On the opposite end of the sensitivity spectrum, HDV 820 was a bit on the strong side for ultra-sensitive in-ears and I heard a bit of hum when I tried it with theCampfire Vega (reviewed here). Unfortunately, I was not able to test IEMs with a balanced connector, so I can't comm...
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We understand that few people will need or want the HD 820 but we felt it worth acknowledging the headset’s technological achievements.Why you should trust SoundGuys Each writer at SoundGuys has accumulated years of experience reporting on the consumer audio market, and our staff adheres to a ...
Test Settings Firmware No Firmware Power Passive Connection Wired Codec PCM, 24-bit, 48kHz EQ No EQ ANC No ANC Tip/Pad Default Microphone No Microphone These are the settings used to test the Sennheiser HD 8XX. Our results are only valid when used in this configuration. LEARN...
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Some headphones have made me shout an involuntary 'Ouch' when sizzling on its sibilants, but the HD 800 S handled them well without the severe test – the result of which can spoil what is otherwise fabulous music making, with Sciubba deploying every vocal trick in the book to be a ...
This review has been an exhausting journey. The biggest surprise is that the cheapest one in the test actually gets so much right, relatively speaking. The two other budget amps are ok, but not really doing the HD800 justice. The rest are ranging from good to superb. Some are better val...