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Sennheiser HD 800 Headphones Review - Intro	Advertisement
By Mark Brezinski Published on October 09, 2009 Comment on this Intro Tour & Design Sound Quality Isolation Comfort Usability Sennheiser HD 650 Comparison Audio Technica ATH W5000 Comparison Denon AH NC732 Comparison Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Comparison Conclusion Ratings & Specs

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.     Page 1 of 12 Tour & Design   Section The Good The Bad Tour & Design • Sturdy construction. • They look a bit silly. Sound Quality • Everything. No, seriously. • We got nothing.  Isolation • Semi-open backs let in sound and create a big soundstage.   • Soundstage isn't as big as with true open-backed cans. Comfort • We thought they were very, very comfortable.  • Some might find them a bit large for their teeny tiny skulls. Usability • Long, removeable cable. • Not the best headphones for disassembly or maintenance. Conclusion • They're amazing. • They're expensive. Comparisons Sennheiser HD 650 Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 Denon AH-NC732 Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO

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