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MASSDROP should make a Drop based on the SENNHEISER HD800 a.k.a HD8XX

by QueueLose

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MASSDROP should make a Drop based on the SENNHEISER HD800 a.k.a HD8XX

by QueueLose

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9213 votes

Duckster

IT’S BEEN DONE!!!

DamienR

167

HD8XX, looking at the HD800 issues chips easy, Paint chips & flakes 100%, it would be easy to cut cost by not paining them & well thats an overall improvement to stock. The headband & earpads are prone to flaking as well after long use so TBH those pieces Should be cheaper than they are. Remove the serial number & engraving work from the top of the headband & place it somewhere else if need be ~ another cost cut. no driver matching ~ another cost cut. Cheap box HD58X treatment ~ cost cut. Single 6.5mm cable ~ Major cost cut there!, option to get balanced offical sennheiser cable ~ Profit enhancement here. Many ways to cut costs. (Oh & yes im aware of some small changes from early HD800 to late HD800) The HD800 last sold in New Zelaand for $1000 NEW, retail (with GST 15% included in the price $150 for those who failed math), at the time that was about $700USD (Around there). So its not out of the question if they are still able to do the HD800 model, to do a decent drop at a decent price. Only thing i'd recommened they add is the Dupoint mod or sennheiser equivalent (outside of the HD800s change which does have a different sound to the HD800 dupont mod)

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DamienR

167

It doesnt if you have tried them both, or read my original comment for another point of view as its all correct to the T. As for why I literally bought them 3 days after i post this 23w ago as you can see.

nick_t

186

DamienR

Sorry, I dont understand. I still dont understand why would you want both HD800 and HD800s

Dh748

I did some extensive research into why HD800's are so expensive, and it's safe to say the proprietary materials that are used in the manufacturing of the 800's contribute to their price. In addition to QC. Not realistic to expect the same quality for a MUCH lower price

NotABot

424

Why not create polls that have more than 0% chance of happening?

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AY0715

NotABot

Well this didn't age well.

NotABot

424

AY0715

Yeah, Sennheiser sold off their entire headphones division last this. So big changes.

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kapampanganGamer

this is next to impossible.

jrbgarcia

Lol why? And ruin the reputation of a flagship headphone for the sake of people who can't afford it?

Motorrad

2898

DUH!

Sip_Fo

The 800 series cost so much more because they are handmade in Germany and driver matching is much stricter than other models. Check out the factory tour from Linus Tech Tips https://youtu.be/5es8zggYM7A
It would have to be a lesser product if it were to fit the price and business model of massdrop.

mayorblurps

499

I actually commented on this a while back in the Sennheiser official thread...had an exchange w the Sennheiser rep about a Massdrop collab closed back portable - like MD x Momentum/HD1. The original over ear Momentum still is a great portable (IMO) despite the small pads and minor nitpick stuff, especially if you like the Sennheiser house sound. No other headphone has had as much passive isolation as those do for me.
We have had so many open back home/office listening types of collaborations, really hoping for a portable OVER EAR option. Think about all the headphones and IEM collabs...other than the Fostex and on ear like the E-MU (with removable cables) we really haven't a portable closed back! Please correct me if I'm wrong? Still keep hoping :)
Edit: I did back the new Audeze Mobius, which sounds like it's going to be pretty fantastic for for everything from gaming to portable listening (headphones with a USB C connector, finally!). But I'd still jump on a Sennheiser closed back collaboration!!

FaezFarhan

I just bought the HD800s. Would lose my mind if Massdrop drops this soon!

MFillmore

106

Judging from how the Elex drop just went I sincerely doubt Massdrop would be able to secure a drop at this price tier even with a healthy discount. I feel like all the companies will be scared off by how that went. Funny thing is I feel like the fact that they got nearly 300 people in that Elex drop is impressive considering how niche of an audience would be able to afford that and want that.

OnePunchMan

330

MFillmore

elex is no h800s and the namebrand of sennheiser. as long as we get a long enough heads up, they will sell out. guaranteed.

ThanosCraft

Lame, I wonder if folks are voting for 800 not realizing it's not the S edition? Sad to see S isn't in the lead. Heavy pass from me!

JSal

ThanosCraft

100% agree... "S" version or nothing. I also feel many people voted incorrectly not realizing there was an "S" voting option.

DrewJMeyers

No they shouldn't, if they are going to make a drop on this tier of headphones it should be the HD800S not the regular 800. the HD800S is what the HD800 should have been but were not.