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Sennheiser HD 800

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Pros

  • the HD800s are very comfortable
  • its easy and convenient to follow the presentation and nice imaging
  • its more control and it is great in reducing the space that surrounds the vocals

Cons

  • highs had a bit more of an edge to them and the bass had lost some of its focus
  • the stationary middle piece takes away the moving area
  • Value is poor

Key specs

  • 300 Ω
  • 6, 51000 Hz
  • Open
  • Stereo
  • On-Ear
  • Wired

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Sennheiser HD 800 - Pros & Cons

Sennheiser HD 800

Pros

  • the HD800s are very comfortable
  • its easy and convenient to follow the presentation and nice imaging
  • its more control and it is great in reducing the space that surrounds the vocals
  • good performance
  • positive and strong points of versatility
  • studio sound
  • and excellent pairing capability
  • The sound that it has is clearer and closer
  • low frequency is easy and convenient to follow
  • balanced and neutral midrange frequency in the stage
  • nicer and better performance

Cons

  • highs had a bit more of an edge to them and the bass had lost some of its focus
  • the stationary middle piece takes away the moving area
  • Value is poor
  • headphones and no longer feel them on your head and ears
  • dynamic models
  • the headphones are a little bit large
  • pleasant to see a little more metal and a little less plastic
  • careless handling and excessive user curiosity can
  • the light clamp will do little to keep the HD 800 S on your head
  • does not have the ability to transmit bass inflection or various tone textures
  • bass shy is inaccurate IMHO

Sennheiser HD 800 - Technical Overview

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40 mm
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300 Ω
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Impedance: 145000 Ω
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330 g
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Sennheiser HD 800 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)no
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Dimensions
Width10.75 in
Depth5.87 in
Height13.7 in
Weight11.64 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
6.35mm
Cable length3
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector6.3mm
USBno
Detachable cableyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Grey
  • Silver
Acoustic designOpen
Attachment typeHeadband
Body materialMetal
CategoryAudiophile
Water resistantyes
Noise isolatingyes
Connector contacts platingSilver
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Sound
Impedance300.0 Ω
Frequency range6 - 51000
Diaphragm diameter2.2 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.02 %
Maximum input power500.0 mW
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity500.0 mW

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Sennheiser HD 800 Sennheiser - Editorial Reviews (25)

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4.5

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Published: 14.07.2009
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Sennheiser's long-awaited (seven years) HD800 sure isn't subtle—at least, not in appearance. The HD800's large earpieces are made from a combination of absorbing composites and functional metal accents, and are huge. Of course, they have to be to house the 56mm ring-radiator transducers—and to mount them so they're firing "back" to your ears from the front. Also not subtle is the price: $1399.95.

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Published: 14.08.2009
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5.0

Sennheiser's new high-end HD800 sets a new benchmark for headphone performance

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Published: 15.01.2010
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Published: 03.07.2016
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Sennheiser is one of the world's most iconic brands and they have developed a number of "classics" no single other company has. And then there's the HD800.

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Sennheiser HD800 Headphones With Cardas Audio Cable Add in the must-have Cardas Audio cable and they're a screaming audio bargain. Review By Phil Gold, Superior Audio Magazine is the leading authority in high-end audiophile music and audio equipment reviews.

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Sennheiser HD 800 En helt fantastisk lytteopplevelse
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Published: 28.09.2013
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Published: 25.09.2009
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Large as they may be, we learn in our review that Sennheiser's top-of-the-line HD800 headphones embody audio perfection.

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Published: 28.10.2022
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4.5

The best headphones and earbuds offer balanced performance, great features and phenomenal value

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Published: 08.04.2011
Sennheiser HD 800 - For the audiophile with deep, deep pockets Review
4.0

Read the in depth Review of Sennheiser HD 800 - For the audiophile with deep, deep pockets Audio Video. Know detailed info about Sennheiser HD 800 - For the audiophile with deep, deep pockets configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.

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Published: 20.08.2014
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Hifi Review - continuing headphone month at Hifi Pig we review the Sennheiser HD800 headphones.

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Published: 15.03.2010
Sennheiser HD 800 Review
5.0

Sennheiser's latest and greatest headphones are put to the test. The HD800s created quite a fuzz when released, not only were they one of the most expensive headphones launched last year, they were also the most anticipated ones. In this review we put them to the test and see if there can be a reason to spend $1800 on headphones.

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