HD 800 S

HD6*0 series compared to the HD800s, before I purchased the HD660s The HD800s was definitely more detailed and an amazing headphone overall, but I thought the HD600s series wasn't so far behind. I actually think I prefer the tonality of the HD600 over the 800s

I prefer IEMs in most cases, but you can't replicate how some open back headphones sound. This is the reason I've kept my HD800S and don't intend to ever sell it. No IEM regardless of price point can do what that headphone does.

you have both of me dream headphones (atrium and HD800s) so very well

I love the HD600, but the HD800S is basically my perfect headphone since I’m the most sensitive in the midrange and bass. On top of that the fit of the HD800S is perfect for my head and ears. I’ll never sell my HD600 regardless of what  headphones I get in the future but they might be swapped out as my dailies for open backs.

I've tried the HD660S2, it did not impress me compared to the HD800s, I auditioned them back to back. My reaction to the HD660s2 was something along the lines of "Better bass better imaging version of the HD6XX (which are a third the price)." My reaction to the HD800s was... well I had no words I was blown away and moved to tears.

Now you gotta compare HD800 (newer and older production models) to HD800s

I’ve seen both between US Audio Mart and EBay in the past 2 months. Harder to find than HD800S but not impossible.

Now you gotta compare HD800 (newer and older production models) to HD800s

I’ve seen both between US Audio Mart and EBay in the past 2 months. Harder to find than HD800S but not impossible.

HD 800S. Sometimes I forget that I have them on. They never get uncomfortable. The soundstage is so great that sometimes I forget that I'm not listening to speakers.

I’ve had the HD-XX for a while and love them along with my other headphones. I went to a shop expecting to buy the HD-800S due to comfort and sound but I didn’t like them at all. Too bright. I ended up buying the Hifiman Arya Stealth for half the price and love them. Since then they have gotten even cheaper and more popular. They are really fantastic sounding headphones.

Exactly that. I was wearing them daily for more than two years, and I find it extremely comfortable.

I have the Jotenhiem 2 and had the HD800S and Arya Organic, I believe for gaming the Stealth is better because of soundstage and more accurate measurement of directions proximity. I am currently on IEMs, hard to go back to Open backs headphones. Kiwi Ears Astral are really good IEM for gaming. Is literally endgame for most people and really good for music as-well. Currently using the Monarchs MK4, my end game. I also have the HD560S, HD6XX, HD490 Pros, Pros are technically better than Stealth and Organic, and much cheaper and very good for music, recommend velour pads instead of cloth. DM me for more detail if you want.