Sennheiser 800 Headphones

Sennheiser was founded in 1945 and in 1968, they launched the HD 414, the world’s first open-back headphones with its iconic yellow earpads, which remain the bestselling full-size headphones of all time. More up to date however are the high-end HD-800’s we have here. They are in good condition, with some marking along the front edges of the ear pieces – please see photographs. They also come in original packaging and have our standard 3 month warranty.
Sennheiser say….
A modern classic, Sennheiser’s reference class HD 800 headphones deliver sound that is as natural as possible and true in every detail.
The HD 800 redefines the audiophile listening experience. It’s capable of breaking down the barrier between audio recording and playback equipment connecting the listener directly to an artist’s original performance. In doing this, the power of emotion is delivered through music.
The striking industrial design combines form and function seamlessly, the layered metal and plastic headband construction attenuating vibrations to the ear cups while the handmade microfibre ear pads offer exceptional comfort for even long periods of listening enjoyment.
Crafted for perfection, the HD 800 are precision-built in Germany from only the finest materials and components. The transducer is encased by stainless steel, while the headband and headphone mounting utilizes the most advanced materials developed in the aerospace industry for high strength with minimal weight.
The patented Ring Radiator transducer is central to the HD 800’s exceptional performance. This innovative 56mm diameter driver is one of the largest used in dynamic headphones. The 40mm aluminium voice coil is driven by a 42mm magnet structure. The transducers diaphragm has two contact points (instead of one used in traditional drivers), at the inside and outside of the ring. Greater surface area coupled with enhanced control of two contact points deliver truly exceptional performance. The open back design architecture contributes to exceptional clarity, detail, and dynamics.

On the trusted reviews website their conclusion was….
“Scientists of the headphone scene, the Sennheiser HD 800 are startlingly accurate and insightful. With a gigantic sound stage, they can make music sound as if it is coming out of speakers nearby more than almost any other set we’ve heard.”