Rating 4.7 68 reviews
Manufacturer: Sennheiser
Stereophile
16 years ago

Sennheiser HD800 headphones

Sennheiser's long-awaited (seven years) HD800 sure isn't subtle-at least, not in appearance. The HD800's large earpieces are made from a combination of absorbing composites and functional metal accents, and arehuge.
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AVguide
16 years ago

Hi-Fi Plus: Sennheiser HD 800 Headphones

Sennheiser is one of the biggest names in headphones. And yet the company's last big move into high-grade headphone design was the Orpheus, and that's at least 10 years old. This has left the top-end of the headphone market open to rivals, at a time when – thanks to the iPod – headphone listening...
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Pro Audio Review
16 years ago

Sennheiser HD 800 Headphones

The vibrating part of the diaphragm is not a circular surface area but a ring, which is able to set the entire air volume over the transducer into motion..
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New Atlas
16 years ago

At IFA earlier in the month I had the opportunity to test a pair of Sennheiser's HD 800s and beyerdynamic's newly-announced T1 headphones, neither of which are your average set of headphones.
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Home Entertainment
16 years ago

Sennheiser HD 800

The precision quality of the metalwork and the Alcantara, suede-like, material-covered ear cushions leave no doubt: This is a very special design.
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printerinfo.com
16 years ago

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. So what's our verdict? They're amazing. Really.
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Secrets of Home Theater and High Fidelity
16 years ago

Sennheiser HD-800 Headphones

If you want the best headphones there are, the road stops at the Sennheiser HD-800s. As of the time of this review, they are the best headphones I have heard, and probably the most accurate audio component I've heard regardless of price.
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Tone
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?
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Get Frank
16 years ago

Tune in Partners With its cutting-edge design, top-quality imagery and insightful editorial, Tone is essential for readers who want to stay on the bleeding edge and maximize the fun and freedom promised by today's tech-fuelled lifestyle.
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AVHub
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.
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