Sennheiser HD 800 S
$1,999.00
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9 years ago
Sennheiser HD 800S Headphones
The hoopla surrounding the introduction of Sennheiser's original HD 800 headphone in 2009 was monumental because it was such a radical upgrade over the HD 650, the previous Sennheiser flagship. So, we're due for another flagship, but the HD 800 S is more like a reboot. What about a new flagship
Pros:
- Rebooting a classic
- making it better
- Hand-crafted in Germany
- Smoother sound than the original HD 800
Cons:
- Not as transparent as the very best planar headphones
9 years ago
hd800S headphones
Very detailed sounding headphone that couid use a little more bottom end. Tube amps sound the best with these headphones.
10 years ago
Sennheiser HD 800 S review: pleasure meets precision
This might be one of the shortest reviews I ever write, because of how uncomplicated its conclusion is. The Sennheiser HD 800 S is a sterling, wonderful pair of headphones that strikes a near-perfect balance between accuracy and enjoyment.
Pros:
- As detailed as headphones can get
- Expansive soundstage
- Light for their size
- Sennheiser doesn't compromise fun in the pursuit of accuracy
Cons:
- Enormous
- Require high-power amplifier
- Zero sound isolation
- Not for bassheads
10 years ago
Sennheiser HD800 S Review
KitGuru says: The Sennheiser HD800 S is an update to one of the most iconic headphones released in the last decade. ￡1,199 is a lot of money, but compared to some of the ‘flagship' competition they seem almost bargain basement.
Pros:
- Incredibly detailed
- built to the highest standards
- smoother and more ‘musical' than the original HD800
- well priced
- 4 pin XLR cable now included in the box
Cons:
- Easy to drive with almost any amplifier
- but correct partnering will unlock their full capabilites
9 years ago
Sennheiser HD 800 S
The Sennheiser HD 800 S are the company's most expensive headphones you can buy off the shelf. No, we haven't forgotten about the ￡30,000 Sennheisers Orpheus HE1060 , which cost a "small" fortune, but they can't be found on the high street.
Pros:
- Huge sound
- HD 800 treble tamed
- Very comfortable
Cons:
- Less 'micro detail' than HD 800
9 years ago
Sennheiser HD 800 S
HD800S is probably the last headphone you'll need after you get one - especially if you're able to use open back headphones. I would love to get one for myself but I can only listen to an open back headphone at limited times of the day and HD800S requires quite a strong amplification to be driven...
Pros:
- Phenomenal and balanced nonfatiguing sound
- super comfortable
- very light
- great unboxing experience
Cons:
- Materials could've been much more befitting of the premium price
- cables causes worry when detaching
10 years ago
Hands-On With Sennheiser's HD 800 S at CES 2016
CES 2016 is a small world full of all sorts of different technology announcements. So far we've seen some new smartphones from LG, some interesting connected devices by Samsung and LG and a number of accessory announcements.
10 years ago
Sennheiser HD 800 S: Tweaked and Delightful...and a French DIY Response
The new Sennheiser HD 800 S adroitly adresses sonic issues long heard with the HD 800. It tames the piercing 6kHz treble peak, and it provide a nice warming of the bass, overall producing a much better behaved headphone and a more enjoyable listening experience.
10 years ago
Few headphones have excited us as much as the HD800 S. Since Sennheiser announced the follow-up to the top-of-the-line HD800, we've been waiting on our tenterhooks with bated breath. But now we've actually got one sitting on our review desk, has all this anticipation been in vain?
9 years ago
Sennheiser HD800S
Ancillaries used during testing Source/s: Mac Mini, MacBook Air, iPod Touch Software: Mac OS 10.11.4, Audirvana Plus 2.5.3, iTunes 12.3.3 DAC/s: Arcam irDAC-II, Schiit Bifrost 4490, Schiit Gungnir MB, MacBook Air (onboard), iPod Touch (onboard) Amplifier/s: Arcam irDAC-II, Schiit Mjolnir 2, Yamaha...
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