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[advice] price for an almost new HD800

Damian

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Hello guys,

I can get a mint condition HD800 for 680 usd, do you think is a good deal?

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Damian

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Yes, with some (P)EQ-ing these are wonderful sounding headphones.;)

Thanks, I was wondering as some used HD800S are maybe a bit more. I have a Koss LP95X and I hoping them to be an upgrade kind of end game headphone.
 

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If you can get used HD800S for just a bit more then go for it, the balanced cable is worth alone more than 200$.

Just for reference in 2011 HD800 could be purchased in europe new for about 700€, now they are discontinued.
 

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If you can get used HD800S for just a bit more then go for it, the balanced cable is worth alone more than 200$.

It might cost more than 200$. Not sure it is worth that much... :)
 
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Damian

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Never tried balanced cable, I don't have even a balanced amp at the moment. I just don't think on a daily basis I would be able to notice the nuances of it if any.

Another cheaper option is to forget about it and be done with my Audeze LCD2 Closed and Koss LP95X (small soundstage though)? o_O

Lately I'm not able to enjoy that much open headphones due to my darling watching TV or sleeping close to where I am.
 

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If you can get used HD800S for just a bit more then go for it, the balanced cable is worth alone more than 200$.

Just for reference in 2011 HD800 could be purchased in europe new for about 700€, now they are discontinued.
In 2014 the recommended price in the EU was 1200€.
 

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From what I remember, correct me if I'm wrong, Sennheiser doesn't let sellers advertise the product below MSRP, but you can negotiate a better price with the stores (usually they have quite a bit of margin with these kind of products).

In 2014 the recommended price in the EU was 1200€.
 
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Balanced cables for the HD800 can found for just under US$100/-. Just a matter if you can get it in the right length at the right price or not.
 

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It's a good price. The HD800 can be modded to sound close to the HD800 S.
 
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