JaxonH t1_jeb09vg wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:29 PM

Reply to Upgrade question: HD800s , Arya SE or other? by EvLTimE

I own both 800S and Arya Stealth.

I'm gonna be honest... I slightly prefer 800S. They just sound incredible. And it's not just the insane Soundstage (though that's part of it), they're just tuned really well, I can head perfect separation and while I thought the light bass would be an issue, it actually makes some songs sound even better, like Linkin Park - Numb. On the Arya, the bass bleeds over but on the 800S, it just sounds right.

They're also way more comfy. Though I did mod my Arya by adding 3 Dekoni nuggets to the headband and put a cloth button-up cover around the headband and nuggets to keep them from falling off. It's comfy now, but stock hurt my head. Senns are still most comfy though.

I love both headphones though. Arya just sounds slightly more forward with female vocals that really makes them shine. But if I had to choose... I'd go with the 800S. They're also WAY better for gaming.

nickjohnedward t1_jeb07g8 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:28 PM

Reply to The right driver on my HE1000SE just died, again... by fgt-boi

Bs this would never happen with abyss 😆

zaq9339 t1_jeb068v wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:28 PM

Reply to First shot of Crinacle's Project Red by dadanobel

Any news from the man himself as to when these beauties drop? Any word from anyone at all?

[deleted] t1_jeazwxm wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:26 PM

Reply to comment by GoTouchGrassKid in Truthear Hola: If you buy cheap, you buy twice by MadeThisToVent123

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JaxonH t1_jeazjnv wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:24 PM

Reply to Why do people buy more than thousand dollar headphones instead of speakers? by BC_LOFASZ

I have a Sennheiser Ambeo Max soundbar with SVS-1000 Pro subwoofer, and it's incredible for gaming and movies. But for music, headphones just sound better imo.

So I use Sennheiser 800S and Hifiman Arya (Stealth) for music off my phone, with a Hidiz S9 Pro dongle DAC/Amp and a 2.5 balanced cable.

Sounds incredible.

Slammernanners t1_jeazegp wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:23 PM

Reply to comment by artsca in First shot of Crinacle's Project Red by dadanobel

How does Etymotic stay smaller than anything else while having some of the cheapest IEMs around?

LeEasy t1_jeayhjv wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:17 PM

Reply to The right driver on my HE1000SE just died, again... by fgt-boi

Typical chifi experience, they will deny or delay your warranty service as well.

Mosamania t1_jeaydxq wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:17 PM

Reply to comment by Arsenic0 in These Headphones kept me sane during my 48 hour fasting session. I listened to Ibiza chill music. by samaxe1000

And IF he is fasting because of Ramadan, would you still downvote his post?

samaxe1000 OP t1_jeay23o wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:15 PM

Reply to comment by maxySp01100001 in These Headphones kept me sane during my 48 hour fasting session. I listened to Ibiza chill music. by samaxe1000

Sennheiser HD800s.

Titouan_Charles t1_jeaxxvr wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:14 PM

Reply to comment by notmac_ in Truthear Hola: If you buy cheap, you buy twice by MadeThisToVent123

Hate to break it to you but Susvaras have been notorious for the bad QC, the HE1000 was a disaster, the Focal Utopia had bad pads on the first batch, Stax had drivers that would die on their own back in the mid 00's, etc.

Find me one company that has never had any QC complaint in their entire history.

maxySp01100001 t1_jeaxtjg wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:13 PM

Reply to These Headphones kept me sane during my 48 hour fasting session. I listened to Ibiza chill music. by samaxe1000

Glados??

samaxe1000 OP t1_jeaxt7c wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:13 PM

Reply to comment by Arsenic0 in These Headphones kept me sane during my 48 hour fasting session. I listened to Ibiza chill music. by samaxe1000

Mediterranean beaches and southeast asia with Europeans - common to see speedos. I might as well join in.

Titouan_Charles t1_jeaxmn5 wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:12 PM

Reply to comment by themonarc in Truthear Hola: If you buy cheap, you buy twice by MadeThisToVent123

Just buy from the official Sennheiser store

ThelceWarrior t1_jeawyab wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:08 PM

Reply to comment by Zaxer_ITA in First shot of Crinacle's Project Red by dadanobel

Probably still gonna be the preferred one anyway, just because it's newer doesn't mean it's better really.

nebkelly t1_jeawl4s wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Reply to comment by BigLorry in How can headphones play Dolby Atmos? by Beneficial-Health101

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhpw9DXcLpU

Voursx t1_jeawjvd wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Reply to comment by notmac_ in Truthear Hola: If you buy cheap, you buy twice by MadeThisToVent123

yeah while their old headphone build like a tank and outlived most of ur gears , but i heard their new iem have some problem like dead drivers after using it for months

Expensive_Yam_1742 t1_jeawalz wrote on March 30, 2023 at 6:03 PM

Reply to Are audiophile headphones that noticeable? by BicBoiBen

It really depends on how you listen and what you appreciate. Audiophile is kindve a loose term. There is technically accurate, high resolution, good tonality, things like that that are more objective. Expensive headphones don’t generally have the same price/performance ratio as speakers. They don’t keep getting that much better past a certain price. Find something that suits your tastes and if you love it, it’ll be worth the upgrade. It’s good to try some stuff out and decide for yourself what might be worth the upgrade. I’d check out hifiman, beyerdynamic, and focal. They have good variation in sound signature and offer some very high end options. Also easy to find and try which is the most important. I’m assuming you probably don’t like sennheiser but they make some seriously good models as well.