7 years after the release of its very famous HD 800, Sennheiser has just launched a new version called HD 800 S. The changes are located inside, with the integration of the latest in-house absorption technology which would allow improve both low-end and very high-frequency reproduction, while reducing masking effects. The HD 800 was already a very good headset, will the HD 800 S really be even better?
Sennheiser HD 800 S
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Cobra1 190,00 € Nine
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Son-Video.com1 499,00 € Nine
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Points forts
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Relatively balanced audio rendering, very precise and defined.
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Spatialization and sound immersion at the top.
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Very, very low distortion.
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Extremely comfortable.
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Quality manufacturing.
Weak points
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A touch of presence at the very bottom would not have been refused.
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A slight attraction towards brilliance which may put off some listeners.
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The HD 800 S is a real success. It inherits all the qualities of its predecessor while being a little more balanced in terms of sound reproduction. It is very difficult to find fault with it. If you have the means to treat yourself, this S version will satisfy you both as a reference hi-fi headset and as a secondary professional listening headset, for masteringFor example.
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An alternative
Sennheiser HD 650
Introductory price €449
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Cobra269,00 € Nine
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Fnac.com299,00 € Nine
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Darty.com299,00 € Nine
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Son-Video.com299,00 € Nine
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Rakuten299,00 € Nine
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Fnac.com marketplace299,00 € Nine
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Top Buy305,94 € Nine
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LDLC308,90 € Nine
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Materiel.net308,90 € Nine
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Amazon Marketplace468,92 € Nine
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Class and pleasure, the HD 650 pays very worthy homage to its (very!) big brother, the Orpheus.
THE headset for audiophiles.
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