expirediconian | Staff posted Feb 19, 2021 12:47 AM
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expirediconian | Staff posted Feb 19, 2021 12:47 AM
(pre-order) Sennheiser HD 8XX Headphones (HD800S base) + $200 Drop Credit (20,000 points) $1100 + free s/h
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Are these really any better? Every few years a new number increments, and the prices go up. Why?
Are these really any better? Every few years a new number increments, and the prices go up. Why?
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Bought with PayPal Credit for 6 months no interest and will decide after seeing some reviews whether or not to keep my order. You can cancel for a full refund at any time before they ship.
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Are these really any better? Every few years a new number increments, and the prices go up. Why?
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Here's why:
There's a 9 month wait time for these. That's a farking long time.
The HD8xx sound signature has changed. Whether it's good or not remains to be seen but are you willing to drop 4 figures being their guinea pig?
The HD8xx is $1100 right now - HD800S goes on sale for $1050 at least once a year and with the 9 month lead time for the HD8xx, you're almost guaranteed to get the HD800S for $1050 at some point before then.
The HD8xx is also missing a balanced cable, which comes default with the HD800S. That's a $300 cable.
Given the higher price, long lead time, lack of balanced cable, and sound signature that changed (tbd on how it sounds) it should be a HARD pass.
If you aren't sure about these I would recommend trying to listen to the HD650's and these and compare. They sound terrific, don't get me wrong, but I see them as a little more specialized than other sets in a way.
Given the higher price, long lead time, lack of balanced cable, and sound signature that changed (tbd on how it sounds) it should be a HARD pass.
Are these really any better? Every few years a new number increments, and the prices go up. Why?
I always assumed the HD 800 were the pinnacle - massive soundstage with outstanding imaging. I visited an audio store that let me demo the HD 800s. I was so let down when I compared them to my HD 700s. While they did have more soundstage the sound wasn't radically different. It was better, but not a $800 difference (From my 700s which were maybe 90% of the HD800s)
That day I ended my headphone quest and for the past few years have used my HD 700s with my computer and for gaming. But, I have lately been thinking of going another direction. And this does tempt me.
but, as for your question, yes, HD800s are much better than HD650s, but that doesn't mean that they are right for you.
If only it were easier to test these out in stores, it would really help a lot of people understand whether these are for you or not.
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