Sennheiser presents anniversary edition of the HD 800 S
Sennheiser presents anniversary edition of the HD 800 S
By Editor 6 months ago
The HD 800 S Anniversary Edition, limited to 750 units worldwide, features an exclusive matte gold finish and the individual serial number laser engraved on the headband is a testament to the uniqueness of each headphone.
“Our 75-year history is not only marked by extraordinary ideas and innovations, ambitious projects and numerous successes – this year, in particular, we are celebrating an unbroken passion for outstanding sound,” says Dr. Andreas Sennheiser, co-CEO of Sennheiser, who is the third generation to lead the company together with his brother Daniel Sennheiser.
“Our HD 800 S reference headphones are proof of this passion that has driven us for 75 years. They are cherished by audiophiles around the world, which is why we want to celebrate our anniversary with a collector’s edition of this very special model,” added co-CEO Daniel Sennheiser.
Hearing the difference in every detail
Brilliant highs, precise bass response and an exceptionally clear sound image combined with a frequency range of 4 to 51,000 Hz make the HD 800 S a popular choice among music lovers. The diaphragm of the 56mm transducer is made of Sennheiser’s patented Duofol transducer material, which is said to guarantee accurate music reproduction and reduce reverberation. As a result, distortion is said to be less than 0.02 percent. In addition, the innovative absorber technology reduces the so-called “masking effect,” an acoustic phenomenon that is based on the fact that the human ear cannot perceive higher tones at a lower volume when significantly louder tones occur simultaneously in a lower frequency range. The patented technology ensures that the energy of the resonances is absorbed, thus preventing unwanted peaks in the frequency response. It ensures that even the subtlest nuances of music remain perceptible across the entire frequency range, it adds. The circumaural earcups are also said to have been developed with great attention to detail. The design directs sound waves into the listening channel at a slight angle, aiming to create an impressively natural and spatial sound experience.
The anniversary edition of the HD 800 S is said to offer the same natural and spatial acoustics as the HD 800 S.
Luxurious design for luxurious sound
The anniversary edition of the HD 800 S will be handmade at the audio specialist’s headquarters in Wedemark, Germany, the manufacturer says. For the ear cups, Sennheiser uses fiberglass-reinforced plastic, a material from the aviation industry, so that the headphones are particularly durable yet lightweight. The ear cushions are made of a soft, vegan Verlours material and are said to guarantee optimal wearing comfort, while the grille and grills are made of stainless steel. The matte gold earpiece, decorative ring and shell ring aim to give the anniversary edition of the HD 800 S a uniquely elegant look. Each of the 750 units in this Anniversary Edition has its individual serial number laser engraved on the headband.
The HD 800 S Anniversary Edition is scheduled to be available from September 22 for EUR 1,599 in the Sennheiser webshop and from selected retail partners.
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