SENNHEISER HD800S headphones User Manual

SENNHEISER HD800S headphones User Manual

Sennheiser HD 800 S

The evolution of the legendary classic

With the development of the open dynamic HD 800 S headphones, the engineers at Sennheiser have achieved the impossible: they have further enhanced the exceptionally natural sound reproduction of the standard-setting HD 800 reference headphones. The striking industrial design combines form and function seamlessly, the layered metal and plastic headband construction attenuating vibrations to the ear cups while the handmade microfiber ear pads offer exceptional comfort for even long periods of listening enjoyment. The HD 800 S is precision-built in Germany from only the finest materials and components. The transducers are encased by stainless steel, while the headband and headphone mounting utilizes the most advanced materials developed in the aerospace industry for high strength with minimal weight.

Features of the HD 800 S

• Open, dynamic reference headphones
• Circum-aural, wired
• Natural listening experience – realistic and natural sound field with minimal resonance
• 56 mm ring radiator transducers – unique, innovative dynamic transducer design
• Uncovered ear cups for outstanding acoustics
• Absorber technology allows for the reproduction of the finest nuances
• Finest materials and timeless matt black design combine to meet the highest demands
• Specially tuned symmetrical, impedance matching cable with low capacitance
• Special high-precision ODU connectors
• Handcrafted ear pads, made of high-quality microfiber fabric
• Metal headband with inner damping element
• Engineered and handcrafted in Germany
• 2-year warranty

Important safety information

• Read this instruction manual carefully and completely before using the product.
• Always include these safety instructions when passing the product on to third parties.
• Do not use an obviously defective product.

Preventing damage to the product and malfunctions

• Always keep the product dry and do not expose it to extreme temperatures (hairdryer, heater, extended exposure to sunlight, etc.) to avoid corrosion or deformation.
• Do not place your headphones on a glass dummy head, chair armrest or similar objects for long periods as this can widen the headband and reduce the contact pressure of the headphones.
• Use only attachments/accessories/spare parts supplied or recommended by Sennheiser.
• Clean the product only with a soft, dry cloth.
• Use the product with care and store it in a clean, dust-free environment.

Package contents

• HD 800 S open dynamic headphones
• Connection cable with 1/4″ (6.35 mm) stereo jack plug (connected ex works), unbalanced
• Connection cable with 4.4 mm stereo jack plug, balanced
• USB flash drive (SD-U16L version) with instruction manual (as PDF file) and individually measured diffuse-field frequency response curve
• Instruction manual
• Storage box
• Microfiber cloth

Connecting the headphones

1. Select the suitable connection cable for the audio source to which you want to connect the headphones and change the connection cable as described below:

• 1/4″ (6.35 mm) stereo jack plug, unbalanced (can also be connected to a 3.5 mm stereo jack socket by using a standard adapter)
• 4.4 mm stereo jack plug, balanced
• * XLR-4 connector, balanced (Sennheiser CH 800 S, optional accessory)

Connect the headphones to your audio source

For optimum music enjoyment, we recommend using a headphone amplifier such as the Sennheiser HDV 820 and a balanced connection cable such as the one equipped with the 4.4 mm stereo jack plug.

Care and maintenance

For reasons of hygiene, you should replace the ear pads, the inside dust covers and the headband from time to time. Spare parts are available from your Sennheiser partner. To find a Sennheiser partner in your country, search at www.sennheiser.com.

• Clean the product only with a dry and soft microfiber cloth (supplied).
• Store the product in a clean, dust-free place, e.g. in its storage box.

Cleaning and replacing the dust covers made from 3D Mesh

1. Pull the dust covers away from the ear cups without, if possible, touching the transducers underneath. Rinse the dust covers under running lukewarm water and let them air dry.
2. Put the dust covers back in place and carefully tuck the edges underneath the ear pads.

Replacing the ear pads

1. Grasp behind the ear pads and pull them up and away from the ear cups. Make sure to not damage the metal gauze and the transducers on the inside of the ear cups.
2. Place the new ear pads onto the ear cups and attach the ear pads by pressing firmly around them.

Replacing the headband padding

1. Hold the headband firmly in the middle and detach the headband padding from one side to the other.
2. Place the new headband padding onto the headband and attach it to the headband’s latches, starting from the middle and moving outwards.

Specifications

Frequency response… 10 – 44,100 Hz (–3 dB)
Transducer principle… dynamic, open
Ear coupling… circum-aural
Frequency characteristic… diffuse-field equalized
Nominal impedance… 300
Sound pressure level at 1 kHz… 102 dB (1 Vims)
Long-term input power… max. 500 MW as per EN 60-268-7
THD… ≤ 0.02% (1 kHz, 1 Vims)
Contact pressure… approx. 3.4 N ± 0.3 N
Weight… approx. 330 g (without connection cable)
Maximum value of the static magnetic field at the surface… 10.5 MT
Connector, gold-plated… stereo jack plug: 1/4″ (6.35 mm), unbalanced, 3-pin 4.4 mm, balanced, 5-pin
Connection cable… silver-plated, oxygen-free operable (OFC), balanced, shielded, para-aramid reinforced, 3 m
Temperature range… operation: −10 to +55°C storage: −20 to +70°C
Relative humidity… operation: 10 to 80% storage: 10 to 90%

Manufacturer declarations

Warranty

Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG gives a warranty of 24 months on this product. For the current warranty conditions, please visit our website at
www.sennheiser.com or contact your Sennheiser partner.

EU declaration of conformity

• RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU)
• EMC Directive (2014/30/EU)

The declaration is available at www.sennheiser.com/download. 

FCC Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDOC)

We, Sennheiser Electronic Corporation
One Enterprise Drive • Old Lyme
CT 06371 • USA
Tel: +1 (860) 434 9190
Fax: +1 (860) 434 1759

declare the above device comply with the requirements of Federal Communications Commission. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subjected to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Responsible Party: Michael Lieske

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This class B digital equipment complies with the Canadian ICES-003. Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Sennheiser electronic Corp. may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment. Before putting the equipment into operation, please observe the respective country-specific regulations!

REFERENCE

https://assets.sennheiser.com/global-downloads/file/11462/HD800S_Manual_12_2018.pdf

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