JaxonH
JaxonH t1_jeazjnv wrote
I have a Sennheiser Ambeo Max soundbar with SVS-1000 Pro subwoofer, and it's incredible for gaming and movies. But for music, headphones just sound better imo.
So I use Sennheiser 800S and Hifiman Arya (Stealth) for music off my phone, with a Hidiz S9 Pro dongle DAC/Amp and a 2.5 balanced cable.
Sounds incredible.
JaxonH t1_jeb09vg wrote
Reply to Upgrade question: HD800s , Arya SE or other? by EvLTimE
I own both 800S and Arya Stealth.
I'm gonna be honest... I slightly prefer 800S. They just sound incredible. And it's not just the insane Soundstage (though that's part of it), they're just tuned really well, I can head perfect separation and while I thought the light bass would be an issue, it actually makes some songs sound even better, like Linkin Park - Numb. On the Arya, the bass bleeds over but on the 800S, it just sounds right.
They're also way more comfy. Though I did mod my Arya by adding 3 Dekoni nuggets to the headband and put a cloth button-up cover around the headband and nuggets to keep them from falling off. It's comfy now, but stock hurt my head. Senns are still most comfy though.
I love both headphones though. Arya just sounds slightly more forward with female vocals that really makes them shine. But if I had to choose... I'd go with the 800S. They're also WAY better for gaming.