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Sennheiser Pro Audio HD280PRO Headphone new model
Last Updated: July 31, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.7
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Sound
212noise, headphones, sounds, listening, cancellation
+91%
-9%
" ... Otherwise good sound quality, better theb the similarly priced competitors I've tried so far for sound isolation. ... "
" ... They isolate sound mostly, but still let some ambient sound in. ... I prefer this over sound cancellation. ... If these are in your price range, I can't recommend them enough for great sound quality and reliability. ... "
" ... These are great headphones for what they are meant to be used for, in studio audio tracking or audio reference but definitely enjoyable to causally play music on them from any device. ... "
" ... And of course the sound quality is great! ... Very easy to catch those little background noises that can ruin a perfectly good soundbite. ... "
" ... Ambient noise rejection is great (they are not noise cancelling). ... The sound is pure and natural ... "
" ... I love the natural noise isolation these provide me. ... The sound quality is really good and neutral, which works perfectly for me when working on music. ... Great sound and build quality, just be aware they might take a while to get physically used to. ... "
" ... lots of bass and noise cancellation is great. ... "
" ... I am relatively new to audio engineering and don’t have much to compare these to but they certainly get the job done. ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
177listening, headphones, noise, bass, price
+90%
-10%
" ... I am relatively new to audio engineering and don’t have much to compare these to but they certainly get the job done. ... "
" ... Very high quality sounds. ... I’m a musician and know good sounds. ... "
" ... The sound is nicely flat, these cans don't exaggerate either the highs or the lows so if you're looking for more bass "thump" than what is there, these cans aren't for you. ... If instead you want accurate sound reproduction these are what you need. ... "
" ... And of course the sound quality is great! ... Very easy to catch those little background noises that can ruin a perfectly good soundbite. ... "
" ... I’m a drummer and I bought these to protect my hearing from the loudness of my own drums while critically listening to recordings that I’m playing along with. ... The quality of the sound is great. ... They sound like they are a hundred yards away. ... "
" ... Sound quality is very good. ... "
" ... These headphones are soooo clear - I hear everything, good and bad on my mixes. ... "
" ... Sound quality is good, base is fine. ... "
Body
166head, wear, fit, headphones, uncomfortable
+66%
-34%
" ... this has hit the marks for quality and versatility as well as remaining comfortable on the head for extended periods. ... "
" ... And the padding is so soft and gentle, it's like being wrapped in an audio blanket. ... "
" ... that a studio engineer had given my dad years ago (the earpods were holding on by a thread). ... "
" ... They are comfortable and snug. ... "
" ... I love these headphones they cancel out noose alot better than the dt770s and in my opinion are more comfortable, i will say tho that the dt770s are better sounding quality but these are a really good pair of headphones for 100, would highly recommend to any one with a 100 dollar budget. ... "
" ... The sound and fit are great. ... "
" ... Anyway, after about a month or so, I began noticing the headphones were getting more comfortable to use and by now I have no issues with them. ... "
" ... I had them for only six months, and now the right ear cup plays no audio. ... They were already a little off audio wise, but now the right ear cup is completely off. ... "
Body / Comfort
146head, wear, headphones, uncomfortable, fit
+66%
-34%
" ... They're about as comfortable as over the ear headphones can be, they just get hot as you would expect. ... "
" ... I have been using the Sony MDR-7506 for a couple of years, and as I needed a second pair, I thought to try these, given that I LOVED the sennheiser 202, which I have used for 20 years. ... For using them on my computer, the Sony are more comfortable, because the Sennheiser are just too tight - Yes, I have a large head, but my wife also things they are too tight. ... they got it right when it came to the MDR's! ... "
" ... one of the most comfortable headphones I’ve worn and are perfectly priced. ... "
" ... I got these to replace my corsair RGB headset and thank god I did so. ... "
" ... My son likes them there comfortable and fit well ... "
" ... I bought these to replace my HD558 which I liked because of the larger ear cup. ... I wear BTE hearing aids so the cup size makes a difference. ... "
" ... They sit well, feel soft, are washable, and they survived the dog attack on the headphones. ... They're also much cheaper than replacement earphone cushions at $7.49. ... "
" ... He did extensive research on finding the right fit for his headphone needs. ... "
Usage
73gaming, pair, love these headphones, studio, monitoring
+88%
-12%
" ... These headphones are high quality and lightweight. ... "
" ... During music development I wear the headphones for extended periods, one to one and a half hours. ... I strongly recommend these headphones. ... "
" ... I have other studio headphones I use for mixing, but I keep finding myself reaching for the Sennheisers when I need a trustworthy set of cans. ... "
" ... These earphones do exactly what they are supposed to do. ... "
" ... more often for these headphones than you will ever honestly admit to. ... Go buy a pair of these beauties and have fun! ... "
" ... Love these headphones! ... "
" ... Otherwise, best headphones I've ever owned. ... "
" ... Love these headphones! ... "
Price
70worth, money, point, bucks, buck
+90%
-10%
" ... The sound quality is good, for this price might be almost perfect. ... "
" ... All for a really great price. ... "
" ... These are great for the money. ... "
" ... The sound quality is good (although still not really outstanding, even at the price). ... "
" ... But even with the extra cost of an amp to properly drive them I believe they are a steal at the price point. ... "
" ... I have tried less expensive ones but these - for the price - are unbeatable. ... "
" ... Best bang for the buck that I am aware of. ... "
" ... I think these are the best headphones in the price range (I've listened on Shure's ~$99 model and honestly hated them. ... "
Sound / Bass
56response, lows, highs, boomy, sound quality
+95%
-5%
" ... They produce as much bass as the song calls for. ... "
" ... They have a very neutral and balanced sound with no exaggerated bass, so they’re perfect for mixing music or listening to genres where exaggerated lows would take away from the song. ... "
" ... good base and clean sound but tight on your head coil wire is heavy. ... "
" ... Great bass reproduction, perfect for the studio obviously ... "
" ... I honestly did not think music had so much bass (thanks, iPhone earbuds! ... "
" ... but I also appreciate a balancing low end (bass) . ... "
" ... Great frequency range, thick bass and perfectly lear and spacious stereo performance. ... "
" ... I feel as though the HD280Pro has somewhat more moderate and less flat bass response giving the overall sound a bit more depth without highs mids and lows getting "compressed" on top of eachother . ... "
Usage / For Running
52pair, love these headphones, studio, monitoring, professional
+88%
-12%
" ... I have other studio headphones I use for mixing, but I keep finding myself reaching for the Sennheisers when I need a trustworthy set of cans. ... "
" ... I love these headphones. ... "
" ... These headphones are about as simple as they come and you should know that. ... "
" ... I bought these studio headphones to use with my electric piano when I am practicing. ... "
" ... These headphones I could not be more pleased with. ... "
" ... These are STUDIO headphones. ... "
" ... These are pretty good monitoring headphones. ... Not as well built or rugged as some DJ headphones that I have had in the past. ... Overall they seem to be like a decent set of closed back studio monitoring headphones for the price and I would purchase them again. ... "
" ... These headphones are great. ... "
Sound / Noise Cancellation
48cancellation, cancelling, isolation, sound quality, canceling
+94%
-6%
" ... Noise cancellation is also superb! ... "
" ... They are not noise cancelling, which is OK for me. ... "
" ... The noise cancelation is better than expected. ... I've never had a pair of headphones with better noise cancelation than these. ... "
" ... My reason for buying them is the sound isolation. ... They indeed isolate sound. ... "
" ... Good noise isolation ... "
" ... The sound quality is terrific and they keep our extraneous noise. ... "
" ... Noise cancellation is passive but good enough. ... You can easily use it to cancel background noises in a street or community place. ... "
" ... -has good sound isolation ... "
Cable
43coiled, heavy, jack, detachable, cable
+51%
-49%
" ... Coiled cable is a huge plus. ... "
" ... Not a detachable cord, but for the price you could have three of these for one Sony MDR-1A M2. ... "
" ... I really love the telephone cord for the jack as well. ... "
" ... Weight of the coiled cable is objectionable but I was able to mitigate it. ... "
" ... They come with a good length coiled cord (not detachable), with a 1/4" standard plug, with a 1/8" adapter included (screws on, so it won't get lost or left behind–kind of a nice touch). ... "
" ... Great coiled cable that won't tangle ... "
" ... Worth the cord and heft for gorgeous sonic experience of well recorded strings and other acoustic instruments and singers’ singers. ... "
" ... I greatly appreciate the included 1/4” screw-on jack adaptor that allows me to quickly switch from 3.5mm jack to my amplifier’s 6.35mm. ... "
Body / Build Quality
39material, build quality, padding, headband, wear
+41%
-59%
" ... When I purchased them, I also purchased a hard carrying case. ... Unfortunately, after spending some time with these and seeing the build quality, two failures does not surprise me. ... Every single thing on these phones is plastic, and they have no weight to them. ... "
" ... I tried to give these a chance, break them in and let them loosen up a bit but after a few days of having my ears mangled by the squealing pitch that is ever constant with these I had to return them. ... "
" ... It snapped back in place, but came apart on two other occasions. ... "
" ... Poor design or build, but it definitely was not up to the name quality i was used to. ... "
" ... I was shipped a new pair for free, then 3 months later they broke too, the exact same way, never dropped them, no abuse, i was particularly careful the second time around. ... "
" ... -loose cable, falls out easily ... "
" ... These looked like they had been opened in the past because of the flap was visibly worn at the crease and it was held in place by scotch tape not generally used with new packaging. ... One of is a softer, wrinkly material, the other is of a more rigid material. ... But they objectively feel very cheap. ... "
" ... The lining on the top of the headband, where there's a cushion, started cracking and flaking off immediately with light use. ... "
Reliability
38years, stopped working, pair, right side, lasted
+29%
-71%
" ... Not sure if these are knock offs or I just got unlucky. ... "
" ... Didn’t even last a year. ... "
" ... I love other Sennheiser products, like their mics, and these things sounded good until one side quit working after just a few months of studio use. ... "
" ... After light use and careful treatment, the right headphone stopped working about 8 months after purchase. ... These are either a cheap knockoff pretending to be a real product, or just a very poorly manufactured product ... "
" ... Long story short, the right cup on these now failed twice in a little over a year. ... These have already been returned to Sennheiser once, after a few months of use, when the right cup failed the first time. ... Now, just a few months later, the right side has failed again. ... I was hoping the first time that it was a fluke. ... After having these repaired, and experiencing the same failure, I have to conclude that these are just pieces of junk. ... "
" ... right side went out after 4 months of occasional use. ... "
" ... Similar what others have said, the right channel stopped working after two years. ... "
" ... I've had them for just under 11 months. ... "
Body / Fit
37ear, head, tight, ears, comfortable
+70%
-30%
" ... The sound and fit are great. ... "
" ... Comfortable fit and don't slide off like some headphones. ... "
" ... Sound is crisp & clear and snugness of fit cancels out most extraneous sound. ... "
" ... I bought these for my husband who listens to music before falling asleep. ... "
" ... The fit is nicely snug but without feeling too tight. ... "
" ... I have a size 7.5 head and the headphones cup my ear for a minor "sea shell" sound. ... "
" ... I had them for only six months, and now the right ear cup plays no audio. ... They were already a little off audio wise, but now the right ear cup is completely off. ... "
" ... They are very comfortable and fit snug to the ear with 0 bleed over. ... "
Microphone
32studio, music, recordings, editing, monitoring
+100%
" ... Monitoring recordings and playing drums to them ... "
" ... The flat quality to the sound is also excellent to avoid fatigue when mixing as well as listening to commercially made recordings. ... "
" ... These are great for mixing, recording, podcasting, and even video editing. ... "
" ... I’m a drummer and I bought these to protect my hearing from the loudness of my own drums while critically listening to recordings that I’m playing along with. ... "
" ... I purchased these headphones as a gift for my son who records music. ... "
" ... If you're recording music at a professional level, whether as music or for video, these headphones will reveal to you exactly what you're putting down. ... We can have multiple people mixing in my little video studio and everyone's happy because no one's sound is bleeding out enough for the next person to notice. ... "
" ... Use it for recording and gaming and they sound amazing for both! ... "
" ... Great for audio editing. ... "
Marketplace
16amazon, seller, returning, received, promptly
+31%
-69%
" ... Regretably, I had to return them. ... "
" ... Would the seller replace them for me by chance? ... "
" ... i thought i went deaf ... "
" ... I cannot return it bc it's past the return time. ... "
" ... I paid for a new Item and got a used item in poor condition. ... One star to the seller for the inconvenience. ... "
" ... Starting to think 3/10 items sold on Amazon are fraudulent. ... "
" ... amazon got me a old model instead of new model. ... "
" ... I contacted the manufacturer but they never got back to me. ... "
Usage / Gaming
12headphones, gamer, play, listening to music, games
+100%
" ... If you want to isolate yourself for work, play, gaming, or other activities, these are a reasonably priced alternative to other noice cancelling headphones. ... "
" ... I wanted a quality pair of headphones for gaming and music without spending a professional level of money. ... "
" ... They sound great playing PUBG, CSGO and EGS. ... "
" ... I regularly use them to Live Stream and play games with since I don't want to disturb the household. ... "
" ... gamer with separate mic. ... "
" ... I use these for gaming. ... "
" ... I've used several different pairs of Sennheiser headphones over the years, for professional work, or just casually listening to music or gaming. ... "
" ... I'm not an audiophile so I do not know the specifics of the headset but as a gamer I love the sound quality and noise cancellation. ... I'm actually excited listening to music and playing games to hear the sound. ... "
Connectivity
12radio, headphones, bluetooth, time, phone
+75%
-25%
" ... This is my second pair, my first was the older version. ... "
" ... A purchase spurred on by a well-known internet reviewer. ... "
" ... I replaced them with Sony bluetooth headphones which are 2-3x more expensive, but a better value because they work and are comfortable. ... "
" ... I don't have any issue driving them off of an iPhone or MacBook, but they definitely come to life with a good amp. ... "
" ... Needed headphones that are comfortable, non-Bluetooth or powered, and reviews with 3 or fewer stars are < 1/3 of all review (just a rule of thumb I use). ... "
" ... Since they have both 1/4 and 1/8 plugs we can use them in wall jacks or patients can plug into their phones ... "
" ... I work part-time at a local AM/FM radio station. ... "
" ... They are all business just take them out the box and plug them into your mixer, audio interface, or any recorder/computer and monitor the audio professionally. ... "
Sound / Volume
9sound quality, environments, volume, perfect, office
+56%
-44%
" ... Good sound quality at any volume level, even better with EQ. ... "
" ... They do not, of course give you the same sound quality of 5 highend room speakers, but they do give you a good representation of what the music should sound like and the quality of the record. ... "
" ... Perfect for noisy office environments. ... "
" ... I have JBL LSR2325’s and a Genelec Sub which are phenomenal speakers especially with my treated room and they are tuned properly. ... "
Calling
8noise, listening, know, hearing, calls
+63%
-38%
" ... You hear everything in its neutral tones. ... "
" ... Can hear subtle nuances I don’t hear through my amp. ... "
" ... It took me many calls to friends who bought it to find out. ... "
" ... But if you want to know "no foolin'" what most people will hear when they hear your recording, these are unparalleled. ... "
" ... I can still hear exactly what he's listening to. ... "
Body / Design
8quality, high, definitely, build, plastic
+63%
-38%
" ... Despite the folding design, they are of high quality. ... "
" ... I would say, under close comparison, the Sony are a little more "bright", in a pleasing way. ... "
" ... And these are by far the gold standard. ... "
" ... Good enough (All black) ... "
Resolution
7sennheiser hd 280, jubilee, headphones, pair, hd
+100%
" ... The HD 58x Jubilee’s are supposed to be a replica (more or less) of the outstanding Sennheiser 660’s, and to be honest …they are indeed excellent. ... However, about a couple of weeks earlier, I did purchase a pair Sennheiser HD 280 Pro’s, (before the Jubilee’s) If this sounds like I was on a desperate mission for a new pair of headphones, your prognosis would be dead on. ... The point of all this is to spotlight how truly outstanding the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro’s are. ... "
" ... I had an older pair of HD 280 PRO's that I acquired around 2009. ... "
" ... The hdr output from one of my video games gives me a much better idea of where other players are in 3D space. ... "
" ... For 80 bucks, these Sennheiser HD 280 Pros can't be beat IMHO. ... "
" ... Dude…the HD 280 Pro’s are FLAT, CLEAR, and the low end kicks like a sub! ... When I swap between the HD 280’s and my rig it literally sounds damn near the same! ... The HD 280 Pro’s are the best choice for budget professional headphones! ... Another thing I noticed is the HD 280 Pro’s seem to smooth out transient information a little. ... The competing headphones with the HD 280 Pro’s are the Sony MDR 7506’s. ... "
" ... I'm streaming Amazon HD Music, (WHICH IS AWESOME BY THE WAY), on my MacBook Pro and connecting the headphones to an iFi Zen DAC that I purchased via Amazon as well . ... "
" ... The Sennheiser HD 280 Pro "New Model" Assembled in the USA is a game-changer for me. ... My current headphone collection includes the Sennheiser HD 580 Jubilee, HD 650, and the New Model 280 HD Pro. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
7returning, never, back, trash, time
-100%
" ... Too much for me to pay for a piece of trash. ... "
" ... Regretably, I had to return them. ... "
" ... I contacted the manufacturer but they never got back to me. ... "
" ... It was a huge mistake to be lazy about returning them. ... "
" ... Returning and never buying again. ... "
" ... i thought i went deaf ... "
" ... I cannot return it bc it's past the return time. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
7seller, product, new, got, think
+29%
-71%
" ... I contacted the manufacturer but they never got back to me. ... "
" ... Would the seller replace them for me by chance? ... "
" ... amazon got me a old model instead of new model. ... "
" ... Starting to think 3/10 items sold on Amazon are fraudulent. ... "
" ... One star to the seller for the inconvenience. ... "
Usage / For Kids
5son, bought, loves, likes, daily
+80%
-20%
" ... For college class ... "
" ... I bought this for my son for Christmas and he really likes them. ... "
Connectivity / Ports
5audio, 4, 1, interface, computer
+60%
-40%
" ... They are all business just take them out the box and plug them into your mixer, audio interface, or any recorder/computer and monitor the audio professionally. ... "
" ... I love how I just had to unscrew it from the showing larger plug. ... "
" ... Since they have both 1/4 and 1/8 plugs we can use them in wall jacks or patients can plug into their phones ... "
Accuracy
5want, sound, really, reproduction
+80%
-20%
" ... If instead you want accurate sound reproduction these are what you need. ... "
" ... If you want something ACCURATE you'll like these. ... "
" ... They are great for anyone interested in a really accurate sound. ... "
" ... They have a flat frequency response that is very accurate. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
4promptly, advertised, product, fast, delivery
+100%
" ... The order was received earlier than expected. ... "
" ... Item received promptly - performed as advertised. ... "
" ... product did just as advertised, fast delivery with amazon prime, with a reasonable price ... "
Cut
4two, right side, one, day, cutting
+50%
-50%
" ... After having the headphones for about two years the right side just cut out one day. ... "
" ... I have cut my forehead twice on these. ... "
Clarity
4clarity
+100%
" ... They are excellent for clarity and flat response. ... "
" ... but they are super crystal clear. ... "
" ... Airy and clear , punchy where you need it. ... "
Body / Size
4bulky, also, purchased, heavy, cord
-100%
" ... I do not transport them around they sit on my desk all the time. ... "
" ... When I purchased them, I also purchased a hard carrying case. ... "
Video
3videos, never, movies, video
+100%
" ... i watch youtube videos with these on and it's like i've never heard so much clarity. ... "
" ... Watching movies, Videos, an Gaming is excellent. ... "
" ... I use for video production. ... "
Usage / Controls
3control, sounds, music, like, coming
+67%
-33%
" ... Changing the presets / customizable can listen to music like if it's coming at you from the front, another preset sounds like its coming from "speaker" around the room. ... "
Performance
310
+67%
-33%
" ... I use a set of these when I'm working on editing videos. ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
3iphone, directly, use, headphones, good
+67%
-33%
" ... This is my second pair, my first was the older version. ... "
" ... I don't have any issue driving them off of an iPhone or MacBook, but they definitely come to life with a good amp. ... "
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