HD 800 S & HDV 820 Set D0

Product overview

The system is engineered for critical listening, offering an expansive soundstage, pristine clarity, and the power necessary to drive the high-impedance headphones to their full potential. This pairing represents the zenith of Sennheiser's open-back audiophile listening experience, combining the legendary HD 800 S open-back headphones with their intended companion, the HDV 820 digital headphone amplifier and DAC.

Features and specifications

• Acoustic Innovation: Utilizes the large 56mm Ring Radiator dynamic transducer system and an innovative acoustic absorber system to eliminate the "masking effect" and reveal the finest audio details.
• Premium Construction: Features a vibration-damping chassis and an inert headband damping element to ensure stable, uncolored audio reproduction, built with German craftsmanship and precision.
• High-End Specs: Boasts an extremely wide frequency response of 4 Hz – 51,000 Hz, high impedance of 300 Ω, and incredibly low total harmonic distortion (< 0.02% at 1 kHz, 1 Vrms).
• Connectivity: Includes two detachable cables: one with a standard 6.35 mm jack plug (unbalanced) and one with a 4.4 mm Pentaconn jack plug (balanced) for use with the HDV 820.
• HDV 820 Digital Headphone Amplifier
• The HDV 820 is the dedicated digital source for Sennheiser's reference headphones, ensuring the highest purity signal path.
• Reference-Class DAC: Equipped with a class-leading ESS 9028PRO SABRE DAC that supports audio resolutions up to DSD256 and 32-bit/384 kHz PCM, preserving every detail of your high-resolution music library.
• Optimized Power: Provides the necessary power and purity for high-impedance headphones like the HD 800 S, ensuring they operate within their optimal performance curve.
• Versatile I/O: Offers multiple connection options including digital inputs (Optical, Coaxial, USB) and analog inputs (Balanced XLR, Unbalanced RCA).
• Balanced Output: Features a dedicated 4.4 mm Pentaconn balanced output which is specifically tuned for optimal performance with the HD 800 S using its included balanced cable, in addition to XLR3, XLR4, and 6.3 mm outputs.
• HD 800 S Open-Back Audiophile Headphones
• The HD 800 S is recognized as a benchmark for open-back headphones, delivering an incredibly natural, spatial, and detailed sound reproduction.
• Reference Soundstage: Features a unique open-back design for a mesmerizing, spacious soundstage that convincingly transports the listener into the recording environment.