Buying lab

Compare headphones before you buy.

Line up review signal, value, release age, audio tech, and buyer fit across up to four products.

Best blended pick

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Still credible, but only compelling with a meaningful discount or certified refurb pricing. Target price: $1,393.

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Audiophile

Discount only

Still credible, but only compelling with a meaningful discount or certified refurb pricing.

Critic score93

Value signal70

Price$1699

Release age10y 5m old

User score9.2

Best for

critical listeninghome desksdetail seekers

Consensus

93/100

Release age

10y 5m old

Value signal

70/100