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 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?
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’s very hard to find fault with it. If you have the means to please yourself, this S version will satisfy you both as reference hi-fi headphones and as secondary headphones for professional listening, for the masteringFor example.
Strong points
- Relatively balanced, very precise and defined audio rendering.
- Spatialization and sound immersion at the top.
- Very, very low distortion.
- Extremely comfortable.
- Quality manufacturing.
Weak points
- A zest of presence in the extreme bottom would not have been refused.
- A small attraction towards brilliance that may put off some listeners.
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Alternatively
Class and voluptuousness, the HD 650 pays fitting tribute to its (very!) big brother, the Orpheus.
THE headphones for audiophiles.