Thanks for the quick heads up.

Yeah Ive had the first iteration of LCD2 and the HE5 (yes the wooden one I shouldve kept ) and tried many others quite briefly. I own the Paradox but its bass performance is not on the same level of its open back relatives.

The HD800 Ive only heard stock. Its bass performance is even better compared to many orthos but in another way than linearity (and of course to my ears blahblah). Its just super snappy and tuneful and give a presentation of the actual instrument (acoustic or good electric) in a very listenable and convincing way.. I think theres more we dont know thats happening down there apart from what HD-measurements tell us.
And I havent even heard the 800 through recommended setups. The "snap" I mentioned of course might have to do with its upper harmonics coloration as well.

This mods promise combined with the qualities I really liked about the 800 make me lean towards their direction. I hope it doesnt hurt the fantastic bass-performance. Ill believe Anax if he says it doesnt.

Hmm maybe pair them with a Valhalla 2 and an über Bifrost? 

i have a question: would components that synergize with the unmodded HD800 function as well with an Anax-modded HD800?

i didn't have a specific example in mind, as i was under the impression that if you're altering the sound of the cans, then the components that were previously a good match for them might not be the case anymore. if we're talking specifics, i know the Questyle CMA800R is a very popular all-in-one unit for the HD800. would having the Anax mod applied change the overall synergy/sound by much?

precisely what i wanted to know, tyvm

Anax,

please count me in as a potential customer as well.

Thanks