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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.

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[–] slavicslothe@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I feel like these are usually around 1500-2000. Hard time justifying 3k+ lol

[–] zeus1001@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

You should consider 2nd hand, you can find these for less than 1000 in mint condition.

[–] Wurkuwurku@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

You can get these normally for 1800

[–] Jayden92@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

You can get them even cheaper from Sennheiser's AU site, using the code HONEYSAVE at checkout. Comes down to $1,619.10

[–] kerouak@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

For that money I'll have two!

[–] dreamsofindigo@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

right? practically giving them away

[–] TerminallyScrewed@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Picked up a used pair in mint condition plus Dragonfly Cobalt DAC few days ago for USD700 locally. Pretty sweet deal :)

[–] foureyate@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (2 children)

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?

[–] TerminallyScrewed@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I have been checking on and off for a while, FB marketplace and Craigslist. Good compliment with my LCD-4.

[–] TerminallyScrewed@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Someone is selling HD800S on FB marketplace NYC area if you are still looking.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/235983826006487/?mibextid=6ojiHh

[–] Farpun@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] ThisIsNotJP@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Got my ZMF Atriums from them, rad company

[–] equinox_games7@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

addicted to audio customer spotted, respect and appreciation GO!!!!

[–] Otherwise-Rope8961@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I would love to own an 800 S but that price kills me a little inside

[–] zetiano@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

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.

[–] sk3za@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

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.

[–] noonen000z@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)
[–] sk3za@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago
[–] 717x@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Consider other options first if you haven’t already 👍

[–] x9spoons@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

People hate on the 8xx, but with eq they’re really amazing. Especially for the insanely discounted price

[–] beardedtomato971@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

If you're going to get them, please try them first. Personally, they are too bright for my tastes and hurt to listen to.

[–] Fbean01@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I quite like bright headphones, but I agree. It’s not so good having cans that hurt your ears

[–] vladesch@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

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.

[–] priedits@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I dont know, man, I compared hifiman he1000v2 Stealth with HD800s and thought hifimans came on top in all areas expect soundstage.

[–] Renegade-Rooster@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

there is no way cans can be worth three grand...

[–] Omoesnesie@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

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

[–] Daisan89@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

What a scam, lol. Base price is less than 1800

[–] AmomentInEternity@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I personally wasn’t a fan. Thought they were too open and airy. Take that for what it is