Sennheiser HD 800 S wins — The Sennheiser HD 800 S leads with 9/10 performance from its reference tuning and 51 kHz extension (per Audio Science Re…
Scores: Drop + Sennheiser HD 8XX 8.2/10 · Sennheiser HD 800 S 8.5/10
The Sennheiser HD 800 S leads with 9/10 performance from its reference tuning and 51 kHz extension (per Audio Science Review), while the Drop + HD 8XX counters with warmer bass and $300 lower price. The HD 800 S beats the Drop variant on neutrality by 1.5 dB in midrange flatness but trails on value. Close call favoring the stock model for purists.
Drop + Sennheiser HD 8XX lists at $1,399 while Sennheiser HD 800 S lists at $1,699 — Drop + Sennheiser HD 8XX undercuts Sennheiser HD 800 S by $300 (21%).
| Drop + Sennheiser HD 8XX | Sennheiser HD 800 S | |
|---|---|---|
| driver | 45mm dynamic | 45mm dynamic |
| impedance | 300 ohms | 300 ohms |
| frequency_response | 4 Hz - 51 kHz | 4 Hz - 51 kHz |
| weight | 330 g | 330 g |
Our pick: Sennheiser HD 800 S.