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PLOHNO t1_iy3ho8l wrote

If I was forced to keep only one headphone in my signature, it would be the 660S. It doesn't have an enormous soundstage or jaw-dropping detail. However, it's viscerally engaging most of the time, I never leave the office and worry about dropping it, collecting dust or pollen outside or the dog eating the cord because I can have another one delivered in a day or two without losing sleep over cost. Also, I can dance and bang my head without the damn thing falling off my head.

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pathos12 t1_iy4p8qo wrote

You're telling me you can't look down with your LCDs on?

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PLOHNO t1_iy556sl wrote

Look ≠ bang. HD800 falls off when I tilt my head forward. LCD-XC will shift and lose its ideal position for listening when head banging to rock. Small head. I’m 50 and shop in the kids section for hats.

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pathos12 t1_iy56efe wrote

I feel you on the LCDs, mine slide forward - that was kinda my point. I didn't realize the HD800s would fall off worse than the LCDs, especially when they're roughly 200g less in weight. Guess the clamping pressure? Never worn a pair of 800s.

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PLOHNO t1_iy57mt7 wrote

I purchased the HD800s 3rd hand from A/V Exchange and clamping force was a concern. Fortunately, I can refrain from sudden movements when listening to jazz at the desk.

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pathos12 t1_iy79o0u wrote

I'd like to start picking up a few different things in the future. Kinda going to keep my eye on Focal ELEX's, maybe HD800s? Unsure. I know the for sure would be the Focals.

Just need to keep an eye on A/V Exchange and such.

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