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SMASHES THE CEILING FOR CRITICAL LISTENING Combining the care devoted to a handcrafted instrument and the precision of modern manufacturing, the HD 800 S lets you explore your entire music collection from the inside out.
At £850, this Sennheiser HD 800 listing is ambitious, sitting well above the £735 75th percentile and the £567 median from your recent GBP comparables. While external data suggests used HD 800s often hover around £560–£800 (converting $700–$1,000 USD), your database anchors the fair market lower, making this price a stretch unless the condition is truly pristine or accessories are exceptional.
The HD 800 remains a benchmark for ultra-wide frequency response and laser-focused imaging, offering a clarity that still competes with modern flagships. If this listing includes the original cable, case, and shows no pad wear or cable hiss, it’s a legitimate buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking that distinct, airy sound; otherwise, the £850 tag invites waiting for a closer match to the £567 median.
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Founded in June 1945 by Dr. Fritz Sennheiser in a farmhouse near Hanover, Germany, Sennheiser began as Laboratorium Wennebostel, producing voltmeters and early microphones amid post-World War II reconstruction. Seven engineers from the University of Hannover joined the founder, quickly pivoting to broadcast microphones like the DM 2 in 1946 and the groundbreaking MD 82 shotgun mic in 1956. Renamed Sennheiser electronic in 1958, the family-owned company passed to second- and third-generation leadership, maintaining its innovative spirit over eight decades.
Sennheiser excels in professional and consumer audio, renowned for microphones, wireless systems, and headphones that set industry standards. Pioneers of the first open-back headphones (HD 414 in 1968) and enduring studio icons like the MD 421 and MD 441, they also produce high-end headphones, earbuds, soundbars, and conferencing solutions. While strong in pro audio like mixers and geophysical gear, their consumer focus centers on headphones and wireless tech rather than amplifiers, speakers, turntables, DACs, or cables.
Sennheiser commands a premium position in the hi-fi market, blending mid-tier accessibility with high-end excellence for discerning buyers and professionals. Trusted for reliability and sonic precision, it appeals to audiophiles seeking reference-grade headphones without boutique obscurity, backed by a heritage of technological firsts that sustains its global leadership.
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