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Sennheiser HD 800 Facts: 150 Specifications & 13 Highlights

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General Information

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Sennheiser HD 800
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Sennheiser HD 800 is a flagship open-back audiophile headphone known for its exceptionally wide soundstage and precise audio reproduction. It uses large dynamic "ring" drivers and innovative acoustic design to deliver detailed, natural sound that feels spacious and immersive. Built with premium materials and hand-assembled craftsmanship, it's tailored for serious music lovers and critical listening sessions.

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General Information 15

Sennheiser HD 800 Product Name

What is the product name?

0 Sennheiser HD 800 0 Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Product name is Sennheiser HD 800, a well-known high-end open-back reference headphone.

The official name of the headphones.

Sennheiser HD 800 Intended Use

What is the intended use?

0 Sennheiser HD 800 0 Votes Music

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Intended use is Music, signifying tuning and features optimized for critical listening rather than sports or gaming.

The primary intended application for the headphones.

Sennheiser HD 800 Warranty Period

What is the warranty period?

0 Sennheiser HD 800 0 Votes 2 Years

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Warranty period is 2 Years, covering manufacturing defects for a standard extended period.

Duration of manufacturer’s warranty.

Sennheiser HD 800 Detachable Cable

Does it have a detachable cable?

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A detachable cable is supported, allowing you to replace the cable or use different terminations for various setups and simplifying transport.

Cable can be detached for replacement or portability.

Sennheiser HD 800 Release Year

What is the release year?

0 Sennheiser HD 800 0 Votes 2009

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Year the headphones were first released.

Sennheiser HD 800 Headphone Type

What type of headphones are these?

0 Sennheiser HD 800 0 Votes Over Ear

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The general type of headphones.

Dimensions & Weight 16

Sennheiser HD 800 Weight

What is the headphone weight?

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Weight is 0.73 lbs (0.33 kg), making these relatively lightweight for full-size audiophile headphones.

Overall headphone weight without packaging.

Sennheiser HD 800 Cable Length

What is the cable length?

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Cable length is 9.84 ft (3.00 m), long enough for studio or desktop use without needing an extension.

Length of the audio cable for wired use.

Sennheiser HD 800 Width

What is the width of the headphones?

7.87 inch 0Votes

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Overall width is 7.87 inch (19.98 cm), which helps determine fit and storage requirements.

Overall horizontal measurement of the headphones.

Sennheiser HD 800 Depth

What is the depth of the headphones?

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Overall depth is 4.33 inch (11.00 cm), indicating the profile of the ear cup assembly from front to back.

Front-to-back measurement of the headphones.

Sennheiser HD 800 Package Depth

What is the package depth?

5.91 inch 0Votes

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Package depth measures 5.91 inch (15.01 cm), useful when planning packing or shelf space.

Depth of the retail package.

Sennheiser HD 800 Package Height

What is the package height?

13.39 inch 0Votes

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Package height is 13.39 inch (34.00 cm), relevant for storage and transport dimensions.

Height of the retail package.

Materials & Build 16

Sennheiser HD 800 Material

What is the main material of the headphones?

0 Sennheiser HD 800 0 Votes Plastic

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The construction material is Plastic, which helps keep weight down but may feel less premium than metal alternatives.

Primary construction material of the headphones.

Sennheiser HD 800 Reinforced Joints

Do the headphones have reinforced joints?

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Reinforced joints are present to improve long-term durability and reduce the risk of mechanical failure in high-stress areas.

Indicates if stress points are reinforced for durability.

Sennheiser HD 800 Cable Material

What is the cable material?

0 Sennheiser HD 800 0 Votes Rubber

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Construction material of the audio cable.

Sennheiser HD 800 Ear Cushion Material

What is the ear cushion material?

0 Sennheiser HD 800 0 Votes Velour

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Material of ear cushions that affects comfort and breathability.

Sennheiser HD 800 Headband Padding Material

What is the headband padding material?

0 Sennheiser HD 800 0 Votes Foam

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Padding type used in the headband.

Sennheiser HD 800 Hinges Material

What is the hinge material?

0 Sennheiser HD 800 0 Votes Metal

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Material used for the folding hinges.

Audio Performance 19

Sennheiser HD 800 Low Frequency Response

What is the lowest frequency response?

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Low frequency response extends to 8 Hz, well below audible bass and indicating the drivers can reproduce very deep sub-bass content.

Lowest audible frequency reproduced.

Sennheiser HD 800 High Frequency Response

What is the highest frequency response?

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High frequency response extends to 50000 Hz, far beyond human hearing and potentially contributing to perceived air and detail.

Highest audible frequency reproduced.

Sennheiser HD 800 Impedance

What is the impedance?

300 ohm 0Votes

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Impedance is 300 ohm, which typically benefits from a dedicated headphone amplifier or higher-output sources for optimal performance.

Electrical resistance of headphones.

Sennheiser HD 800 Driver Size

What is the driver size?

56 mm 0Votes

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Driver size is 56 mm, relatively large and typically associated with extended dynamics and an expansive soundstage.

Diameter of the driver unit.

Sennheiser HD 800 Sensitivity

What is the sensitivity?

102 dB 0Votes

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Sensitivity is 102 dB, indicating the headphones will achieve high loudness from typical consumer sources.

Loudness produced per given input power.

Sennheiser HD 800 Sound Pressure Level

What is the sound pressure level?

102 dB 0Votes

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Sound pressure level is 102 dB, indicating a high sensitivity level that will produce loud output from modest input.

Acoustic pressure output.

Connectivity & Compatibility 14

Sennheiser HD 800 Connector Plug Type

What is the connector plug type?

0 Sennheiser HD 800 0 Votes 6.3mm

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The connector plug type is 6.3mm, a standard stereo jack size for professional audio gear and commonly used with adapters.

Type of physical connector for wired use.

Sennheiser HD 800 Detachable Cable Connector Type

What detachable cable connector is used?

0 Sennheiser HD 800 0 Votes Proprietary

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The connector type is Proprietary, which means replacement or upgrade cables must match the specific Sennheiser connector rather than using a common standard.

Connector type used for detachable cables.

Sennheiser HD 800 Connection Type

What is the connection type?

0 Sennheiser HD 800 0 Votes Wired

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Defines whether headphones connect via cable, wireless, or both.

Sennheiser HD 800 Wired Connector Gold Plated

Are the wired connectors gold-plated?

Yes 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Indicates if wired connectors are gold-plated for durability.

Sennheiser HD 800 Wired Mode Support

Do the headphones support wired mode?

Yes 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Indicates if headphones can also be used in wired mode.

Sennheiser HD 800 NFC Pairing

Do the headphones support NFC pairing?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Allows one-tap NFC device pairing.

Controls & Features 16

Sennheiser HD 800 On Device Controls

Do the headphones have on-device controls?

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Indicates if headphones have physical or touch controls on the unit.

Sennheiser HD 800 Track Skipping Controls

Do the headphones support track skipping?

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Indicates if users can skip tracks directly on the headphones.

Sennheiser HD 800 Volume Limiter

Do the headphones have a volume limiter?

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Allows setting a maximum volume for hearing protection.

Sennheiser HD 800 Call Answer Controls

Do the headphones support call answering on-device?

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Indicates if calls can be answered using headphone controls.

Sennheiser HD 800 Gesture Controls

Do the headphones support gesture controls?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Indicates if gestures like swipe or tap are supported.

Sennheiser HD 800 Touch Sensitivity Adjustment

Do the headphones allow touch sensitivity adjustment?

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Indicates if touch control sensitivity can be adjusted.

Microphone & Calling 8

Sennheiser HD 800 Built In Microphone

Do the headphones have a built-in microphone?

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Indicates if the headphones have a built-in microphone.

Sennheiser HD 800 Detachable Boom Mic

Do the headphones have a detachable boom mic?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Indicates if headphones support a detachable boom mic.

Sennheiser HD 800 Noise Cancelling Microphone

Is the microphone noise cancelling?

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Indicates if microphone has active noise cancelling.

Sennheiser HD 800 Beamforming Microphone

Does the microphone support beamforming?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Uses multiple mics to focus on voice direction.

Sennheiser HD 800 Echo Cancellation

Do the headphones support echo cancellation?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Reduces echo during calls.

Sennheiser HD 800 Wind Noise Reduction

Do the headphones reduce wind noise?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Minimizes wind interference during outdoor use.

Noise Control 9

Sennheiser HD 800 Passive Seal Quality

What is the passive seal quality?

0 Sennheiser HD 800 0 Votes Poor

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Passive seal quality is Poor, which is common with open-back designs and means these will not isolate external noise well.

Quality of physical seal for blocking noise.

Sennheiser HD 800 Active Noise Cancellation

Do the headphones support active noise cancellation?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Indicates if the headphones have ANC technology.

Sennheiser HD 800 ANC Level Adjustment

Can ANC levels be adjusted?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Whether ANC intensity can be adjusted.

Sennheiser HD 800 Passive Noise Isolation

Do the headphones provide passive noise isolation?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Physical sealing and padding to block noise.

Sennheiser HD 800 Transparency Mode Level Adjustment

Can transparency levels be adjusted?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Allows adjustment of transparency mode strength.

Sennheiser HD 800 Adaptive Sound Control

Do the headphones feature adaptive sound control?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Automatically adjusts noise control based on environment.

Battery & Power 6

Sennheiser HD 800 Replaceable Battery

Is the battery replaceable?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Indicates if the battery can be replaced.

Sennheiser HD 800 Quick Charge Support

Does it support quick charging?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Whether quick charge is supported.

Sennheiser HD 800 Wireless Charging Support

Does it support wireless charging?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Supports wireless charging.

Sennheiser HD 800 Overcharge Protection

Does it have overcharge protection?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Protects battery from overcharging.

Sennheiser HD 800 Power Saving Mode

Does it have a power saving mode?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Extends battery life by reducing power use.

Sennheiser HD 800 Battery Indicator

Does it have a battery indicator?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Shows battery level on device.

Smart & Extra Features 17

Sennheiser HD 800 AI Upscaling Audio

Does it feature AI audio upscaling?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Enhances lower-quality audio using AI algorithms.

Sennheiser HD 800 Head Tracking For Spatial Audio

Does it support head tracking for spatial audio?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Supports dynamic spatial audio through head tracking.

Sennheiser HD 800 Dolby Atmos Support

Is Dolby Atmos supported?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Indicates Dolby Atmos surround compatibility.

Sennheiser HD 800 Hi Res Audio Certification

Is it Hi-Res certified?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Shows if headphones meet Hi-Res audio standards.

Sennheiser HD 800 Custom Sound Profiles

Can you create custom sound profiles?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Allows personalized sound settings.

Sennheiser HD 800 Learning EQ Adaptation

Does it adapt EQ through learning?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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AI adjusts EQ over time based on listening habits.

Accessories 14

Sennheiser HD 800 Carry Case

Is a carry case included?

Yes 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Whether a carry case is bundled with the headphones.

Sennheiser HD 800 Carrying Case Type

What type of carrying case is included?

0 Sennheiser HD 800 0 Votes Hard Case

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The type of carrying case included.

Sennheiser HD 800 Protective Pouch

Is a protective pouch included?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Indicates if a protective pouch is included.

Sennheiser HD 800 Extra Ear Tips

Are extra ear tips included?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Indicates if extra ear tips are provided.

Sennheiser HD 800 Extra Earpads

Are extra earpads included?

No 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Indicates if spare earpads are provided.

Sennheiser HD 800 Audio Cable

Is an audio cable included?

Yes 0Votes Sennheiser HD 800

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Indicates if an audio cable is provided.

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Sennheiser HD 800 Sound Quality

How would you rate the overall sound quality of these headphones?

Excellent — Clear, balanced, and immersive sound 0Votes
Very good — Great clarity with rich tones 0Votes
Decent — Clear mids but limited depth 0Votes
Average — Lacks detail or balance 0Votes
Poor — Muffled or distorted sound 0Votes

Sennheiser HD 800 Bass Performance

How strong and accurate is the bass performance on these headphones?

Powerful — Deep and clean low-end 0Votes
Strong — Noticeable and satisfying bass 0Votes
Balanced — Good mix of lows and highs 0Votes
Weak — Light or flat bass response 0Votes
Poor — No real bass presence 0Votes

Sennheiser HD 800 Comfort and Fit

How comfortable do these headphones feel during long listening sessions?

Extremely comfortable — Feels weightless for hours 0Votes
Comfortable — Slight pressure after long use 0Votes
Average — Fine for short periods 0Votes
Tight — Uncomfortable after an hour or two 0Votes
Unpleasant — Difficult to wear for long 0Votes

Sennheiser HD 800 Noise Cancellation

How effective is the noise cancellation feature on these headphones?

Excellent — Blocks over 90% of external noise 0Votes
Good — Reduces most background sounds 0Votes
Fair — Works in moderate noise only 0Votes
Weak — Minimal difference noticed 0Votes
Poor — Hardly blocks any noise 0Votes

Sennheiser HD 800 Battery Life

How long does the battery last on a full charge?

Excellent — Over 40 hours 0Votes
Good — 30 to 40 hours 0Votes
Average — 20 to 30 hours 0Votes
Short — 10 to 20 hours 0Votes
Very short — Under 10 hours 0Votes

Sennheiser HD 800 Build Quality and Durability

How durable and sturdy do these headphones feel?

Very durable — Lasts over 5 years 0Votes
Solid — Feels high-quality and strong 0Votes
Decent — Works fine but not rugged 0Votes
Weak — Shows wear within a year 0Votes
Fragile — Breaks or cracks easily 0Votes

Sennheiser HD 800 Connectivity

How smooth and reliable is the Bluetooth or wired connection of these headphones?

Excellent — Connects instantly, never drops 0Votes
Good — Stable with rare issues 0Votes
Decent — Occasional lag or delay 0Votes
Weak — Disconnects sometimes 0Votes
Poor — Frequently loses connection 0Votes

Sennheiser HD 800 Design and Style

How stylish and appealing do these headphones look?

Very stylish — Modern and premium design 0Votes
Attractive — Clean and sleek look 0Votes
Decent — Looks fine but simple 0Votes
Basic — Functional but plain 0Votes
Unappealing — Bulky or outdated design 0Votes

Sennheiser HD 800 Portability

How easy is it to carry and store these headphones when not in use?

Very portable — Folds compactly and lightweight 0Votes
Easy to carry — Compact with carrying case 0Votes
Manageable — Moderate size and weight 0Votes
Bulky — Hard to pack in small bags 0Votes
Very bulky — Difficult to travel with 0Votes

Sennheiser HD 800 Pricing

How would you describe the price of these headphones for their sound and features?

Great value for money 0Votes
Pretty good price 0Votes
Fair deal 0Votes
Kinda pricey 0Votes
Crazy expensive 0Votes

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