[zilch0md]

  I don't really believe in the fact that the HD800 is discontinued. I believe more in a kind of "out of stock" phenomenon.  I'm convinced than Sennheiser would not discontinue a product they sell like hot cakes. Maybe i'm wrong

 
I like your thinking. Why would they discontinue a source of revenue?  Is there any precedent for Sennhesiser doing this?   It wouldn't make sense even if a new headphone sold for the same price.  It would make even less sense if a new headphone sells for $2000.
 
If they are about to announce a "better" headphone, they may have just postponed HD800 production to concentrate resources on building inventory of the new headphone.

 

[Sorrodje]

Dunno but I would be extremely surprised if the HD800 was really discontinued

 

[whirlwind]

  Dunno but I would be extremely surprised if the HD800 was really discontinued

+1
 
Look at the HD600 series.....a great can is a great can....period.

 

[James-uk]

Maybe sennheiser are bringing out a HD800 revision that isn't hand assembled so the skilled workers that do that work can assemble the new flagship? That way they can continue to sell the HD800 like the 600/650 (with similar quality controls) ie not as precise as is now with HD800 and the new flagship will have the current attention to detail . Just some thoughts . Basically a more mass produced HD800 with cheaper build cost and 'HD900' with the 'hand made in Germany ' treatment.

 

[Chodi]

Isn't it possible that their staff is at CES and the HD800 is really out of stock? On their USA web site it says out of stock will be available in 7-10 days. If they are planning to pull a surprise at CES they are doing a very convincing job of it.

 

[Dopaminer]

Maybe it`s out of stock because the 5 women who hand make them have all been on Xmas/NY vacation for the past 2 weeks.  (I got that from that awesome video that was linked here a couple of weeks ago).  
 
Anyway, for once all this pure speculation is fun to read.  

 

[ruthieandjohn]

Inside scoop:
 
Sennheiser product engineers, following head-fi.org for the latest in headphone likes, dislikes, and technology, stumbled upon this recent post in the Grado Fan Club section, found that the diameter of the acoustic reflectors also matched the grill diameter of the HD 800s, and have deployed their five assembly ladies in retrofitting all Sennheiser HD 800s in stock with this amazing device!
 

 

[rgs9200m]

Doesn't Senn still sell both the 650 and even the 600 today? Even if they did bring out an 800 revision, it would be out of character for them to cease offering it.

 

[Fegefeuer]

This speculation is quite absurd

 

[pearljam50000]

I hope the the HD900 costs 5000$ because i can't afford anything more than the HD800, so then i won't be sad 

 

[MattTCG]

This speculation is quite absurd

 
But it's what we do here.

...right? Anyway I spoke to a friend who sells Sennheiser, who asked the Regional manager for Senn N. America. There is no news to report about a d/c. But then again, he wouldn't tell me even if he knew. And I wouldn't tell you if he told me.

 ha!

 

[thinker]

Sennheiser HD 800  Headphones are discontinued by manufacturer

 

[Samuel777]

  Sennheiser HD 800  Headphones are discontinued by manufacturer

Ok, but why ? I have ordered one 4 days ago. what shall do now ?

 

[icebear]

The Senneiser US site still shows the "buy now" button :
http://en-us.sennheiser.com/dynamic-headphones-high-end-around-ear-hd-800
 
When you hit it, it will just tell you that it currently out of stock and will ship in 7 to 10 days:
quote [ We're sorry but HD 800 (ships in 7-10 days) is currently out of stock and cannot be added to your cart. We apologize for any inconvenience.]
 
No message about discontinuing this model.
 
And also there is NO message on Amazon.com
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Over-Ear-Circum-Aural-Dynamic-Headphone/dp/B001OTZ8DA
IN stock and readily available new from 19 vendors.

 

[thinker]

 
Ok, but why ?

They sold over 36000 units and it's time for refreshment, i guess they would have done nothing if there were no competition, the market has become very aggressive.