The Sennheiser HD 800 Series line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 4 models, from the Sennheiser HD 800 to the Sennheiser HD 8XX. Ratings run from 2.7/5 to 4.2/5. Of these, 2 are still sold.
Each column below is a release year, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow spans the years between them. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
HD 800 to HD 800 S
The Sennheiser HD 800 S replaced the Sennheiser HD 800. It rates higher, 4.2/5 against 3.8/5.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Sennheiser HD 800 Series are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Sennheiser HD 800 Series, from the Sennheiser HD 800 to the Sennheiser HD 8XX.
What replaced the Sennheiser HD 800?
The Sennheiser HD 800 S replaced the Sennheiser HD 800. It is rated 4.2/5, against 3.8/5 for the Sennheiser HD 800.