Sennheiser HD8XX | Out of Box Impressions

HD8XX:
https://massdrop.7eer.net/c/2934009/406311/4148?prodsku=drop-sennheiser-hd-8xx-headphones&u=https%3A%2F%2Fdrop.com%2Fbuy%2Fdrop-sennheiser-hd-8xx-headphones&intsrc=PUI2_2621

HD800S:
https://amzn.to/3dOMFaB

Hart cables multikit adapters:
https://hartaudiocables.com/collections/hacable-kit/products/multi-kit-1-includes-3-variant-of-ic-1-through-ic-6?variant=32619810193489

Hart HD800 cable:
https://hartaudiocables.com/collections/headphone-cables/products/hc-13-dual-lemo-push-pull-utopia-balanced-headphone-cable?variant=32618113204305

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PATREON

https://www.patreon.com/dansaudioreviews?fan_landing=true

All Patreon support goes into buying gear for the channel.

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RANKINGS

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1nOxdjHLISIv5kB3Zi6DsGIeHgznK6MPWWFNFZHVOffM/edit?usp=sharing

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MUSIC

Reference playlist
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/reference/pl.u-18qBs8m8X6j

Music I've Loved!
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/dans-audio-reviews-enjoying-now/pl.u-JG99ID5D0NJ

Atmos reference playlist
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/reference-atmos-optional/pl.u-34ZWTP5Proq

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FAVORITE IEM
Unique Melody MEST (MKI or MKII)
https://shop.musicteck.com/collections/um-unique-melody/products/um-universal-mest?variant=32537938788414

RUNNER UP IEM
ThieAudio Clairvoyance
https://www.headphones.com/products/thieaudio-monarch?_pos=2&_sid=d161f2cc9&_ss=r

FAVORITE IEM ($300 and under)
Mangird Tea
https://www.linsoul.com/products/mangird-tea?variant=34594412789915


FAVORITE IEM ($100 and under)
Moondrop Aria
https://apos.audio/products/moondrop-aria-iems?_pos=1&_sid=502062cd5&_ss=r&&sca_ref=986071.YyZ8PUBteK

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IEM TIPS

SpinFit CP145 Medium and Large (for most uses)
https://amzn.to/3efVzhB

2) Campfire Audio Marshmallow Tips (for better isolation and to tame spikes)
https://campfireaudio.com/?s=marshmallow+foam+tips&post_type=product

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IEM CABLE

Linsoul 7N OCC Cable
https://amzn.to/3enBEgy

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FAVORITE HEADPHONES

Sennheiser HD 800 S
https://amzn.to/3ymuqBa

STAX SR-L300
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2334524.m570.l1313&_nkw=stax+sr-l300+earspeaker+system&_sacat=0&LH_TitleDesc=0&_odkw=stax+sr-l300&_osacat=0

Grado Limited Edition "Hemp"
https://4ourears.com/collections/limited-edition-headphones/products/hemp

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HEADPHONE CABLES

Hart cables
https://hartaudiocables.com

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FAVORITE WIRELESS HEADPHONE

AirPods Max
https://amzn.to/2UmFa3L

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FAVORITE WIRELESS IEM

AirPods Pro
https://www.amazon.com/Apple-MWP22AM-A-AirPods-Pro/dp/B07ZPC9QD4/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=AirPods+pro&qid=1630762717&sr=8-3

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DAC / AMP / HARDWARE I USE

DAC | Schiit Bifrost 2
https://www.schiit.com/products/bifrost-1

AMP - Solid | Drop + THX 789
https://massdrop.7eer.net/c/2934009/406311/4148?prodsku=drop-thx-aaa-789-linear-amplifier&u=https%3A%2F%2Fdrop.com%2Fbuy%2Fdrop-thx-aaa-789-linear-amplifier&intsrc=PUI2_2621

AMP - Tube Hybrid | Xduoo TA-30
https://massdrop.7eer.net/c/2934009/406311/4148?prodsku=xduoo-ta-30-tube-dac-amp&u=https%3A%2F%2Fdrop.com%2Fbuy%2Fxduoo-ta-30-tube-dac-amp&intsrc=PUI2_2621
https://amzn.to/3jJAsHX

EQUALIZER | Schiit Lokius
https://www.schiit.com/products/lokius

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PORTABLE DAC/AMP I USE

ADAPTER | ddhifi lightning to 2.5 mm
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001429040971.html?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.productList_857279314.pic_7

AMP - for power hungrier gear | Qudelix 5k
https://amzn.to/3qLcwWh

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FREQUENCY CHARTS

https://hbb.squig.link

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Links to Apos, Drop, and other sites are often affiliate links. Regardless, I will ALWAYS provide links to the cheapest available option for a product, even if that link is not one I get money for sharing.