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Sennheiser HD 800S — Over-ear · 2016
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 800S

Over-ear · 2016

95
/ 100
From $1,699
VS
Sennheiser HD 800S wins by 3
HiFiMan Arya Organic — Planar magnetic
HiFiMan

HiFiMan Arya Organic

Planar magnetic

92
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser HD 800S takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 800S lands at 95 and HiFiMan Arya Organic at 92. That puts Sennheiser HD 800S ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sennheiser HD 800S if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)

Pick HiFiMan Arya Organic if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Sennheiser HD 800S

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser HD 800S leads on sound (95 vs 92).

Noise cancelling

Sennheiser HD 800S

ANC strength for commute and travel

Sennheiser HD 800S leads on anc (93 vs 0).

Comfort

Sennheiser HD 800S

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser HD 800S leads on comfort (94 vs 88).

Value for money

HiFiMan Arya Organic

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

HiFiMan Arya Organic more score per dollar ($1,299 vs $1,699).

Sennheiser HD 800S 95
vs
92 HiFiMan Arya Organic

Score breakdown

Sennheiser HD 800S
95
anc 93
sound 95
comfort 94
battery 82
features 91
HiFiMan Arya Organic
92
anc 0
sound 92
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser HD 800S versus HiFiMan Arya Organic — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser HD 800S HiFiMan Arya Organic
Type
Over-ear
Planar magnetic
Release year
2016
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Sennheiser HD 800S

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

HiFiMan Arya Organic

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

FAQ: Sennheiser HD 800S vs HiFiMan Arya Organic

Which is better, Sennheiser HD 800S or HiFiMan Arya Organic? +

Sennheiser HD 800S scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sennheiser HD 800S worth the price? +

At $1,699, Sennheiser HD 800S delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sound.

Is HiFiMan Arya Organic worth the price? +

At $1,299, HiFiMan Arya Organic delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in battery.

Does Sennheiser HD 800S or HiFiMan Arya Organic last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, Sennheiser HD 800S or HiFiMan Arya Organic? +

Sennheiser HD 800S — leads on sound (95 vs 92). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser HD 800S or HiFiMan Arya Organic? +

Sennheiser HD 800S — leads on anc (93 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.