The Sennheiser HD800 (S$2199) headphone launch event

Me and Zombie, both audio enthusiasts (We don’t call ourselves audiophile or even “Noob audiophile”, whatever crap that is. ), were invited to the exclusive Sennheiser HD800 launch in Singapore. This launch is an important milestone for Sennheiser, as the HD800 is now its highest price top of the line headphone, unseating the HD650 from its throne of more than 5 years.

Of course, I don’t have deep pockets or rich parents to steal money off like those kiddies who visit Jabbie, and did not intend to purchase the HD800. However, curiosity drove me and Zombie to want to sample this supposedly godly headphone.

Here is the description for the headphone.

More than 60 years of ingenious headphone engineering has been applied into the new HD 800. Incorporating Sennheiser’s most advanced driver technology, these open, circum-aural dynamic stereo headphones redefine what reference-level audio is all about. You will form an altogether new height of sonic perspective as you experience a high-fidelity natural hearing experience. Do take note that presently, no other manufacturer has been able to come up as close as the HD 800 in replicating the basic acoustic conditions of natural hearing.

Matching these headphones’ reference-grade audio performance is their striking and visually effective industrial design. Premium parts have gone into their production – the transducer is encased by a precision material made of stainless steel. The ear pads are handcrafted from a high-quality microfiber fabric. This material is extremely comfortable to wear and easy to maintain. The headband and headphone mounting utilises the most advanced development from the aerospace industry. In terms of connectivity, these headphones utilise specially-designed, four-wire, high-performance connections with Teflon insulation.

Truly, the HD 800 are a glorious success and have become a pioneer in headphone development.

HD 800 – Crafted for perfection.

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