Sennheiser HD 800 S

Sennheiser HD 800 S

$$$ FlagshipTrending Down$1899.00

tldr; Endgame open-back reference. Massive soundstage, surgical imaging. Overkill for gaming but unmatched positional audio. Needs serious amp.

$1899.00 on Amazon

Sentiment Breakdown

41%Positive
Positive
41%
Neutral
50%
Negative
9%
Based on 5,759 Reddit opinions

Strengths & Weaknesses

Each axis shows what % of Reddit comments are positive about that topic. Higher = more praise.

Key Features

  • Open back, around ear, reference class dynamic headphone
  • 56mm ring radiator transducers are the largest drivers ever used in dynamic headphones
  • Innovative absorber technology reduces unwanted frequency response peaks allowing all the music nuances to become audible
  • Unique ear cup design directs sound waves to the ear at a slight angle to create an impressively natural and spatial listening experience
  • Includes two connecting cables: single ended 1/4 inches And balanced 4. 4 mm cable
  • Connectivity technology: Wired
  • πŸ‘‘ Audiophile endgame
  • 🎯 Legendary soundstage

Sentiment Over Time

75%100%Apr '25Jun '25Aug '25Oct '25Dec '25Feb '2677% (Apr '25) - 424.2 comments81% (May '25) - 384.9 comments85% (Jun '25) - 321.6 comments82% (Jul '25) - 249.5 comments80% (Aug '25) - 261.5 comments80% (Sep '25) - 267.3 comments87% (Oct '25) - 455.7 comments79% (Nov '25) - 557.3 comments83% (Dec '25) - 457.4 comments88% (Jan '26) - 55.6 comments100% (Feb '26) - 1 comments

Historical Price Data

Sennheiser HD 800 S
$1500$2000$2500$3000Apr '25May '25Jun '25Jul '25Aug '25Sep '25Nov '25Jan '26Jan '26Mar '26Low: $1499.95Current: $1899
Sennheiser HD 800 S
All-time low: $799(2020-07)
$573 below 90-day avg

What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Sennheiser HD 800 S

Best Praise
+206 pts
β€œOnly price fixing they did was honouring our $399 HD 800s BestBuy orders πŸ€£β€
r/headphones
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Top Criticism
+85 pts
β€œIs this the same company who did that 800S abomination posted the other day”
r/headphones
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Sennheiser HD 800 S worth buying?
Endgame open-back reference. Massive soundstage, surgical imaging. Overkill for gaming but unmatched positional audio. Needs serious amp.
What do Redditors love about the Sennheiser HD 800 S?
Redditors highlight: πŸ‘‘ Audiophile endgame. 🎯 Legendary soundstage. πŸ”Š Needs quality amp.
What are the downsides of the Sennheiser HD 800 S?
Some criticisms include: "Is this the same company who did that 800S abomination posted the other day"
How accurate are these ratings?
Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Products with more mentions (Sennheiser HD 800 S has 5,759) tend to have more reliable scores.

5,759 Reddit opinions analyzed β€’ Last updated 4/15/2026