HD 280 PRO Closed-Back Over-Ear DJ & Monitoring Headphones | Collapsible Design & Swivelling Ear Cups | 3M Coiled Cable & 1/4" Jack Adaptor Included (506845)

I've been using these since last September. The sound produced is pretty much perfect for what I want from them. Some people claim they sound flat and don't produce huge bass, that is (in my opinion at least) a good thing. For my somewhat variable hearing, these headphones are exactly what I want in terms of sound reproduction. I use them a lot for audio listening (voices over radio) and general music listening / film viewing. I have 'phones with massive bass, and whilst that is sometimes a good thing, for voice audio it certainly isn't. The high & mid tones are clear and punchy, allowing good voice definition. The bass is sufficiently powerful to give a solid, rounded sound and not overwhelm everything else and make it indistinct and mushy. Comfort-wise they fit my big, wide head and I can wear them comfortably for hours on end. The headband is fully adjustable and nicely padded, as are the earpads. They are fairly light too, despite being fairly large, further adding to the comfort during wearing. To give an idea, I wear for 3-5 hours per night (on average) whilst working and watching and so forth. The cable is a coiled type, and whilst probably fine for most uses (plugged into equipment decks, amps and what have you) I found it a bit too inflexible for my use plugged into my PC. More of an observation and not a criticism, if you were moving about with them then it keeps the cable tidy and out of the way preventing catching and snagging. So not worth a mark down in my opinion. Provided with a 1/4" to 3.5mm down converter you can use them in any device with the appropriate socket. I like Sennheiser kit, and have owned multiple pairs over the years (and still do) and have always enjoyed using them and the sound they produce, and these are no different. Don't expect massive, treacle-thick bass, if you do, you'll be disappointed. Do expect a smooth yet rounded sound experience with what (so far) have proven to be a well made bit of hardware.

Their closed-back design and snug fit deliver high passive noise attenuation. The sound profile is neutral and balanced with clear mids and highs, ideal for monitoring, mixing, and critical listening where you want to hear the music as it really is. These earphones are well designed with folding and rotating ear cuffs the headband is sturdy. The ear padding is really soft. cons The clamping force is quite strong so extended wear can give some discomfort, especially if you have a larger head. Due to their size might not be the best option for on the go use. over all I think they are good value for money but they are a more serious headphone maybe designed for more professional use .

Bought for music production and keyboard playing. They are nice and comfortable, large ear pads so they don't pinch your ears and not too heavy. Good sound isolation too. Lovely detailed and neutral sound so perfect for music production. For general music and video listening these are also fine but some may prefer a more bass focused and dynamic sound for general use.

I ordered these headphones to try to improve to the lower base response of my current favorites which that I have used for around 5 years. These are the Sony MDR-7506 and were around £85 when I purchased them, they produce and exceptionally detailed soundscape which sounds open and airy and the vocals are exceptional (you can understand why these are reputed to be to goto general studio headphones for around 20 years). The Bass is detailed and you can discriminate every note. However the very low bass is lacking a little depth, and the very high end is emphasised. For this is the reason I decided to look for new headphones that could improve on these areas and was prepared to increase my budget, if needed, to around £200. I eventually tried out Sennheiser HD 280 Pro, Yamaha MT5's, Adam H200, BeyerDynamics DT770 Pro 80 Ohm & DT770 Pro X 32 Ohm, before choosing the AKG K371 - see my reviews of each of these others, for my evaluation of their performance.. As to the HD 280 Pro - I found their overall design to be good and easy to use. the padding supported the weight well and they were comfortable on your ears. I'm not a great fan of the fully coiled cable as although it keeps the cable compact whilst allowing a good range of extension, when standng the coils hang clear of the floor and so you feel the whole weight hanging from the headphones. The materials used were typical of consumer headphones and seem well made. You would not expect exotic materials at this price. However for me the whole purchase depended on the sonic performance - could they improve on the Sony MDR-7506, in the lower bass depth and high frequencies, without sacrificing the parts that were excellent. In a word - No! The frequency response appeared reasonably detailed and flat, but the sound was a little lifeless. These phones may be useful when mixing at home but for listening to retail music they do not excite. The Sony revealed more detail, everywhere, and somehow added sparkle to the soundscape.

Good closed back headphones great sound isolating and sound quality you can buy better but not at this price would recommend only complaint is that the cable is not removable but that's to be expected for this type of monitoring headphones

Love these headphones. Bought some back in 2003, used to DJ a lot, they then unfortunately broke and the wiring stopped working properly. No fault of the headphones though. So, I thought it was about time I replaced them. This newer version has a very slightly different design in the headband but everything else is just the same. They fit perfectly thanks to the adjustable headband, and despite looking bulky are quite light. The sound quality is just as I remember it, the bass isn’t shy and they are closed backs, letting you drown the rest of the world out out with the sounds of Metallica, or whatever takes your fancy. I think the price is about right, they are very good quality in sound and build. The only niggle is the curly cable when using them for guitar practice, very difficult to manage, so I’d recommend sticking with just the music box, where you can stay still and not have to find ways to untangle yourself from your guitar and your own head.

I use these with my mini disc Walkman ( don’t judge me I’m old 😁 ) and they replace an old pair of indeterminate make that sound great but are now falling apart. I tell you this so you know I only wear them for usually 2 hrs max but I find these more comfortable than the old ones and they seal round my ears nicely too ( beware of traffic etc if you are out and about ) I guess sound is a very subjective thing, what I think is great others may not, also as my ears age their frequency response alters too. Bear in mind I am 70 so my ears probably don’t hear the high frequencies so well any more. Bearing that in mind I find these sound of these very detailed and treble sounds great but in fact I have to boost the bass to get a similar sound to my old set. I guess this implies the bias is towards the high frequencies.

Great, accurate, flat sound. I use them for mixing sound, mastering and video-editing. They are comfortable and snug but also solid and weighty. The sturdy build and the closed back means that they exclude external sounds without need for noise-cancelling. I can be working comfortably next to someone taking a meeting. Sometimes I just wear them with nothing playing when I need to concentrate! They look great as well.

Nice headphones for music creating.

Jag hade gamla versionen av HD 280 som jag köpte typ 2007 kanske eller något. Älskade de hörlurarna. De har tydligen gjort om dem sen dess. Mest negativt tycker jag. Det positiva är att ljudet fortfarande är grymt. Det negativa är att hörselkåporna verkar mindre (för små för mina dumbo-öron), hörlurarna trycker nu också väldigt hårt på huvudet. Det inte speciellt skönt. Det positiva med det är väl att de sitter stadigt, men det blir inte skönt när man sitter länge med dem, de är också ganska varma. Dessutom är det högst oklart om de nu använder plastfästen istället för stål som det brukade vara på gamla - hörlurar för mig i alla fall, går nästan alltid sönder i fästena, så om de bytt till plast istället för att hela bygeln är i stål som gamla versionen så kommer dessa lida av samma problem som sämre lurar med plastfästen. Återstår att se. Allt är i alla fall täckt med plast, så det är svårt att veta om det är stål fortfarande eller inte. Överlag. Sämre än gamla Sennheiser HD 280 i allt annat än ljudet. Ljudet känns lite med basboostad i den nya versionen jämfört med gamla. Men marginellt. Blir en 3:a tills vidare.

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Uso le Sennheiser HD 280 PRO principalmente per suonare il basso e devo dire che mi trovo molto bene. Le cuffie sono comode anche per sessioni lunghe, grazie ai padiglioni ben imbottiti e all’ottimo isolamento dal rumore esterno. La resa sonora è molto buona: i bassi sono presenti e corposi, perfetti per il mio strumento, senza però diventare troppo “esagerati” o distorti. Questo le rende ideali per chi suona strumenti a bassa frequenza come il basso. L’unico punto che mi lascia un po’ perplesso è il cavo a spirale, che in alcuni casi può risultare un po’ scomodo o ingombrante durante i movimenti. ✅ Pro: bassi ben definiti, comfort, isolamento ❌ Contro: cavo a spirale poco pratico per chi si muove spesso Consigliate a musicisti, soprattutto bassisti, che cercano cuffie affidabili per monitoraggio e pratica.

Exactly what i needed for watching tv. it cuts down on the noise and are snug but comfortable