Sennheiser HD800S

So when gaming online, I tend to hear a lot more complaints about my music leaking into the microphone if I'm not on push-to-talk or muted, so I guess...

I am listening to my HD800S while reading this. I own many headphones, and the HD800S offers tremendous value for the sales asking price.

On the other end of the scale, the highs are crystal clear and sound similar to the HD800S, but without the harsh sibilance and 'shimmer' that the exhibit. The mids are not lacking, and complement the highs and lows well, but I'm not well listened enough to judge that. These were the best headphones within my price range that provided the right balance of clarity and bass. The other option was the Audeze LCD-MX4, which to me had all the benefits of the HD 820's clarity, but with marginally better soundstage and bass response and impact.

Moving over to the Sennheisers the HD700 was the first purchase and the soundstage, instrument layering and mid bass are all fantastic. I found a perfect EQ for these headphones which bring up the bass and the Ifi Zen Can's magic Xbass bring a kick of added bass that does not distort. The HD800S are a big step up from the HD700, the soundstage is wider and the resolution is like an 8K TV compared to the others and live performances sound like the band is playing in front of you.

The HD700's have a tighter and more comfortable fit but the 800S is pretty good, much better than my LCD X. Removing the already connected 1/4 cable from the headphones to put the 4.4 balanced cable was scary af as you just pull hard to get them off and it feels like you can break it doing that. The soundstage and resolution on these are a big step up from the HD700.

I have been wanting to get HD800s, all of my headphones are pretty dark sounding except for Focal Clear, want one different from the herd and HD800s is perfect for it. Today morning I saw a mint used one still in warranty and screaming deal for 700 dollars. I arranged the meet with the seller 2hrs after our first contact.