Is the HD800S STILL worth it in 2022???

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[headphonesuser]

It is good for gaming, I used them last night during a minecraft session where I placed over 10000 cobblestone blocks. Thanks to its soundstage and imaging, I heard exactly where I placed each cobblestone block.

[brighton_dude]

I love my HD 800 S headphones. I’ve had them for about a year. I use them with a Meridian Prime headphone amp which has the special power supply. I do listen to classical (mostly 20C) and jazz a lot. Recently I’ve been listening to a lot of electronica because it relates to a project I’m doing and, yes, they are really good for that as well. I’ve also listened to quite a lot of prog rock on them and I think they are really good with that as well. What I find they don’t do well with is dance music where that thunderous driving bass is required. You just need another set of headphones for that.

I would never sell my HD 800 S headphones. I think they might be the best audio product I have ever purchased. They are so comfortable and light as well. I just love ‘em!

[FBBen]

So happy about the collaboration, the only thing that "bothered" me about DMS was that he didn't do "enough" headphone reviews. From past purchases I know that I almost always share his opinion, because of that I value it by far the most out of the bigger review channels. Absolute W for all parties.

[BillKinsman]

Absolutely they are worth every penny! I have had them for a almost 2 years and paired with a Neve RNHP and a Topping DX7pro, I have been very satisfied with the setup. I recommend the Neve especially.

[dannybos]

Finally the HD800S review he’s been talking about for months!

[Mark-fsok]

Totally agree with DMS about pairing the HD800S with an OTL amp. I had an HD800 w/SDR mod a couple years ago and always struggled with the lack of bass and peaky treble. I was using it with a hybrid tube amp and a Schiit Jot 2. Then last year I got an OTL tube amp and an HD800S, and I'm in heaven. I have a ZMF Aeolus, but I use the HD800S about 75% of the time.

[bobsykes]

I'm so glad you did this! The HD600 was my first professinal headphone (I still have my original ones!), and I have owned an HD800S for several years as well. Everything you say is reflected in my own experience, but you add a lot more knowledge with both your subjective comments and the measurements. I really appriciate that. I've switched more to LCD in the past year, the LCD-X first, and the LCD-4z when I got an email from LCD offering a B-Stock one for half-price. Both have the exceptional bass I crave, and the 4z comes pretty close to the detail and clarity of the HD800S. Great to see you making more You Tube content now with this channel as well as your original one!

[randomdriver]

I really love these and the normal HD800 without the S too. Probably because I have about -10dB dip in the general area of 6kHz of my hearing. So I'm immune of that 6kHz bump. So to me these sound really good and many others sound quite dark or muddy.

[Rvfhkngfgkk]

The HD 800S were on sale for 959 € like a day ago in the Sennheiser online store... and of course I bought one ;)

[tetrisgoat]

I need an HD25 review from y'all. Criminally underrepresented in good video reviews in general.

[UrielJanoach]

Fantastic pairing in my opinion: HD800s + Violectric V280 + Qutest

[EstebanCamacho]

First time I've heard DMS do a review. More please!!!

[matthewweflen]

As a classical aficionado, I think bass is underrated for the genre. A bass-light headphone is NOT suited to classical for me. Cellos, contrabasses, and percussion really benefit from a deep subbass and midbass response, making orchestral and chamber music sound really deep and grounded. Classical can tend towards shriekiness, especially in violins, if things are too bright.

[asplmn]

Just the fact that we're reviewing it again in 2022 is all you need to know lol.
Also, Bottlehead Crackatwoa with the HD800S is just stupidly good and doesn't break the bank.

[iknowyounot]

Woah. I had to double check who uploaded this! Alright! Alright! 👍🏻

[Puokk]

Is this a sign? I just got the Element III, and I have been seriously pondering on getting the HD800s. Now hearing how well they pair, I might have to buy them.

[Dominari]

Definitely agree about ambient music, I use mine for psytrance ambient and they're magnificent 👌 but also Definitely classical and soundtracks, especially love the Thin Redline soundtrack on them.

[jmcc]

Also agree with another comment here. Please can you review and compare to Hifiman Edition XS, looking to get these soon

[raymondflaherty]

I didn't know Eddie Redmayne did reviews, cool.

That headphones looks awesome

[Lauren]

Nice review; I bought mine last year, and yes! is my best headphone for chill out and relax, comfort is the king, paired with the mids and soundstage, takes any stress