Sennheiser HD 800
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16 years ago
Sennheiser HD 800 review Review
If huge price tags cause you to suffer nosebleeds, then you may want to ring your local hospital to arrange a blood transfusion before reading this review of the Sennheiser HD 800 headphones.
Pros:
- Top-notch engineering and build quality
- Highly accurate sound
- Super-comfy over-the-ear design
- Detachable headphone cable
Cons:
- Extremely expensive
- Not the best match for an iPod
- No included adaptor for 3.5mm mini-jacks
16 years ago
Sennheiser HD800
Sennheiser's latest and greatest headphones are put to the test. The HD800s created quite a fuzz when released, not only were they one of the most expensive headphones launched last year, they were also the most anticipated ones.
16 years ago
Sennheiser HD800 Headphones HD 800 Audiophile Headphone
Well before we get into the review I would like to introduce my setup. I used the HD800 with a Woo Audio 6 and with a Creek OBH-11 amp. The sourse was a Bel Canto DAC 2 coupled to a Sony Es changer. Cables used were transparent audios interlink series. The HD800 were tested with the stock cables.
16 years ago
Sennheiser's previous flagship reference headphones (HD650) have been an important part of this writer's hi-fi system since 2006; they've been in heavy use and they sound as amazing now as they did on day one. Would the new top of range Sennheiser HD800s really improve on the 650s?
16 years ago
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15 years ago
Sennheiser HD 800 Headphones
We finally got in the Sennheiser HD 800s. They aren't the most expensive headphones we've reviewed, but they're certainly some of the most hyped. We first heard these back at CES , and we've been waiting to get in a review copy ever since.
15 years ago
PRICING NOTE While the RRP of the HD 800s is offically $1999, we regularly see them at $1599 and below. Always double check, however, that you're getting a properly Australian-distributed pair - grey imports may still deliver the genuine item, but your local warranty may be affected.
15 years ago
Review: Sennheiser HD800s Are A Serious Bit Of HiFi Kit
If your audio knows no budget, these cans will cocoon you in a sea of phonic bliss. The HD800s are some of the top Hi-Fi headphones around if you've got the quality tracks and components to run them.
Pros:
- Great sound quality
- Pushes to high volume without ever distorting
Cons:
- Leaks sound very loudly
- will only really get the premium taste out of Hi-Fi components and a dedicated headphone amplifier
- steep price over $2000
15 years ago
Sennheiser does it again, upping the sound and build quality from its legendary HD 650 cans to deliver a majestic sonic experience that has to be heard to be believed. However, you’ll need a great system to extract the full £1000 of value from them.
15 years ago
Sennheiser HD800 headphones
Which brings us to a sticky question: Would I spend my money on a pair of $1400 headphones when I own the combo of AKG K701 and Cardas Fatpipe? Probably not-these are tough economic times, and editors aren't ringing my phone off the hook. I would if I could, but I can't. Should you ? That depends.
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