"Review: Sennheiser HD800s Are A Serious Bit Of HiFi Kit"
Channel News
22 November 2011
Excerpt: If your audio knows no budget, these cans will cocoon you in a sea of phonic bliss. The HD800s are some of the top Hi-Fi headphones around if you?ve got the quality...
Pros: Great sound quality; Pushes to high volume without ever distorting
Cons: 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
Summary: Sennheiser says its HD 800 headphones are ‘Crafted for Perfection'. As a result they comprise serious hardware which contributes to retail price of US $1,416.
Conclusion: As with every high-end audio equipment, you need to have an equally capable set of partner accessories that will complement it, thereby providing a complete quality
Sennheiser HD 800 - For the audiophile with deep, deep pockets [Review]
thinkdigit.com
8 April 2011
Excerpt: Sennheiser is one of the few companies around that refuse to run with the fickle demands of the market, with product refreshes that offer cosmetic changes and perhaps a
Pros: Excellent sounding and very resolving, Comfortable to wear - important for this grade of headphone, Detachable cable eases aftermarket cable mods, Is surprisingly forg...
Cons: Requires good amplification, Will not sound its best without a high quality source, Did we mention they're uber expensive?
Excerpt: The HD 800s use a patent-applied-for ring-shaped diaphragm. Headphone reviews are tricky. As these products are worn by the user, they are more “personal” than other...
Excerpt: Sennheiser’s previous flagship reference headphones (HD650) have been an important part of this writer’s hi-fi system since 2006; they’ve been in heavy use and they