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
(91%)
79 Reviews
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The editors liked
Incredible sound quality
Comfortable
Great sound quality
Pushes to high volume without ever distorting
Solidly built
Great sound
Suitable to all genres of music
Sublime sound quality with all music genres
Sumptuous build
The editors didn't like
Incredible price
Require amplification
Leaks sound very loudly
Will only really get the premium taste out of Hi-Fi components and a dedicated headphone amplifier
Steep price over $2000
Need a beefy headphone amp
Price
Pricey
Needs a quality headphone amplifier to perform at its best
Abstract: The HD800 has been around for a lot years already and it is loved and hated by a lot of audiophiles. A lof of them love it for their dynamic sound, speed and detail, others hate it for it being analytical and “sharp” in the higher regions. Sennheiser list...
Abstract: I’ve been going back and forth on the HE-5 and the HD800. This time I am listening purely on the CEC TL51xz and the Balanced Beta22. Both the HE-5 and the HD800 is in balanced configuration. I did not want to wait to source out for another cable, and s...
Abstract: What a long wait, but finally the HD800 is here. I’ve heard the HD800 at two other occassions, but nothing beats listening at home with your own personal set up.This past week I’ve been contemplating an upgrade to my CEC CD5300 CD Player. The CD5300 is...
The new flagship model delivered by Sennheiser, you will never have anything to complain about this headphone set. Sound quality is absolutely out of this world, with the open-backed design adding to the comfort and overall qualitative value of any typ...
Abstract: Headphone reviews are tricky. As these products are worn by the user, they are more “personal” than other audio gear. It’s like reviewing a pair of shoes: The feel makes a big difference in customer satisfaction. High-end headphones take it up another...
Abstract: Sennheiser has thrown down the gauntlet with their new HD800 phones. They are challenging all comers to the crown of best of breed. And I take it as a personal challenge too. Can they wean me away from my long term allegiance to rival AKG? Can th...
Sound quality, Build quality, Comfort, Sound stage, All around performance
Expensive, Expensive, Perhaps a tad dull looking, Fairly big, uncomfortable when on the move
Even at the absurd pricepoint of $1400 these headphones manage to be worth it to people who want the very best sounding headphone setup. Besides that the headphones are the best sounding set of headphones I have heard to date, by far. Everything else p...
Abstract: If you take a look through the specs of the HD 800s, you'll learn that these headphones have an impedence of 300 Ohms and that's quite something.Don't expect to be able to plug them straight into your computer or a small sound ...
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...
