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This seems like a pretty sweet deal. I’ve read only a little on these cans and the impression is that these are pretty fantastic. Do these have a specific purpose? Are they critical listening headphones? I’d like to learn more about them.
I feel like these are usually around 1500-2000. Hard time justifying 3k+ lol
You should consider 2nd hand, you can find these for less than 1000 in mint condition.
You can get these normally for 1800
You can get them even cheaper from Sennheiser's AU site, using the code HONEYSAVE at checkout. Comes down to $1,619.10
For that money I'll have two!
right? practically giving them away
Picked up a used pair in mint condition plus Dragonfly Cobalt DAC few days ago for USD700 locally. Pretty sweet deal :)
Woah, I’ve been checking for a month or so around me for a used pair of hd800s or anything in it’s price range and I’ve never seen a deal that good. How much waiting around did it take you?
I have been checking on and off for a while, FB marketplace and Craigslist. Good compliment with my LCD-4.
Someone is selling HD800S on FB marketplace NYC area if you are still looking.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/235983826006487/?mibextid=6ojiHh
If you do get them, minidisc is an awesome headphone specialist: https://www.minidisc.com.au/sennheiser-hd800-s-high-resolution-headphone
Got my ZMF Atriums from them, rad company
addicted to audio customer spotted, respect and appreciation GO!!!!
I would love to own an 800 S but that price kills me a little inside
I picked up a HD 8XX for less than half the price. They sounded quite bad at first but after EQing them, they sound amazing. I did not expect to like them so much after reading how many people think the bass is lacking and that it has a boring sound. Might be my new favorite headphones.
This was the legit RRP only a month or two ago. I bought mine for $1400 at the beginning of this year, not a great sale at all.
Assuming Usd?
No, AUD.
Consider other options first if you haven’t already 👍
People hate on the 8xx, but with eq they’re really amazing. Especially for the insanely discounted price
If you're going to get them, please try them first. Personally, they are too bright for my tastes and hurt to listen to.
I quite like bright headphones, but I agree. It’s not so good having cans that hurt your ears
I have some and they are very good. I would have gone for the Arya or possibly one of the electrostatic, but I was concerned with longevity. Heard a lot of bad stories about hifiman and that the electrostatics are rather delicate.
I have never heard of anyone having those sort of issues with a sennheiser.
Just run it on an equalizer if you have problems with the 5khz peak.
I dont know, man, I compared hifiman he1000v2 Stealth with HD800s and thought hifimans came on top in all areas expect soundstage.
there is no way cans can be worth three grand...
I absolutely love the HD800s and my HD660s complement them nicely. The HD800s have an enormous soundstage and are very comfortable to wear. I use the HD660s for more intimate vocal music and bit more bass
What a scam, lol. Base price is less than 1800
I personally wasn’t a fan. Thought they were too open and airy. Take that for what it is