HD 800 S & HDV 820 Set

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. 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. 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. 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.