Great sound quality across the board
Very comfortable, even for larger heads
Very, VERY high price point
Not portable any way
Introduction
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. They’re one of the best pairs of headphones we’ve reviewed.
The one sticking point, however, is their $1400 price tag. Check out our test results and graphs and whatnot; hopefully they’ll help you decide if an investment in the HD 800s is an investment in your aural future.
Comparisons
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Page 1
Tour & Design
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Page 2
Sound Quality
We can’t say anything bad about them on this score. Like, literally, not a single thing. No, seriously. Read More... |
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Isolation
Semi-open backs let in sound and create a big soundstage, but not as big as with true open-backed cans. Read More... |
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Comfort
We thought they were very, very comfortable. Some might find them a bit large for their teeny tiny skulls. Read More... |
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Usability
Long, removable cable. Not the best headphones for disassembly or maintenance. Read More... |
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Sennheiser HD 650 Comparison
 We compare the HD 800 to the HD 650. Read More... |
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Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 Comparison
 We compare the HD 800 to the ATH-W5000. Read More... |
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Denon AH-NC732 Comparison
 We compare the HD 800 to the AH-NC732. Read More... |
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Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Comparison
 We compare the HD 800 to the DT 990 PRO. Read More... |
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Page 10
Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Sennheiser HD 800. Read More... |
Part 11
Comments
Read what people are saying about the Sennheiser HD 800. Add your comments... |
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