HD 800 v HD 800s
 

Anyone compared the two? I'm very curious,:music:

Headfi have waffled on and on about the s. There might be valid comparisons but you'd have to wade through a heap of pages. From what I gather it negates the treble brightness and bumps up the bass a tad, so is probably better, but I don't know how much.

Thanks, too bad we just can't hear them!

On the other hand, there is a Senn engineer laughing his head off on the s on the 'tube in an interview. And an owner says there is still the treble issue. As it stands, probably not enough difference to warrant purchase, but we will see.

My Audeze LCD-XC 'phones pretty much solved both of those problems, and added some much-needed isolation to boot!:D

Yep I read the same basic tweaks and so I decided on another direction :)

Had a chance to compare the two models at CES last week. There is a subtle difference. It's not a matter of better or worse. It's a matter of individual preference and the equipment you connect them to.

As a happy 800 owner I don't hear any "treble problem," I hear a well-balanced headphone with realistic highs. My hope is they didn't just succumb to the popular trend in high-end headphones of over-accentuated bass and rolled off highs to create a "smooth" sound.

With your collection of headphones, I think it's time for an Orpheus--none of this 800 series crap. :thumbsup: :D

Great idea- all I need to do is delay my retirement - and then sell it again to pay for the divorce lawyer.