Experience high-quality sound with these Sennheiser high resolution headphones, featuring handmade fiber earpads for comfortable listening. Two connection leads offer balanced sound, letting you connect to dual outputs for true stereo sound. These Sennheiser high resolution headphones feature absorber technology that filters sound and eliminates unwanted peaks which may inhibit pure sound enjoyment.
Q: Are these headphones noise-isolating?
A: No, these headphones are not noise-isolating.
Q: Are these headphones designed to be foldable?
A: No, these headphones are not designed to be foldable.
Q: What is the frequency response range of these Sennheiser headphones?
A: These Sennheiser headphones have a frequency response of 4Hz to 51kHz.
Q: What is the impedance of the Sennheiser HD 800 S headphones?
A: The Sennheiser HD 800 S headphones have an impedance of 300 ohms.
Q: How much do these headphones weigh?
A: These headphones weigh 0.73 pounds.
Q: What type of connector do these headphones use?
A: These headphones use a 1/4 inch (6.35mm) connector.
Q: Do these Sennheiser headphones come with a carrying case?
A: No, these headphones do not come with a carrying case.
A: I can tell you having owned the HD660S that the clamping force is very loose in comparison. Somehow they feel like they’re floating on your head but somehow will move with you for when you feel the need to move while listening. I can wear them for hours and forget they’re on my head. Only gripe, if you have shorter hair…. It can get caught in the hinge connecting the earphone to the headband and pull a few out when you adjust or remove them. It doesn’t happen every time but is annoying when it does. As for the rest, if they’re within your means don’t think. Just buy. You’ve never heard anything like it. Hope that helps!
Experience high-quality sound with these Sennheiser high resolution headphones, featuring handmade fiber earpads for comfortable listening. Two connection leads offer balanced sound, letting you connect to dual outputs for true stereo sound. These Sennheiser high resolution headphones feature absorber technology that filters sound and eliminates unwanted peaks which may inhibit pure sound enjoyment.
The HD 650 has all of the perks of a high-performance sports car and none of the quirks. This open-back headphone is beloved by audiophiles for its musical, non-fatiguing sound while still offering intimate levels of detail. Upon the first note, your favorite tracks reveal their true potential, and each moment of that performance becomes an opportunity to react all over again. For the hi-fi enthusiast that prioritizes engaging sound quality the HD 650 is an instant upgrade. The HD 650’s signature sound starts with our in-house acoustics. Audiophiles know that the best components perform at their peak when nothing stands in their way. The 42mm transducer deploys a 38mm diaphragm with aluminum voice coil specifically tuned for extended, critical listening: overall treble and low-frequency presence are effortless while midrange is reproduced with lifelike composure—none sacrificing their organic roots to get there. Made in Ireland at our state-of-the-art production facility, the HD 650 delivers more: more details discovered, more musicality, and definitely more time for blissful listening.
The HD 560S indulges the audiophile evaluating their music’s entire journey through the audio path. With linear acoustics and exceptional low-frequency performance the HD 560S was crafted for the analytical audio enthusiast. This open-back headphone is tuned to reveal every detail in your music without sacrificing the gratifying bass response. When combined with its ultralight chassis and luxurious comfort, it’s a breakthrough value in reference monitoring.
Despite the HD 660S’s standing as one of the world’s popular audiophile headphones, some customers nevertheless wanted one very specific enhancement: even deeper bass. Because whether it’s a thunderous crescendo of timpani or the pulsating beat of electronic dance music, there is nothing like accurate, powerful sub bass to infuse your listening with drama. Audiophiles—and anyone looking for comfortable, non-fatiguing, high-end headphones—can now get even more impact and emotion from the HD 660S2. The headphone’s warm, relaxed tone is reflected by their timeless styling with elegant bronze accents. With its open-back design and outstanding comfort, the HD 660S2 is also destined to be a favorite for long listening sessions. This version builds on all the strengths of its formidable predecessor. The same world-class precision and resolution still let you pick out individual instruments like with no other headphone. Or experience the joy of discovering sonic details in recordings you’ve known for years—now underscored with more and deeper low end. Indeed, the standard-setter for extended listening has now become the standard-setter for extended bass as well. Enhancing this heralded audio design without detracting from its many strengths was, however, a daunting task. So, our engineers set out to systematically identify and exploit every opportunity in their quest to improve on the acclaimed HD 660S design. We adjusted the compliance of the surround, for instance, dropping the resonance frequency to 70 Hz. Considerable effort went into optimizing the airflow around the transducer. The coil in the HD 660S2 has also been revised to match the legendary HD 600 & 650, resulting in an impedance of 300 ohms. The coil offers a high magnetic force and electrical damping for a clean impulse response. It also increases sensitivity over the entire frequency spectrum by using the magnet’s air gap more efficiently. Taken together, these efforts and more have paid off in spades. Sound pressure at the lowest octaves has doubled. Now, you can feel the music more than ever before—with all the depth and weight that ultra-low frequencies invoke. The lowest A on the piano (27.5 Hz) or the pounding root note of a bass drum (45-60 Hz) are just as big, expansive, and imposing as if they were live. The unique combination of impactful bass combined with the warm tuning and smooth treble will be a revelation for audiophile listeners. It’s an even better way to lose yourself in comfortable, non-fatiguing, high-end sound—while feeling its full low-end power.
Pros for Sennheiser - HD 800 S Over-the-Ear Audiophile Reference Headphones - Ring Radiator Drivers, Open-Back Earcups, with Balanced Cable - Black | |||
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Sound Quality, Comfort, Soundstage | There were no pros for this product— | Sound Quality, Comfort, Weight, Fit, Gaming | Sound Quality, Comfort, Bass, Open Back |
Cons for Sennheiser - HD 800 S Over-the-Ear Audiophile Reference Headphones - Ring Radiator Drivers, Open-Back Earcups, with Balanced Cable - Black | |||
There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Bass, Cable Length, Clamping Force | There were no cons for this product— |
Customers express satisfaction with the HD 800 S headphones, particularly praising the unmatched clarity and soundstage, as well as the beautiful detail and wide subtle soundstage. The comfort of the headphones is also mentioned positively, with customers finding them very light and comfortable. While some customers find the price to be expensive, many believe it is worth the investment.
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Let me start by saying that if you are looking at these for your next headphone purchase, this probably is not the first review you’ve looked at. So, I’ll start things off with the negative things I’ve heard other reviewers mention. The spike in the mid highs regarding specifically the “s” vocals and the lack of solid bass response. To my ears, the HD800S is very bright. But, in my case not in a way that is fatiguing to listen to but rather in a way that lets the incredible resolution that they offer shine through. The instrument separation has me rediscovering tracks I’ve been listening to for decades and hearing sounds within the music that I didn’t even know was there. If there is any negative to that, it’s that it creates a very analytical listening experience where I’m not really just letting the song take me away but more so focusing in on the track and paying attention. I’m sure after the honeymoon phase I’ll go back to the escape of the music but for now, it’s exciting to discover. The bass response without boosting it slightly for my taste was a little lacking. In most audiophile circles, I know what I’m about to say is considered sacrilege. However, I’m not so pretentious as to admit that with an EQ bump this was solved and didn’t “muddy” the experience in the least. It only required a few hours of tuning to find the sweet spot for me and I didn’t look at it again. As a side note, I use these as my main audio source for gaming as well and in that regard there really isn’t any comparison. The soundstage is so wide that you can point to the direction sound is coming from and how far away that sound is. If you play games, I don’t have to emphasize the importance of this but more importantly to me that having a competitive advantage it immerses you in that world more than I can put into words. It just needs to be experienced to understand. In short form, if you have been searching for headphones that can do it all I can’t suggest you look elsewhere. They’re expensive and you will need a good amplifier to boot, but they’re worth the price of admission. List of headphones I’ve used before for gaming: Astro A50, Arctis Pro, Cloud X, Razer Nari, and a bunch of older ones not worth mentioning. Music headphones used prior were the Sennheiser HD560 and HD660. Both amazing… I just didn’t decided to go all the way.
Posted by Swift
Not the cheapest, but definitely a product made for audiophiles. If your amplifier isn't powerful enough, and you don't have a quality headphone amplifier, you won't get all of the benefits, clarity and power.
Posted by Sound
You hear all the music with these phones. You need the equipment to go with them of course. Yes they are expensive, but I don’t regret it.
Posted by Sennheiser800