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expirediconian | Staff posted Dec 04, 2022 01:44 AM

Sennheiser Headphones: HD 820 $1399, HD 800S

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Adorama has select Sennheiser Headphones on sale below. Shipping is free.

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  • Sennheiser HD 800 S Dynamic Open-Back Stereo Headphones $1,199
    • Includes:
      • Sennheiser HD 800 S Dynamic Open-Back Audiophile-Grade Stereo Headphones
      • Cable with 6.35mm Jack Plug
      • Cable with Balanced 4.4mm Jack Plug
      • Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
      • USB Flash Drive
      • Manual
      • Sennheiser 2 Year Limited Warranty
  • Sennheiser HD 820 Dynamic Closed-Back Around-Ear Stereo Headphones $1,399
    • Includes:
      • Sennheiser HD 820 Dynamic Closed-Back Around-Ear Audiophile-Grade Stereo Headphones
      • 10' Connection Cable
      • 1/4" Stereo Connector
      • 4.4mm Pentaconn Stereo Connector
      • USB Flash Drive with Manual and Frequency Response Curve
      • Instruction Manual
      • Microfiber Cloth
      • Storage Box
      • Sennheiser 2 Year Limited Warranty

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    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that the Sennheiser HD 800 S is $200.95 lower (14.4% savings) than the next best available prices starting from $1399.95. -SaltyOne

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Adorama has select Sennheiser Headphones on sale below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.
  • Note: May need to add to cart to see the sale price.
Available:
  • Sennheiser HD 800 S Dynamic Open-Back Stereo Headphones $1,199
    • Includes:
      • Sennheiser HD 800 S Dynamic Open-Back Audiophile-Grade Stereo Headphones
      • Cable with 6.35mm Jack Plug
      • Cable with Balanced 4.4mm Jack Plug
      • Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
      • USB Flash Drive
      • Manual
      • Sennheiser 2 Year Limited Warranty
  • Sennheiser HD 820 Dynamic Closed-Back Around-Ear Stereo Headphones $1,399
    • Includes:
      • Sennheiser HD 820 Dynamic Closed-Back Around-Ear Audiophile-Grade Stereo Headphones
      • 10' Connection Cable
      • 1/4" Stereo Connector
      • 4.4mm Pentaconn Stereo Connector
      • USB Flash Drive with Manual and Frequency Response Curve
      • Instruction Manual
      • Microfiber Cloth
      • Storage Box
      • Sennheiser 2 Year Limited Warranty

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • At the time of this posting, Our research indicates that the Sennheiser HD 800 S is $200.95 lower (14.4% savings) than the next best available prices starting from $1399.95. -SaltyOne

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sirderpalot
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As far as I'm aware, that has to be one of the best deals for a new HD 800 S. Even on ebay used it's hard to find them anywhere below that price.
This should be front page.
johnbit
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Because it's a staff member posting a sponsored deal
lee38jx
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Sponsored as in the retailer (Adorama) has a deal with Slickdeals to advertise the sale. Whether that means Slickdeals gets a fee up front or a percentage of whatever, it is higher up in "deals" so that it gets more clicks. In this case, you can only get the special pricing through this deal link which presumably gives Slickdeals credit for the sale.

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Dec 04, 2022 06:25 AM
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SmSumodude20Dec 04, 2022 06:25 AM
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When I added to cart it said delivery by next Wednesday, but after checking out it's now saying they are on backorder with estimated delivery by 4/28/2023.
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Dec 04, 2022 06:39 AM
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vishu_fyDec 04, 2022 06:39 AM
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Quote from airecoos :
This is seriously tempting me to upgrade, but my Sennheiser HD 650s are still such an amazing set of headphones that I'm hesitant to retire them just yet.

Anyone else in the same situation?
Me too.. I have a hd 650 from 2015 which still feels as good as new and a hd598 from 2014 tat still sounds fine. Im seriously tempted to upgrade, but I have over 8 headphones ( Audio technica , vmoda, bose and sony ) and all those earphones and wat not.. plz for the sake of god, someone gift me this. My brain says its alot of money, but I also think I can skip eating out for a year if it came to it.
Dec 04, 2022 06:47 AM
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tylerstravisDec 04, 2022 06:47 AM
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Quote from JohnsonBrown :
I need bass. What's the best for bass?
Just grab an Abyss TC 1266
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Dec 04, 2022 06:52 AM
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animefreeksDec 04, 2022 06:52 AM
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For whoever is wondering, do NOT get the HD 820. Terrible ratings, and not well regarded in the audiophile community.

https://crinacle.com/rankings/headphones/ - The 820 is in the "E" ratings.

https://www.rtings.com/headphones...ser/hd-820
Last edited by animefreeks December 3, 2022 at 10:55 PM.
Dec 04, 2022 06:56 AM
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R32RainesDec 04, 2022 06:56 AM
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Quote from dannomite :
Any dac/amp recommendations that pair well with these?
I can suggest a Schiit Jotunheim. I've had the 800S headphones for about 5 years. I paired them with this dac/amp and it has been fantastic. Adding the dac module to the Jotunheim amp gives great sound processing and plenty of power to drive the headphones. It has a balanced output too which adds awesome separation and detail. I've converted my HD600's and HD598's to balanced connections because of how impressive the change was on my HD800S.
Dec 04, 2022 07:02 AM
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CyberAthleteDec 04, 2022 07:02 AM
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I would not get rid of any headphones to replace the HD800S with. If you are buying the HD 800 S you are buying them for what they do best. They are not the same sound signature, driver or tuning as Sennheiers other models. They are a great headphone but not a replacement or upgrade for your HD 600/650. The 600's have their own sound

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n19htmareDec 04, 2022 07:03 AM
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For 99+% of the population, you'll hit the point of diminishing returns a few hundred/thousand dollars back.
Going from a $10 set of cans to a decent one at $200-$300 is probably about the limit of what most of us can discern as an "improved" sound quality. Anything after that in my opinion is just not worth getting into.
At the super high end level, placebo is one helluva drug.
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3asym0ni3s9862936Dec 04, 2022 07:34 AM
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Quote from lee38jx :
Do not even consider getting the 820. You've been warned. 800S only. Yes, you will need a amp and dac, but people buying these headphones probably already know this.
New to serious headphones. Please advise a decent amp and dac to pair with the 800 s. What about source of the music? Will an iPhone playing Apple Music be good enough?
Last edited by easymonies December 3, 2022 at 11:45 PM.
Dec 04, 2022 07:43 AM
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StirlitzDec 04, 2022 07:43 AM
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Quote from n19htmare :
For 99+% of the population, you'll hit the point of diminishing returns a few hundred/thousand dollars back.
Going from a $10 set of cans to a decent one at $200-$300 is probably about the limit of what most of us can discern as an "improved" sound quality. Anything after that in my opinion is just not worth getting into.
At the super high end level, placebo is one helluva drug.
For audio electronics like amps and DACs, yes. But these HD800S is a very solid step-up from <$500 headphones, a different ballgame.
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luk350Dec 04, 2022 07:48 AM
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Quote from easymonies :
New to serious headphones. Please advise a decent amp and dac to pair with the 800 s. What about source of the music? Will an iPhone playing Apple Music be good enough?
I will start from ditching iPhone playing Apple Music as a source.
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beernutz14Dec 04, 2022 07:53 AM
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Quote from CyberAthlete :
I have had the HD 800S for a few years now, paired them with the Woo Audio WA8 amplifier/DAC.

For movies, orchestra, acoustic, vocals, these are hard to beat. May not be the best for rock or hip hop, but for audiophile stuff, and orchestra again, none compare.

Exceptional for gaming and movies as well. Although I don't use them for gaming as I don't want to put in that many hours and wear out the tubes in the amp and the earpads/head band of the headphone.
Yea that's not how headphones work. Quality does not diminish from number of hours used. If you spend that much on audio gear use it as much as possible.
Dec 04, 2022 08:12 AM
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brucknerfanDec 04, 2022 08:12 AM
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I used to be Senn-Head but since 2017 I have been using the Sony Z7 almost exclusively for serious listening. More people should try the Z1R and Z7MK2 out instead of defaulting to the more popular brand.
Dec 04, 2022 08:17 AM
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stpnDec 04, 2022 08:17 AM
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Quote from redcashmere :
The S over the closed-back for gaming?
yeah i have S and they are incredible, end-game all around.
no isolation obviously

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lee38jxDec 04, 2022 08:21 AM
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Quote from beernutz14 :
Yea that's not how headphones work. Quality does not diminish from number of hours used. If you spend that much on audio gear use it as much as possible.
He's talking about tube-life... lol they are a consumable
Quote from easymonies :
New to serious headphones. Please advise a decent amp and dac to pair with the 800 s. What about source of the music? Will an iPhone playing Apple Music be good enough?
Just try googling Sennheiser HD 800S amp dac reddit and I'm sure you'll find a bunch. The Schiit Modi/Magni combo is mentioned. You can listen to compressed music from Spotify, but your source is important as well... I think Qobuz usually has high-fidelity files, but their selection is kinda meh compared to Tidal. Tidal has had some scandals with claiming lossless format/high fidelity when it actually is not... I'm sure Apple music has lossless files, but I've never used it so I can't answer that.

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