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Sennheiser HD 800 Reference Dynamic Headphone in Grey

3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 230 ratings

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Brand Sennheiser Consumer Audio
Model Name language _ tag
Color Grey
Form Factor open-back
Connectivity Technology Wired

About this item

  • Connectivity Technology: Wired
  • Weight (without cable): approx. 330 g
  • Sound pressure level at 1 kHz: 102 dB (1 Vrms)
  • Nominal impedance: 300 Ohms
  • Frequency Response: 6–51,000 Hz (-10 dB); 14–44,100 Hz (-3 dB)
  • Contact pressure: approx. 3.4 N ± 0.3 N

Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.78 x 10.8 x 5.91 inches; 11.7 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ HD800
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 8, 2009
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Sennheiser Consumer Audio
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B001OTZ8DA
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars 230 ratings

Product Description

Sennheiser HD 800 Reference Dynamic Headphone.

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From the manufacturer

HD 800

Sennheiser is shaping the Future of Audio – a vision built on a 70-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.

Meet the Sennheiser HD 800

Sennheiser 800 Series headphones were created with a singular goal: The pursuit of perfect sound. The HD 800 redefines the audiophile listening experience. It’s capable of breaking down the barrier between audio recording and playback equipment connecting the listener directly to an artist’s original performance. In doing this, the power of emotion is delivered through music.

The patented Ring Radiator transducer is central to the HD 800’s exceptional performance. This innovative 56 millimeter diameter driver is one of the largest used in dynamic headphones. The 40 millimeter aluminum voice coil is driven by a 42 millimeter magnet structure. The transducers diaphragm has two contact points (instead of one used in traditional drivers), at the inside and outside of the ring. Greater surface area coupled with enhanced control of two contact points deliver truly exceptional performance.

  • The open back design architecture contributes to exceptional clarity, detail and dynamics.
  • Angling the transducers forward of the listener ears helps deliver a wide and open spatial presentation unlike any other headphone.
  • Listening to the HD 800 is like being in studio with the performers.

Features

HD 800 Series

HD 800 Series

HD 800 Series

Ergonomic Ear Cups

Innovative, ergonomically designed ear cup frame is crafted of Leona, an ultra-lightweight, non-resonant material with titanium like strength. Stainless steel mesh protects the transducers. Both contribute to wearing comfort and acoustic performance.

Damped Headband

The metal headband is 'sandwiched' between several layers of resonance dampening polymers to eliminate unwanted vibrations from being transmitted to the headphone mountings and ear cups.

Luxurious Ear Cushions

High quality, easy to maintain and durable microfiber ear pads provide extreme comfort ensuring hours of listening pleasure.

HD 800 Series

HD 800

HD 800

Ring Radiator Transducer

The patented 56 millimeter ring radiator transducers are the largest dynamic driver used in a headphone. It delivers rich, full sound and reduced distortion by effectively controlling the oscillating surface.

Insulated Cables

Impedance matched, low capacitance feature insulated twin-core connections on each ear cup are shielded against frequency disturbance caused by ambient noise.

Made in Germany

Manufactured in Germany using handcrafted, artisan assembly complimented by state of the art electronic production and testing equipment.

HD 800 HD 800 S
HD 800 HD 800 S
Customer Reviews
3.9 out of 5 stars
230
4.5 out of 5 stars
443
Frequency Response 4 – 51,000 Hz (-10 dB) 4 – 51,000 Hz (-10 dB)
Impedance 300 Ohm 300 Ohm
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.02% (1 kHz, 100 dB) <0.02% (1 kHz, 100 dB)
Sound Pressure Level (SPL) 102 db (1 kHz, 1 Vrm) 102 db (1 kHz, 1 Vrm)
Contact Pressure ~ 3.4 N (± 0.3 N) ~ 3.4 N (± 0.3 N)
Ear Coupling Circumaural Circumaural
Transducer Principle Dynamic Open Dynamic Open
Audio-XLR Connector 6.3mm 6.3mm and XLR4
Cable Length 3m 3m
Weight w/o Cable 11.6 oz. (330 g) 11.6 oz. (330 g)

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  • Hd 800 With Storage Case (Part # 532037)
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    3.9 out of 5 stars
    3.9 out of 5
    230 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the sound quality, comfort, and build quality of the headphones. For example, they mention that the sound is very detailed, wide open, and the highs are able to be heard with clarity. That said, opinions are mixed on the value.

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    87 customers mention67 positive20 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say the sound is very detailed, wide open, and balanced. They also appreciate the big soundstage with good reproduction of detail. The highs are able to be heard with clarity, and the voices are singing in a magical space. Customers also mention that the headphones do not mask the imperfections of music, making it that much more real.

    "...harsh, on their utility-grade head-amp, but they were so superior sounding in clarity to anything else, and the 600's -- way above the 700's by the..." Read more

    "...The bass is very tight, but there's just less of it. The sound is very detailed, but in some of the higher frequencies, the treble is over-done a..." Read more

    "...This product gave me what was missing from BOSE. The details of the sound.. your favorite music will sound different.. full and rich...." Read more

    "...Short listening sessions were fine, but listening for a couple of hours produced the same feeling of unexpected relief when I took them off...." Read more

    56 customers mention48 positive8 negative

    Customers like the quality of the headphones. They say they are amazing, fabulous, and one of the best audiophile headphones you can buy at this price point. Some mention that the headphones are quite and a fantastic addition to any headphone collection.

    "...It exhibits no microphonics.Yes, these are great audiophile headphones, but I'm not giving a 5/5 because they are big budget monsters...." Read more

    "...These products are very good and fun to listen, but somehow I felt the sound is not realistic.. or not natural...." Read more

    "...So I have no trouble understanding that the HD800's are some very high-quality hadphones that rock the world for lots of people with finely-honed..." Read more

    "...My verdict: the HD 800+HDVD 800 is an amazing instrument. However, like any instrument it is useless without the right content...." Read more

    30 customers mention26 positive4 negative

    Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They mention that it provides large alcantara earpads with minimal clamp, and their ears don't hurt while listening for long periods. The bass is not very strong but relatively tight, and the headphones are well designed to not hurt them a lot for long time listening.

    "...The bass is not very strong but relatively tight. The bass isn't "missing", it's just not as powerful as some of the other headphones out there...." Read more

    "...The cushion is very good material and well designed that does not hurt you a lot for long time listening...." Read more

    "The HD 800 have very high build quality & very good fit with high level of comfort...." Read more

    "...The HD800s are worlds more comfortable than the HD600s...." Read more

    25 customers mention20 positive5 negative

    Customers like the build quality of the headphones. They say the design is beautiful, very solid, and exquisite. Customers appreciate the hand assembled German engineering, and the cushion is well designed.

    "...The cushion is very good material and well designed that does not hurt you a lot for long time listening...." Read more

    "The HD 800 have very high build quality & very good fit with high level of comfort...." Read more

    "...that there is a lot happening at once, but these headphones are not holding back, they are 'fast' enough that there is no veil and as far as I can..." Read more

    "...It's easy to appreciate the hand assembled German engineering right down to the serial number and the oxygen free audio cable that no longer slips..." Read more

    12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the clarity and transparency of the headphones. They mention that it has a precise sound, with crystal clear highs and lows. They also say that each level of low, mid, and high frequency is amazingly clear.

    "...It was too high that I had a headache. The low frequency is also clear, but felt missing vibration or impact. I realized my ears are not balanced...." Read more

    "...As I said...clarity and depth are incredible with these headphones...." Read more

    "...The clarity of the music through these is so clear and defined...." Read more

    "...louder lows and clearer highs. less resonant feedbacks leading to a clearer sound overall. downside, it seems to amplify gratuitous noise as well...." Read more

    11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the headphones. They mention that they accurately reproduce everything in the recording, down to the smallest details. Customers also describe the headphones as very revealing and analytical. They find them to be the most accurate headphones they have ever heard.

    "...I'm very pleased with these headphones. They really do bring out much more detail than I even knew was on the CD or DVD...." Read more

    "...Please note that these are very revealing and analytical headphones. If you want to mix music, these look like a very strong contender...." Read more

    "...of the sound.. your favorite music will sound different.. full and rich...." Read more

    "...And some have said the bass is weak. Again, I found it full and rich...." Read more

    11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the headphones. They mention that the treble has incredible detail and sparkle, and the delicate inner detail is good reproduced. They also say that the headphones shine best for classical and live recordings, and are far less colored.

    "...The midrange of the HD800 is always luscious and smooth, but not too warm. You can listen deeply into the music and occasionally get lost in it...." Read more

    "...These headphones are simply stunning. The clarity of the music through these is so clear and defined...." Read more

    "...actually do some things better than my speakers such as the delicate inner detail mentioned above...." Read more

    "...and do have a very big soundstage with good reproduction of detail...." Read more

    33 customers mention17 positive16 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that they are well worth the money, reasonable, and engaging for their cost. They also say that it's a high-end headphone and the cheapest way to true audio nirvana. However, others say that the quality comes with a price and the headphones are expensive to replace.

    "...I would conclude that these headphones are worth the cost if you are in a position to put out that kind of money AND you really love your music...." Read more

    "...The reason is obvious, these are REALLY expensive...." Read more

    "...outclassed by both of the other phones though still fairly engaging for their cost...." Read more

    "...The only negative thing we can say is that the $1400 price is ridiculous and unacceptable...." Read more

    Best Headphones I have ever owned
    5 Stars
    Best Headphones I have ever owned
    I started on headphones back in 1971 with a pair of Koss pro4AA that were built like a tank heavy and looked like Jet pilot phones but boy did they sound great blew me away. Over the years I got a way from headphones until around 2004 when I could afford better ones. After trying many including Bose, Koss, Pioneer Beats and even Sennheiser but nothing came close to those old pro4AA so I finally bit on the reviews and bought these HD800 and WOW these phones are absolutely the finest - I hear subtle sounds in all types of music I never heard before. I use my Mac Pro to play iTunes collection so the only thing lacking was being able to pump up the volume so I got a headphone amp and now I am BLOWN AWAY AGAIN!after using them for over ten years they still sound like new but for one thing which Sennheiser seems to falter on in the past - the cabling which went bad on my old HD650s and had to be replaced - now I am buying a Sennheiser replacement cord because the rubber jacket is splitting open (see picture) But after 10 years I'm ok with it even though I had to put out more than many headphones cost to get a new one - over $200 - which I did because I wanted the genuine Sennheiser cable since these things do have impedance matching.
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