To make it short, I do think the HD800S is a fantastic headphones. I do like my HD660S but every single cents spent on the HD800S worth it. Really. The combo Imaging, detail retrieval and soundstaging are pushed far beyond what the HD660S can offer. Comfort is also much better in my opinion. Try the HD800S with a live concert, you will be surprised by the soundstage and the air between instruments. I love it :) Ok it is less nice than the Focal Clear MG, but that's the only drawback I can find right now.
Thank you! It is not an easy question. I would say for music, I would prefer the HD660S because it is warmer and maybe smoother with less meat in the sound. I mean it is light on this side. While the DT1990 Pro seems to be fuller with better details but can create a fatigue after a while. On the quality side, the DT 1990 Pro is a tank compared to the HD660S. I prefer the DT 1990S for the comfort as well maybe because I used it more than the new HD660S. Maybe after some time I will change my mind. Last but not least, the DT1990 is unbalanced unless you mode it while you can have both balanced and unbalanced with the HD660S. So overall, as the price is more or less the same, for music maybe go for the HD660S and for all the rest, go for the DT1990. I love both but still prefer my HD800S ;) As I prefer more the analytical part, I would say unless you want a balanced headphone for music, go for the DT1990 Pro. It is a great pair of cans.
On most i agree... Also i find 660s imaging better wity smaller soundstage to 1990. Comfort i will go with 660s just for the ligjter experience they neee brake in .
Hi! I just checked it and it seems you can fully enjoy the HD660S with your DAP. Nice DAP BTW. There are few posts on this combo. 1: www.head-fi.org/threads/astell-kern-launches-kann-alpha-digital-audio-player.941924/post-16150581 2: theaudiophileman.com/kann-alpha-dap-review-astell-kern/
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I own HD 660s, a big fan of it. But now I am thinking to upgrade to HD 800S. How would you differentiate between?
To make it short, I do think the HD800S is a fantastic headphones. I do like my HD660S but every single cents spent on the HD800S worth it. Really. The combo Imaging, detail retrieval and soundstaging are pushed far beyond what the HD660S can offer. Comfort is also much better in my opinion. Try the HD800S with a live concert, you will be surprised by the soundstage and the air between instruments. I love it :)
Ok it is less nice than the Focal Clear MG, but that's the only drawback I can find right now.
Vocals are wonderful on these
I have to say I like. I think it is more pleasant or more comfortable compared to the HD560S which is also very nice.
Nice unboxing! How does the sound compare to the DT1990?
Thank you! It is not an easy question. I would say for music, I would prefer the HD660S because it is warmer and maybe smoother with less meat in the sound. I mean it is light on this side. While the DT1990 Pro seems to be fuller with better details but can create a fatigue after a while. On the quality side, the DT 1990 Pro is a tank compared to the HD660S. I prefer the DT 1990S for the comfort as well maybe because I used it more than the new HD660S. Maybe after some time I will change my mind.
Last but not least, the DT1990 is unbalanced unless you mode it while you can have both balanced and unbalanced with the HD660S.
So overall, as the price is more or less the same, for music maybe go for the HD660S and for all the rest, go for the DT1990. I love both but still prefer my HD800S ;)
As I prefer more the analytical part, I would say unless you want a balanced headphone for music, go for the DT1990 Pro. It is a great pair of cans.
On most i agree... Also i find 660s imaging better wity smaller soundstage to 1990. Comfort i will go with 660s just for the ligjter experience they neee brake in .
Nice job, keep it up !
Thank you very much!
Hi .. I have the KANN ALPHA and wanted to know if this DAP can get the full potential out of the 660s?
Hi! I just checked it and it seems you can fully enjoy the HD660S with your DAP. Nice DAP BTW.
There are few posts on this combo.
1: www.head-fi.org/threads/astell-kern-launches-kann-alpha-digital-audio-player.941924/post-16150581
2: theaudiophileman.com/kann-alpha-dap-review-astell-kern/
@@cernus2279 thank you for providing the links, they are very helpful