I bought my first set of what I considered "Good" headphones from Radio Shack in [probably} 1977 or '78, and believe it or not, they lasted me (I tend to take care of things) for at least 30 years. I've only had one other set since (Sony) which did ok for many years, but quality of manufacturing and 'planned obsolescence' was certainly present, albeit the sound quality was ok.
These (Sennheiser HD 280) are the first 'nice' set I've had since then. It took me this long to justify spending the money on myself. I can say I'm Very Happy with my decision. I tend to over-research my purchases to the point that I just end up putting off buying anything after reading the reviews, because someone is always being a 'moaning Marvin' - but this time I just bit the bullet and took the chance. I've known the Sennheiser name since the 80's from my audiophile friends, but never thought I'd have the chance to own such nice equipment. I'm SOOOO glad I bought these! My 'go to' track for testing (since the mid 1980's) has been "Brothers in Arms" from the Dire Straits album of the same name. The resonating bass and crisp highs aren't always easy to discern without the right equipment. These headphone are DEFINITELY the right equipment! Every note and tone comes through effortlessly - and that's off a mid range laptop!! I can't wait to finally set up my mothballed direct drive turntable and hear the album on my home receiver!!
Since, like I said, I take care of stuff, I'm hoping I won't experience the decaying pad covering issues [brought up by some reviewers] in the future - but even if I do this venture will still have been worth it, as these are probably the last set of headphones I'll ever need.
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From the manufacturer
For those with a vision. For those with a mission. For those getting the job done. In the studio. On stage. In the mix. Always there.
HD 280 PRO Professional Monitoring Headphone - Features
- High ambient noise attenuation
- Accurate, linear sound reproduction
- Soft earpads for a comfortable fit
- Folding and rotating earcups for space-saving transport
- Tough, single-sided cable
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Headphones for the prosDesigned to exceed the demands of the professional environment, the HD 280 Pro boasts extremely robust construction combined with the sound quality, modular design and aggressive noise isolation that is necessary in the field. The unique collapsible design, combined with swiveling ear cups, offers maximum flexibility in any application. |
Accurate sound representationEloquent lows, a distinct midrange and clear-cut highs are what define the HD 280 PRO’s, making them the perfect companion for recording and mixing sessions. And thanks to their comfort, all those hours spent in front of a screen won’t tire your ears nearly as much as it will your eyes. |
A modern classicYour search for studio headphones begins and ends with HD 280 PRO. Released in 2003, these headphones have stood the test of time. In a day and age where technology renders itself useless in a just a few years, Sennheiser is still selling hundreds of thousands of these headphones every year. |
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| Application Scenarios | Home Studio // Live Mixing | Home Studio // Live Mixing | Home Studio // Live Mixing | Home Studio // Live Mixing | Broadcast // Live Theater |
| Ear Coupling | Circumaural | Circumaural | Circumaural | Circumaural | Circumaural |
| Acoustic Principle | Dynamic // Closed | Dynamic // Closed | Dynamic // Closed | Dynamic // Closed | Dynamic // Closed |
| Frequency Response | 20 – 20,000 Hz | 8 – 25,000 Hz | 6 – 25,000 Hz | 6 – 25,000 Hz | 6 – 25,000 Hz |
| Active Gard (protects hearing for sound pressure levels above 110 dB) | No Active Gard | No Active Gard | No Active Gard | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maximum SPL | 108 dB | 113 dB | 123 dB | 110 dB SPL (Active Gard ON) | 110 dB SPL (Active Gard ON) |
| Impedence | 32 Ω | 64 Ω | 64 Ω | 64 Ω | 64 Ω |
| Microphone | No Microphone | No Microphone | No Microphone | No Microphone | BMD 404 |
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| connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
| connector type | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 1/4-inch, 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
| noise control | sound isolation | sound isolation | — | — | sound isolation |
| headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 6.35 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| cable feature | Fixed | Fixed | Retractable, Detachable | Detachable | Retractable |
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Excellent Sound Quality and Top-Notch Sound Isolation
I needed a pair of headphones with strong passive noise isolation. I was originally going to get this over a year ago, and now I finally did. I'm glad to say that I don't regret buying them, because they sound so good and yet deliver sound isolation that comes close to a pair of ear defenders.I've seen mixed reviews about the 280 Pro's sound quality for personal use, but the sound seems to work out well for me. Despite wearing glasses, the subbass doesn't seem to roll off at all, which helps up for the slightly underemphasized midbass. Pretty much anything that doesn't rely heavily on midbass is going to sound amazing on these headphones. Music that is midbass heavy will sound a bit dull without using EQ. The mids sound fantastic, and so does the treble. The treble is slightly underemphasized from 2k to 8k, which helps reduce harshness, but doesn't sacrifice any clarity at all. Soundstage is very good for a closed-back headphones, and imaging is spectacular to say the least.Comfort-wise, I find them very comfortable to use for hours at a time. I feared they might be a little too clampy at first, but that doesn't seem to be an issue for me.Sound isolation is second to none among the headphones I have. It even outperforms the Koss Pro4S in sound isolation. Both measure similarly in sound isolation from InnerFidelity's measurements, but from personal experience, the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro beats the Koss Pro4S quite a bit in sound isolation. These come so close to ear defenders in sound isolation that it isn't funny. The outstanding sound isolation ensures that you can listen to your music while cutting down external noise to a dull roar if not blocked out entirely. Sound leakage is almost nonexistent.The coiled cable is permanently attached, which isn't too much of a deal for what I use them for, but it certainly is going to make it awkward to use while taking walks or going out in public. I still have my Koss Pro4S, which I use for those purposes anyway, so the Sennheisers stay at home.Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro. Sure, if the midbass was at the same level as the subbass, it would make these headphones more fun to listen to, but I'm not going to complain given their outstanding imaging, soundstage, and clarity and lack of major peaks and dips in frequency. 9/10 for sound quality, 10/10 for sound isolation, imaging, clarity and soundstage (by closed-back standards).
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