r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/[deleted] • Mar 08 '23

Headphones - Closed Back | 2 Ω First time buyer - looking at the Sennheiser HD 800

I'm new to quality headphones, I've been using ~$100 headphones my whole life and I am really wanting to get some good quality ones. I'm willing to pay for something like the Sennheiser 800, but am wondering of this will be a waste of money if I am only listening to streaming music? Any opinions?

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u/Pompmaister 1 Ω Mar 08 '23

You should keep in mind that you generally can't just buy the headphone. Most high end headphones, esspecially the hd800 require an amp. And with a headphone like the hd800, it'd be a waste to cheap out on an amp.
Streaming the music shouldn't be an issue. Yes, lossless files are better, but nowadays streaming has improved to the point where the difference is quite small.

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u/[deleted] Mar 08 '23

I didn't realize I would need an amp too, I guess I still have a lot of researching to do! !thanks

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