Sennheiser HD 820 vs 800S headphone review & comparison - By TotallydubbedHD

[@PYYYYYY]

I spent hours listening to both before I decided on the HD 800S and for most reasons provided here. I think this review is valid and honest.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Great purchase, let me know how you find it :)

[@williamstovall3802]

Iv had my Sennheiser 800;s for 5 years, and enjoyed every min. of them, don't think anything is going to over take them in the price range anytime soon.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TheFijianGuy]

I wish these were priced the same. I just think the hd800S is the better choice between the two. But every scenario is different I suppose.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Yeah would have been better that way!

[@newsigmundfreud3023]

Yes. The HD800S is much better sound. HD820 is nothing great to write home about.

[@forrestlin3401]

thank you, I have the 820s for a 30 day exchange period, this helped solidify my decision to go back and grab the 800S

[@oldgeezerstechreview4048]

Cool review! It is not easy to compare headphones and describe it in words - well done! I owned the HD800S and sold them. I missed the rumble of bass too much. And then i got the Sony Z1R, headphones most people passionately hate. I’d not trade them for the hd820, although the latter are for sure more refined. But the z1r has a huge bass coming out of huge drivers. Also great for gaming, Bass impact and a decent soundstage.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks for sharing!

[@MakenaKai]

Got these yesterday. They are the perfect closed gaming headphones to compliment your open and your Bluetooth headsets. Modmic + Hd820 = awesome

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Great combo, enjoy :)

[@AdrianSantosoGan]

thanks for doing this. You're descriptions are great bro i really feel what you're saying!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Glad you like it

[@KhanhNguyen-iv4cd]

The Sennheiser 800s is still the superior headphone imo. I would never sacrifice soundstage for bass.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Yeah, agreed

[@jayrichard6845]

instablaster

[@knutraoulsamny7453]

Having tried almost every high-end headphone on the market, I must say the HD 820s are really good, but they must be paired with a good amp and they have a very long burn-in time. They sound pretty dull right out of the box, but after 150 hours, they really open up IMO. I use them with a Violectric. Great match.

[@mikecoshan3752]

I’ve always found the Sennheiser over ear headphones with open back to have a more open & natural sound with much better sound staging & detail. Personally I always found closed back headphones to be a tad bass heavy. Though I’ve only auditioned closed back headphones up to the £300-£400 & that was 20 years ago lol. Whereas I had a pair of open back Sennheiser HD600 which finally but sadly died a few years ago 😥

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Ha fair :D

[@escknx]

Kudos for referencing TH900. And there's only one difference between balanced and single ended outs on certain amps balanced yields higher voltage thus volume levels which may be important to 600ohm phones or create placebo effect due to different volume levels at same knob volume knob position. Balanced is basically all about noise on long distances and unless you live close to military base with brutal radars and other radio systems that can cause interference, single ended is gtg and inaudible by trained ears let alone standard grade audiophile. HD820 doesn't isolate good enough for airplane usage, so HD800S was obvious winner for me. Time goes and I surprisingly find them having more ear time than my No1 for many years - TH900. Tho they need little low end push from EQ.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Tiger24kicks]

Imagine if you were able to take off that glass and make them a open back it would of been best of both worlds. They need to make that.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

That would be a good idea!

[@andrewstiles1738]

Im having a problem connecting my HDV 820 to my windows computer. Any tips to help?

[@TrentAdam]

0:01 I had no idea how damn big this box was until it arrived. I said wtf is this

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@TrentAdam haha!

[@tedamaradidis3265]

Thank you so much for your honest review! Which model of Fostex u were talking about? TH909? TH900mk2? Regardless of money which headphones will give you the utmost pleasure talking about heavy heavy bass, ultra great tremble and awesome Soundstage.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Pleasure, glad you liked the review! At the time it would have been the TH900 (MK1); I'd pick the TH900mk2 if that's what you're looking for, you can check out my review here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4uvhGCwj66UhtE

[@JollyRogerJo]

I am trying to decide which ones to buy 800s or 820 for electronic music production....can you tell me a little bit more regarding my need that might help me with the decision? Mind that I do need isolation, it is crucial to me, and that I need precision in sound and space for all envelope adjustments, panning etc.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Not sure what more there is to say other than what was covered in the video! It's for you to make the informed decision.

[@Cypher768]

which one would you recommend for gaming and movies? the hd 800s was the only one that had the openess and separation needed, when there is a lot going on on the screen, but i am missing some bass...

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Well if you want the same openness but with some more bass get the hd820

[@robovirtuoso1354]

I'm not a gamer so I got curious--is there any way to EQ-in some bass to a typical gaming setup? The HD 800S, even better the original HD800, plays really well with EQ and so it may be one route to consider, if EQ'ing is even possible in gaming rig.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@robovirtuoso1354 of course you could, but EQs can be a little faffy with games

[@JSym92]

Download EqualizerAPO and configure the Harman AE/OE target EQ's which you can find here: www.reddit.com/r/oratory1990/wiki/index No reason to pay $800 more for something with a more pleasant out-of-the-box frequency response, when you can just EQ the to fix that. The lacking soundstage and imaging capabilities of the 820 can't be fixed with EQ'ing, but the missing bass on the 800 S can..

[@metaphorgucci6175]

and what amp/dac do you use to power the 820 and i dont know if my behringer uphoria umc 202 hd audio interface will suit for 820?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

the one I used and I found paired really well was the Sennheiser HDV 820

[@Nova_Lapis132]

You were very vague on the sound isolation. “It has better isolation then an open-back version,” okay I knew that coming into this, how much exactly?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

sure isolation ratings: Fostex/Denon : 8/10 HD820: 7/10 HD800S/HD800: 2.5/10

[@teggggR]

Missed high end audio, huh.. You're being spoilt 😂 Waiting for the day i'm able to buy the th900, so glad you bring them up.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Ha :D

[@garthdev]

You missed something and it's a problem I have with closed backed headphones wearability they become uncomfortable on long listening sessions..I have a thing though and you're all going to be jealous I did hear last year the Orpheus HE1 £50K the best headphone on the planet :-)

[@TotallydubbedHD]

I don't agree - I own closed back headphones and use them for hours on end without problems - just depends on the pads + clamp :)

[@garthdev]

@@TotallydubbedHD I hate them also dimensionality is nowhere near as good Sennheiser proved this. Yes everyone hears you but this is not a go on public transport thing I'm talking real high end.. You are of course entitled to your opinion

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@garthdev maybe you've just not had a good experience with a nice set of comfortable closed back?

[@TeleporterM11]

Has anyone compared the AKG 872 to these two headphones.

[@TotallydubbedHD]

I've not heard them unfortunately

[@TeleporterM11]

totallydubbedHD I want to buy the AKG k872 or the Sennheiser HD 800 s. I am not sure which is better. I do as much mixing and mastering as I do listening to music.

[@kirigarou445]

Whats the headphone stand you are using and also which headphone are you using as your main now?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Was called zoppa stand on eBay! And my main headphones are my custom Denon and Hifiman Sundara. The headphones on review had to go back

[@H7RandomDiscord]

Late comment but I do have a question are those both over ear headphones or no?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Yup both are

[@audible67]

you should try swapping the earpads.

[@rhodey2952]

audible67 thinking the same thing. Wonder if you put the leather pads on the 800S of it would improve the bass...

[@oledevo]

I own the HD700's. They absolutely MUST be EQ'd in windows. I wouldn't even use them without my own EQ.

[@satyahanspal]

In short please, which are better to mix master at home!?!

[@satyahanspal]

AMAZING VIDEO BTW! Thank you!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Mix master at home, I'm confused, what do you mean?

[@satyahanspal]

@@TotallydubbedHD Say, hypothetically if i want to have a portable studio, and mix and master complete in the box (via plug ins) which of these would be better, the opened back 800s or the closed back 820? I know that we can not mix solely on headphones due to crosstalk, and that both speakers and headphones are required, in addition to referencing on multiple devices, and locations, BUT say i want to do the most accurate mix at home, where i dont want to treat my room etc, which would be better, im guessing the HD 800S since they're open back. I've been making mixing and mastering music for about 8 years now, so i know a bit, just want clarity regarding which one of these to get!

[@TotallydubbedHD]

@@satyahanspal yup exactly, I'd pick the hd800s. Not only for openness but also due to the very accurate and forward sounding mids 😊

[@satyahanspal]

@@TotallydubbedHD Thank you! :)

[@VynZography]

NO JOKE i burst out laughing when you opened the video with the box, I did not expect that size of box 😂😂🤣🤣🤣

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Haha!

[@PaulClay46masonWV]

Dude, I like your reviews but for the love of God, invest in either a desktop microphone or lapel mic. Something not right in reviewing mega hi-end headphones while you sound as though you are in a garbage can (steel).

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Well, it's more effort than it's worth - regardless I'll be moving soon.

[@behemothinferno]

HD800s or Meze Empyreans?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

not tried the Meze so can't comment

[@MariaRomero-wr9kb]

If you can afford that, get HE1's

[@Ryad.mz666]

And a Mic

[@j0hnc00]

how can the hd820 be bad for bass? I love drum and bass so If they suck for it, it's gonna suck for me

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Not bad, just that it won't give you the same oomph that you'll come to expect from closed-back headphones

[@SujitJadhavIN]

Much better than MKBHD

[@TotallydubbedHD]

;)

[@Alias1414]

You seem too busy making videos to Really enjoy both of these beauty's. I'll gladly take a pair off your hands, to help 😂

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Haha, I wish I got to keep them

[@leolam2445]

10:24 HD 820S?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

what happens when you don't script videos :)

[@shaqsfreethrows6071]

Your so underrated

[@TotallydubbedHD]

:)

[@sebmclaren9203]

Does it feel good? To flex this hard?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Flexxx

[@meestaShin]

:p You could just say 820 or 800s.

[@Jerdy808]

Is it wrong that I'm watching this review again just because you're so handsome and charming?

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Haha, thanks :D

[@sveigyr2973]

This isn't dubbed... LIES

[@TotallydubbedHD]

Haha