Description
SENNHEISER HD 800 S Reference Headphone System
Immersive and true-to-life sound quality: The Sennheiser HD 800 S is the standard by which all audiophile headphones are judged.
The Sennheiser HD 800 S demonstrates over seven decades of audio expertise. It has become the gold standard that redefines the critical listening experience.
You would be pleased to know the HD800S is assembled at Sennheiser’s state-of-the-art facility in Germany. Because of this German-quality assembly, you can enjoy your entire music collection inside out.
The Exploration of Sound
The engineers at Sennheiser set out to create headphones that reproduce audio that is true-to-life. As a result, you can hardly tell the difference between the playback and reality.
The HD 800 S’s unique sound is made possible by the interplay of all of its high-quality parts.
- Reference-grade audiophile sound quality
- Open earcup design for a spacious, lifelike soundstage
- Made in Germany from purpose-built materials
- Ring Radiator transducers for incredible detail and extension
- Vibration-damping chassis with luxurious padding
Features of This Wired Sennheiser HD 800 S Audiophile Headphone
- Open back, around the ear – Sennheiser HD 800 S is the reference class dynamic headphone for audiophile immersive audio
- 56mm ring radiator transducers are the largest drivers ever used in dynamic headphones
- Innovative absorber technology reduces unwanted frequency response peaks allowing all the music nuances to become audible
- Unique ear cup design directs sound waves to the ear at a slight angle to create an impressively natural and spatial listening experience
- Includes two connecting cables: single-ended 1/4 inches And balanced 4.4 mm Pentaconn cable
- Connectivity technology: Wired
It Has A Ring To It
The heart of the Sennheiser HD 800 Headphone and its striking sound is the 56mm Ring Radiator transducer. It leverages the air displacement of a large speaker diaphragm without losing the rigidity of a smaller one.
The result is the hyper-fast response for superb detail across the entire frequency range. The headphone’s vibration-damping chassis and inert headband ensure that what you put into the HD 800 S is precisely what you will get out of it, too.
To obtain the most trustworthy performance right out of the box, each transducer is made, tested, and measured to the tightest tolerance. Even the 40mm voice coil is coiled in-house to assure the finest quality form and consistency.
The frequency response graph for each HD 800 S is unique to its properly matched transducers. As a result, the headset can playback even the most subtle characteristics of your music and song track.
Behind the Mask | Sennheiser HD 800 S Headphone
The challenge lies in mastering true-to-source acoustics. But this is no small feat. This entails controlling the compounding frequency clusters that cause unwanted masking effects.
A unique frequency absorber was incorporated by Sennheiser to lessen resonances that obscure amazing musical subtleties. Furthermore, aerospace-grade materials are used to place the transducer system in a chassis that reduces vibration.
As a result, the problematic energy peaks of lower frequencies are controlled to unveil the purity your hi-fi setup is capable of.
Let’s take a look at the specifications…
Product Specifications | Sennheiser HD 800 S Headphone
- Brand: Sennheiser
- Color: Black
- Connectivity Technology: Wired
- Model Name: 960-000733
- Form Factor: On Ear
- Frequency response: 4 – 51,000 Hz
- Impedance: 300 Ohms
- THD: <0.02%
- Sensitivity: 103 dB at 1 kHz, 1V
- Cable: Detachable; 3 meters (9.8 feet) in length
- Weight without cable: 330 grams (11.6 ounces)
Included accessories:
- 3-meter cable with 6.3mm stereo plug (¼ inch),
- 3-meter balanced cable with 4.4mm Pentaconn plug,
- USB manual with frequency response plot,
- deluxe storage box
Sennheiser is shaping the Future of Audio – a vision built on a 75-year history of innovation and a continued drive for excellence that is woven into their company’s DNA and culture.
Around the world, their employees share this passion in the pursuit of the perfect sound, creating products that exceed expectations and set new benchmarks in audio.
Sennheiser HD 800 S Headphone Review
Customer Rating by Features | Sennheiser HD 800 S Headphone review
Sound Quality ★★★★✭ 4.7
Quality of Material ★★★★✭ 4.5
Comfort ★★★★✭ 4.4
Lightweight ★★★★☆ 3.8
What Some Customers Say About Their experience with HD 800 Headphone by Sennheiser | Review
The Audiophile Sennheiser HD 800 Headphone Reviews
★★★★★ A little loose on the head but everything else 10/10
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2022I love these. You can just tell by the feel that they're just built differently than any $500 pair of headphones.
The sound is palpably more clear and much higher quality than anything I've ever heard on a pair of headphones. And that's coming from someone who's half-deaf on a good day.
The only gripe I have with these headphones is that they are a bit loose on the head. I'm sure there's probably some reason I'm unaware of as to why this is, but it's still kind of annoying when every time I look down or turn my head fast they just go flying off.
★★★★★ Legendary
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2022
If you’re in the market for these, you know what you’re getting. These things are absolutely legendary. Seriously, super analytical, and with the right EQ, these things absolutely shine. I don’t have much to say about the legendary HD800S that hasn’t already been said. If you’re thinking about it, just do it.
★★★★★ Shimmery!
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2022They are comfortable, have broad frequency response and great imaging.. not a ton of low-down..
★★★★☆ Yes HUGE soundstage, is it worth so much more than a 6xx series?
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2022First of all, feels amazing to open these. The presentation is amazing. Soundstage was the best part of these. It sounded as if you were in a hallway with speakers coming from the ceiling in certain songs. Just amazing, however, the 660S (my choice) is very close to sound. Instruments are not as high or “life-like,” but it isn’t that much. Comfort-wise, a lot of reviews say they like these. I didn’t. The headband was too thin and I could see where the back of the cans could be damaged if pushed/touched. To get the MAX out of these you will need Good equipment. I am all about the best of the best, I just feel the 600 series is the all-around better deal. Mine had some issues, but World Wide took care of them immediately..
★★★★★ An absolute dream.
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2021Could not imagine these being any more comfortable, they are like wearing nothing at all. Soundstage is bliss, it's like being in a concert hall no matter what you're listening to. They look and feel premium, which they should be for the price. Sennheiser still Hand makes their best headphones in Germany and I really like That. Overall, these are expensive, sound, and feel like they are, and if someone was on the fence: I would ask them how much they care about pinnacle sound quality, build quality, and comfort. If you know you want the best of the best headphones, these are it. Period.
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