June 8, 200917 yr comment_242384 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. Report
June 8, 200917 yr comment_242396 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. Report
June 8, 200917 yr comment_242398 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. Report
June 8, 200917 yr comment_242446 Is there any precedent for an open-air monitoring headphone?Abbey Road used HD600's and Grace headphone amps, I think. Report
June 8, 200917 yr comment_242541 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). Report
June 8, 200917 yr comment_242559 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. Report
June 9, 200917 yr comment_242800 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. Report
June 9, 200917 yr comment_242995 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] Report
June 9, 200917 yr comment_243133 [devil's advocate]headphones are more resolving than speakers?[/devil's advocate] Report
June 9, 200917 yr comment_243140 [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. Report
June 10, 200917 yr comment_243236 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. Report
June 10, 200917 yr comment_243237 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. Report
June 10, 200917 yr comment_243241 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. Report
June 10, 200917 yr comment_243249 I dunno about recording industry, but it's the only way to properly setup a turntable for example. Can you explain? Report
June 10, 200917 yr comment_243264 Can you explain? Headphones are to microscopes as speakers are to glasses. Report
June 10, 200917 yr comment_243267 Headphones are to microscopes as speakers are to glasses. You are my hero. Report
June 10, 200917 yr comment_243326 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. Report
June 10, 200917 yr comment_243334 The things that make him MY hero can cause unprepared children to end up in mental facilities. Ready or not ......... Oooohhhh, that hurts! Report
June 10, 200917 yr comment_243362 Now would be the perfect time to say: Ack! No! Put it back on! Put it back on! Report
June 10, 200917 yr comment_243365 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 Report
June 10, 200917 yr comment_243366 Maybe David Carradine was trying to balance the HD800 cable... Report
June 10, 200917 yr comment_243386 "hey girlfriend, here is one of the men from the Internet I flew to California to see..." Ready or not ......... Oooohhhh, that hurts! Report
June 10, 200917 yr comment_243446 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? Report
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