The HD 800 S are Sennheiser's reference class in wired headphones. Designed and hand-built in Germany, they incorporate an open design for a spatial hearing experience for any audiophile. The winner of multiple awards, the HD 800 S open-back, circumaural headphones deliver sound that is as natural as possible and true in every detail.
Combining the care devoted to a handcrafted instrument and the precision of modern manufacturing, the HD 800 S lets you explore your entire music collection from the inside out.
The HD 800 S demonstrates over 75 years of audio expertise, redefining the critical listening experience.
The heart of the HD 800 S and its striking sound is the 56mm Ring Radiator transducer.
The headphones’ vibration damping chassis and inert headband insert provide complete stability—what you put into the HD 800 S is precisely what you will get out of it.
The HD 800 S features a mesmerizing soundstage that seemingly transports the listener into the recording environment.
Delivered by the high-performance transducer with incredible extension.
Using a high-performance transducer with incredible extension is just one element of the HD 800 S and its advanced sound reproduction system.
The HD 800 S delivers on long-term wearing comfort too, providing a listening experience as luxurious as it is immersive.
Reference class open-back audiophile headphones
56mm Ring Radiator dynamic transducer system
Impressively natural and spatial listening experience
Acoustic absorber system prevents frequency masking for unheralded detail
Ultra-ergonomic adjustable metal headband with inner damping element
Luxuriously comfortable microfiber ear and headband padding on key contact points
Premium matte black metal components
Developed in Germany and precision-built at Sennheiser’s state-of-the-art Ireland plant
Impedance: 300 ohms
Frequency Response: 4 - 51,000 Hz (-10 dB)
Total harmonic distortion: 0.02 % (1 kHz 1 Vrms)
Color: black
Wearing style: Headband
Impedance: 300 Ω
Frequency response: 4 - 51,000 Hz (-10 dB)
THD, total harmonic distortion: 0.02 % (1 kHz 1 Vrms)
Contact pressure: ~ 3,4 N (± 0,3 N)
Ear coupling: Circumaural
Jack plug: 6.35 mm/ 4.4 mm XLR-4 (optional)
Cable length: 3m
Transducer principle: Dynamic Open
Weight w/o cable: 330 g
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