#13 overall · open-back wired
Sennheiser HD 800 S
Classical, acoustic and anyone who wants the biggest sense of space from a headphone.
ClassicalHuge spaceNeeds ampMoney no object
- Owners on record
- 6
- Threads
- 2
- Say they own it
- 3
Check price on Amazon · $2000
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Typical price, checked Sep 2026. Sennheiser US store and Amazon both listed $1,999.95.
Why people like it
- Huge soundstage and detail; the classic end-game dynamic headphone
- Several owners keep it as the serious-listening set beside a cheaper everyday pair
- Comfortable despite its size
What owners complain about
- Lean bass and bright treble; can be analytical rather than fun
- Needs a good amp and good recordings
- Price
Where opinions split: Some call it the reference for space and detail; others say its brightness makes it a poor match for rock and pop.
The 4 sources
Owner = the person says they use it. Recommendation = passed on without saying so. Dates are when the thread started.
- For those that have found their end game, what is it?Head-Fi · Jan 2024 · owner
- Favorite headphones?Steve Hoffman Music Forums · Apr 2024 · owner
- For those that have found their end game, what is it?Head-Fi · Jan 2024 · recommendation
- Favorite headphones?Steve Hoffman Music Forums · Apr 2024 · owner