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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Sound Quality
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03.Isolation
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04.Comfort
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05.Usability
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06.Sennheiser HD 650 Comparison
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07.Audio-Technica ATH-W5000 Comparison
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08.Denon AH-NC732 Comparison
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09.Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Comparison
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10.Conclusion
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11.Snippets
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12.Ratings & Specs
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13.Comments
Sennheiser HD 800
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SnippetsConclusion
They’re amazing…and expensive.
Conclusion
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, there isn’t a lot we can do to dissuade you from buying these headphones. Other than maybe looking a bit silly, we really didn’t find any issues. They had excellent audio performance, are well-built, and are very comfortable. They also had amazing clarity, which is a quality we can’t currently test for. If you’re looking for a gigantic soundstage, the HD 650s or 555s might be better choices; the HD 800s are really only semi-open.
The HD 800s are some of the best headphones we’ve reviewed to date. We’re not sure if any headphones are worth spending $1400 on, but the HD 800s certainly make a good case for themselves.
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