To celebrate 75 years of audio history, Sennheiser is releasing a special collector’s edition – limited to 750 units worldwide – of its excellent HD800 S headphones.
It's been a few years since we tested the originals, but when we did, we concluded: "Sennheiser’s latest high-end headphones are a treat, and a clear step up from the standard version", adding, "if sensational sound quality is your priority, these headphones are worth an audition".
A listed frequency range of 4 to 51,000 Hz is just one aspect that has made the HD800 S a popular choice. Another is the diaphragm of the headphones’ 56mm transducer, which is made of Sennheiser’s patented duofol-transducer material and promises to keep total harmonic distortion at less than 0.02 percent.
The HD800 S Anniversary Edition is handcrafted at Sennheiser's headquarters in Wedemark, Germany. Sennheiser uses glass-fiber strengthened plastic to create the headphones’ light but durable housing, the earpads are made from a soft vegan velour material for optimal comfort, while the grid and grilles have been crafted from a stainless-steel mesh.
The matte gold yoke, decor ring and shell ring do give the HD800 S Anniversary Edition a unique and striking look. Each of the 750 units in the collector’s edition has its serial number laser-engraved on the headband too – how's that for one-of-a-kind cans?
The Sennheiser HD800 S Anniversary Edition will be available from 22nd September for £1399 at the Sennheiser webshop, Sennheiser stores and at selected retail partners. But we'd hurry. (And when international pricing is known, we'll update this page).
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