Hey guys, well the other week I decided to try out a pair of HD800s to see what all the fuss was about, and in no small part to Aimlink's favorable opinion. I've only had them a couple of days so my decision isn't final yet but I think I'll be returning them. And you know what? They were pretty much exactly like what I thought they'd be like from all that I've read about from the board here. I didn't find them sibilant like I was afraid they would be, and yes the detail they have is impressive but not a dealbreaker for me personally. I don't know how to exactly put it and this might sound silly, but I just found the 650s sound far more tastier. perhaps if they made a Senn 850 that's a little darker but with the same level of detail the 800 has may I consider repurchasing them, but I think I'll be returning these. Just not my cup of tea. The sound just doesn't have enough weight to it I guess, not that its lacking in weight (I do think the bass is awesome on these by the way, no lack of it) and the 650s sound sounds more like "home" to me. Its a bit reassuring as well, cause I knew that I like the 650 so much and I just reinforced my opinion that a new top of the headphone won't replace it. I've read and read (and read some more) about how the 800 is "in another league", along with the T1. And quite frankly, What? The 800 may be a step up in detail or clarity, but not a step up in the pleasure of listening. This kind of echoes what so many others have said about the 800 (having no soul and whatnot) and I wouldn't say that exactly about them. for me, I just like the laid back sound more of the 650s.
Don't know what else to say for the time being, but thanks Aimlink for pushing me over the edge and trying these out. It's something I've been curious about ever since I started this journey some six months back.
