HD 800 S Dynamic Open-Back Stereo Headphones Product Image

HD 800 S Dynamic Open-Back Stereo Headphones


Product Description

An update on the well-regarded HD 800, the HD 800 S by Sennheiser comprises a pair of open-back headphones designed for use in studio situations, particularly when referencing between monitors and cans. Its 56mm transducer is housed in stainless steel, while its headband and mounting utilize industrial, aerospace-grade materials to emphasize durability at a relatively light weight of 11.6 oz. Sennheiser's proprietary sound absorber technology preserves the integrity of the highest of high ends by eliminating the "masking effect," a phenomenon in which the ear struggles to hear particularly bright signals when lower-frequency material occurs simultaneously at a louder volume. In reducing this masking effect, every nuance of the frequency spectrum is represented and made audible.

The design of its earcups directs sound to the ear at a subtle angle, thereby aiding in a realistic—and realistically stereo—monitoring experience. Additionally, there are two different possibilities for audio connection: a stereo 1/4" connector, and a 4.4mm balanced cable for connecting to balanced outputs, such as a headphone amplifier.
Headphone
Driver Size 2.2" / 56 mm
Driver Type Dynamic
Design Over-Ear (Circumaural)
Earcup Style Open-Back
General
Frequency Response 4 Hz to 51 kHz
Impedance 300 Ohms
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.02%
Matching Tolerance
Volume Limiting
Foldable No
Contact Pressure 3.4 N
Output Power
Impedance
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Connectivity
Audio Connector to Source 1/4" TRS
4.4 mm
Cable
Cable Design Y-Type
Detachable Yes
In-Line Remote/Microphone No
Cable Length 9.8' / 2.99 m
Physical
Certifications
Weight 11.6 oz / 330 g
Warranty Length Limited 2-Year Warranty