HD 800 S

Sennheiser

HD 800 S

37 positive 1 neutral 9 negative

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HD800S vs HDB630: Can wireless hang?

I have not heard the HDB 630, but I will say that price, or even the fact that it's wireless are not significant limitations. There are things cheaper Sennheiser models that do some things better than the HD 800 S, in my opinion. A good example is the midrange and treble of the HD 600 and HD 650, fo

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SilentIyAwake in r/sennheiser

March 14, 2026 12:12 AM

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HD 800s 📸

Forget everything you think you know about what makes a great headphone. The real magic in the Sennheiser HD 800 S isn't about booming bass or sparkling highs in isolation. It's about something far more fundamental, yet often overlooked: its uncanny ability to lay bare the overtones in music.

DACeater in r/sennheiser

July 27, 2025 5:26 AM

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What is a 'buy it for life' item that is offensively expensive, but the moment you use it, you realize your entire life before that point was a lie?

Sennheiser HD 800 S or Audeze. You don’t just hear music. I hear space, texture, breath. Songs I’ve known for years suddenly have layers I never noticed. It is unsettling.

Intelligent-Rain-22 in r/AskReddit

March 28, 2026 10:24 PM

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What is a 'buy it for life' item that is offensively expensive, but the moment you use it, you realize your entire life before that point was a lie?

Like Sennheiser HD 800 S You start hearing details in songs you’ve listened to for years. It’s like upgrading your ears.

OkGold2479 in r/AskReddit

March 28, 2026 7:44 PM

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[LFH][Xbox][1000$][Texas] looking for both headset and mic.

i've been down this exact road with my xbox. the separate setup is absolutely the way to go for what you're describing. for the headset, you want something open-back for that wide soundstage - the Sennheiser HD 800 S is endgame for footsteps, it's insanely detailed. you'll need an amp/dac though, so

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LetterheadClassic306 in r/Gaming_Headsets

February 18, 2026 2:50 PM

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