I just got a HD800S used from Amazon. For the most part it meets all the reviews I've seen re: detail, clarity, etc.
Except, the high end is so bright/harsh I can't even use them. It's literally punishing to my ears. I've tried all the available AutoEQ profiles but no real improvement. A few possibilities I've thought of:
I'm not sure how old these are, so maybe the ear pads are worn out? I feel like the seal is OK because if I pull them away ever so slightly the bass disappears.
No signs of physical damage or wear/tear, perhaps foam just isn't too good compared to velour?
I'm using the 9038Sv2 - maybe it's just not enough power? Hard to believe that, though, because around 88% volume is as far as I can tolerate and the same setup powers my HD650 just fine
It wouldn't bother me to spend $100 on new ear pads if I knew for sure it would fix the issue, but if I were wrong I doubt I could return them especially during the pandemic years. Any suggestions are appreciated! Over-ears are all new to me
Except, the high end is so bright/harsh I can't even use them. It's literally punishing to my ears. I've tried all the available AutoEQ profiles but no real improvement. A few possibilities I've thought of:
I'm not sure how old these are, so maybe the ear pads are worn out? I feel like the seal is OK because if I pull them away ever so slightly the bass disappears.
No signs of physical damage or wear/tear, perhaps foam just isn't too good compared to velour?
I'm using the 9038Sv2 - maybe it's just not enough power? Hard to believe that, though, because around 88% volume is as far as I can tolerate and the same setup powers my HD650 just fine
It wouldn't bother me to spend $100 on new ear pads if I knew for sure it would fix the issue, but if I were wrong I doubt I could return them especially during the pandemic years. Any suggestions are appreciated! Over-ears are all new to me