Over-Ear
FiiO Ft7
78Great
$1,040
Full review dataFiiO Ft7 vs Sennheiser HD 800s: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser HD 800s comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 88. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sennheiser HD 800s - Outstanding overall at around $1874.
Over-Ear
Sennheiser HD 800s
88Outstanding
$1,870
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
FiiO Ft7
Sound8.0
Value7.0
Sennheiser HD 800s
Sound9.5
Value6.5
Specifications
| Spec | FiiO Ft7 | Sennheiser HD 800s |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $1,040 | $1,870 |
| HearWiki score | 78 / 100 · Great | 88 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | - | 2016 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | planar | dynamic |
| Driver type | planar | - |
| Driver size | 106 mm | 56 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 5Hz-40kHz | 4Hz-51kHz |
| Impedance | 25 Ω | 300 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 94 dB/mW | 101.64 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity (dB/Vrms) | 110 | 102 |
| Wireless | ||
| Multipoint pairing | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | No |
| Controls | buttons | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 427 g | 330 g |
| USB-C | - | No |
| Balanced connection | Yes | Yes |
What reviewers said
FiiO Ft7
The FiiO FT7 is a premium open-back planar headphone that balances refined build quality with a natural, mature sound signature. It offers solid technical performance and practical drivability, though it truly shines with a capable amplifier and has a few ergonomic and tuning tradeoffs to consider.
- Pro:Large 106mm planar drivers deliver impressive detail and clarity
- Pro:Premium build with quality accessories included
- Pro:Natural, well-balanced tuning that avoids excessive emphasis
- Con:Sub-bass response could be more pronounced
- Con:Headband mechanism feels less refined than the rest of the build
- Con:Requires a decent amp to reach its full potential
Sennheiser HD 800s
The Sennheiser HD 800 S is a premium open-back headphone aimed at audiophiles, delivering a remarkably wide soundstage and a neutral, reference-style tuning that excels at detail retrieval. Its high impedance and sensitivity mean it truly shines with a quality dedicated amplifier, while the included balanced cable adds flexibility for high-end setups. However, its open design leaks sound significantly, and its pricing and lack of bass punch make it a niche choice for serious listeners rather than casual users.
- Pro:Exceptional soundstage width and imaging
- Pro:Detailed, neutral, and articulate sound signature
- Pro:Very comfortable for long listening sessions
- Con:Requires a powerful amplifier to perform at its best
- Con:Open-back design leaks sound and offers no isolation
- Con:Expensive for what it offers
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