Testseek.co.uk have collected 47 expert reviews of the Sennheiser HD 800S and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sennheiser HD 800S.
August 2016
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The editors liked
Loads of detail
Spacious soundstage
Huge sound
HD 800 treble tamed
Very comfortable
Detailed and articulate sound
Nicely balanced presentation
Composed and refined
Comfort and build
Expansive soundstage
Sonically brilliant
Comfortable
Simply astonishing sound quality
Extremely well made
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
The editors didn't like
Lack punch and enthusiasm
Disappointing dynamics
Lots of cable noise
Less 'micro detail' than HD 800
You'll need a good source and amplification to hear what they can really do
Expensive
Needs to be paired with the right amp
Lacks that mid-bass punch
Biblical noise leakage
Won't flatter poor material
Could do with fractionally more lateral movement for the Earpads
Easy to drive with almost any amplifier
But correct partnering will unlock their full capabilites.
Abstract: If you're just entering the audiophile world, this is a good place to start. Both, the Fostex TH909 and the HD800 S are relatively versatile headphones with spacious soundstages. They are also only separated by 100 bucks. At the same time, they have diffe...
Abstract: My recent review of the Sennheiser HD 820 prompted from questions from our subscribers, and inspired curiosity in me as well. They asked, “Okay… so what's the difference between these and the Sennheiser HD 800 S?.” It's a valid question too. Both headphon...
Abstract: Rarely do you find a headphone that is ideal for every genre. With classical music, it's all about the highs and an even mid range. We want balanced and transparent strings and woodwinds, especially in the higher frequencies. But we don't want it piercing...
Abstract: Sennheiser took its fans' complaints about the awesome HD 800 and updated to a version that supposedly fixed the few flaws it had. The HD 800S is the improved version that audiophiles have been seeking. But just how different are they in quality, and is...
Published: 2017-11-02, Author: Steven , review by: majorhifi.com
Abstract: When it comes to top of the line open-back headphones you don't get much better than the Sennheiser HD 800 S and the Focal Utopia. Both headphones promise luxurious sound signatures with wide open soundstage. And even though the prices are quite differen...
If I had to sum up the Sennheiser HD 800S I would use the word ‘immense' these truly are a pair of mind-boggling amazing pair of headphones, and arguably the best out there.At USD$1700.00 a pair, the HD 800S will be out of budget for a lot of people, but...
All of this leaves me somehow with confused HD800S feelings. I love the original HD800 in both SE and balanced mode but I clearly prefer the HD800S in balanced mode on solid state amplifiers. So depending on how you will use the new HD800S, I fully unders...
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
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