Sennheiser HD 800S Open-Back Audiophile Headphones + RME ADI-2 DAC Bundle
Sennheiser - HD800S Headphones & RME ADI-2 DAC Bundle
Sennheiser - HD 800 S
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RME Audio - ADI-2 DAC FS
scan pro audio presents...Scan Pro Audio is proud to present for a limited time only the ultimate audiophile bundle, a true gateway to uncovering new depths to music referencing/listening.
Comprised of the Sennheiser HD 800 S and the ADI-2 DAC fs from RME Audio, this bundle reveals new depths to your audio, previous to which may have remained hidden and unheard. This bundle represents the pinnacle of audio technology. These headphones benefit greatly from a dedicated headphone amp, so the experts here at Scan have paired these incredible headphones with the RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS Headphone Amplifier, for you to experience audio quality like you've never heard before!
what's included?
• 1x RME Audio - ADI-2 DAC FS
• 1x Sennheiser - HD 800 S Open-Back Headphones
'A Match Made In Tonal Balance Heaven'
'accuracy, phenomenal soundstage, width and detail'Tom has analysed the HD800S using our GRAS artificial ear and has generated the perfect EQ settings for the ADI-2.
"The HD800S matches fairly well our target frequency response to begin with, but with these few minor tweaks, it's really on the money and shows the magic of this bundle. This should provide a very even, well balanced response, but If you would prefer more treble then decrease the gain cut on the treble band, or for more bass, add in a bass band shelf at 115Hz and adjust gain to taste.
The combination of accuracy, phenomenal soundstage, width and detail in such a lightweight headphone is truly a thing of beauty. Don't forget to use the Crossfeed function to bring the stereo field to sound like speakers if you are mixing or if certain instruments such as stereo acoustic guitars sound too wide."
Tom Francis - Scan Pro Audio
Open-Back Headphones
Sennheiser - HD 800 S
The new standard for critical listeningThe Sennheiser HD 800 S headphones bring together the care dedicated to a handcrafted instrument and the precision of modern manufacturing, the HD 800 S allows you to explore your entire music collection from the inside out. After launching its predecessor - the HD 800, Sennheiser gave themselves the challenge to completely disappear from the last link in the audio chain, with the aim of providing acoustics so immersive that your awareness dissolves into the creator’s perspective.
Each and every component of the HD 800 S is world-class. The signature sound of the HD 800 S is possible not because of a single component, but through the combination of them all.
300 ΩImpedance
4Hz - 51kHzFrequency Response
56mmDriver Size
At A Glance
• Reference class open-back audiophile headphones
• Comfortable microfiber ear and headband padding on key contact points
• Acoustic absorber system prevents frequency masking for unheralded detail
• Impressively natural and spatial listening experience
• 56mm Ring Radiator dynamic transducer system
Setting The New Industry Standard
Ring Radiator transducerThe transducer leverages the main benefit of a large diaphragm transducer, which is air displacement without losing the rigidity that favourably impacts rest and response times. Instead of a single attachment on the outer circumference of the transducer, both outer and inner edges of the “ring” are secured to the drive unit. The voice coil excites the diaphragm, connected to the v-shaped groove found near the center of the ring. A feat in itself, the voice coil is 40mm and wound in-house to ensure the shape and consistency is held to the highest standard.
complete stabilityEvery transducer is manufactured, tested, and measured to the highest tolerance to ensure the most dependable performance out of the box. The steel mesh found in the baffle is also matched and integrated with consistency as a priority, as it adds to the ultra-low variance in the management of travelling sound waves. Each HD 800 S includes the frequency response plot unique to those perfectly matched transducers, sparing no resource to help you hear the most vital nuances from every section of your music collection.
Mesmerizing Soundstage
perfectly matched transducer systemsA result of several key features, the drivers are mounted at a precise angle, guiding the sound directly to the listener’s ears at their natural inflection point. Instead of hearing a sound that forms between your ears, you hear a vivid blend of frequencies and sensory-stimulating transients.
When combined, the vibration damping chassis, perfectly matched transducer systems and wide-open construction work in concert to provide the most impressive soundstage yet. This orientation rivals or exceeds loudspeaker setups costing exponentially more, especially when room acoustics are factored in. The HD 800 S gives you a personal concert hall on-demand, without disturbing the neighbours.
Advanced Sound Reproduction System
Incredible ExtensionGaining acoustics that are true to the source also requires management of compounding frequency clusters that produce undesirable masking effects. Sennheiser integrated a patented frequency absorber, which is a principle similar to that found in the breakthrough IE 800S, to reduce resonances that hide extraordinary musical details in plain sight.
The transducer system is also mounted in a vibration damping chassis using aerospace-grade materials. Together with the previously mentioned headband, the problematic energy peaks of lower frequencies are managed to display the purity your hi-fi setup is capable of.
An Ergonomic Treat
Ultra ComfortEvery contact point utilizes ultra-soft microfiber padding, while purpose-made composites reduce weight and unwanted pressure. Each earcup offers dual-axis articulation, as soon as you put them on the HD 800 S will instantly and seamlessly conform to your unique structure. The result is an incredible listening session that never stands in the way of your passion for hi-fidelity sound reproduction.
RME Audio - ADI-2 DAC
Ultra-Fidelity PCM/DSD 768kHz DA Converter
The ADI-2 DAC from RME features an enhanced SteadyClock, finely-tuned analogue circuitry, a brand-new MRC remote control, ‘Extreme Power’ headphone out and an exceptional IEM output. Featuring all the hallmarks that made the ADI-2 Pro so widely acclaimed, including its wonderfully clear signature sound and full capability of DSP processing, with 5 band EQ, crossfeed and much more.
The ADI-2 DAC now features more streamlined, intuitive operation, aswell as a beautiful new aesthetic design, it truly is the perfect centrepiece for any audio lovers home.
An Evolution
A whole host of new and improved features
The ADI-2 DAC is an evolution of the ADI-2 Pro, optimised for home and hi-fi use. With a host of new, exciting and innovative features and a number of handy functionalities, the ADI-2 DAC quickly became the reference. With thanks to its combination of pro-level DA conversion, with dual IEM outputs and remote control, it has been acclaimed worldwide with lauding reviews for its versatility, sound and technical efficiency.
Fast forward to now, the current version of the ADI-2 DAC ships with a newly designed remote control, enhanced DA conversion and an adapted analogue output stage for even greater noise and distortion values. To account for the ADI-2 DAC’s intended home use market, RME changed some of the Pro’s studio functionalities for one’s which would better suit home and hi-fi use. Featuring an adapted list of features and simplified overall operation, RME is proud to present the ADI-2 DAC. Built and designed on the lauded technology and concept of the ADI-2 Pro, the DAC now focuses on DA conversion in ultra-high quality, alongside exceptional dual headphone and IEM outs.
The Ultimate DAC
Nothing comes close Inside the compact 19” format factor, the ADI-DAC 2 is packed with only the highest quality electronic components, which acts as a reference class conversion from SPDIF coaxial, SPDIF optical (ADAT compatible) and USB to RCA, XLR, TRS and mini-TRS.
The ADI-2 DAC is the most versatile DAC on the market, it offers balanced/unbalanced analogue I/O’s, an ‘Extreme Power’ headphone output, an incredibly super low noise IEM out, SteadyClock FS, 4-stage hardware output level control, DSP based signal processing, external power supply operation, Class Compliant USB compatibility, sample rates up to 768 kHz as well as DSD and Direct DSD playback. Nothing else comes close.
Super Low Noise For IEM lovers
Super low noise floor
The dawn of the headphone revolution brought not only headphones, but IEM’s to the forefront for audiophiles and music aficionados alike. Today’s IEM’s have a reference that can compete with traditional over-ear headphones, which make them not just an alternative for when you’re on the go, but also for home use.
Modern day IEM’s are super sensitive and run on extremely low voltages. The downside to this is that they pickup the noise floor of the source. When RME was developing it’s ‘Extreme Power’ headphone stage, great care and attention was paid to ensure the noise floor was as low as possible. RME wanted to ensure that even the most sensitive IEM, coupled with the most sensitive listener’s ear could enjoy the whole dynamic range upon playback.
The solution? Adding the most advanced IEM output possible as second phones connection to the front panel of the ADI-2 DAC. The resulting playback must be heard to be believed.
Hit The Lights!
AutoDark Mode If a studio converter’s display had all display lighting off, you’d be forgiven for thinking it was faulty. However, on a DAC it was one of the most requested features RME received from their ADI-2 Pro HiFi customers. The ADI-2 DAC’s display, function keys, volume knob and standby button all switch off after a period of 10 seconds of no user operation after ‘AutoDark’ mode is selected. Using the ADI-2 DAC’s remote, ‘AutoDark’ mode can be selected on or off, and pressing any button turns the lighting on for 3 seconds. A cool feature for sure!
SteadyClock FS
impressive new tech
The ADI-2 DAC marks a first for a product in RME’s range, as it is the first to feature SteadyClock FS. SteadyClock really couldn’t be improved upon much, it collected heaps of praise and accolades from years of sublime operation in a number of RME products, ensuring that using the internal clock will produce precisely the same sound as if an external one was to be used. SteadyClock expertly rejects jitter and handles all digital interface formats in a flawless manner. This is why SteadyClock’s design didn’t alter in the DAC.
SteadyClock FS focus was largely placed on reducing the self jitter of SteadyClock to new lows, by enhancing it’s second analogue PLL circuit, and referencing both Direct and Digital Synthesis and PLL to a low phase noise quartz crystal. The self jitter measured through DA conversion now reaches levels that are normally only available in master quartz clock mode, while SteadyClock still always runs in PLL mode – no matter if it's the internal or external clock, the sound is precisely the same. The low phase noise oscillator which drives the updated circuit reaches jitter specs lower than a picosecond, something called, ‘Femtosecond’, hence the name ‘SteadyClock FS’.
Connectivity and Features
Top of the class RME Audio's ADI-2 DAC is packed with more features and cool functionalities than anything else in it's peer group. Check out some of them below.
RME USB 2.0
2x Phones output
Class Compliant Mode
1 x Line Output
Steadyclock FS
2 x SPDIF Input
New Remote
1x stereo chinch
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RME Audio - ADI-2 DAC FS
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type | DA Converter |
| Channels | 2 |
| A to D | No |
| D to A | Yes |
| Sample Rate | Up to 768kHz |
| Bit Depth | 32-bit |
| Analog Outputs | 2 x XLR, 1 x Dual RCA Stereo, 1 x 1/4" (headphones), 1 x 1/8" (in-ear monitor) |
| Digital Inputs | 1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 1 x Optical Toslink (ADAT, S/PDIF) |
| USB | 1 x Type B |
| Height | 2.05" |
| Depth | 5.9" |
| Width | 8.5" |
| Weight | 2.2 lbs |
Sennheiser - HD 800 S
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Type | Wired |
|---|---|
| Open/Closed | Open |
| Fit Style | Circumaural (Around the Ear) |
| Driver Size | 56mm |
| Frequency Response | 4Hz - 51kHz (-10 dB) |
| Impedance | 300 ohms |
| Connectivity | 1/4" plug, 4.4mm plug |
| Cable Type | Straight |
| Cable Length | 9.8 ft. |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Colour | Black |
| Material | Microfiber Earpads |
| Weight | 0.73 lbs. |
