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Introduced at CES 2009, the HD 800 are a high end, dynamic, audiophile quality headphone from Sennheiser. An update to the popular HD 600 and HD 650 models, the HD 800 features the same open, circumaural design in an updated body which is aesthetically much more modern. Featuring the largest driver of any dynamically driven headphone to date - allowing for improved low frequency response, the HD 800 includes technology that allows it to overcome any potential resonances created by such large drivers in the highs. With tilted drivers that allow sound to be directed at the ear at a 45 degree angle, Sennheiser claims that the HD 800 present a truer listening experience when it comes to spatial extension.
MSRP $1,399.95
Release date January, 2009
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Features
- Design/Technology: circumaural, open, 56mm dynamic driver
- Frequency Response: 6 to 51,000Hz (-10dB), 13 to 44,100 (-3dB)
- Imedance: 300 ohm
- Connector: 1/4" (6.3 mm) stereo jack
- Cable: symmetrical, shielded, Kevlar strengthened oxygen-free copper (OFC), 3m
- Weight: 260g
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Sennheiser HD 800
• Sennheiser HD800 Premier Headphone
UPC: 615104102958
EAN: 4044156002354
MPN: HD800
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Sennheiser HD 800 is ranked 6th among it's competitors.
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MSRP $2,000.00
Released --
Pros
- doesn't look quite as silly as the Lambda series
- bassier sound signature than the Lambda series doesn't lead to ear fatigue as fast
- best sounding headphone
in the world
Cons
- requires a powerful third party amp to sound its best
- extremely
expensive
- regarded often as inferior to the original SR-007
Sennheiser HD 800
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Stax SR-007Mk2
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MSRP $700.00
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The Grado RS1 is the masterpiece of the Grado collection, the top-of-the-line product which oozes class both in looks and sound. Utilizing handcrafted mahogany earpieces made using an intricate curing process, Grado has been able to optimize the tonal quality and create a distinct luxurious image for this $700 headphone. Only recently outclassed by...
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MSRP $800.00
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While not widely regarded in North America, those that go Audio-Technica often don't come back. A step closer towards perfection than the ATH-W1000, the Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 continues the closed back line replacing the entry level aluminum shell of the ATH-A700 and 900 with more luxurious wood. Known for their comfort, Audio-Technica's ATH-W5000 is no...
Sennheiser HD 800
vs.
Audio-Technica ATH-W5000
MSRP $2,400.00
Released January, 2004
Pros
- Electrostatic levels of detail and resolution.
- Good bass quality and quantity.
- Great for electronic genre of music.
Cons
- Proper fitting required to get the best sound quality.
- become harsh and sibilant if not listened to at low volume
- extremely expensive
Sennheiser HD 800
vs.
Sony Q010-MDR1 Qualia 010
MSRP $999.00
Released August, 2008
Pros
- closed style helps isolate the listener from their world - where external noise may ruin the listening experience
- like the D-5000 can be found much cheaper than official MSRP
- more refined than the AH-D5000 - possible candidate to challenge the best of the best?
Cons
- much more expensive than the D-5000! Almost double!
- may still be poorly put together much like the AH-D5000
- Still non-suiteble for classical and acoustic music. Despite of having more tremble and providing larger stage, than AH-D5000, it's still lack of it in comparison with Audio-Technica ATH-W5000.
Sennheiser HD 800
vs.
Denon AH-D7000
MSRP $1,650.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- comfortable circum-aural pads
- distinctive Grado aesthetic
- more refined sound than any previous Grado headphone
Cons
- very expensive
- heavier and larger than the GS1000, RS1 etc...
- arguably not as beautiful looking as the lesser RS series or GS1000
Sennheiser HD 800
vs.
Grado PS1000
MSRP $549.00
Released --
Pros
- Detailed sound.
- Bass response is perfect for casual or analytical listening.
- Fantastic mid range response.
- No too bright so as to make them fatiguing in long sessions.
- Needs an amp to shine but does not a must.
Cons
- Not the best looking headphones out there.
Sennheiser HD 800
vs.
Sennheiser HD 650
MSRP $999.99
Released November, 2008
Pros
- lifetime warranty
- among the best headphones in the world
- still being sold and serviced - will always come back the same way (unlike some older Stax models, which have drivers that are no longer in production)
Cons
- energizer unit is not the greatest
- uses a different bias voltage than Stax
Sennheiser HD 800
vs.
Koss ESP950
MSRP $995.00
Released April, 2006
Pros
- much more comfortable for those who have issues with supra-aural comfort on other Grado phones
Cons
- moves away from the standard Grado sound signature
Sennheiser HD 800
vs.
Grado GS1000
MSRP $4,000.00
Released January, 1989
Pros
- The best mid range out of any headphone.
- Great quality bass.
- Large expansive soundstage.
Cons
- Proper amp required to get the most out of it.
- no longer in production
- costs a lot of money to buy used
Sennheiser HD 800
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Sony MDR-R10
Reviews
Wednesday, 9:22 PM
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- a further improvement of one of the worlds most popular high end headphone series
- largest dynamic driver - extended frequency response
- cable is detachable and easy to replace
- a large amount of work was put into materials, both for comfort and the reduction of vibration
- Sennheiser's Premier, flag-ship headphones that will likely become an industry reference.
- Driver is a completely revolutionary design, giving a soundstage beyond all other headphones
- Extremely neutral
Cons
- extremely expensive
- requires high end sources and amplification to sound its best
- Does in fact have some high-frequency resonances.
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January 12, 2009
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- a further improvement of one of the worlds most popular high end headphone series
- largest dynamic driver - extended frequency response
- cable is detachable and easy to replace
- a large amount of work was put into materials, both for comfort and the reduction of vibration
Cons
- extremely expensive
- requires high end sources and amplification to sound its best
- far from the first to use tilted drivers (Stax, AKG)
- look silly compared to the classic look of the HD 600/650
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August 1, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- a further improvement of one of the worlds most popular high end headphone series
- largest dynamic driver - extended frequency response
- cable is detachable and easy to replace
- a large amount of work was put into materials, both for comfort and the reduction of vibration
- Sennheiser's Premier, flag-ship headphones that will likely become an industry reference.
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March 22, 2009
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0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- a further improvement of one of the worlds most popular high end headphone series
- cable is detachable and easy to replace
Cons
- extremely expensive
- requires high end sources and amplification to sound its best
- far from the first to use tilted drivers (Stax, AKG)
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June 26, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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- Does in fact have some high-frequency resonances.
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May 27, 2009
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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- Sennheiser's Premier, flag-ship headphones that will likely become an industry reference.
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