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Sennheiser HD 800 vs Sennheiser HD 800S

10.75 in
13.7 in
Sennheiser HD 800 Headphones
Sennheiser HD 800
Sennheiser HD 800S Headphones
Sennheiser HD 800S
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
25
4.5 out of 5
8 user ratings
5 stars
62 %
4 stars
37 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
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1 stars
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19
4.5 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
71 %
4 stars
14 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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User rating
47
4.1 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
0 %
43
3.9 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
32 %
4 stars
34 %
3 stars
25 %
2 stars
6 %
1 stars
0 %

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Technical details

Sennheiser HD 800Sennheiser HD 800
Sennheiser HD 800SSennheiser HD 800S
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleOn-EarOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)nono

Design

Sennheiser HD 800Sennheiser HD 800
Sennheiser HD 800SSennheiser HD 800S
Colour of product
  • Grey
  • Silver
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Green
Acoustic designOpenOpen
Attachment typeHeadbandHeadband
Body materialMetal
  • Metal
  • Microfiber
  • Plastic
CategoryAudiophileAudiophile

Dimensions

Sennheiser HD 800Sennheiser HD 800
Sennheiser HD 800SSennheiser HD 800S
Weight11.64 oz11.64 oz

Sound

Sennheiser HD 800Sennheiser HD 800
Sennheiser HD 800SSennheiser HD 800S
Impedance300.0 Ω300.0 Ω
Frequency range6 - 510004 - 51000
Diaphragm diameter2.2 in2.2 in
Driver technologyDynamicDynamic
Driver size1.57 in2.2 in
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.02 %0.02 %

Connectivity

Sennheiser HD 800Sennheiser HD 800
Sennheiser HD 800SSennheiser HD 800S
Inputs supported
6.35mm
6.35mm
Cable length33.0
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includednono
Type of connector6.3mm6.3mm
USBnono
Detachable cableyesyes

Power

Sennheiser HD 800Sennheiser HD 800
Sennheiser HD 800SSennheiser HD 800S
Battery operatednono
Power handling capacity500.0 mW500.0 mW

Pros & Cons

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          Often compared with Sennheiser HD 800

          Often compared with Sennheiser HD 800S