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Sennheiser HD 800 S Over-the-Ear Audiophile Reference Headphones - Ring Radiator Drivers With Open-Back Earcups, Includes Balanced Cable, 2-Year Warranty (Black)

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Brand Sennheiser Consumer Audio
Model Name 960-000733
Color Black
Form Factor Over Ear
Connectivity Technology Wired

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  • Open back, around ear, reference class dynamic headphone
  • 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 Pentacon cable
  • Connectivity technology: Wired

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.7 x 5.7 x 13.8 inches; 11.64 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ HD 800 S
  • Batteries ‏ : ‎ 1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 25, 2016
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Sennheiser
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00PXLX2TC
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 444 ratings

Product Description

A modern classic, SENNHEISER's reference class HD 800 headphones deliver sound that is as natural as possible and true in every detail. Improving on a seemingly perfect formula is not a task undertaken lightly, but SENNHEISER's engineers have succeeded in enhancing still further the sound reproduction in the open, circumaural HD 800 S. The striking industrial design combines form and function seamlessly, the layered metal and plastic headband construction attenuating vibrations to the ear cups while the handmade microfiber ear pads offer exceptional comfort for even long periods of listening enjoyment. Crafted for perfection, the HD 800 and the HD 800 S are precision built in Germany from only the finest materials and components. The transducer is encased by stainless steel, while the headband and headphone mounting utilizes the most advanced materials developed in the aerospace industry for high strength with minimal weight. The new HD 800 S offers even better high precision connectivity options and is now supplied with two connection leads, a 6. 3mm connector and a 4.4mm Pentacon balanced cable to offer even better quality sound from sources with balanced outputs such as the SENNHEISER HDV 820 headphones amplifier.


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Sennheiser HD 800 S

Sennheiser HD 800 S

The audiophile headphones all others are measured against, the HD 800 S doesn’t just raise the ceiling for critical listening—it catapults right through it. The HD 800 S is assembled at Sennheiser's state-of-the-art facility in Ireland so you can explore your entire music collection from the inside out.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Sennheiser

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 our company’s DNA and culture. Around the world, our employees share this passion in the pursuit of the perfect sound, creating products that exceed expectations and set new benchmarks in audio.

The Exploration of Sound

The HD 800 S demonstrates over seven decades of audio expertise, redefining the critical listening experience. Sennheiser's goal was to provide acoustics so immersive that you the lines between playback and reality were erased. The signature sound of the HD 800 S is possible because of the synergy of every world-class component.

  • Reference-grade audiophile sound quality
  • Open earcup design for a spacious, lifelike soundstage
  • Made in Ireland from purpose-built materials
  • Ring Radiator transducers for incredible detail and extension
  • Vibration damping chassis with luxurious padding

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Around-the-Ear

Luxuriously soft earpads rest around the ear for long-term comfort.

Open Earcups

Experience the breathtaking sound of a vented earcup that lets soundwaves expand naturally.

Wired

Comes with (2) cables for connecting to singled ended 1/4-inch (6.3mm) and balanced 4.4mm Pentaconn outputs such as headphone amplifiers, A/V receivers, audio interfaces and more.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

It Has A Ring To It

The heart of the HD 800 S 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 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.

Each transducer is manufactured, tested, and measured to the tightest tolerance for the most dependable performance out of the box. Even the 40mm voice coil is wound in-house to ensure the shape and consistency is held to the highest standard. Each HD 800 S includes the frequency response plot unique to those perfectly matched transducers, sparing no resource to help you retrieve the most critical details from every corner of your music collection.

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Behind the Mask

Achieving acoustics that are true to the source also requires management of compounding frequency clusters that produce undesirable masking effects. Sennheiser integrated a patented frequency absorber to reduce resonances that hide extraordinary musical details in plain sight. Further, the transducer system is mounted in a vibration damping chassis using aerospace-grade materials. 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...

  • 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) 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

What's in the box

  • Headphones
  • Cable
  • Cleaning Cloth
  • Manual
  • USB Flash Drive
  • Product guides and documents

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    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
    4.5 out of 5
    444 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the sound quality, clarity, and build quality of the headphones. For example, they mention that the bass has more than enough punch, and the sound dynamic range is impressive. Some appreciate the clarity, detail, and accuracy. That said, opinions are mixed on comfort, value, and performance.

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    115 customers mention92 positive23 negative

    Customers are impressed with the sound quality of the headphones. They say the bass has more than enough punch, and the sound dynamic range is great. Customers appreciate the open sound stage and lightness of the headphone, which makes for a completely immersive listening experience. They also mention that second harmonic overtones increase bass energy overall, and crystal clear vocals. Overall, customers describe the headphones as extremely musical and have a phenomenal listening experience, with details and yet refined timbre.

    "...Listening to some techno-electronica kinds of stuff, the bass has more than enough punch with plenty of definition along with a nice smooth balance..." Read more

    "...first got my AKG 712 Pros I was stunned by the clarity, detail, and sound stage but deeply disappointed by the bass...." Read more

    "...And the sound quality is like nothing I've ever heard before; there may be speakers that can recreate the specific tone and timbre of individual..." Read more

    "...Compared to solid state the tubes had strong bass and dynamics with tube midrange. Treble was great. I expect them to open up after they break in...." Read more

    38 customers mention38 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the quality of the headphones. They say that the HD800S are great reference headphones for people who love clinical analytical music. They are also fantastic headphones for rock, jazz, classical, and orchestral music. Customers also mention that the headphones produce fantastic, quality sound. They also describe the headphones as a top class performer and absolutely legendary.

    "...The industrial design and the workmanship are about as good as they get but, ultimately, it's the sound and the HD 800S really delivers like none..." Read more

    "...Ragnorak is powerful enough and more resolving . Folkvanger is matched really well...." Read more

    "...They sit comfortably on my head. But most importantly... they produce fantastic, quality sound...." Read more

    "...For this price, it’s completely unacceptable!!!……..The most unreal, amazing, spatial listening experience, I have ever heard...." Read more

    35 customers mention35 positive0 negative

    Customers are impressed with the clarity of the headphones. They say the soundstage, imaging, and detail are the best they've ever heard. They also say the headphones reveal everything with the utmost clarity, even the small nuances. Customers also say that the headphones give the most true representation of what was occurring at the time. They mention that the extra level of resolution and clarity right in front of their forehead makes everything clearer and cleaner.

    "...the overall sound quality, it is what I expected out of Sennheiser - bright and super clear but not strident, firm and defined lows, rich mids that..." Read more

    "...When I first got my AKG 712 Pros I was stunned by the clarity, detail, and sound stage but deeply disappointed by the bass...." Read more

    "...it's an extra level of resolution and clarity right in front of your forehead that to me is the biggest and most immediate noticeable difference..." Read more

    "...It has, depending on source, the ability to create a holographic presentation in which each instrument and vocals occupy their own sense of space...." Read more

    34 customers mention24 positive10 negative

    Customers like the build quality of the headphones. They say it's strong in the areas they value, including openness, spaciousness, and smoothness. The headphones are made of plastic but seem durable. They also appreciate the high-quality set of balanced cables. Overall, customers are happy with the engineering and feel of the product.

    "...is what I expected out of Sennheiser - bright and super clear but not strident, firm and defined lows, rich mids that are beautifully balanced but..." Read more

    "...which is what the Lyr will accept, and they seem to be of pretty high quality." Read more

    "...was to attempt to change it and even following the directions, they were defective. Sennheiser needs to update this immediately!..." Read more

    "...Over all, sound wise these are amazing. Quality wise they feel good in the hand, but apparently the internal materials cant hold up for scrap...." Read more

    14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

    Customers find the headphones to be amazingly accurate, with an expansive soundstage. They also appreciate the imaging as extremely precise. Customers also say the headphones have the best instrument imaging and separation with 2 channel stereo. They mention that the soundstage is wide, with instruments precisely located that you can follow.

    "...The soundstage is wide, with instruments so precisely located that you can follow individual parts...." Read more

    "...to me that the authority it delivers is NOT lacking at all, but very precise and not overreaching...." Read more

    "Incredibly clear, accurate, and comfortable. These things hit everything I could ask for in a pair of headphones. I'm not really an audiophile...." Read more

    "...as they’re not particularly “fun” sounding — they’re flat and accurate, and that’s it. Many might call the signature sterile and that’s fine...." Read more

    48 customers mention33 positive15 negative

    Customers are mixed about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that it's the most comfortable pair of headphones they've ever worn, and their ears felt fine. However, others say that they very loosely rest on their head and don't fit very tight.

    "...fit my musical and gaming needs all while providing a sleek comfortable feel, giving me something that i look forward to putting on at the end of..." Read more

    "...They sit comfortably on my head. But most importantly... they produce fantastic, quality sound...." Read more

    "...I do think that the fit and physical comfort of these is very good. I thought that the 598's were comfortable, but these are at a different level...." Read more

    "...sonic advantages, headphones have two significant drawbacks: comfort or wearability, and a soundstage that always sounds as though it is located in..." Read more

    39 customers mention25 positive14 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that it's well worth the money, and a high-end product. Others say that it is an expensive piece of gear with diminishing returns for the price.

    "...desktop I watched an episode of Lower Decks Star Trek and the 800s are pretty good for that. Definitely lots of soundstage in a show...." Read more

    "...He just thinks that they're worth the extra money.(*) MY IMPRESSIONS: Good comfort and performance...still deciding on value..." Read more

    "...Yes, the HD 800S is certainly an expensive piece of gear but if music and sound quality matter that much to you, it's worth a shot...." Read more

    "...They have greatly improved or boosted the lower end and they have tamed the high-end. I feel at the cost in reduced accuracy...." Read more

    22 customers mention13 positive9 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that they have a great frequency response, amazing soundstage, and overall leveled response across the frequency spectrum. However, others say that the bass slam is underwhelming and doesn't produce well for thumping bass heavy songs.

    "...MY IMPRESSIONS: Good comfort and performance...still deciding on value..." Read more

    "...with that clarity and even the detail of the bass despite it not having much oomph...." Read more

    "...overall leveled response across the frequency spectrum.Con: only con i can think of is the price...." Read more

    "...right out of the box they sounded terrible: thin, metallic, cold, horrible...." Read more

    Coming from a HD650
    4 Stars
    Coming from a HD650
    let me just say that i waited a month and hours and hours of listening before decided to put up a review. because i think something like this deserves a good attention of time before abruptly calling it a go.Pro: details and yet refined timbre. superb imaging and soundstage. extremely defined resolution provided if you have an up to task DAC/AMP. overall leveled response across the frequency spectrum.Con: only con i can think of is the price. although it's a instant noticeable upgrade from HD650, but is it a quantifiable 3~4 improvement? i don't know. it's hard to say especially in the subjective audio gear world.Let me just get this out of the way first. my previous headphones were Audio Technica AD900/AD900X, AD700, Sennheiser HD598/HD650. up to that point, HD650 was my go to can for music listening and even gaming. this is powered through Schiit Bifrost and a Bottlehead Crack. i never really understood the infamous Veil in the HD650. as to me, it was perfectly well presented. but when i put the HD800 S on, i could instantly tell the difference within the first 2 mins. between HD800 S and HD650, it makes HD650 seems like there is a cloud of smoke right in front of you in the mid range. the HD800 S lifted that cloud and brings an extra level of clarity BUT without the sibilant. it's an extra level of resolution and clarity right in front of your forehead that to me is the biggest and most immediate noticeable difference between the 650.Soundstage wise, since i am a huge fan of soundstage, the HD800 S can benefit from a good set of tubes. with my stock National Electronic 5963 driver tube, the soundstage was about equal as the 650. but because the 800 S has that extra layer of clarity and resolution, which makes it &#34;seem&#34; like it has a larger stage. but it wasn't until i swapped out the National Electronic 5963 with an RCA 5963, the soundstage really came to life. there is now more defined rolled off and a more obvious LIVE sound like you're at a concert, a very well defined reverb. for the power tube, i am currently using a Sylvania 6080wb, which paired with the 800 S sounds just about right. not too bright nor too dark. i tried a much talked about Russian 6AS7G Winged C tube, but was very unimpressed with the 800 S. it sounded too mushy and blurry. the Russian tube was used quite a bit with the HD800 crowd. but i suspect that with the HD 800 S, since they fine tuned the treble and bass, the Russian tube in this case seems almost over compensate and makes it feel too relaxed for my liking.Instrumental separation is kicked up a notch. although 650 already has a very well defined separation. the 800 S kicked it up a slight notch. i found some notes and instruments that jumped out more than before with the 650.Treble, surprisingly isn't as sibilant as i thought it would be. i was afraid that the treble would make me want to return the purchase coming from a 650, but in comparison to HD650, where the 650 had a few treble spikes that almost makes some of Michael Buble's tracks a bit painful to listen to, as well as Natalie Horler's vocal a bit painful to sit through. the HD 800 S although is on the brighter side overall, actually is smoother across those upper treble area that Michael/Natalie's vocals were not too hot and much smoother and enjoyable to listen to. now i can actually listen to those tracks and enjoy them.Bass, is less than HD650 obviously as i expected. but before the 800 S arrived, i was afraid that i would hate it so much that i would return it. but as it turned out, although it's less bass than 650 in terms of quantity, the authority it delivers seems on par, if not more precise. Just listen to a couple of Steve Tyrell's popular tracks or Karen Souza's &#34;Creep&#34;, or &#34;Bette Davis&#34;. it's obvious to me that the authority it delivers is NOT lacking at all, but very precise and not overreaching. although on most of the hip-hop and trance tracks is where you would notice a significant difference in terms of bass quantity compare to HD650.overall to sum it up. it's a HD650 on steroid and multiplied by many. but how many multiple of that is up to debate. as it is 3~4 times the MSRP of a 650, it's very subjective to each whether it's 3~4 times better. and that is the only Con i can think of for this can. other than that. i think everyone should enjoy their music with this headphone. unless if the only tracks you listen to is hip-hop.in terms of amplification. i see this gets asked a lot. just to give you an example. i swapped the DAC/AMP back and forth between the Schiiit Bifrost/Bottlehead Crack with a Solid State based Asus Xonar Essence STX. the difference is immediate and vast. the Xonar although no slouch, makes the HD800 S sound much smaller in soundstage, narrow, shrilling, and too fast and too harsh. switching back to the Bifrost and Bottlehead Crack, immediately the soundstage opened up to a live concert, open, more organic sounding mid treble and bass, and more separation. so there is your answer. yes, you will definitely need to invest in an adequate amp and dac for this.feel free to ask me questions. i'd be happy to answer.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Impeccable headphones
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    Bruno Barrera
    5.0 out of 5 stars Impresionantes, increibles, disfrutas la música a otro nivel, cuando menos de manera diferfente.
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    Daniel Mendoza
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hermosos, cómodos y con un sonido verdaderamente especial
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Hermosos, cómodos y con un sonido verdaderamente especial
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 16, 2023
    Para empezar, muy decepcionado con Amazon por enviar un producto de 30 mil pesos sin ningún tipo de protección entre la caja y el embalaje. Considerándose casi un artículo de colección fue decepcionante ver cómo la caja llegó dañada y los audífonos mal acomodados cómo si la hubieran aventado de un segundo piso (afortunadamente el foam interno los protegió, pero ese no es el punto).

    En cuanto a accesorios es muy bueno con un cable de 6.5mm y uno balanceado de 4.4mm, per no incluye ningún adaptador de 3.5mm así que asegúrense de tener uno a la mano si lo conectarán a un celular, computadora o DAC con salida de 3.5mm estándar.

    La comodidad de los audífonos es excelente; casi no generan presión en la cabeza y las copas para las orejas son gigantescas así que hasta los más orejudos deberían de tener una experiencia cómoda. Le tuve que quitar una estrella en este aspecto porque el mecanismo de soporte de la banda superior a veces atrapa y me arranca el cabello cuando me los quito, y eso es irritante.

    El sonido es tal cual ha sido descrito miles de veces; increíblemente amplio, detallado, y con un posicionamiento de instrumentos súper preciso y claro a comparación de todos los audífonos que he probado anteriormente.

    Son muy buenos para cualquier género que no requiera de cantidades exageradas e impacto de bajos; y de hecho su extensión en las frecuencias bajas es buenísima pero por el diseño abierto y estilo de sonido simplemente no tienen el impacto que algunas personas buscan aún con equalización.

    Si desean audio con bajos impresionantes está el HD820 o el Hifiman Arya dentro del mismo rango de precio, sin hablar de la infinidad de otros audífonos más baratos y cerrados que reproducen mejor las frecuencias bajas.

    Creo que deben ser parte de la colección de cualquier audiófilo, lo que hacen lo hacen MUY bien y suenan diferente a todo lo demás.
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