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expirediconian | Staff posted Aug 5, 2023 1:33 AM
Sennheiser HD 800 S Dynamic Open-Back Stereo Headphones
$1,149
$1,800
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Adorama has Sennheiser HD 800 S Dynamic Open-Back Stereo Headphones on sale for $1,149. Shipping is free.
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- Reference class open-back audiophile headphones
- 56mm Ring Radiator dynamic transducer system
- Impressively natural and spatial listening experience
- Acoustic absorber system prevents frequency masking for unheralded detail
- Ultra-ergonomic adjustable metal headband with inner damping element
- Luxuriously comfortable microfiber ear and headband padding on key contact points
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Adorama has Sennheiser HD 800 S Dynamic Open-Back Stereo Headphones on sale for $1,149. Shipping is free.
Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.
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- Note: May need to add to cart to see the sale price.
- Reference class open-back audiophile headphones
- 56mm Ring Radiator dynamic transducer system
- Impressively natural and spatial listening experience
- Acoustic absorber system prevents frequency masking for unheralded detail
- Ultra-ergonomic adjustable metal headband with inner damping element
- Luxuriously comfortable microfiber ear and headband padding on key contact points
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- This offer matches the previous Frontpage deal.
- Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 400 Amazon reviews.
- Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
- Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.
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Down side to Sens headphone is sound stage, they are more intimate/close to you but I love to listen to vocal focus tracks with them. An upgrade to this line is the HD800s which have very well rounded sound signature. These Sen headphone are normally 300ohm impedance.
The second type/set has to be planar, i have in mind Hifiman Edition XS at $450 which has phenomenal value. Planar headphones are well known for their sound stages and better bass however their lifespan is quite questionable due to how the tech they use. An upgrade to this line is the Hifiman Arya Stealth Magnet edition at new low price $1K. Their New release is Arya Organic at $1300. These headphone normally under 100ohm impedance but by no mean easy to drive
IEM or in ear monitor headphone also good alt to get into planar headphone too just beware of the price to value and comfort scales. Some good IEM cost $50 to $100 are just as good as those that are $1000+.
Another line to research is Focal Clear $900, Meze audio 109 Pro $800
A few very good amp/dac combo that offer phenomenal values for those just starting this journey cost about $200 -$300 such as Topping DX3 Pro plus at $199. , Shiit Magni3 amp and Modi 3 dac stack for $220, or JDS lab atom stack for about same price.
If you have macbook M1 pro, or any of the M2 macbook and mini line, they have build in high impedance 3.5mm headphone jack already that can give you a good taste of these headphone without investing into dedicated amp/dac to make them shine.
Ps 2 am for me so plz ignore the wall of text etc and the dream headphone system is HE-1 at $60,000…..mega lottery anyone?
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Xm5 etc are Bluetooth headphones.
That means they have their own power supply and decode their own digital signal.
These sennheisers are completely different animals. You can't just plug these into an audio jack and expect them to sound good. They're amazing headphones, but you need an equivalent setup to plug them into or you won't really be able to hear that.
If you have to ask what I mean by a "setup", you'll be in over your head with a set of headphones like this.
Fantastic deal, I'll have to hold off for now.
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I do have a pair of HD598s (the original brown and ivory ones) paired with a couple of very cheap, but surprisingly clean, little amps that boost bass. One of them is from a slickdeals about 10 years ago, in which I paid $16 and is made by Brainwavz. It's tiny and super portable. Unfortunately it is no longer made, or even available used on ebay, or I would definitely recommend it. The other is one I bought more recently from Amazon, and will include a link if they're still available. They were $25 and have a bass switch. They provide quite a bit of deep, crisp bass. I suffer no rumbling or boomy bass. However, there is a slight bit of loss in the treble and upper mid. I'm saying all this in case you have a set of phones that sound great, like the HD598s, but lack bass.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...=UTF8
And it's Amazon, so you can easily return it if you don't like it. If anyone knows where to get one of the Brainwavz amps, please let me know. I'd like a spare.
IMO once you get past $500-$600 for a headphone setup you are quickly knee-deep in diminishing returns for 99% of users.
IMO once you get past $500-$600 for a headphone setup you are quickly knee-deep in diminishing returns for 99% of users.
RU6 is a dongle DAC/amp with no battery and no wireless/BT functionality. It is the smallest, most lightweight out of my 3 recommendations but it will drain the battery of the device you plug it into.
BTR7 has a battery, so it won't drain your device's battery and it has BT functionality if you care about that. Can plug your HD800S into the BTR7 and walk around with it, while it's connected wirelessly to your device, or wired, up to you. Has EQ functionality that can be stored onto the BTR7. Will need to use FiiO's app on a phone to set it up.
Gryphon is the heaviest and biggest out of the 3. Has a bass switch to boost the HD800S' lacking bass without EQ. Also has a battery that will last longer than the BTR7 will.
Get a quality, lightweight 4.4mm balanced cable while you're at it.
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IMO once you get past $500-$600 for a headphone setup you are quickly knee-deep in diminishing returns for 99% of users.
Down side to Sens headphone is sound stage, they are more intimate/close to you but I love to listen to vocal focus tracks with them. An upgrade to this line is the HD800s which have very well rounded sound signature. These Sen headphone are normally 300ohm impedance.
The second type/set has to be planar, i have in mind Hifiman Edition XS at $450 which has phenomenal value. Planar headphones are well known for their sound stages and better bass however their lifespan is quite questionable due to how the tech they use. An upgrade to this line is the Hifiman Arya Stealth Magnet edition at new low price $1K. Their New release is Arya Organic at $1300. These headphone normally under 100ohm impedance but by no mean easy to drive
IEM or in ear monitor headphone also good alt to get into planar headphone too just beware of the price to value and comfort scales. Some good IEM cost $50 to $100 are just as good as those that are $1000+.
Another line to research is Focal Clear $900, Meze audio 109 Pro $800
A few very good amp/dac combo that offer phenomenal values for those just starting this journey cost about $200 -$300 such as Topping DX3 Pro plus at $199. , Shiit Magni3 amp and Modi 3 dac stack for $220, or JDS lab atom stack for about same price.
If you have macbook M1 pro, or any of the M2 macbook and mini line, they have build in high impedance 3.5mm headphone jack already that can give you a good taste of these headphone without investing into dedicated amp/dac to make them shine.
Ps 2 am for me so plz ignore the wall of text etc and the dream headphone system is HE-1 at $60,000…..mega lottery anyone?
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