009, 10:19 PM
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Nope, not gonna be home for CNY. Never will.
Besides, I never bring my audio home anyway.  |
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Jan 14 2009, 03:20 AM
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You coming to UK? I only have the HD600 now. The K1000 has been sold.
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Jan 15 2009, 12:26 AM
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If it was the Woo5 it definitely would drive the K1000 to sweet levels.
You can bring your cans, no probs. Don't know if it's a good idea to bring them travelling with you though. I'd like to re-hear tha AKG K701. I've never heard the DT880 or the HD650 properly. |
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Jan 16 2009, 05:47 AM
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Shouldn't be a problem. Hoping to see you soon.
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