Unboxing: DROP + Sennheiser HD 8XX

Drop send me an HD 8XX, this time it’s the retail version and final tuning! After filming this video, I’m going to live stream some gameplay here on YouTube, on PlayStation 5 while using the HD 8XX. Come join me during my first testing impressions, and ask me anything!

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[ArianTashakkor]

Wow! Thanks for the great video! I've been testing out many headphones for competitive gaming particularly for Rainbow Six Siege over the last month and done tons of research. I have tested the Beyerdynamic Tygr 300r, AKG K712 Pro, DT990, DT1990, and the Sennheiser HD560S. In terms of imaging and directional audio I decided to go with the 560S. It's the best amongst the ones I mentioned based on my experience. But I'm still looking for other headphones that don't break the bank, which means probably anything except the HD800S. Is there any headphone you think would be better than the 560S for competitive gaming at the moment? Any headphone you would recommend yourself as the BEST for competitive gaming? I also heard great things about the HarmonicDyne Zeus but can't afford them atm. I really believe you could help me to find the best headphone for competitive gamimg out there. Your channel is very underrated!

[zayed]

hi, thanks for the vid I want to know 2 things is the cable any good, or is it trash? + how did you get it early mine says expected shipping Nov 25

[AsianAnimeRuLe]

what replacement pads are you rocking with your hd800? I just picked up a brand new HD 800 S for $1500 CAD Brand New which comes close to the same price as the HD 8XX and I figured I might as well get the hd800s. However, at this price point im surprised the earpads are so thin lol

[mauriceelet]

I wish they would have skiped the original box for the transport case they have now... that thing is just a waste of space imo. i will never understand why sennheiser doesnt have a little suitcase like other brands, but I guess its just a sennheiser thing to cheap out on that. the HD800S gives you the balanced cable (300$ retail at start), and the HD820 the pentacon too. if you subtract those you get a price thats much more in line with what you should pay for, but on the other hand they probably want to charge you that much no matter what.

[jekken]

I've never seen people wear this backwards. That'd be the stupidest people, even you are not a headphone person, it is hard get the orientation wrong. Lmao