From the experience I have from headphones I have as well (HD650, AKG 702, Beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO, Hifiman Sundara) and from what I read about almost all flagship models, there simply is no other headphone with such a huge soundstage. The known deficencies (bright and low bass) can be treated well with EQ, so I would recomment as well saving up, if soundstage is really what matters (besides FR). In my case it is and I am not dissapointed at all.Anyone having a HD800 / 800S and who tried other headphones able to recommend a much cheaper headphone with similar qualities ? Am sure there would be a tradeoff but am not ready yet for a 900€ plunge 2nd hand.
FYI, am coming from a Sennheiser HD560S and AKG K702. While the K702 is said to have good soundstage, I don't find it layered and precise. It's rather blending instruments together except part of trebles. The HD560S gives a much better overall sound IMO despite being less spacial. So maybe a HP like the 560S with the spacial qualities of the K702.
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