SeekerDrop + Sennheiser HD 8XX
The Sennheiser HD 8XX are alright for neutral sound. They have a warm sound profile that brings extra boom to your mixes, and their passive soundstage is wide, spacious, and immersive. However, vocals and lead instruments are weak and dull. They also lack a thumpy low-bass, which is to be expected from open-back headphones. Their bass isn't as extended as that of the Sennheiser HD 800 S, though.
-- As reviewed by Rtings
Product details
- A NEW DROP + SENNHEISER FLAGSHIP: The HD 8XX is based on the HD 800S; a flagship audiophile headphone produced by our partners at Sennheiser. Like the HD 800S, the HD 8XX is handcrafted in Germany at Sennheiser’s HQ factory.
- RING-RADIATOR DRIVERS: Unlike the traditional dynamic driver, the ring-radiator driver uses a ring diaphragm attached at its inner and outer surfaces. This dramatically increases stability, radiates sound uniformly, and eliminates cone breakup.
- NEW TUNING WITH AN EXCLUSIVE COLORWAY: With a new resonator system and driver materials, The HD 8XX has a balanced upper midrange and sub-bass that extends to 10hz. Completing the package, the HD 8XX is finished with signature Drop midnight blue accents.
- CLASS LEADING TUNING: Based on community requests, we worked with Sennheiser to tune the housing resonance to add low end extension, while we adjusted the driver damping to create midrange balance and reveal treble detail.
- SENNHEISER: AN INTERNATIONAL AUDIO LEADER: For 75 years, Sennheiser has been synonymous with exceptional sonic performance. Led by a team of German-based audio innovators, the brand has earned a lofty global reputation among audiophiles, musicians, and sound engineers alike.
PROS
+ Spacious and immersive passive soundstage.
CONS
- Prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery.
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By Rtings on November 15, 2021
The Sennheiser HD 8XX are alright for neutral sound. They have a warm sound profile that brings extra boom to your mixes, and their passive soundstage is wide, spacious, and immersive. However, vocals and lead instruments are weak and dull. They also lack a thumpy low-bass, which is to be expected from open-back headphones. Their bass isn't as extended as that of the Sennheiser HD 800 S, though.
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