Drop + Sennheiser HD 8XX Headphones

In the hierarchy of Sennheiser headphones, the 800 Series has few rivals. In this range, you’ll find game-changing models like the HD 800S: flagships with Sennheiser’s innovative ring-radiator drivers and optimized open-back design. Reaching for new heights, we’re unveiling our own take on this legendary series. Introducing the Drop + Sennheiser HD 8XX: class-leading headphones with a revised tuning, signature Drop color accents, and unrivaled performance. Retaining the core components from past 800 Series models, we listened to input from our audiophile community to give the HD 8XX a new dual-resonator design that re-tunes the upper mids and the bass. The result? A tamed treble spike, improved low-end articulation, and an unparalleled open-back experience. The HD 8XX has arrived. 

Introduced with the 800 Series, Sennheiser's ring-radiator drivers are a groundbreaking innovation in headphone performance. Unlike the traditional dynamic driver, which moves a conical dome to create sound, the ring-radiator driver uses a ring diaphragm attached at its inner and outer surfaces. This dramatically increases stability, radiates sound uniformly, and eliminates cone breakup. With these drivers, the HD 800 was an undeniable step forward—but many audiophiles felt that it had too much treble and not enough low-end response. Sennheiser responded with the re-tuned HD 800S, and using that as a base, we worked with Sennheiser to further balance the midrange and extend the bass response. With a new resonator system and driver materials, The HD 8XX has a balanced upper midrange and sub-bass that extends to 10hz. Completing the package, the HD 8XX is finished with signature Drop midnight blue accents.

For 75 years, Sennheiser has been synonymous with exceptional sonic performance. Led by a team of German-based audio innovators, the brand has earned a lofty global reputation among audiophiles, musicians, and sound engineers alike. Listen to any of Sennheiser’s biggest releases, and it’s easy to see why. From the industry-standard MK and MKH microphone lines, to the diverse array of cutting-edge AMBEO audio technologies, Sennheiser continues to impact the way the world captures and experiences sound. There is no better example of this than the brand’s extensive collection of headphones and earphones—many of which you can only find here on Drop.