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Hi folks. Just wondering what Beyer cans you're using and what peripheral gear you have had good/poor results with. Any suggestions on an amp for the T1.2? I'm curious about amps to try with my Beyer T 1.2 so any suggestions welcome. Going by the Audio Science review of these hp I should have sold them years ago and rinsed my ears out but I actually really like them. I find them very detailed and easy to listen to. Plenty of bass and very open with decent imaging as far as hp can image. Quite comfy too. Positioning over the ears can effect the sound considerably with these hp. Other headphones I have at hand are HD650 and Hifiman HE400i the earlier one with removable cable. Amp wise I'm currently using Darkvoice 336se which sounds pretty good but curious about others. Also have an SMSL SP200 which is good with the Senns and HE400i but a little lean sounding with the Beyers. Speaker wise if it matters I have Kef 3.2 reference series floorstanders and Genelec 8330 with sub. Feel free to ad anything else you want on Beyer or other headphones you have compared to. Or if you have compared any HD800 versions to Beyers. https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/beyerdynamic-t1-review-v2-headphone.20192/ https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/hifiman-he400i-review-planar-headphone.18544/

Further Information: Selling as I'm downsizing and moving out of Perth. Pickup is desirable, can be auditioned during the day (~9-5).

did some what I found really useful headphone comparisons at the tivoli gtg last night. they had the HD800 and HD 700 hooked upto the hdvd800 dac/amp and the HD650 and HD 600 hooked unto the HDVA600 amp. sources were digital. listening to fleetwood mac rumours which is a nice punchy track with good detail vocals etc. the contrast between these headphones was ready apparent. and in some cases re enforcing my previous experience with these. I've owned the hd800 and HD650 before and own currently the hd580s which in all terms is similar to the hd600 first up some back to back comparisons between the hd800 and the hd700. both are very comfortable to wear, light and neither clamping excessively or tiring to wear. In sound I found the hd800 a very smooth easy listen, though to my surprise the hd700 was more punchy and dynamic /richer sounding. next up listening to the hd650 and hd600, this time with the hdva600 amp and wasn't surprised with what I found here, the hd650 the punchier sounding harder hitting vs the smoother sounding hd600. For me while have heard some headphones in isolation and owned say either one time, first time have had the chance to hear the hd700 and first time to be able to hear all these headphones back to back in the one system. the surprise for me was the hd700. its got the hd650s sound but without the head clamp the 650 has. and reminder for me again the hd800s are more in line of sound to the hd600. definitely pretty thankful for tivoli and sennheiser for setting up the comparison all in the one spot. definitely was an excellent means to evaluate them. as an aside they also had a couple of stax electrostatic systems there for listening too. while with different music, they were a very nice listen too. more laid back, relaxing kind of listen. a very lush sound, have owned some stax years and years back and can understand too their appeal. these had a retail of $3.5k for one and about $7k for other so some serious headphones but pretty nice too anyone else got a chance to listen to these as well ?

So. I couldn't resist the uber cheap price of the HD700's. I auditioned them out of a Burson Conductor SL, and briefly, a Woo WA6. Yeah, a GREAT headphone!!! It's the mids with rock/metal that got me amongst other things.. it had a lot of grunt in that area that got my toes tapping, along with female vocals. (I'm a bit of a fan of Bjork/Portishead etc. More impressions to follow when my JDS Labs C5D arrives, so I can drive them better then my iPod Classic.

Here's a pic showing the difference for anyone interested, I'm not sure whether the actual copper is larger diameter or not (anyone keen to lop the ends off and look?)

With the rise rise, and rise of computer audio I decided it was time to return to headphone listening. I'd given up 3 odd years ago, having exhausted all of my CDs and my old and humble Sennheiser HD590s slowly wearing out. Well I've rejoined this club and boy it's good to be back. The HD590s went walkabout which I was initially dismayed about. No biggie - cue eBay. I'm now the proud owner of some HD560 Ovation IIs from 1993/94. Mint condition, the previous owner had the pads replaced. And they comprehensively tear strips off my previous pair. Dare I say it these (with appropriate amplification) could easily keep pace with anything costing up to 500 bucks today. They are gorgeously neutral, just letting the music waft through. The soundstage is typical Sennheiser, deep and wide. I don't know how else to describe the sound without being overly analytical with my language, because the 560s are anything but. Warm but not lush or sticky, incredibly detailed without taking a surgeons scalpel to the recording, low bass extension without boom or thump? If I had to summarise, take your favourite recording that you know inside out back to front. Give it the longest most thorough intricate buff and polish you thought possible. Then sit back and enjoy You just can't put a stereotype on the sonic signature, because there just isn't one. In a word: linear If there's a caveat, they need a lot of juice.... I didn't think 300ohms would prove tricky to drive, although my old pair were less than half that at 120. They're powered by an Audioquest Dragonfly V1.2, fed into a Perreaux SXH-1 Sillhouette class A. Considering at some point upping the DAC to a red as the voltage is much higher. Oh, and the source (before I hook them back up to my main Rotel setup) is Tidal HiFi Masters. At the moment however - I is pig in detritus

Deals for the extra 10% end today and not sure about the iem reduced price but the ie800s seems like a decent deal. Not sure if they top tier or compare well against something like the Sony ier series but someone might be looking for some at a decent price.

Further information: Here is the information on all Items included (the Sennheiser 569 is a bonus :) Drop + THX Panda Excellent condition – Using the final firmware release and the battery is excellent. Some small scuffs on one of the pads (see pics) but no need to change it. Comes in original carrying case with original power cable. Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro 250 ohm Brilliant condition (cabled modded) – Used for short editing periods mostly. The pads are still mostly fresh. It is modded for a female TRS connector so you can attach any cable you like Sennheiser 560s brilliant condition – not used very often, mainly for testing and editing. Still on stock pads and they are still firm with no defects. Comes with cable. Sennheiser 569 (Bonus) Great condition. Average signs of wear but overall, light scuffs, no defects and no damage. New leather pads and comes with cable. Sennheiser 280 Pro V2 Body in Great condition. Was used mainly for editing and mixing. Clamp force is still pretty high, so there’s a lot of life left in it. Everything else is in great condition, However, one of the pads has a tear in it but it does not affect performance at all. It can be used as is, or with a little tape or glue if you desire and of course the pads are replaceable. Drop + Hifiman HE-4XX Great condition. A few scuffs around the body. The leather headband is completely fine. It uses non-stock pads that are soft and comfortable. Comes with cable. Blue Sadie Great condition. The switch works perfectly fine and the battery is excellent. There are some scuff marks on the pads but overall the pads are in great condition. Very firm. The mechanisms in the headband work like new and the only real issue is that the padding on the headband is a bit more scuffed. Chord Mojo 1st edition Excellent condition. This is the original Chord Mojo. The battery holds charge very well since it was mostly used without the battery plugged in as a desktop dac. All the ports and buttons are working as well and the body is in excellent condition. Comes with USB cable and original box. Suca Audio Tube – T1 Excellent condition. Almost like new. It will come with the power cable but no tubes. Photos: PLEASE READ If you include any reference to pricing whatsoever in this section (excluding RRP), your ad will not be approved If you are advertising multiple items, you must post one bulk price only, or post seperate ads for each item If you don't include photographs of the actual item being sold, your ad will not be approved You understand that a reasonable donation for selling fees is expected upon successful sale of your item - if you have previously sold items and not made a donation, your advertisement may not be approved.

Item: Sennheiser HD800 Location:Canberra Price: 950+Postage Item Condition:Mint. No Scratch, No Paint Drop. Pads are like new.Seldom used. Reason for selling: Idle, no use. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Claim: This pair of Sennheiser HD800 is Not Mine. My roommate bought them for FPS gaming hoping to hear the action of enemies in FPS games like PUBG and CSGo better, But soon he finds that they are not for gaming at all. After that, they are in box and not used at all. Until recently he graduated and need to go back to China and when he clean his room, he find some treasure. hahaha!!! The condition is better than mine(sold)and most second-hand HD800, so there is a price increase. Absolutely No Paint drop, No Scratch and No pads problems. Pictures:

Item: Sennheiser HD600 Location: Drummoyne Inner West Sydney Price: 300 o.n.o Item Condition: Excellent Reason for selling: I have way too many headphones and don't listen to it often Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal gift, COD Only Extra Info: Selling my Sennheiser HD600 headphones, purchased about 3 years ago and has been a very consistent performer amongst my 15 or so headphones i own. Very neutral sounding and scales excellently well with higher gear. I fed it my Vali 2 and it sings, can imagine what it does with higher end tubes/amps. Comes with original packaging plus a shorter cable with a 3.5mm end. Would prefer local pick up but willing to listen to offers re: shipping. Pictures:

Item: Sennheiser HD700 headphones. Includes original box. Location: Sydney or Canberra Price: $550 Item Condition: Like new. Used twice. Reason for selling: Just don't use headphones. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: I will be in Canberra this weekend. So happy to drop off. Pictures:

Hi all, Due to a general lack of time to enjoy my audio collection, I have decided to move on my ultimate headphone setup. This comprises Sennheiser's incomparable HD 800 headphones, a Lehmann Audio Black Cube Linear headphone amplifier, and a PS Audio NuWave DAC. These three components combine perfectly to produce a headphone listening experience that I am yet to find a better alternative. Located in Melbourne, Victoria. I am happy to discuss interstate shipping at the buyers cost. Price for all three as listed is $2,400. For anyone wishing to purchase all three together, I will consider reasonable offers around that price point. ** Special ** - buy all three at my asking price of $2,400 and I will include 2 x pairs of Chord Chrimson RCA interconnects valued at over $300 for no cost. I strongly recommend purchasing all three components together, as I invested a significant amount of time, money, and efforts in finding the ultimate system at a reasonable price point. Any new owner would not be disappointed These are three main components, including individual price, manufacturer's links and review links where appropriate: 1. Headphones - Sennheiser HD 800's There isn't much I can say about the Sennheiser HD 800's that hasn't already been written. They are truly epic headphones. I have auditioned the other big names, and the Sennheisers to my ears are simply the best. New cost - $1500 Yours for - $950 Manufacturer's description: More than 60 years of ingenious headphone engineering has been applied into the new HD 800. Incorporating Sennheiser’s most advanced driver technology, these open, circum-aural dynamic stereo headphones redefine what reference-level audio is all about. You will form an altogether new height of sonic perspective as you experience a high-fidelity natural hearing experience. Do take note that presently, no other manufacturer has been able to come up as close as the HD 800 in replicating the basic acoustic conditions of natural hearing. Matching these headphones' reference-grade audio performance is their striking and visually effective industrial design. Premium parts have gone into their production - the transducer is encased by a precision material made of stainless steel. The earpads are handcrafted from a high-quality microfiber fabric. This material is extremely comfortable to wear and easy to maintain. The headband and headphone mounting utilises the most advanced development from the aerospace industry. In terms of connectivity, these headphones utilise specially-designed, four-wire, high-performance connections. Truly, the HD 800 are a glorious success and have become a pioneer in headphone development. Features: New reference class in wired headphones Open, circum-aural dynamic stereo headphones Natural hearing experience - realistic and natural sound field with minimal resonance Biggest transducers ever used in headphones up to today - new innovative dynamic transducer design Uncovered earcups for acoustic and stylistic reasons Handcrafted ear pads, made of high-quality microfiber fabric Metal headband with inner damping element Specially tuned symmetrical, impedance matching cable with low capacitance Special high precision headphone connectors 2. Headphone Amplifier - Lehmann Audio Black Cube Linear This headphone amp produces the power needed to properly power the Sennheiser HD 800's. With this amplifier, sounds comes out of a pure, noise free environment that is nothing short of breathtaking. You will not find a better match for the HD 800's than this amplifier. Check out this review on Youtube. Manufacturer's description: Already since 2004 the Linear has made all common headphones to shine at their very best. Extremely demanding users rely on our top model, from the West German Broadcasting Corporation to the audiophile TACET label to Sennheiser’s and AKG’s headphone experts. It’s not without reason that the Linear belongs to the reference class in its genre. When you put on your headphones and load your favourite CD, the Linear will give rise to wonderful worlds before your mind’s eye. Physical, punchy lows and a delicate resolution reveal your favourite tracks in all their glory over the entire frequency bandwidth. Carefully selected components and an extremely sophisticated circuit design establish the foundation of our number on. "The best we've come across." — What Hi-Fi A universal champion With three gain settings it gives you an impressive listening pleasure, keeping an eye on your needs anytime – and this using a vast array of headphones on the most diverse sound sources. In this context we have, of course, taken into account the varying performance requirements and sensitivity levels of the headphone types currently available on the market. If you want to enjoy your musical treasures via PC or iPad, the Linear with the optional USB feature offers the solution. And if you would like to share your joy at this quality of music reproduction with family and friends, our multiple test winner will be happy to feed two headphones at the same time. Of course, the listening enjoyment will remain equally fabulous then. The two parallel outputs of the discrete class A solid-state output stage.provide the basis of this double musical enjoyment. New cost: $1,000 Yours for: $700 Review on WhatHiFi - rated 5 stars - http://www.whathifi.com/lehmann/black-cube-linear/review Manufacturer's link (note slight name change and revised facia) - https://www.lehmannaudio.com/headphone-amplifiers/home/linear.html 3. Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) - PS Audio NuWave DAC If you don't feed the headphone amplifier and headphones with a pure analog signal, you will never achieve the best possible performance. The NuWave DAC connects to your PC or Mac via USB, and produces the best sound you can imagine. Optical inputs are also available and the sound is equally impressive. New cost: $1,200 Yours for: $750 Manufacturer's description: The NuWave DAC is an affordable high-end digital to analog processor. Based on our acclaimed PerfectWave series, the NWD accepts inputs from any digital source including USB (up to 192kHz 24 bit asynchronous) from your computer and connects to your system’s preamplifier with either single ended (RCA) or balanced (XLR) connections. The NuWave DSD will transform your expectations of what’s possible in an under $2,000 DAC. The added detail and space produced by the NuWave DSD on good old Red Book CDs alone is worth the price of admission. What makes the NuWave DSD so great? We’ve taken the lessons learned from one of the world’s best DACs, the DirectStream, and applied them to a smaller-scale, lower-cost unit. Like the DirectStream before it, the NuWave DSD produces a seamless 3D soundstage from even normal CDs. Hand-tuned and personally voiced by Paul McGowan, the improvement in sound quality over other DACs is astonishing. The NuWave DSD accepts inputs from any digital source including I2S and USB from your computer and connects to your system’s preamplifier with either single ended (RCA) or balanced (XLR) connections. Used with music server software like JRiver, Bit Perfect, Amarra or Pure Music and an iPhone or Android app, the NuWave DSD becomes your entry into the world of high-end digital audio music, both PCM and DSD. Performance is superb at anywhere near the price and there’s good reasons why, as you’ll soon discover. In fact, the NuWave DSD is one of the best sounding products we have produced in our 23 years of building DACs. Sweet, spacious and effortless, this device will bring the life back into your music and all at the touch of a finger. http://www.psaudio.com/products/nuwave-dac/ Final notes: I have boxes for all the components. It is possible to audition the equipment if you are in the Melbourne area. Happy to answer any questions that any potential buyers might have. Some images:

Item: Sennheiser HD598 Location:melbourne Price: 170 Item Condition: 8/10 Reason for selling: Too many headphones Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: without box but very good condition, comes with 2 set of cables SOLD Pictures:

Item: Sennheiser HD650 HD6XX HD600 HD580 4 Pin XLR Balanced Cable from Impact Audio Location: Glen Waverley, Melbourne Price: $65 Item Condition: Excellent Reason for selling: Sold Headphones. Not needed. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Very very good price for a cable of this quality. Comfortable cable that noticeably improves sound quality. Running the HD650 on a good/decent balanced amp (like the Cavali Liquid Carbon) raises the level of these headphones. Increases separation, imaging and sound-stage size. Looking for a quick sale or I might advertise elsewhere. Pictures:

Item: Sennheiser HD650 Location: Glen Waverley, Melbourne Price: $280 Item Condition: Near New Reason for selling: No longer using Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: Barely used HD650 in near new condition. This is one of the latest revisions and will have the latest drivers. Purchased from authorized reseller in April 2016 and then sold to me a month and a half ago from another SNA member. I enjoyed them but then bought a Beyerdynamic T1 and I won't have time to use them both. $70 $65 for Impact Audio 4 Pin XLR Balanced Cable <-- Open to separate offer $250 for Norne Zoetic 4 Pin Balanced XLR Cable. <-- Open to separate offer If you take the lot, I can make it $550 shipped. Pictures:

Item: Sennheiser HD800 Location: Strathfield Price: $860.00 plus postage Item Condition: Used Reason for selling: Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: I have a used Sennheiser HD800 for sale.The unit does not come with a box but comes with a balanced 4 pin xlr cable.The unit has Anaxilus mod installed.No low ballers. Pictures:

Item: Massdrop Sennheiser HD6xx headphones Location: Melbourne Price: $275 plus shipping Item Condition: Like new Reason for selling: Fund other purchase Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD Only Extra Info: The excellent headphones for entry level with beautiful sound. Had it from another SNA here a few months ago. Sorry to say goodbye to fund some other purchase in future. Pictures:

Item: WITHDRAWN: Sennheiser HD6XX (HD650) Location: Sydney Price: $200 Item Condition: Used about 6 Months old Reason for selling: Not to my taste Payment Method: Pickup - Cash Extra Info: This was delivered from Massdrop on December 2017. Excellent used condition. Sorry cash and local pickup only. Pictures:

Item: Sennheiser HD800 Headphones Location:Queensland Price: $700 Item Condition: Excellent condition, Like New. Reason for selling: Rather have it used than just laying around. Payment Method: Pickup - Cash. Extra Info: Headphones have seen very little use. Not up to 10 hours playing time. It comes with manual, all accessories and original box. Can ship within Australia, if need be. Pictures:

Recently got a pair of grado ps-1's, hence I need to sale some of my collections fast, all price negotiable!! Cheers Item: Grado gs1000eLocation: Chadstone 3148Price: $880 $820 ONOItem Condition: mintReason for selling: impulsive purchasePayment Method: Pickup, Paypal,bank transferExtra Info: they were purchased from a2a at the second half of last year according to previous owner, so the warranty may still be valid. comes with an Audeze 6.35-3.5 adapter, original box and paperworks, no extension cable. Pictures: Item: Ultrasone Edition 8 Limited EditionLocation: Chadstone 3148Price: $900 ONOItem Condition: 8.5-9 / 10Reason for selling: short of moneyPayment Method: Pickup, Paypal,bank transferExtra Info: reasonably good condition, some minor scratches here and there on metal cups, leather has some colour change, but I'll give Lexol leather cleaner and conditioner with the deal, which can change the leather into a beautiful dark chocolate colour (I found some recomendations from head-fi). headphones comes with leather box, extension cable. Item: HD598seLocation: Chadstone 3148Price: $130 $110 ONOItem Condition: goodReason for selling: surplusPayment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, Bank transferExtra Info: they are black special edition, sound is exactly the same as normal hd598s, comes with all accessories1.2m cable, 3m long cable, and a 6.35-3.5 adapter but without original packaging. price now is $110 and can be negotiated, feel free to send me an offer. Item: sr325isLocation: Chadstone 3148Price: $170 $130 ONOItem Condition: 6/10Reason for selling: surplusPayment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, Bank transferExtra Info: 100% functional, but condition is not very good (please refer to pictures, can provide more on request), selling as I got a pair of gold version sr325i's and another mint condition sr325is's in chrome finish months ago. comes with headphones only (Earzonk leather pads in pictures are not included, I'll swap it with a pair of L cushions), suited for someone who is interested in modding or simply wanna have a taste of Grado sound, I think it's a good price now and can be slightly negotiated as well.Pictures: All headphones are preferred to be picked up at Chadstone area, but I can do shipping as well, postage and paypal fee extra. Any questions, feel free to send me a message, cheers.

Further Information: SKU 050635 Brand-new, just looking to get what I paid

Further Information: 3 months old HD560S headphone, as new condition Comes with stock cable and short 1.2m cable, will be sent in original packaging

Item: Sennheiser IE80 Location: Adelaide Price: $250 reduce to $190 Item Condition: excellent Reason for selling: surplus Payment Method: Pickup - Cash, Paypal, COD, bank transfer Extra Info: Purchased approx. 18 months ago and barely used. Really impressive sound stage and great bass. I have upgraded to IE800 so these are no longer required. Original packaging and accessories included. Pictures:

Further information: Sennheiser current flagship headphone, comes with packaging and standard cable. Purchased in May 2020 used sparingly as I have other Sennheiser headphones. ADL/furutech cable not included in this sale price Photos: