Sennheiser HD800S Open-Back Headphones

Sennheiser's flagship open-back headphone and one of the most technically accomplished dynamic driver designs ever built. The HD 800S has defined the reference standard for soundstage width and imaging precision in headphone listening for years.

Type & Technology

Over-ear, open-back, dynamic. 56mm ring radiator transducer, the largest dynamic driver in any Sennheiser headphone, oriented at a precise angle to replicate the natural arrival of sound at the ear. Absorber technology tames a previously noted treble resonance for a more linear response than the original HD 800. Handcrafted in Ireland.

Sound Character

Transparent, expansive, and extraordinarily precise. The HD 800S produces a soundstage unlike any other dynamic headphone, with imaging accuracy and left-right separation that makes stereo recordings feel genuinely three-dimensional. Bass is tight and extended, midrange is neutral and articulate, and treble is refined. Best paired with a resolving and neutral source chain.

Build & Comfort

Stainless steel and Microflex headband with memory foam earpads and a microfiber inner lining. At 330g it is exceptionally comfortable for long sessions. Includes both a 3m single-ended cable and a 3m balanced 4.4mm cable.

Best For

Serious audiophiles who prioritize soundstage, imaging, and technical precision above all else. Exceptional for classical, jazz, and any music with complex spatial information.

What's in the Box

• Sennheiser HD 800S headphone
• 3m cable with 6.35mm jack
• 3m balanced cable with 4.4mm jack
• Hard shell carry case

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