Over-Ear Audiophile Reference Headphones, 300 Ohm, Open-Back Wired, Midnight Blue X78901
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A NEW DROP + SENNHEISER FLAGSHIP: The HD 8XX is based on the HD 800S; a flagship audiophile headphone produced by our partners at Sennheiser. Like the HD 800S, the HD 8XX is handcrafted in Germany at Sennheiser’s HQ factory.
RING-RADIATOR DRIVERS: Unlike the traditional dynamic driver, the ring-radiator driver uses a ring diaphragm attached at its inner and outer surfaces. This dramatically increases stability, radiates sound uniformly, and eliminates cone breakup.
NEW TUNING WITH AN EXCLUSIVE COLORWAY: With a new resonator system and driver materials, The HD 8XX has a balanced upper midrange and sub-bass that extends to 10hz. Completing the package, the HD 8XX is finished with signature Drop midnight blue accents.
CLASS LEADING TUNING: Based on community requests, we worked with Sennheiser to tune the housing resonance to add low end extension, while we adjusted the driver damping to create midrange balance and reveal treble detail.
SENNHEISER: AN INTERNATIONAL AUDIO LEADER: For 75 years, Sennheiser has been synonymous with exceptional sonic performance. Led by a team of German-based audio innovators, the brand has earned a lofty global reputation among audiophiles, musicians, and sound engineers alike.
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Over-Ear Audiophile Reference Headphones, 300 Ohm, Open-Back Wired, Midnight Blue X78901
Sale price
$39.95
Regular price $186.34
Shipping calculated at checkout.
A NEW DROP + SENNHEISER FLAGSHIP: The HD 8XX is based on the HD 800S; a flagship audiophile headphone produced by our partners at Sennheiser. Like the HD 800S, the HD 8XX is handcrafted in Germany at Sennheiser’s HQ factory.
RING-RADIATOR DRIVERS: Unlike the traditional dynamic driver, the ring-radiator driver uses a ring diaphragm attached at its inner and outer surfaces. This dramatically increases stability, radiates sound uniformly, and eliminates cone breakup.
NEW TUNING WITH AN EXCLUSIVE COLORWAY: With a new resonator system and driver materials, The HD 8XX has a balanced upper midrange and sub-bass that extends to 10hz. Completing the package, the HD 8XX is finished with signature Drop midnight blue accents.
CLASS LEADING TUNING: Based on community requests, we worked with Sennheiser to tune the housing resonance to add low end extension, while we adjusted the driver damping to create midrange balance and reveal treble detail.
SENNHEISER: AN INTERNATIONAL AUDIO LEADER: For 75 years, Sennheiser has been synonymous with exceptional sonic performance. Led by a team of German-based audio innovators, the brand has earned a lofty global reputation among audiophiles, musicians, and sound engineers alike.
| Drop + Dan Clark Aeon Closed X | Drop + Dan Clark Aeon Open X | Massdrop x Beyerdynamic DT 177X GO | Drop + MrSpeakers Ether CX | Drop + Sennheiser HD 8XX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver / Design: | Planar Magnetic V-Planar Technology / Closed-back | Planar Magnetic V-Planar Technology / Open-back | 45mm Tesla neodymium technology | Planar Magnetic V-Planar Technology / Closed-back | 56 mm ring radiator dynamic drivers |
| Audio Profile: | A naturally appealing sound that’s both warm and punchy, with a widened soundstage and a closed-back design. | A naturally appealing sound that’s both warm and punchy, with a widened soundstage and excellent power response. | Smoothed frequency response while retaining a punchy sound profile which make beyerdynamic a recording studio favorite. The latest generation Tesla driver offers a wide frequency range and a weighty, controlled bass. | The Ether CX sound more like a pair of open-back headphones—clean, open, realistic, relaxed—while retaining the low sound leakage and high isolation you’d expect from closed cans. | Driver damping to create midrange balance and reveal treble detail, while having a balanced upper midrange and sub-bass that extends to 10hz. The HD 8XX offers you a personal concert hall on-demand—without waking the neighbors. |
| Impedance / Sensitivity: | 12.5 ohms / 91 dB | 13 ohms / 94 dB | 32 ohms / 101 dB | 23 ohms / 92 dB | 300 ohms |
| Frequency Response: | 5 Hz - 40 kHz | 4 Hz – 51,000 Hz (-10 dB) | |||
| Cable: | 6.41 ft (2 m), removable | 6.41 ft (2 m), removable | 6 ft (1.8 m), removable | 6.41 ft (2 m), removable | 9.8 ft (3 m), removable, with 6.35 mm (1/4') TRS single-ended plug |
| Plug: | DUMMER 4-pin (3.5 mm) to ¼ in (6.35 mm) | DUMMER 4-pin (3.5 mm) to ¼ in (6.35 mm) | ⅛ in (3.5 mm) | 4-pin XLR | 6.35 mm (1/4') TRS single-ended plug |
| Weight: | 11.5 oz (326 g) | 11.5 oz (326 g) | 14.6 oz (413 g) | 15.2 oz (430 g) | 11.6 oz (330 g) |
| Included: | Carrying case, DUMMER cable with 1/4' termination, tuning foam inserts | Carrying case, DUMMER cable with 1/4' termination, tuning foam inserts | ⅛ in (3.5 mm) to ¼ in (6.35 mm) adapter, Pair of sheepskin ear pads, and velour earpads | 4-pin XLR to ⅛ in (3.5 mm) to ¼ in (6.35 mm) adapter, 10' (25 cm) long, Soft velvet bag | Cable ( 9.8 ft (3 m) ) with 6.35 mm (1/4') TRS single-ended plug |
| Ideal Use: | Ideally paired with a portable or desktop amp, however they sound great directly from any portable device with 1/4' inputs. | Ideally paired with a portable or desktop amp, however they sound great directly from any portable device with 1/4' inputs. | Tesla studio reference headphone for mixing, mastering, monitoring (closed) | A low 23 ohm impedance allow the Ether CX to be driven with anything from a portable device while the closed-back design allows plenty of isolation for public spaces. Drive with a Drop amp at home for to get the most from these cans. | The HD 8XX redefines the critical listening experience. Class leading ergonomics provide a remarkable listening session that does not stand in the way of hi-fidelity sound reproduction. Pair with amplifier. |
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