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: Video Review: The HD800s are large in every way, with earcups that can surround even the biggest ears and drivers that you can snuggly fit in a car door speaker enclosure. You’ll be glad to know that even at their massive size they remain incredibly c...
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Published: 2009-10-15, Author: Steve , review by: cnet.com
Top-notch engineering and build quality; highly accurate sound; super comfy over-the-ear design; detachable headphone cable.
Extremely expensive; not the best match for an iPod; no included adapter for 3.5mm minijacks.
Sennheiser's exquisite HD 800s sound more like listening to full-size speakers than any other headphones we've heard to date. Read full review See all prices
Since the HD 800s are so expensive, it's obvious budget is going to be a factor here for most people. Chances are, though, if you're seriously considering a purchase, you've already decided your budget can take the hit.If that's the case...
Abstract: For the HD 800's home theater trials I used the Rolling Stones' Shine A Light concert Blu-ray. The band hasn't played this well in years, but the sound mix seems to miss a lot—over speakers. It's sometimes hard to hear the bass, horns and drums on
Abstract: If you know your audio, you probably own a pair of Sennheiser’s legendary HD 600 headphones, and consider them to be the best half-grand you’ve ever spent. If you know your audio and didn’t notice the recession, you’re going to think nothing of spendin...
A truly excellent headphone, the HD 800 will appeal to those who want a smooth and balanced sound with ample but not punishing clarity. Sennheiser HD 800: Another View, an updated and expanded version of this review (thanks to the discussion here) c...
Abstract: Sennheiser HD800 headphones: Dynamic, too. Part and parcel of that extraordinary background silence was how nuanced were the shades of soft and softer—and loud and louder—through the HD800s. Kavi Alexanders lovely recording of Szymano...
Abstract: Sennheiser threw all its expertise in headphone research, design and manufacturing behind the development of the HD 800s, and it paid off big-time. Not only is does this remain for many the reference headphone of our time (we gave it a 2012 Sound+Image aw...
