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The Sennheiser HD280PRO Headphone is a pair of closed, dynamic stereo headphones that deliver accurate, linear sound reproduction with ambient noise attenuation for critical monitoring applications. Optimum impedance ensures universal compatibility, from home listening to studio monitoring. The space saving design features collapsible, rotating ear cups that are very comfortable to wear, even if used for long periods of time. The ear pads of the HD 280 PRO are made of a synthetic leatherette.
Top Review
A negative experience with low-end Sennheiser's when I was young kept me from trying others, and even steered me toward open back phones (AKG, Grado). I use headphones while walking, listening to classical music only. In the last year or so, my area has got louder and louder: modified-exhaust motorcycles, cars, and pickups plus 24/7 noise from US75. Although I walk later and later to avoid the noise, that has proved a temporary solution. Despite the dangers (not hearing traffic at crosswalks), I decided to move to closed-back, noise-attentuating headphones to be able to hear music. These headphones claim "up to" 32db reduction in ambient noise level. That is as good or better than most ear muffs for shooting. I was skeptical, but I can affirm the claim, if you fit them properly (outer ear entirely inside the headphone cavity). Most would consider this headphone too heavy for walking, but the padding and the tightness of the fit make the headphone comfortable for my 2-hour walks. The extra cable (coiled) is a little annoying, but I shove it into my phone pocket. There is some feedback from the cable if it is rubbing on my coat or vest, but I have been able to adjust cable or coat to eliminate the feedback. The impedance is higher than low-end headphones, but volume level with a Nokia 6 is good at 70-80 percent setting on the Nokia. And, speaking of the sound, I leave the best for last. The sound is transparent, neutral, and engaging. The sound stage is more natural than the eGrado I used for 2 or 3 years. My mobile music is all 320 kbps MP3 but there is no noticeable loss in quality from the same music on CD played on my Onkyo and Tannoy sytem. Of course, the HD280 cannot match the realistic, open sound of Tannoy's on orchestra or opera, but it never sounds boxy and it even excels with chamber music and solo instruments. If you listen to acoustic instruments, I urge you to try the HD280PRO before spending more. There is one caveat: this headphone is somewhat warm. In cold weather, this is a blessing, letting me listen to music without freezing my ears. I have not tried it in summer. -
whoiskermit
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I'm a Sennheiser user since past 6 years and I trust the brand's quality without a doubt. But this headphone crossed the limit of my expectations.
Just when you take it out from the box and put it over your ears, you'll know what I'm talking about. Super Noise Cancellation! Even your own voice will sound muffled. I have used HD180 and HD200 earlier, and they are satisfactory headphones. Then I switched to cx275s earphones for listening and they are the best sounding earphones in the range of 2k, with the widest range of frequency from 15-23k hz. Although a monitoring headphone and an earphone doesn't have a competition, still I thought I should compare both, the HD280 Pro and CX275s, and boy, "Zameen aasmaan ka antar"!! The CX275s sounded like a cheap earphone in front of HD280 Pro. The sound is crystal clear, and damn accurate!
The weight of the headphone is just cherry on top. It's miraculously light.
The length of the cable is fairly long, more than 1 meter normally and the coiled cable can stretch upto 3+ meters easily. Strong cable, although not very rough and tough. Handle carefully because you don't want such a good pair of headphones to go waste just because your cable broke.
The only drawback in it is that the cable isn't detachable. Which may cause a fault later on.
You also get a TRS adapter pin with the headphone to connect it to an audio interface or an amplifier.
Best headphones you can expect under 10,000 for sound production. Superb Noise cancellation, superb clarity and extremely comfortable. Would have loved if I could detach the cable, other than that, no complaints. -
Divyanshu Sinha
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Amazon Return Policy:You may return any new Sennheiser HD280PRO Headphone (new model) purchased from Amazon that is "dead on arrival," arrives in damaged condition, or is still in unopened boxes, for a full refund within 30 days of purchase. Amazon reserves the right to test "dead on arrival" returns and impose a customer fee equal to 15 percent of the product sales price if the customer misrepresents the condition of the product. Any returned product that is damaged through customer misuse, is missing parts, or is in unsellable condition due to customer tampering will result in the customer being charged a higher restocking fee based on the condition of the product. Amazon will not accept returns of any product more than 30 days after you receive the shipment. New, used, and refurbished products purchased from Marketplace vendors are subject to the returns policy of the individual vendor.
