Testseek.com have collected 79 expert reviews of the Sennheiser HD 800 and the average rating is 91%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sennheiser HD 800.
August 2009
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The editors liked
Excellent sounding and very resolving
Comfortable to wear - important for this grade of headphone
Detachable cable eases aftermarket cable mods
Is surprisingly forgiving on mediocre sources
Reference-grade audio quality
Sturdy yet lightweight industrial design
Comfortable even for extended durations
Flaunt value
Guarantees you respect from the audiophile community
Top-notch engineering and build quality
Highly accurate sound
Super-comfy over-the-ear design
Detachable headphone cable.
The editors didn't like
Requires good amplification
Will not sound its best without a high quality source
Did we mention they're uber expensive
Not suitable for all genres of music
Will laugh at the output of your MP3 player
Absolutely no noise isolation and plenty of audio leakage
Abstract: For the past six years or so, the Sennheiser HD800 has entertained a reputation as a premium headphone. And even though this reputation may have been somewhat eclipsed by the release of the new-and-improved HD800S, the $1399 HD800 still delivers a damn g...
Abstract: The HD800 has been around for a lot years already and it is loved and hated by a lot of audiophiles. A lof of them love it for their dynamic sound, speed and detail, others hate it for it being analytical and “sharp” in the higher regions. Sennheiser list...
Abstract: I’ve been going back and forth on the HE-5 and the HD800. This time I am listening purely on the CEC TL51xz and the Balanced Beta22. Both the HE-5 and the HD800 is in balanced configuration. I did not want to wait to source out for another cable, and s...
Abstract: What a long wait, but finally the HD800 is here. I’ve heard the HD800 at two other occassions, but nothing beats listening at home with your own personal set up.This past week I’ve been contemplating an upgrade to my CEC CD5300 CD Player. The CD5300 is...
The new flagship model delivered by Sennheiser, you will never have anything to complain about this headphone set. Sound quality is absolutely out of this world, with the open-backed design adding to the comfort and overall qualitative value of any typ...
Abstract: Headphone reviews are tricky. As these products are worn by the user, they are more “personal” than other audio gear. It’s like reviewing a pair of shoes: The feel makes a big difference in customer satisfaction. High-end headphones take it up another...
Abstract: Sennheiser has thrown down the gauntlet with their new HD800 phones. They are challenging all comers to the crown of best of breed. And I take it as a personal challenge too. Can they wean me away from my long term allegiance to rival AKG? Can th...
Sound quality, Build quality, Comfort, Sound stage, All around performance
Expensive, Expensive, Perhaps a tad dull looking, Fairly big, uncomfortable when on the move
Even at the absurd pricepoint of $1400 these headphones manage to be worth it to people who want the very best sounding headphone setup. Besides that the headphones are the best sounding set of headphones I have heard to date, by far. Everything else p...
Abstract: If you take a look through the specs of the HD 800s, you'll learn that these headphones have an impedence of 300 Ohms and that's quite something.Don't expect to be able to plug them straight into your computer or a small sound ...
