June 8, 200917 yr Like Hopstretch posted: I, too, have basically abandoned trying to multi-task when listening to music with these because they just suck you in all the way and demand your full attention.
June 8, 200917 yr PS: Have we found out yet what the deal is with the serial numbers and how we're actually supposed to register them? The serial number on my box had just the right number of numerals. I would think that yours does too. On the other hand, I still don't have an email back from Sennheiser with the frequency curves.
June 8, 200917 yr The serial number on my box had just the right number of numerals. I would think that yours does too. On the other hand, I still don't have an email back from Sennheiser with the frequency curves. I even emailed they email address they mention asking for them on friday but no response as yet. I'll give them 3 business days.
June 8, 200917 yr Is there any precedent for an open-air monitoring headphone?Abbey Road used HD600's and Grace headphone amps, I think.
June 8, 200917 yr Just a thought here, but I reckon the 800s finally deliver a back-end good enough to really hear the front end of your system. I'm guessing the whole hobby will be revisiting the conventional wisdoms on various amps and dacs, and we'll begin to experience some reshuffling of opinion about a goodly amount of gear. No doubt, Tyll, I only heard the HD800 from one system at CJ09 on which it started to live up to some of the hype. The HD800 will definitely either wake up a lot of people who've heretofore not owned such a demanding headphone, or it will drive them back to loving their nice little veiled HD580/600/650 once they realize their system isn't up to the 800 (which of course they will blame on the headphones).
June 8, 200917 yr I think the Balancing Act is going to be right up there with the 800s, too. Just a pity that room was so loud, because it was hard to get a good listen.
June 9, 200917 yr Is there any precedent for an open-air monitoring headphone? Yes - they are in use all the time. But *not* while recording with an open microphone. They are used (as well as loudspeakers) for mixing and editing (especially editing) on a DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). It's best to check an edit on headphones as you are more likely to hear it on headphones than loudspeakers. Abbey Road used HD600's and Grace headphone amps, I think. I use the HD 580 Jubilee and HD 650 with the Grace m902b, myself, but will switch to the HD 800 as soon as it arrives.
June 9, 200917 yr It's best to check an edit on headphones as you are more likely to hear it on headphones than loudspeakers.[devil's advocate]So what are you saying, that headphones are more resolving than speakers?[/devil's advocate]
June 9, 200917 yr [devil's advocate]So what are you saying, that headphones are more resolving than speakers?[/devil's advocate] I dunno about recording industry, but it's the only way to properly setup a turntable for example.
June 10, 200917 yr Finally got my HD800 today, serial #465 from TTVJ. None of the physical defects that have been reported. The sound is closer to the Qualia than I previously thought - while not identical of course, they're awfully similar sounding in more than one way, but primarily in separation between elements and overall clarity. Will have to burn the drivers in but I'm already satisfied with this purchase. I will almost certainly be selling the Qualia at some point in the future. I still mostly prefer the sound of the Qualia though (esp since it has moar treble) but the HD800 doesn't sacrifice too much in that area that I can still tolerate it.
June 10, 200917 yr I think the Balancing Act is going to be right up there with the 800s, too. .... Bastard! (As he feels a deep stabbing pain in his wallet). Unfortunately for me I wholeheartedly agree with that assessment.
June 10, 200917 yr Based upon my oh so short audition at Can Jam, I would have to agree. Sigh, my wallet is beginning to look as empty as Leona Helmsley' heart.
June 10, 200917 yr I dunno about recording industry, but it's the only way to properly setup a turntable for example. Can you explain?
June 10, 200917 yr If that makes Tyll your hero, you shouldn't look any closer at him The things that make him MY hero can cause unprepared children to end up in mental facilities.
June 10, 200917 yr The things that make him MY hero can cause unprepared children to end up in mental facilities. Ready or not ......... Oooohhhh, that hurts!
June 10, 200917 yr Tyll, You didn't sell David Carradine some HD 800's did you? David Carradine's death -- fishnet stockings, lingerie, a wig -- gets stranger | The Dish Rag | Los Angeles Times
June 10, 200917 yr "hey girlfriend, here is one of the men from the Internet I flew to California to see..." Ready or not ......... Oooohhhh, that hurts!
June 10, 200917 yr David Carradine's death -- fishnet stockings, lingerie, a wig -- gets stranger | The Dish Rag | Los Angeles Times Say wasn't there recently a death of someone famous who was found in a full body latex suit?
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