HD 280 Pro Headphone, Black

The HD 280 pro's have a nice quality feel, and balanced non-fatiguing sound. I'm reading about these other people rating these headphones as trash, they are anything but! .... Of course they have their take, and I'm sharing mine. I am also a professional studio musician, like the other recent reviewer. In contrast to what he mentioned, being to flat! That is the intent for their design, to be accurate in presentation for all frequencies. Not for overly accentuated frequencies, making a mix sound inaccurate. As a percussionist, I love bass too, but not at a cost of sacrificing a well balanced studio mixed recording. Granted, they will never sound like a set of Meze Elite Aluminum headphones, but they also don't cost $4K. What they do provide is excellent value for the money. As far as the chord, I had no problem what so ever, a non factor. I've used this model for years, it's reliable, accurate at a price that is more than reasonable. I liked them so much, I personally went the extra mile of purchasing the VOARMAKS Leather Replacement Ear Pads, which is available on Amazon as well. They compliment the HD 280 pro's even more. They also improve the sound too. It's subtle, but the soundstage seems to be larger, and the presence is clearer IMO. Nothing subtle about the improvement in comfort, and larger, fitting over the ear nicely versus the stock ones. Installation is easy as well. To me it's a no brainer to purchase in addition. In Summary, Everyone has their own take, mine personally, the HD-280 Pro's is no doubt, a worthy of purchase! For $85 especially!

These are inexpensive headphones with surprisingly decent sound. Of course, I returned them and bought others that were much more expensive and had better sound. But for their price, Sennheiser made a very good model.

I needed a pair of headphones with strong passive noise isolation. I was originally going to get this over a year ago, and now I finally did. I'm glad to say that I don't regret buying them, because they sound so good and yet deliver sound isolation that comes close to a pair of ear defenders. I've seen mixed reviews about the 280 Pro's sound quality for personal use, but the sound seems to work out well for me. Despite wearing glasses, the subbass doesn't seem to roll off at all, which helps up for the slightly underemphasized midbass. Pretty much anything that doesn't rely heavily on midbass is going to sound amazing on these headphones. Music that is midbass heavy will sound a bit dull without using EQ. The mids sound fantastic, and so does the treble. The treble is slightly underemphasized from 2k to 8k, which helps reduce harshness, but doesn't sacrifice any clarity at all. Soundstage is very good for a closed-back headphones, and imaging is spectacular to say the least. Comfort-wise, I find them very comfortable to use for hours at a time. I feared they might be a little too clampy at first, but that doesn't seem to be an issue for me. Sound isolation is second to none among the headphones I have. It even outperforms the Koss Pro4S in sound isolation. Both measure similarly in sound isolation from InnerFidelity's measurements, but from personal experience, the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro beats the Koss Pro4S quite a bit in sound isolation. These come so close to ear defenders in sound isolation that it isn't funny. The outstanding sound isolation ensures that you can listen to your music while cutting down external noise to a dull roar if not blocked out entirely. Sound leakage is almost nonexistent. The coiled cable is permanently attached, which isn't too much of a deal for what I use them for, but it certainly is going to make it awkward to use while taking walks or going out in public. I still have my Koss Pro4S, which I use for those purposes anyway, so the Sennheisers stay at home. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro. Sure, if the midbass was at the same level as the subbass, it would make these headphones more fun to listen to, but I'm not going to complain given their outstanding imaging, soundstage, and clarity and lack of major peaks and dips in frequency. 9/10 for sound quality, 10/10 for sound isolation, imaging, clarity and soundstage (by closed-back standards).

Just got these in. Large headphones. Very sturdy, well built. One of the best things about them is that the ear muffs are large and comfortable. I can listen to music for hours without my head nor ears feeling tired. Plus the head band part is also well cushioned. And you can adjust the headband on both sides to ensure a snug fit. Regarding a snug fit, these are total enclosure phones, with no leakage. So don't plan on hearing your phone ring, nor others talking to you while wearing these (unless you are not listening to anything, maybe). Now, regarding sound, I listen to Fleetwood Mac and Chuck Berry. I just use these phones for listening to music only. These headphones are super sensitive to the high frequencies. If you listen to music with them, you will prob need a DAQ or equalizer to bring down the high frequencies. Otherwise, the music might sound too shrill or tinny. I run the base and mid range level across even. But at 1k, I drop the high freqs way down In a slope. The phones sound great then. Very clear. Nice bass and midrange. (And of course treble). A couple of other things: Watch out for listening to these phones at too high volume. You might not even notice, esp the high frequencies. Lastly, the price is right. I see no need to spend more $ for a real nice set of headphones. You can buy replacement ear muffs on Amazon, too. Some say that the replacements make the phones sound even better. Highly recommended.

The Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones have earned their reputation as a studio workhorse, and for good reason. For anyone prioritizing an uncolored and truthful representation of their audio, these headphones are a revelation, especially at their price point. First and foremost, the accuracy with music response of the HD 280 Pro is their defining characteristic. These aren't headphones designed to impress with booming bass or sparkling, hyped highs. Instead, they aim for a flat, neutral frequency response that reveals your music exactly as it was mixed and mastered. This means no artificial enhancements; what you hear is what's truly there in the recording. For producers, engineers, and audiophiles who want to discern every detail without any sonic bias, this level of transparency is invaluable. Bass is tight and controlled, mids are clear and present, and the treble is detailed without being fatiguing. This commitment to neutrality means they don't modify the sound of your music. If a track has a deep, resonant bass line, you'll hear it. If it has a subtle vocal harmony, you'll hear that too. But you won't get an exaggerated version of either. This "true to the way it's supposed to be heard" philosophy is what makes the HD 280 Pro a favorite for critical listening and monitoring tasks, allowing you to identify imperfections or subtle nuances that might be masked by more "fun" sounding headphones. When it comes to comfort, the HD 280 Pro often elicits mixed opinions, but generally, they are praised for their robust build and ability to provide a good seal. While the initial clamping force can feel a bit snug for some, especially those with larger heads, this pressure is integral to their excellent passive noise isolation. Over time, the headband and earpads tend to soften and conform to your head, making them quite comfortable for extended periods. The soft earcups and padded headband are designed for long sessions, making them suitable for studio use or simply enjoying your music without distraction from external noise. While they may not be described as having an overtly "rich" sound in the sense of a warm, colored presentation, the richness of the sound they give comes from their revealing detail and clarity. You get a full, coherent soundstage, where instruments are well-separated and individual elements within a mix are distinct. The lack of artificial coloring allows the natural richness of the recording to shine through, providing a genuinely immersive and analytical listening experience. In summary, the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro are an outstanding choice for those who value sonic honesty. They deliver highly accurate music reproduction without coloration, offering a true window into your audio. With their robust build and eventual comfort, they're a reliable and insightful companion for serious listening.

Item is as described. Quick delivery. These are, without a doubt, the best sounding headphones I have ever used. they completely surround the ear, blocking out all extraneous noise. There is no lost signal strength and all frequencies are audible. I highly recommend these headphones for all practicing musicians.

These are the first pair of reference headphones I've ever used, and I am not using them for professional use. My reason for buying them is the sound isolation. I needed headphones that do not leak sound and disturb my sleeping wife. After some research, these headphones were my best choice. They indeed isolate sound. I have a pair of ballistic ear cups rated to reduce 27 decibels, and they are built for shooting guns. These are quite comparable, meaning they keep in a similar amount of sound. I'm not even going to rate the sound quality, because I'm not using any professional equipment. I will say that it seems as close to true sound as my equipment will allow. The hdr output from one of my video games gives me a much better idea of where other players are in 3D space. As for comfort, these are quite nice. The only thing that causes discomfort is actually the cable. It is too heavy. My neck gets stiff from the subtle tilt the heavy cable induces. Which brings me to the main criticism I have of this product. The cable is a heavy duty cable with straight sections on both ends. It cannot be removed, or I would have removed it on day one. However, on day three I had to go to Amazon and buy a male to female audio cable (extender). While both ends of the cable are engineered to be quite strong, even the strongest cables will wear out with that amount of stress. The coiled section of this cable is far too heavy for its short length. Without the extender attached, these headphones are unusable due to discomfort and concern for damaging the product. So add $8-15 to the price unless you have such a cable.

I am very pleased with these headphones. I got these headphones to plug into a Allen & Heath sound board. I want to have a clear sound coming off the board to balance the sound from various inputs during live streaming events. I wanted something that was not too expensive but still quality for live streaming events. I have a higher quality headphones for true audio events. The headphones are clear and have great sound. There are a great fit for everyday use and live streaming events. There is some amplification of the sound but very workable. They are comfortable to wear and won't hurt your ears for extended use. Most of my streaming event last around 2 hours.