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Truthear Zero Red · Midnight Black — IEM
Truthear

Truthear Zero Red · Midnight Black

IEM

84
/ 100
From $55
VS
Sennheiser HD 800S wins by 11
Sennheiser HD 800S — Over-ear · 2016
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 800S

Over-ear · 2016

95
/ 100
From $1,699
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Truthear Zero Red · Midnight Black lands at 84 and Sennheiser HD 800S at 95. That puts Sennheiser HD 800S ahead by 11 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Truthear Zero Red · Midnight Black if…

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

Pick Sennheiser HD 800S if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
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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 84).

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

Truthear Zero Red · Midnight Black

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Truthear Zero Red · Midnight Black more score per dollar ($55 vs $1,699).

Truthear Zero Red · Midnight Black 84
vs
95 Sennheiser HD 800S

Score breakdown

Truthear Zero Red · Midnight Black
84
anc 0
sound 84
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Sennheiser HD 800S
95
anc 93
sound 95
comfort 94
battery 82
features 91

Specs side-by-side

Truthear Zero Red · Midnight Black versus Sennheiser HD 800S — full spec comparison
Spec Truthear Zero Red · Midnight Black Sennheiser HD 800S
Type
IEM
Over-ear
Release year
—
2016

Truthear Zero Red · Midnight Black

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

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

FAQ: Truthear Zero Red · Midnight Black vs Sennheiser HD 800S

Which is better, Truthear Zero Red · Midnight Black or Sennheiser HD 800S? +

Sennheiser HD 800S scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Truthear Zero Red · Midnight Black worth the price? +

At $55, Truthear Zero Red · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.

Is Sennheiser HD 800S worth the price? +

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

Does Truthear Zero Red · Midnight Black or Sennheiser HD 800S 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, Truthear Zero Red · Midnight Black or Sennheiser HD 800S? +

Sennheiser HD 800S — leads on sound (95 vs 84). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Truthear Zero Red · Midnight Black or Sennheiser HD 800S? +

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