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Sennheiser
HD 800 S
62 positive 1 neutral 12 negative
Based on 75 Reddit mentions
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What headset is better for gaming?
I own the HE1000se and all I do is game on it. I had the Sennheiser HD 490 Pro and the HD 800 S as well. Those were great for gaming and especially the 800 S for competitive play. But the HE1000se, once I picked those up, I knew I’d never pick up my Sennheisers again. They are amazing! Basically the
...apoc-ryphon in r/Hifiman
January 14, 2026 4:42 PM
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Ricochet - Frequency of blatant PC walling
Sennheiser has been my go-to for years ! Currently for gaming I'm using a pair of HD 800 S's which I absolutely love and for audio using Audeze LCD-5's. Have both going into a McIntosh MHT300.
Alternative_Hat_4531 in r/CODBlackOps7
February 25, 2026 12:19 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
...LetterheadClassic306 in r/Gaming_Headsets
February 18, 2026 2:50 PM
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