SennheiserHD280pro Closed Monitoring Headphones

I love these headphones so much. I'm not a sound engineer or anything similar but I do listen to a lot of music and the sound from these HD280's is just beautiful. They are monitoring headphones meant for the studio of course - nevertheless I like the 'neutral' sound they produce.I have these on for hours most days and they remain very comfortable indeed - the soft cups really are almost unnoticeable after a while. I have had my pair for 6 years now and after heavy use they have aged very well (other than wearing of the headband and the cup covers - as to be expected) and they are very durable. Then again I take extra care of my stuff..Anyhow, these headphones are fantastic value and I would highly recommend them. Just remember they are monitoring phones so if youplan to use them for music or other they might sound to neutral for some..

These headphones are primarily geared for studio work - the bass is tight and fast, midband rich, and treble very clear and precise. And - they'll go REALLY loud.The sound is as good as the recording (in other words, IF the recording is good, the sound will amaze you - but the headphones will not mask any imperfections of the recording!).I got them only yesterday, so can't comment on the durability - but they seem very solid - go ahead, drop them on the floor! I can say, however, that I found them comfortable even after several hours of non-stop listening. They also block the unwanted noise (including my noisy colleagues at work) very effectively.In short, a great buy - I am sure there are lighter and cheaper headphones out there, but I wouldn't bother - in my (rather extensive experience), this is a superb buy.

Overall these are fantastic headphones which I bought for my home studio (recording and mixing music). The sound and clarity are outstanding and great at all volumes in all ranges. There are two slight downsides which mean I did not give the full 5 star rating. One is that at high volumes (and wow are these headphones loud) sound does leak from them and when recording this can be picked up - so be careful to ensure the volume is kept reasonable when/ if using a sensitive microphone for recording (or if you don't want to annoy the person sat next to you on the bus). The other is a tiny little nag on comfort. Whilst they sit very comfortably initially, are snug on the ear and have an adjustable headstrap, which makes them fine for probably 2-3 hours of wear, after this time they can start to feel a little 'tight' across the top of the head. I've obviously adjusted the head strap to ease this but can't remove it altogether whilst also keeping them well fitted to my ears. It's not a major problem and taking short breaks from having them on does help, given I can sometimes be wearing them all day when mixing. Like I say it's only a tiny nag - but I think a little bit of extra padding on the underside of the headstrap would help (unless I just have a sensitive head!!). Otherwise these are really top class headphones at an incredibly competitive price and I would buy them again.

I've always personally used Sennheiser monitors in my recording studio, where I do voice-overs, I can't compare to other brands but I feel I don't need to as these are comfortable for long hours of use and the ear covers are comfortable and certainly don't cause headaches as some people say after long use.Most importantly the sound is good that I hear through them, very crisp and clear and I've already had these a couple of years and as I look after them, they still look like new.

Sound Quality was fine, acceptable bass and good accuracy. They are marketed as good DJ headphones as well as monitoring phones, they are not. Music sounds generally good but very flat and boring, not even close to being enough bass or warmth for proper music listening.The jack that attaches to your audio playback device is huge and very likely to bend and twist, therefore breaking the copper inside.The headphones cord is non detachable unless you want to buy a new specific to this model cable for £30.The default cord is gargantuan, thick and curled, so much that it almost tugs the left cup down on your head.I have a big head and the headphones were a little loose on their tightest setting for me. Others have said the exact opposite however.They provide decent comfort over long periods although the cushion material can get sweaty and i would have preferred it to be a little firmer.Word of warning, know what your getting into here. I wanted some solid headphones that wouldn't break, would provide accurate sound without being boring. Two of those things were wrong. These are specific headphones with a specific use, not for everyday enjoyment.

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As soon as I tried these I knew they were inadequate, unfortunately. My main use for them would have been dialogue editing so I need as neutral a frequency-response as possible, with clarity being paramount, and these were just dull-sounding. Having read some other reviews I have to wonder whether this pair were actually faulty or if maybe the production of these headphones has dropped in quality over the years they've been on the market. Really disappointed, especially when Sennheiser headphones I've used before have been really good.

I've had these head phones for 3 years now and thought i'd do a small review. After using many different headphones in my studio, both mixing and recoding sound. I have to say these are the best pair of head phones i've used by far. The sound quality is amazing and the noise cancellation is just as impressive. I use them every day and have never had any problems with them. I even take them with me when i go away as no other headphones cut it for me now. They are a bit big but i love big headphones. They might be a bit out of peoples price range, but if you have the extra to spend on them you won't be disappointed, they are very durable and will be well worth money in my opinion.

I don't have much experience with the studio headphones as this is my first personal buy. But I have used many headphones for shorter durations so this is my review in respect to my personal experience.Build Quality:Very good. Seems and feels really durable. The adjustment clips are very smooth and the headphones fit my head perfectly. The sponge part is also decent and feels like a quality product. It has a long curled wire which is very convenient. It has a 3.5 mm jack and has a quarter inch adapter, again very rich quality. Headphones are heavy and pretty tough.Performance:The voice and bass quality is very good. The noise cancelation is pretty effective as compared to other studio headphones I have ever used. It has been a year I am using it and I am completely satisfied with the sound quality. Very good for Production, Mixing and Mastering.I am using it with Focusrite Scarlett 2.2 and works excellent.Comfort:Very Comfortable and handy. You can fold it inwards and it takes very less space. It has a supreme quality sponge fit to both ears and at the top for head comfort. Use it for 2-3 hours without any pain or trouble. It totally depends on person to person anyways.Price:I got this for 6,600/- (discounted price) and for that price it is totally worth. There are other inexpensive studio headphones in the market but if you are looking for a one-time investment kind of deal, Don't even think twice just and go for it.

EL PRODUCTO:Cómodo, gran calidad de sonido y relación calidad precio muy bueno.Tenía intención de comprar auriculares para mi estudio, y me decidí por estos. Después de un tiempo utilizándolos, puedo decir que no me siento decepcionado en absoluto. Aíslan el ruido completamente, se adaptan a la perfección a la oreja y a qualquiera forma de cabeza. El volumen está equalizado, no suena tan alto como otros que he tenido la oportunidad de probar. Pero no es bajo. Además la calidad de sonido es insuperable. Se escucha cada detalle de la melodia.Tras estar una media de 3 horas con ellos seguidas, no he notado molestia alguna.-PROS:Gran calidad de sonidoAislamiento correctoCómodos y nada cansinosPuedes cambiar las piezas si se te rompe algoGran vida útil (tengo amigos que llevan con estos auriculares ya 4 años)Cable largo y con adaptador.-CONTRAS:Aveces me pareció que los bajos están subidos un poco. Alomejor es cosa mía, lo he notado solo en algunas canciones.Son unos auriculares grandes, para un estudio va perfecto, pero para escuchar música y estar moviéndote por casa cuesta.*El volumen. Aunque la calidad de sonido y el volumen es correcto, me falta poder subirlo un poquito más. Más que nada porque me gusta la música muy alta.POR PARTE DE AMAZON:Perfecto como siempre, embalaje, portes, precio.

Ho già posseduto un esemplare di queste eccellenti cuffie e, grazie al prezzo attuale leggermente ribassato - la casa ormai non le ha più in stock - le ho riacquistate.Ottimo prodotto, realizzato con componenti e materiali di alta qualità. Cuffie "around ear" comode da indossare con padiglioni molto morbidi, cavo spiralato robusto non separabile dal corpo del prodotto, microfono non presente, assenza di custodia da viaggio, fornito un adattatore dorato per prese jack da 6,35mm.La qualità del suono è assoluta: non si avvertono distorsioni anche ad alto volume e la curva di risposta è decisamente piatta. Chi proviene da prodotti commerciali che debbono il proprio successo e l'alto prezzo al marketing della casa, come una nota marca di costose cuffie colorate, passando a queste avrà modo di riascoltare i propri brani preferiti scoprendo strumenti mai sentiti prima.Chi scrive ritiene che qualunque sistema di diffusione audio (cuffie o casse acustiche) debba restituire il suono così come è stato registrato, le scelte di esaltare particolari gamme di frequenza si fanno in sala di incisione, poi la musica si ascolta come è: queste cuffie sposano pienamente questo principio.L'eccellente isolamento acustico dei padiglioni rende queste cuffie particolarmente adatte all'ascolto riservato in ambienti rumorosi. Sono state progettate per monitoraggio professionale, ma le consiglio caldamente per ascoltare in santa pace la musica preferita anche in ambiente domestico, con i figli che schiamazzano e TV accesa ad alto volume.L'assenza della feature "active noise cancelling" e della connettività wireless garantisce che il prodotto sia sempre pronto all'uso senza batteria scarica sul più bello e nessuna presa elettrica libera.In sintesi:- utilizzo professionale: sono un prodotto di riferimento, allo stesso prezzo non c'è nulla di meglio- uso domestico con impianto hi-fi: molto consigliate per un ascolto riservato- uso domestico per ascolto TV: consigliate per concerti e film ad alto impatto, sprecate per qualsiasi altro programma- utilizzo con smartphone, tablet e lettori mp3: la qualità del suono delle cuffie eccede quella degli apparecchi a cui la si collega- utilizzo in mobilità cittadina: non adatte per l'ingombro- utilizzo in viaggio, aereo o treno: molto adatte per la qualità di ascolto e per l'isolamento acustico; valutare l'ingombro nel bagaglio a mano- chi ama la naturalezza e l'ampiezza del fronte sonoro deve orientarsi preferibilmente verso cuffie aperte a scapito dell'isolamento acustico- generi musicali: tutti (vedi anche sotto)- gaming: sono poco preparato, ma penso che il mercato offra altri prodotti più appropriati- chi ama generi musicali da "super bassi" tipo rap e hip-hop non ama l'alta fedeltà e la naturalezza dell'ascolto e troverà maggior soddisfazione in altri prodotti spendendo meno della metà- chi segue le mode ed esibisce in pubblico le cuffie appese al collo sa già che deve guardare altrove e spendere di più- alternative: nella stessa fascia di prezzo Sennheiser offre ora il modello HD 380, sostanzialmente equivalente e di foggia un po' più attuale, che non ho provato; AKG, Beyer Dynamic e Audio Technica offrono valide alternative.

Cuento con unos HD 598 y unos HD 558, lamentablemente estos mismos no puedo usarlos mucho por su naturaleza abierta.Estos audifonos son excelentes para espacios algo ruidosos como en una oficina, sala con gente etc... al igual que los sennheiser open la falta de bajos se nota, en las especificaciones dice Frequency response (headphones) 8 - 25000 HzResponde en las frecuencias mas bajas pero no de forma uniforme a las mas altas, en los HD esto se informa en la caja y es esperable la falta de bajos en los audifonos abiertos, pero realmente no me lo esperaba en los HD-280 PRO.Iré probandolos por unos meses para "burn them", confió totalmente en la calidad de Sennheiser, todo los headphones que he comprado con ellos son duraderos por años.Aproveche la oferta del buen fin de Amazon, el servicio de Amazon fue excelente y me alegra comprar con ellos.Edit: Se puede mejorar la calidad de estos audifonos de manera substancial con adición de un convolver[...][...]La calidad mejora mucho con el arreglo de las frecuencias con ayuda de ese convolver, solo se necesita Foobar2000 y cargar el archivo IRS con el plugin de Foobar2000 llamado Impulse "Response Convolver"Recuerden cambiar el nombre del Sennheiser HD280pro.irs a Sennheiser HD280pro.wav para que se pueda cargar con el plugin de Foobar2000, funciona de maravilla.

Excellent headphones. I quickly found myself compelled to purchase audio enhancement software by Creative just to compliment these headphones. I constantly find myself amazed by the sound being produced by these headphones; everything from the shocking bass of explosions in Battlefield, to the footsteps of enemies approaching in Halo, to the ridiculously pleasing sound of Carlos Santana destroying a solo.The chord has none of that annoying popping sound like lower-end headphones when they collide with anything or rub against anything because the chord is coiled. This also allows me to walk around my room freely. I have my headphones plugged into my tv or my computer and just walk up around my room without it pulling on either.tl:dr: Totally immerse for gaming, outstanding music clarity (maybe buy a good sound card/audio software), extremely durable and portable, comfortable after prolonged use.