Detail 01
Dynamic, open operating principle
The headphones use a dynamic open-back design.
Product detailSKU #1500000009181
SennheiserHD 800 S Open-Back Stereo Headphones
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
HD 800 S is a dynamic, open-back circumaural headphone designed for critical and everyday listening. The 56 mm ring radiator transducer is angled toward the ear and paired with open earcups for the spacious, detailed presentation described here. A metal headband with damping elements, adjustable metal yokes, and microfiber earpads address long listening sessions. Its detachable 3 m cable terminates in a 4.4 mm connector.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Critical listening sessions using a source or amplifier with a 4.4 mm connection.
- Extended listening where adjustable metal yokes and microfiber earpads matter.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Users needing noise cancelling.
- Calls or recording situations that require a built-in microphone.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
56 mm driver
A 56 mm ring radiator transducer is used.
Detail 03
4Hz–51kHz frequency response
This is the listed frequency-response range.
Detail 04
3 m detachable cable
The cable can be detached and is listed at 3 m.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The cable connector is 4.4 mm.
- 02There is no built-in microphone or noise cancelling.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are the HD 800 S open-back headphones?
Yes. They use a dynamic, open-back operating principle.
02What connector is on the included cable?
The detachable 3 m cable uses a 4.4 mm connector.
03Do they have noise cancelling?
No. Noise cancelling is not included.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Frequency Response
- 4Hz–51kHz
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Type
- Circumaural
1 detailsConnections & power
- Connector
- 4.4 mm
2 detailsSize & weight
- Cable Length
- 3 m
- Weight
- 330
7 detailsOther
- Noise Cancelling
- No
- Built in Mic
- No
- Driver Size
- 56 mm
- SPL
- 106dB
- Cable Type
- Detachable
- Operating Principle
- Dynamic, open
- Primary Application
- Critical listening, everday listening
