{"product_id":"sennheiser-hd-800s-dynamic-open-back-stereo-headphones-2g-b-stock","title":"Sennheiser HD 800S Dynamic Open-Back Stereo Headphones (2G) (B-Stock)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHD 800 S \u003cbr\u003eThe audiophile headphones all others are measured against.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference class open-back audiophile headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-back design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e56mm ring radiator transducers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetachable cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSmashes the ceiling for critical listening\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombining the care devoted to a handcrafted instrument and the precision of modern manufacturing, the HD 800 S lets you explore your entire music collection from the inside out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Exploration of Sound\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HD 800 S demonstrates over 75 years of audio expertise, redefining the critical listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter launching its predecessor—the HD 800—we accepted a self-imposed challenge to completely disappear from the last link in the audio chain. Our goal was to provide acoustics so immersive that your awareness dissolves into the creator’s perspective. On their own, each component of the HD 800 S is world-class. The signature sound of the HD 800 S is possible not because of any one of them, but through the synergy of all of them. Let’s explore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIt Has a Ring to It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heart of the HD 800 S and its striking sound is the 56mm Ring Radiator transducer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt leverages the key benefit of a large diaphragm transducer—air displacement—without losing the rigidity that favorably impacts rest and response times. Instead of a single attachment on the outer circumference of the transducer, both outer and inner edges of the “ring” are secured to the drive unit. The voice coil excites the diaphragm, connected to the v-shaped groove found near the center of the ring. A feat in itself, the voice coil is 40mm and wound in-house to ensure the shape and consistency is held to the highest standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSolid as a Rock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe headphones’ vibration damping chassis and inert headband insert provide complete stability—what you put into the HD 800 S is precisely what you will get out of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach transducer is manufactured, tested, and measured to the tightest tolerance to ensure the most dependable performance out of the box. Even the steel mesh found in the baffle is matched and integrated with consistency in mind, as it contributes to ultra-low variance in the management of travelling sound waves. Each HD 800 S includes the frequency response plot unique to those perfectly matched transducers, sparing no resource to help you retrieve the most critical details from every corner of your music collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAll the World’s a Stage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HD 800 S features a mesmerizing soundstage that seemingly transports the listener into the recording environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the result of several key features. The drivers are mounted at a precise angle, guiding the sound directly to the listener’s ears at their natural inflection point. Instead of hearing a sound that forms between your ears, you experience a vivid wash of frequencies and sensory-stimulating transients. When finally combined, the vibration damping chassis, perfectly matched transducer systems and wide-open construction work in concert to provide the most striking soundstage yet. This orientation rivals or exceeds loudspeaker setups costing exponentially more—especially when room acoustics are factored in. The HD 800 S offers you a personal concert hall on-demand—without waking the neighbours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced sound reproduction system\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivered by the high-performance transducer with incredible extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchieving acoustics that are true to the source also requires management of compounding frequency clusters that produce undesirable masking effects. We integrated a patented frequency absorber—a principle similar to that found in our breakthrough IE 800S—to reduce resonances that hide extraordinary musical details in plain sight. Further, the transducer system is mounted in a vibration damping chassis using aerospace-grade materials. In concert with the previously mentioned headband, the problematic energy peaks of lower frequencies are controlled to unveil the purity your hi-fi setup is capable of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBehind the Mask\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing a high-performance transducer with incredible extension is just one element of the HD 800 S and its advanced sound reproduction system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchieving acoustics that are true to the source also requires management of compounding frequency clusters that produce undesirable masking effects. We integrated a patented frequency absorber—a principle similar to that found in our breakthrough IE 800S—to reduce resonances that hide extraordinary musical details in plain sight. Further, the transducer system is mounted in a vibration damping chassis using aerospace-grade materials. In concert with the previously mentioned headband, the problematic energy peaks of lower frequencies are controlled to unveil the purity your hi-fi setup is capable of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Ergonomic Treat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HD 800 S delivers on long-term wearing comfort too, providing a listening experience as luxurious as it is immersive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery contact point utilizes ultra-soft microfiber padding, while purpose-built composites reduce weight and unwanted pressure. Each earcup provides dual-axis articulation—as soon as you put them on the HD 800 S will instantly and effortlessly conform to your unique structure. The result is a remarkable listening session that never stands in the way of your passion for hi-fidelity sound reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference class open-back audiophile headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e56mm Ring Radiator dynamic transducer system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpressively natural and spatial listening experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcoustic absorber system prevents frequency masking for unheralded detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltra-ergonomic adjustable metal headband with inner damping element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuxuriously comfortable microfiber ear and headband padding on key contact points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium matte black metal components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped in Germany and precision-built at Sennheiser’s state-of-the-art Ireland plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance: 300 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Response: 4 - 51,000 Hz (-10 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal harmonic distortion: 0.02 % (1 kHz 1 Vrms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response (speaker)\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 Hz - 51,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSound pressure level (SPL)\u003c\/strong\u003e 102 dB (1 V)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 Ω\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal harmonic distortion (THD)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt; 0.02 % (1 kHz 1 Vrms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable length\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCables\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estereo jack plug: 1\/4\" (6.35 mm), unbalanced, 3-pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.4 mm, balanced, 5-pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransducer principle\u003c\/strong\u003e dynamic, open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e 330 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEar coupling\u003c\/strong\u003e circumaural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic field\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5 mT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHD 800 S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable with 6.35 mm jack plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable with balanced 4.4 mm jack plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB flash drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Press is Saying\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"RTINGS logo\" height=\"35\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/rtings-logo_480x480.jpg?v=1604613368\" width=\"125\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Sennheiser HD 800 S are excellent sounding headphones for critical listening. They're comfortable and have a sturdy, durable build quality but like most open back critical listening models, they're not very versatile. They're not designed for outdoors or to use casually, but plugged into an amp, they deliver an exceptional listening experience.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Verge logo\" height=\"89\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/The_Verge_logo.svg_332e3000-600e-4726-9f03-7762991ddf80_480x480.png?v=1602684739\" width=\"129\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Sennheiser HD 800 S is a sterling, wonderful pair of headphones that strikes a near-perfect balance between accuracy and enjoyment.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"What HiFi logo\" height=\"22\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/files\/WHF_logo_ffb09597-93b9-4688-8ab9-74380f22dce7_480x480.png?v=1604438874\" width=\"162\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"If sensational sound quality is your priority, these high-end headphones are worth an audition\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sennheiser","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40356437262526,"sku":"506911 (B)","price":1699.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/4432\/6771\/products\/hd800s_3b3fd6d0-fafe-4c9a-989b-180a91a1397d.jpg?v=1762458414","url":"https:\/\/audio46.mom\/products\/sennheiser-hd-800s-dynamic-open-back-stereo-headphones-2g-b-stock","provider":"Audio46 Headphone Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}