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Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Headphones
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The HD280 pro headphones are full-sized, sealed headphones, that are light-weight, comfortable to wear, and with excellent sound quality. Because of their closed back-design, these headphones reduce outside noise, making them excellent for listening in noisy environments, either on stage, mass transit, or behind the wheels of steel. These headphones are tight fitting, extremely comfortable, and fully adjustable....
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Reviews for Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Headphones
posted by Digger , May 16, 2012
- PROS
- Sound that is class A, solid build quality.
- CONS
- NONE
- The Bottom Line
- A phones, hard to beat for the money
- Review
- I had originally purchased the HD 280 PRO phones after owning another set of Sennheiser headphones,...
posted by xcbass24x , October 21, 2009
- PROS
- noise cancellation, terrific quality, coiled, single-sided cable, easy disassembly for replacing parts
- CONS
- goofy look when worn (not for public)
- The Bottom Line
- i definitely recommend this product to anybody who appreciates good sound quality and doesn't listen to music in public or just doesn't care about how he/she looks.
- Review
- these 'phones are really the most comfortable and best sounding in the price range. I have owned som...
posted by Dr.P , May 15, 2009
- PROS
- These are a great sounding pair of headphones.
- CONS
- None.
- The Bottom Line
- For the price it would be hard to find a better sounding pair of headphones.
- Review
- SENNHEISER HD 280 PROFESSIONAL HEADPHONES &n...
posted by Horswispr , November 05, 2008
- PROS
- excellent sound; really comfortable; look nice; relatively inexpensive
- CONS
- will the plastic hold up long-term? is the bass shelved down?
- The Bottom Line
- I recommend these headphones without reservation. They are comfortable, provide good isolation, and sound great.
- Review
- A friend recently invited me into the studio to record some guitar tracks for an Irish music project...
posted by bigrich76 , March 01, 2008
- PROS
- solid build quality, thick cushiony ear pads, laser sharp mids/highs.
- CONS
- Bass response
- The Bottom Line
- An audiophiles dream, but bassheads may want more.
- Review
- I own the Sennheiser HD 212Pro cans and wanted to upgrade to these due to the larger drivers, more s...
posted by huangj , February 10, 2008
- PROS
- Rich sound, well cushioned,
- CONS
- In my opinion, extremely ugly and too big to be worn in public
- The Bottom Line
- Great set for home use if you don't want to be disturbed by extra noise or disturb others (no leaked sound). Sound quality is phenomenal.
- Review
- The Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones sound amazing for their price. They are a big bit and heavy, an...
posted by jpport123 , November 02, 2007
- PROS
- Outstanding sound quality and ambient noise dampening abilities.
- CONS
- Very poor headband construction, plastic disintegrated, currently held together with electrical tape.
- Review
- First off, I must say that I love the sound quality of these headphones. The external dampening of a...
posted by mrmysterious , September 22, 2007
- PROS
- Great sound, replaceable parts, comfortable to wear, great sound isolation
- CONS
- A little bulky for travel
- The Bottom Line
- If you are looking for unbelievable sound in a closed style headset then the HD-280s are a good fit for you.
- Review
- Let me just start by saying that the Sennheiser HD-280 PRO headphones are absolutely amazing. They w...
posted by excaliburn , August 31, 2007
- PROS
- Durable, relatively inexpensive, very effective at sealing against external sounds.
- CONS
- Pretty uncomfortable, tonal balance and imaging are only average.
- The Bottom Line
- If you have to have sound-sealing headphones, these are an acceptable choice for the price.
- Review
- As other reviewers have written, the HD-280s are probably some of the "sound sealingest" headphones...
posted by hopetest , April 24, 2007
- PROS
- Good noise attenuation, very comfortable, replaceable parts, respected audio manufacturer
- CONS
- Not strong at extreme ends of hi-fi spectrum reproduction.
- The Bottom Line
- Quality sound, quality manufacturing, very comfortable and a reasonable price. I can thoroughly recommend these headphones.
- Review
- I am a presenter on local radio and prefer not to share headphones with others so have my own set th...
posted by amanieux , February 10, 2007
- PROS
- sound very detailed,incredible bass, good noise blocking in and out, solid, foldable, good price
- CONS
- sound unnatural and a bit metallic(especially vocals),not comfortable:too much pressure on the head
- The Bottom Line
- sound very detailed, but un-natural and too much pressure on the head so try it before you buy it. if you support the pressure then i recommend it.
- Review
- 1/ sound the hd280pro definitely has a high frequency range : i can hear very bass sound i don't he...
posted by fps31520 , November 07, 2006
- PROS
- Incredible closed sound; noise attenuation; very durable.
- CONS
- Somewhat tight headband; not very attractive overall; not GREAT with MP3/AAC, but still very good.
- The Bottom Line
- If the above review appealed to you at all, you should already be half-way through purchasing these headphones.
- Review
- I've read many reviews that call the Sennheiser HD 280 "The Dollar-For-Dollar Headphone Champ" (or s...
posted by birdninthward , September 03, 2006
- PROS
- Overall Great sound. Noise cancellation. Comfort.
- CONS
- Sweaty ears if worn for a long time. Ugly design, but who cares.
- Review
- Great Buy. You can listen to them as loud as you want and they won't bother anyone. I use them with...
posted by symbiosis , June 08, 2006
- PROS
- Excellent sound quality, construction, and comfort. Price. Noise blocking.
- CONS
- Slightly quirky appearance, ear cups can get a bit warm with extended use.
- The Bottom Line
- See Overall Below.
- Review
- Over the past few years, I have tried out (and reviewed) many sets of headphones from many different...
posted by jared81477 , June 07, 2006
- PROS
- Quality build, frequency range, price ($80) but worth more
- CONS
- Only limitations are from its source, none from headphones
- Review
- Lots of great reviews for these headphones, therefore I probably will not say anything different......
posted by oba4501 , January 25, 2006
- PROS
- Extremely comfortable, rugged and isolated enough for studio situations, true sound, fair price.
- CONS
- Slight wearing along ear cups.
- Review
- I bought these things about 4 years ago for studio purposes and they work fannn-friggin-tastic! The...
posted by jwhitakr , October 06, 2005
- PROS
- Exceptional sound, comfortable, built to last
- CONS
- A bit pricey
- The Bottom Line
- Exceptional sound, great comfort and excellent reliability has made these a great pair of headphones.
- Review
- Background I have used these headphones for almost 2 years now. They are currently plugged into my h...
posted by duncan_jaques , September 01, 2005
- PROS
- Powerful sound, good ambient attenuation. Single-sided cord and screw-on 1/8"-1/4" adapter.
- CONS
- Uncomfortable after long periods of use. Durability and design issues with the headband.
- The Bottom Line
- If they were stolen, lost or break completely at any point, I'd try some of the older, simpler models like the HD25 before rushing to replace them like-for-like.
- Review
- 2 1/2 years ago I was looking for some closed-back headphones to complement my open Sennheiser HD600...
posted by yzer , August 23, 2005
- PROS
- Fine, uncolored, flat-response sound. Comfortable to wear.
- CONS
- Plastic headband component and cord failed. Home quality, NOT professional quality.
- The Bottom Line
- At $68 it's a good buy for home or occasional professional use. Great sound, comfortable & bound to fall apart.
- Review
- I'm a career radio broadcaster and have been in the business for 34 years. I purchase and use my own...
posted by ginsumaster , July 07, 2005
- PROS
- neutral sound, excellent isolation, bargain price
- CONS
- sound could be more lively, faster. not for fat heads
- The Bottom Line
- best $100 headphones on the market if isolation is crucial.
- Review
- My viewpoint is from an audiophile and live sound reinforcement viewpoint. Background. I have been d...
posted by jarednc , April 18, 2005
- PROS
- Excellent noise attenuation
- CONS
- heavy
- Review
- I read a lot of reviews of these headphones before I bought them and I agree with most of them. Thes...
posted by mkol , December 11, 2004
- PROS
- Sound quality, great pricing, comfort and amazing bass and treble.
- CONS
- Not too good-looking and can get uncomfortable if worn for too long.
- The Bottom Line
- Aside from some discomforts, these headphones are what you would call a "bang for your buck." With amazing quality, durability and a 2 year warranty you really can't go wrong.
- Review
- For a while now my ways of listening to my music library was through $10 Sony ear buds, a $100 JVC b...
posted by FargoUT , September 16, 2004
- PROS
- Superb sound reproduction, flat response, one-sided coiled cord, closed, comfortable
- CONS
- Style, reveals flaws in source recording, pressure from headphones is rather heavy
- The Bottom Line
- Excellent sound reproduction with a sealed headphone; beautiful flat response with little coloration; low cost for superb quality
- Review
- Being a lover of good sound, I've become a headphone junkie after quickly discovering the high quali...
posted by xxbalutxx , March 31, 2004
- PROS
- Great sound at a reasonable price, excellent noise cancelling
- CONS
- Long burn in, sometimes gets uncomfortable on ears
- Review
- I bought these Sennheisers 3-4 Months ago for 80 bucks off Ebay. These are probably the best headpho...
posted by linuxmasterx , March 24, 2004
- PROS
- Unexpected clarity, and mostly, linaerity for the price class
- CONS
- A few, mostly design (heavy), but you still get way more, more than you pay
- The Bottom Line
- If you can afford it, go for 2-3 models of headphones, and use these for burnin' rubber.If not, they'll do just fine for any kind of music.
- Review
- First I must tell a story why I'm into headphones.Simply put, after certain age, and getting marrie...
posted by hottyson , March 21, 2004
- PROS
- Needs no expensive amplifier. Inexpensive. Quality/Value. Best at keeping music in, blocking noise out.
- CONS
- Some comfort issues with pressure squeeze on head. Can't hear the telephone ring.
- The Bottom Line
- The Sennheiser HD-280, and Grado SR-60 have probably been the most recommended sub-$100 unamped headphones for the past two years.
- Review
- The Sennheiser HD-280 PRO is sometimes referred to as just HD-280. They are the same headphone. The...
posted by bsueyoshi , January 11, 2004
- PROS
- Sound quality excellent. Sound reproduction accurate. Sound amazingly vibrant and warm.
- CONS
- Not easily portable. Reveals flaws in source material. Coiled cord.
- The Bottom Line
- A must buy! For the price ($70-90) you can't beat the sound! Studio quality. Accurate reproduction of sound while bringing the sound to life.
- Review
- I had read all the reviews before I purchased these earphones and I narrowed it down to the Sennheis...
posted by jayaprakashp , January 06, 2004
- PROS
- Good at high and low frequencies, good bass, treble, noise cancellation
- CONS
- Nothing that I can think of
- Review
- Sennheiser HD-280 Pro is an awesome headphone. I researched quite a lot (even listened to many headp...
posted by dawilligonga , January 04, 2004
- PROS
- Looks.
- CONS
- Everything else.
- Review
- Cannot handle high volume. They distort at anything near very loud levels. Very poor bass response....
posted by roelgg , December 02, 2003
- PROS
- Great bass, mids, and highs. Long coil cord. Tough construction. Comfy.
- CONS
- None yet. Wish the base hit a little lower bass.
- Review
- I just got my 280 pro cans today. I blasted them in with some reggae, rock, and rap. They stood up t...
posted by jdrew601 , October 07, 2003
- PROS
- 1) Excellent range 2) Great attenuation
- CONS
- 1) Size
- Review
- The Sennheiser HD-280 Pros are my first pair of semi high quality headphones. I recently have been d...
posted by edmiceter , October 06, 2003
- PROS
- Sound, Comfortable, good range, good price
- CONS
- not portable
- Review
- I just bought these headphones recently. At first they are not very comfortable because the ear cups...
posted by vpribish , September 30, 2003
- PROS
- great sound, comfortable, sturdy, maintainable, single-side cord
- CONS
- too large for mobile use, grip may be too firm
- Review
- Many have commented on the value of these headphones, so I'll just write an express review concurrin...
posted by alphaproject , September 17, 2003
- PROS
- Sound, looks, quality.
- CONS
- Crazy coiled wire.
- The Bottom Line
- If you get these headphones I think you will love them. Not much else to say.
- Review
- Previously I was using Audio-Technica studio monitor headphones (M40fs) because I got a great deal o...
posted by utilizer , September 06, 2003
- PROS
- Sonic clarity and balance on what matters most: midrange and bass; superb sound isolation.
- CONS
- Snug fit at first, easily adjustable; slight hiss but goes away after two hours usage.
- The Bottom Line
- Want the best headphones for under 100 bucks? Get these. You won't be disappointed by any means! Want the best period? Still buy from Sennheiser!
- Review
- Coming from some 20 buck Optimus Nova 71 headphones that I thought sounded great to the Sennheiser H...
posted by khlorineking , August 08, 2003
- PROS
- Extremely great sound
- CONS
- Hard to take on trips. Not portable
- The Bottom Line
- Absolutely astonishing sound, great price. Easily the best in it's class. Portability still lacking however. Definately Worth the money though.
- Review
- I've gone through many different headphones, each time taking a step above, however, those were most...
posted by psout100 , July 15, 2003
- PROS
- foldable perfect overall sound with surround feeling fits around ear
- CONS
- Heavy
- The Bottom Line
- They originally retailed for $200, then discontinued. Bought under $100 they're a steal and WELL worth every penny.
- Review
- The Sennhesier HD 280 PRO is better than the headphones most LA studio recorders use. The sound i...
posted by jsc1973 , June 21, 2003
- PROS
- Great sound, great price, good for a wide variety of applications.
- CONS
- A little bulky, require a burn-in for best sound.
- The Bottom Line
- These are excellent headphones, especially where outside noise cancellation is a priority. They're well worth your consideration.
- Review
- Like I lot of people who own the HD280 Pro, I was introduced to these headphones while shopping for...
posted by roenick371 , June 02, 2003
- PROS
- Clear sound, nice design, features, comfort, prize
- CONS
- none found
- The Bottom Line
- I would recommend it to everyone, who is planning to buy some headphones of this prize level and wants to get perfect sound, comfort and other advantages. Definitely excellent product
- Review
- I collected money for some time to buy my first "real headphones". I knew one thing. It must be Senn...
posted by dinomite1 , May 09, 2003
- PROS
- Awesome sound, great range, very flat response
- CONS
- None
- The Bottom Line
- Great headphones overall.
- Review
- I bought these when my 7 year old Optimus headphones (~$50 pair) broke. These Sennheisers are a hug...
posted by jazz976 , May 04, 2003
- PROS
- Great sound, lightweight, noise-cancelling, coiled cord, cheap
- CONS
- Big
- The Bottom Line
- A product with incredible value. Great sound, completely noise cancelling, and very comfortable.
- Review
- I bought my HD-280s a while ago after reading great reviews about all the headphones in the Sennheis...
posted by bostarob , May 03, 2003
- PROS
- Accurate, detailed, good deal, tough, comfortable.
- CONS
- Coiled cord, and they fold kind of awkwardly.
- The Bottom Line
- Solid in every respect, louder than you can listen to, GREAT sound, great value.
- Review
- I bought these for critical listening, and tweaking that requires absolute accuracy, especially in t...
posted by stephonovich , March 27, 2003
- PROS
- Sealed, comfort, single-cord, great sound.
- CONS
- Sealed headphones sound worse than open.
- The Bottom Line
- Great headphones for anyone who requires noise isolation and great quality.
- Review
- These are my first dive into the world of hi-fi audio, and let me tell you, what a dive it was....
posted by dj_chex , December 25, 2002
- PROS
- accurate audio reproduction, 32db noise attenuation, sennheiser quality
- CONS
- alot of pro audio stores sell out of these headphones!
- The Bottom Line
- clean and natural sound, better noise attenuation than most rifle rage earplugs, durable, replaceable parts, kills the Sony MDR-V700DJ. A MUST FOR DJ'S
- Review
- For over 50 years Sennheiser has been producing top studio and consumer grade audio products. this n...
posted by curv4k , December 13, 2002
- PROS
- Great sound, doesn't take much to power them. Blocks a lot of sound.
- CONS
- Alright bass. Not as good as open cans.
- The Bottom Line
- Good cans for portability, won't let any sound out or in so great for privacy. Great sound quality.
- Review
- When I first received these cans I put them on, after using my Sennheiser 497s and I was disappointe...
posted by ereid13 , October 02, 2002
- PROS
- Isolation, separation of sound, comfort, durability.
- CONS
- Not the deepest bass(but it is accurate)
- The Bottom Line
- I recommend the Sennheiser 280Pro to anyone who wants closed type headphones for>$100. They are very accurate, provide excellent separation of sound, and also provide great isolation from outside noise.
- Review
- I recently began radio broadcasting school and needed to get a solid pair of headphones at a reasona...
posted by ereid13 , October 02, 2002
- PROS
- Isolation, separation of sound, comfort, durability.
- CONS
- Not the deepest bass(but it is accurate)
- The Bottom Line
- I recommend the Sennheiser 280Pro to anyone who wants closed type headphones for>$100. They are very accurate, provide excellent separation of sound, and also provide great isolation from outside noise.
- Review
- I recently began radio broadcasting school and needed to get a solid pair of headphones at a reasona...
posted by ldl0 , September 15, 2002
- PROS
- Comfortable, and perfect for transcription and jazz
- CONS
- None to speak of
- The Bottom Line
- The comfortable fit, replaceability of parts, and ability to hear things you haven't before in your music make these an excellent choice for the frugal professional!
- Review
- I purchased these earphones from etronics.com at about $80 well below the list price of other .com s...
posted by slidescanner , July 30, 2002
- PROS
- Amazingly clear sound, great isolation, folding design.
- CONS
- None, really.
- The Bottom Line
- Highly recommended for anyone wishing to have a true representation of the source, great isolation and excellent value.
- Review
- I've used the Sony V6 and the newer 7506 for a total of 10 years, since first getting into pro audio...
posted by LetItRut , June 10, 2002
- PROS
- Accurate sound, versatile swiveling/folding feature
- CONS
- Not as "detailed" or "airy" as higher-priced headphones
- The Bottom Line
- If you're looking for a mid-priced pair of closed headphones for both studio monitoring and DJ use, you can't go wrong with the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro.
- Review
- I've tried various closed-back full-size headphones that cost up to $200 from mass-market brands suc...
