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
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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...
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Published: 2009-10-15, Author: Steve , review by: cnet.com
Top-notch engineering and build quality; highly accurate sound; super comfy over-the-ear design; detachable headphone cable.
Extremely expensive; not the best match for an iPod; no included adapter for 3.5mm minijacks.
Sennheiser's exquisite HD 800s sound more like listening to full-size speakers than any other headphones we've heard to date. Read full review See all prices
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...
Abstract: For the HD 800's home theater trials I used the Rolling Stones' Shine A Light concert Blu-ray. The band hasn't played this well in years, but the sound mix seems to miss a lot—over speakers. It's sometimes hard to hear the bass, horns and drums on
Abstract: If you know your audio, you probably own a pair of Sennheiser’s legendary HD 600 headphones, and consider them to be the best half-grand you’ve ever spent. If you know your audio and didn’t notice the recession, you’re going to think nothing of spendin...
