The Sennheiser HD 800 line on Speaker Ranking spans 2 generations and 2 models, from the Sennheiser HD 800 to the Sennheiser HD 800 S. Ratings run from 3.8/5 to 4.2/5. Only one of them is still sold.
Each column below is one generation, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow means a model skipped a generation. 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 are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 2 generations of the Sennheiser HD 800, from the Sennheiser HD 800 to the Sennheiser HD 800 S.
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.