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Sennheiser HD 800 S vs Sennheiser HD 600

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Black · HD 800 S · 506911

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Exact model & source notes

The HD 800 S is an open-back, over-ear headphone built around a 56 mm ring-radiator driver with an acoustic absorber. It is rated 4–51,000 Hz (−10 dB) at 300 ohms and ships with detachable 3 m cables in both 6.35 mm unbalanced and 4.4 mm balanced form.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHAT DIFFERS

Rated contact pressureApproximately 3.4 N ±0.3 NApproximately 6.0 N ±1.0 N

10.5 mTStatic magnetic field at the surface1.8 mT

330 gWeight260 g

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THE CONTENDER

Sennheiser HD 600

508824 · grey finish · 300 ohm · standard 3 m stereo cable

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Exact model & source notes

The HD 600 is an open-back, over-ear dynamic headphone. Sennheiser describes a 42 mm driver with a 38 mm diaphragm and aluminium voice coils, rated 12–40,500 Hz (−10 dB) at 300 ohms. It has a detachable 3 m cable and replaceable velour ear pads.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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FEATURES SIDE BY SIDE7 topics

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SELECTED TOPIC

01 / 07

Open-back design

Open-back earcups are not sealed. Start here if your listening space is quiet; this construction is not a sound-quality rating.

Sennheiser HD 800 S: open-back · illustration, not to scale

Sennheiser HD 600: open-back · illustration, not to scale

Sennheiser HD 800 SYes

Open-back. Manufacturer specification

Source 1

Sennheiser HD 600Yes

Open-back. Manufacturer specification

Source 1

Choose your must-haves

Start with your listening environment. Open and closed earcups suit different surroundings. A closed back is not the same as active noise cancellation. Check the exact cable and headphone output. We do not turn impedance, driver size or unpaired lab results into a sound-quality score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

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12 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

Sennheiser HD 800 SWired analogue; detachable 6.35 mm unbalanced and 4.4 mm balanced cables

Sennheiser HD 600Wired analogue stereo; detachable 3 m cable and supplied adapter support 3.5 mm and 6.35 mm connections

Sources

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · The XLR-4 cable is an optional accessory. The manual describes using a standard 3.5 mm adapter, but its inclusion or exclusion is not explicitly established by the reviewed package list.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser's manual and UK page disagree on which plug is native; see Supplied plug configuration.

Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Driver construction

Sennheiser HD 800 S56 mm dynamic ring radiator; 40 mm voice coil; angled drivers, acoustic absorber, vibration-damping chassis and headband insert

Sennheiser HD 600Open dynamic 42 mm driver with a 38 mm diaphragm and aluminium voice coils

Sources

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · The driver, diaphragm and voice-coil sizes describe different parts.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser gives 42 mm for the driver and 38 mm for its diaphragm; it does not say how the 42 mm figure is measured.

Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

Included and optional cables

Sennheiser HD 800 SDetachable 3 m unbalanced and balanced cables included; XLR-4 cable optional

Sennheiser HD 600Detachable 3 m unbalanced cable included; 4.4 mm and XLR-4 balanced cables optional

Sources

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · Optional cables are sold separately; balanced cables need a balanced headphone output.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Optional cables are sold separately; balanced cables need a balanced headphone output.

Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rated contact pressure

Sennheiser HD 800 SApproximately 3.4 N ±0.3 N

Sennheiser HD 600Approximately 6.0 N ±1.0 N

Sources

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · Nominal clamping force; individual fit and comfort can differ.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Nominal clamping force; individual fit and comfort can differ.

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rated total harmonic distortion

Sennheiser HD 800 S≤0.02% at 1 kHz, 1 V rms

Sennheiser HD 600≤0.1% at 1 kHz, 1 V rms (DIN 45500)

Sources

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Rated to DIN 45500; other models use different test levels, so compare with care.

Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

These published limits can use different input voltages, loudness levels and standards. They cannot establish lower distortion in matched listening conditions.

Ear pads

Sennheiser HD 800 SMicrofibre ear pads; replaceable

Sennheiser HD 600Velour ear pads; replaceable

Sources

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · Replacement procedure shown in the manual.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Replacement procedure shown in the manual.

Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

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Rated frequency range

Sennheiser HD 800 S10–44,100 Hz (−3 dB); 4–51,000 Hz (−10 dB)

Sennheiser HD 60012–40,500 Hz (−10 dB)

Sources

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · The manual gives both thresholds; the UK page lists only the wider range.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Range endpoints need their stated threshold. They do not describe response flatness or prove better bass, detail or sound quality.

Rated long-term input power

Sennheiser HD 800 SMaximum 500 mW under EN 60-268-7

Sennheiser HD 6000.2 W under DIN 45580

Sources

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · Maximum input the headphones can handle, not the amplifier power they need.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Rated to DIN 45580; the maximum input the headphones can handle, not the amplifier power they need.

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

A rated input limit is not electricity consumption or required amplifier power. Different test standards cannot establish a performance advantage.

Static magnetic field at the surface

Sennheiser HD 800 S10.5 mT

Sennheiser HD 6001.8 mT

Sources

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · Static magnetic field at the headphone surface.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Static magnetic field at the headphone surface.

Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rated sensitivity

Sennheiser HD 800 S102 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V rms

Sennheiser HD 60097 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V rms

Sources

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · Rated at 1 kHz with 1 V rms; not directly comparable with dB/mW ratings.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Rated at 1 kHz with 1 V rms; not directly comparable with dB/mW ratings.

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Keep the frequency and voltage or power reference attached. Sensitivity describes output for an input, not sound quality; dB/V and dB/mW are different measures.

Replaceable parts

Sennheiser HD 800 SDetachable cables; replaceable ear pads, headband padding and washable 3D-mesh dust covers

Sennheiser HD 600Detachable cable and replaceable ear pads

Sources

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · Replacement procedures are in the manual; spare-part availability varies.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Replacement procedures are in the manual; spare-part availability varies.

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Weight

Sennheiser HD 800 S330 g

Sennheiser HD 600260 g

Sources

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · Approximate, without the cable.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

Sennheiser HD 600

Manufacturer specification · Approximate, without the cable.

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (8)

Active noise cancellation

Sennheiser HD 800 SNot verified

Sennheiser HD 600Not verified

Sources

Sennheiser HD 800 S

The reviewed exact manufacturer sources establish open-back dynamic construction but do not explicitly state whether active noise cancellation is present or absent. Acoustic mesh, an absorber or an omitted ANC control does not establish ANC=false. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specification table

Sennheiser HD 600

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish active noise cancellation absence. Preserve separately sourced acoustic design and passive attenuation; they cannot turn omitted ANC into a false capability. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Microphone

In Visual facts

Sennheiser HD 800 SNot verified

Sennheiser HD 600Not verified

Sources

Sennheiser HD 800 S

The reviewed exact manufacturer sources do not explicitly establish microphone presence or absence for the supplied configuration. Stereo audio conductors and omitted controls are not proof that no microphone exists. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specification table

Sennheiser HD 600

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish microphone absence. Omission from a package or technical inventory, a stereo audio connector, and a without-remote statement do not establish microphone=false. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery life

Sennheiser HD 800 SNot verified

Sennheiser HD 600Not verified

Sources

Sennheiser HD 800 S

The reviewed exact manufacturer sources do not explicitly give battery life or state that no battery is required for operation. A wired analogue connection is known; the generic disposal wording “battery/rechargeable battery (if applicable)” establishes neither presence nor absence. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specification table

Sennheiser HD 600

The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish battery life or that no battery is required for operation. A wired/dynamic audio path, omitted charger or Battery included N is not an explicit operating-power requirement. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published acoustic changes

Sennheiser HD 800 SNot verified

Sennheiser HD 600Not verified

Sources

Sennheiser HD 800 S

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 600

Sennheiser does not describe an acoustic revision for the HD 600. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Supplied plug configuration

Sennheiser HD 800 S6.35 mm unbalanced cable and 4.4 mm balanced cable

Sennheiser HD 600Conflicting evidence

Sources

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · Needs a matching headphone output; the 4.4 mm balanced cable needs a balanced output.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

Sennheiser HD 600

Sennheiser's manual and UK specification table list a 3.5 mm plug with a 6.35 mm adapter, while the UK page's connection text describes a 6.3 mm plug with a 3.5 mm adapter. Check the listing for the supplied plug. · Manufacturer specification · Needs a matching headphone output; the 4.4 mm balanced cable needs a balanced output.

Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Driver diameter

Sennheiser HD 800 S56 mm

Sennheiser HD 600Not verified

Sources

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Manufacturer specification · Ring-radiator transducer diameter.

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

Sennheiser HD 600

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Supplied 3.5 mm adapter

Sennheiser HD 800 SNot verified

Sennheiser HD 600Not verified

Sources

Sennheiser HD 800 S

The manual describes using a standard 3.5 mm adapter but does not explicitly say it is supplied or not supplied. It is absent from the reviewed package list; that omission is not a definitive exclusion. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual

Sennheiser HD 600

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Manufacturer sub-bass claim

Sennheiser HD 800 SNot verified

Sennheiser HD 600Not verified

Sources

Sennheiser HD 800 S

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser HD 600

Sennheiser makes no sub-bass claim for the HD 600. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

6 shared fields have the same recorded value.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

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Feature matching for the features you select. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

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FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

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A feature match describes the selected requirements. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Open-back designFor a quiet listening spaceClosed-back designAn enclosed outer earcupDetachable cableUnplug the cable at the headphonesBuilt-in microphoneFor calls and voice chatActive noise cancellationNot the same as a closed back

YOUR CHOICE

Sennheiser HD 800 S

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Sennheiser HD 600

Select a feature to check your fit.

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WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Sennheiser HD 800 S

What it brings

Its 56 mm ring-radiator driver is rated 10–44,100 Hz (−3 dB) with total harmonic distortion of 0.02% or less at 1 kHz and 1 V rms, in a diffuse-field-equalised open design.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Both a 6.35 mm unbalanced and a 4.4 mm balanced cable are included, and the ear pads, headband padding and dust covers can be replaced by the owner.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

At 300 ohms, check that your amplifier or audio source can drive the headphones properly. The documented connection uses the supplied analogue audio cables with 6.35 mm and 4.4 mm plugs.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Sennheiser describes the intended use as listening at home with high-quality audio systems. A standard 3.5 mm adapter can be used, but the reviewed sources do not explicitly establish whether one is included.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

Sennheiser HD 600

What it brings

The detachable 3 m cable and velour ear pads can be replaced, and optional 4.4 mm and XLR-4 balanced cables are available for balanced amplifiers.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

At 300 ohms with a rated 97 dB SPL at 1 kHz / 1 V rms, check that your amplifier or audio source can drive the headphones properly.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
The open-back design leaks sound and lets outside noise in. Sennheiser's pages disagree on whether the cable ends in a 3.5 mm or 6.35 mm plug, so check the listing.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

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Source-backed specifications for Sennheiser HD 800 S and Sennheiser HD 600
Specification	Sennheiser HD 800 S	Sennheiser HD 600

Wearing style Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Over-ear (circumaural), open-back dynamic headphones	Over-ear (circumaural), open-back dynamic headphones
Acoustic design Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Open-back	Open-back
WeightDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Approximate, without the cable. Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Approximate, without the cable. Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	330 g	260 g
Ear padsDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Replacement procedure shown in the manual. Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Replacement procedure shown in the manual. Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Microfibre ear pads; replaceable	Velour ear pads; replaceable
Replaceable partsDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Replacement procedures are in the manual; spare-part availability varies. Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Replacement procedures are in the manual; spare-part availability varies. Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Detachable cables; replaceable ear pads, headband padding and washable 3D-mesh dust covers	Detachable cable and replaceable ear pads
Rated contact pressureDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Nominal clamping force; individual fit and comfort can differ. Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Nominal clamping force; individual fit and comfort can differ. Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Approximately 3.4 N ±0.3 N	Approximately 6.0 N ±1.0 N

Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · The XLR-4 cable is an optional accessory. The manual describes using a standard 3.5 mm adapter, but its inclusion or exclusion is not explicitly established by the reviewed package list. Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser's manual and UK page disagree on which plug is native; see Supplied plug configuration. Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Wired analogue; detachable 6.35 mm unbalanced and 4.4 mm balanced cables	Wired analogue stereo; detachable 3 m cable and supplied adapter support 3.5 mm and 6.35 mm connections
Included cable length Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Length of the supplied cable. Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Length of the supplied cable. Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	3 m	3 m
Included and optional cablesDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Optional cables are sold separately; balanced cables need a balanced headphone output. Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Optional cables are sold separately; balanced cables need a balanced headphone output. Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Detachable 3 m unbalanced and balanced cables included; XLR-4 cable optional	Detachable 3 m unbalanced cable included; 4.4 mm and XLR-4 balanced cables optional
Supplied plug configuration Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Needs a matching headphone output; the 4.4 mm balanced cable needs a balanced output. Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 600 Sennheiser's manual and UK specification table list a 3.5 mm plug with a 6.35 mm adapter, while the UK page's connection text describes a 6.3 mm plug with a 3.5 mm adapter. Check the listing for the supplied plug. · Manufacturer specification · Needs a matching headphone output; the 4.4 mm balanced cable needs a balanced output. Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	6.35 mm unbalanced cable and 4.4 mm balanced cable	Conflicting sources

Nominal impedance Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Nominal impedance; check that your amplifier or audio source can drive this load. Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Nominal impedance; check that your amplifier or audio source can drive this load. Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	300 ohm	300 ohm
Driver diameter Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Ring-radiator transducer diameter. Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 600 No source recorded.	56 mm	Not provided
Driver constructionDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · The driver, diaphragm and voice-coil sizes describe different parts. Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser gives 42 mm for the driver and 38 mm for its diaphragm; it does not say how the 42 mm figure is measured. Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications	56 mm dynamic ring radiator; 40 mm voice coil; angled drivers, acoustic absorber, vibration-damping chassis and headband insert	Open dynamic 42 mm driver with a 38 mm diaphragm and aluminium voice coils
Rated frequency rangeDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · The manual gives both thresholds; the UK page lists only the wider range. Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	10–44,100 Hz (−3 dB); 4–51,000 Hz (−10 dB)	12–40,500 Hz (−10 dB)
Rated sensitivityDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Rated at 1 kHz with 1 V rms; not directly comparable with dB/mW ratings. Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Rated at 1 kHz with 1 V rms; not directly comparable with dB/mW ratings. Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	102 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V rms	97 dB SPL at 1 kHz, 1 V rms
Frequency equalisation Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Diffuse-field equalised	Diffuse-field equalised
Rated total harmonic distortionDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Rated to DIN 45500; other models use different test levels, so compare with care. Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	≤0.02% at 1 kHz, 1 V rms	≤0.1% at 1 kHz, 1 V rms (DIN 45500)
Rated long-term input powerDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Maximum input the headphones can handle, not the amplifier power they need. Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Rated to DIN 45580; the maximum input the headphones can handle, not the amplifier power they need. Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Maximum 500 mW under EN 60-268-7	0.2 W under DIN 45580

Static magnetic field at the surfaceDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Static magnetic field at the headphone surface. Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification · Static magnetic field at the headphone surface. Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	10.5 mT	1.8 mT
Operating temperature Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S Manufacturer specification · Storage −20 °C to +70 °C; relative humidity 10–80% operating and 10–90% storage, non-condensing. Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 600 Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	−10 °C to +55 °C	−10 °C to +55 °C

Show unverified (6)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.

Specifications without verified values for either product
Microphone Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S The reviewed exact manufacturer sources do not explicitly establish microphone presence or absence for the supplied configuration. Stereo audio conductors and omitted controls are not proof that no microphone exists. · Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specification table Sennheiser HD 600 The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish microphone absence. Omission from a package or technical inventory, a stereo audio connector, and a without-remote statement do not establish microphone=false. · Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not listed by the manufacturer
Active noise cancellation Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S The reviewed exact manufacturer sources establish open-back dynamic construction but do not explicitly state whether active noise cancellation is present or absent. Acoustic mesh, an absorber or an omitted ANC control does not establish ANC=false. · Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specification table Sennheiser HD 600 The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish active noise cancellation absence. Preserve separately sourced acoustic design and passive attenuation; they cannot turn omitted ANC into a false capability. · Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not listed by the manufacturer
Battery life Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S The reviewed exact manufacturer sources do not explicitly give battery life or state that no battery is required for operation. A wired analogue connection is known; the generic disposal wording “battery/rechargeable battery (if applicable)” establishes neither presence nor absence. · Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specification table Sennheiser HD 600 The reviewed exact sources do not explicitly establish battery life or that no battery is required for operation. A wired/dynamic audio path, omitted charger or Battery included N is not an explicit operating-power requirement. · Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not listed by the manufacturer
Supplied 3.5 mm adapter Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S The manual describes using a standard 3.5 mm adapter but does not explicitly say it is supplied or not supplied. It is absent from the reviewed package list; that omission is not a definitive exclusion. · Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 800 S — manufacturer specifications Sennheiser HD 800 S — current instruction manual Sennheiser HD 600 No source recorded.	Not listed by the manufacturer	Not provided
Published acoustic changes Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 600 Sennheiser does not describe an acoustic revision for the HD 600. · Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not provided	Not listed by the manufacturer
Manufacturer sub-bass claim Sources Sennheiser HD 800 S No source recorded. Sennheiser HD 600 Sennheiser makes no sub-bass claim for the HD 600. · Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 600 — exact model specifications Sennheiser HD 600 — operating guide and specifications	Not provided	Not listed by the manufacturer

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Wearing style: Over-ear, open-back dynamic headphones

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