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.

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.

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?

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.

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

Easy to drive with almost any amplifier; but correct partnering will unlock their full capabilites

Although many people will have doubts about spending so much money on a pair of headphones, if sound quality is your main priority, then you should consider that you'd need to spend around 10 times as much on speakers to get anywhere near the Sennheisers' insight and resolution.That's assuming your...

Detailed and articulate sound; Nicely balanced presentation; Composed and refined; Comfort and build

You'll need a good source and amplification to hear what they can really do

First, this is from a very experienced performer and LISTENER. A performer has to be able to listen to music and begin to experience it within before attempting to present a performance. Have in the past years, assembled a 11.2 very advanced listening center within an 11' by 11' room.

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.

As detailed as headphones can get; Expansive soundstage; Light for their size; Sennheiser doesn't compromise fun in the pursuit of accuracy

Enormous; Require high-power amplifier; Zero sound isolation; Not for bassheads

The HD 800 S is very comfortable and feel exactly the same as the old HD 800. The sound stage and imaging are amazing (like before) and Sennheiser (finally) fixed that high peak and added a little more power to the bass. However, I feel that they are still as picky in terms of amp-pairings.

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.

Huge sound; HD 800 treble tamed; Very comfortable

Less 'micro detail' than HD 800

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?

Rebooting a classic; making it better; Hand-crafted in Germany; Smoother sound than the original HD 800

Not as transparent as the very best planar headphones