The HD 280 pro's have a nice quality feel, and balanced non-fatiguing sound. I'm reading about these other people rating these headphones as trash, they are anything but! .... Of course they have their take, and I'm sharing mine.
I am also a professional studio musician, like the other recent reviewer. In contrast to what he mentioned, being to flat! That is the intent for their design, to be accurate in presentation for all frequencies. Not for overly accentuated frequencies, making a mix sound inaccurate. As a percussionist, I love bass too, but not at a cost of sacrificing a well balanced studio mixed recording. Granted, they will never sound like a set of Meze Elite Aluminum headphones, but they also don't cost $4K.
What they do provide is excellent value for the money.
As far as the chord, I had no problem what so ever, a non factor.
I've used this model for years, it's reliable, accurate at a price that is more than reasonable.
I liked them so much, I personally went the extra mile of purchasing the VOARMAKS Leather Replacement Ear Pads, which is available on Amazon as well. They compliment the HD 280 pro's even more. They also improve the sound too. It's subtle, but the soundstage seems to be larger, and the presence is clearer IMO. Nothing subtle about the improvement in comfort, and larger, fitting over the ear nicely versus the stock ones. Installation is easy as well. To me it's a no brainer to purchase in addition.
In Summary,
Everyone has their own take, mine personally, the HD-280 Pro's is no doubt, a worthy of purchase!
For $85 especially!
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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
Headphones for the pros
Designed 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 representation
Eloquent 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 classic
Your 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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| Price | $83.47 | $69.95 | -36% $1,149.99 New Price: $1,799.95 | $130.29 | $139.95 | $220.23 |
| Delivery | Get it as soon as Friday, Mar 21 | Get it as soon as Friday, Mar 21 | Get it Mar 19 - 21 | Get it as soon as Friday, Mar 21 | — | Get it as soon as Friday, Mar 21 |
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| connectivity tech | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| headphones form factor | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear | Over Ear |
| connector type | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack | RCA | — | 1/4-inch, 3.5mm Jack |
| noise control | sound isolation | sound isolation | — | active noise cancellation | — | — |
| headphones jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 3.5 mm Jack | 6.35 mm Jack | 6.35 mm Jack | 3.5 mm mini jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| cable feature | Fixed | Tangle Free | Retractable | Detachable | Retractable | Detachable |
| control type | Noise Control | Call Control | Media Control | Media Control | Media Control | control |
| water resistance | not water resistant | not water resistant | — | water resistant | — | not water resistant |
| material | Faux Leather | Plastic | Metal, Microfiber | Plastic Faux Leather | Faux Leather | Velour |
| model name | HD 280 Pro | HD400S | HD 800 S | HD 599 | HD280PRO | HD 560S |
| frequency range | 8 Hz - 25 kHz | 100 Hz - 10 kHz, 18 Hz - 20 kHz | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | — | 8 Hz to 25 kHz | 6 Hz to 38 kHz |
Excellent studio monitoring headphones with superb passive noise isolation for under $100.
Pros:- Superb noise isolation. Main reason I bought this headphones is for its superior passive noise isolation which is rated at -32 dB which is better than the more popular closed-back FiiO FT1 (-26 dB).- Sounds are more accurate and cleaner compared to artificially boosted bass-y headphones that are very common nowadays.- Sturdy build with surprisingly comfortable earpads despite having a fairly strong clamp.Cons:- Cable isn't detachable.- Earpads are made of cheap leatherette so not expecting them to last 2 or 3 years before they start to flake.Overall, this is an excellent studio monitoring headphones with superb passive noise isolation and accurate sound reproduction that doesn't cost much.
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Me gustó.mucho el producto,. cumplió con mis espectativas. Protege y le da una vista muy buena a mi teléfonoReviewed in Mexico on January 6, 2025
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Mauricio AlvesReviewed in Brazil on December 24, 2024
O melhor custo-benefício em fones de ouvido,
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Affordable durable headphones with comfort and deep bass for enjoyable listening
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Best if the Best
Style: New ModelPattern: Headphone + InterfaceVerified Purchase - RashminReviewed in India on February 17, 2025
Superb Headphones for Audio Monitoring & General Playback.
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After a lot of research & comparisons with Studio Monitoring Headphones in this league, both price wise & functionality wise, between the Audio Technica ATH-M20x or 30x (a popular & formidable product) & the Sony MDR7506 (classic & iconic studio headphones), what finally made the choice for me was a super discounted deal on amazon for these Sennheiser HD280 Pro headphones! At 6.5k, they are way more than a steal.RashminSuperb Headphones for Audio Monitoring & General Playback.
Reviewed in India on February 17, 2025
First impression, right as you open the box packaging, is of a premium, well built & heavy duty pair of studio headphones. Box contains the headphones, which come with an attached output cord in a 3.5mm Jack with a 6.5mm adapter & a Safety Instruction guide, that’s it . . .
No muss, No Fuss!
The cord length provided is just perfect for my usage. These headphones are primarily going to be used for Video & Audio editing on a Macbook Pro, for 4K & Dolby Vision content, so the max distance is usually a standard desktop or office table setup, so the cord length is sufficient.
Overall, build & touch n feel quality is off the charts, especially considering the price & the other options available in the same price/features segment.
As soon as you pick up the headphones, you know you’ve picked up a premium brand.
Finally, the sound quality, is by far the best I’ve experienced till date on any “over the ear”headphones, which were bought for personal use. The audio levels are crisp & clean, totally studio quality. The Noise Cancellation feature is highly effective & makes tuning out from the world, when editing a music video, a cakewalk.
Despite looking like heavy duty headphones, these are fairly lightweight & haven’t caused any major issues after a few hours of usage. The cup size is nice & large enough to cover an entire average sized ear.
The only caveat so far is the shape of the overhead band, which is way too wide, especially on a bald narrow head, so they may look a bit funny, but it is an extremely small nit-picky thing in what is otherwise an exceptionally fantastic piece of audio equipment.
Although it is just the first day of use, the purpose & functionality of the headphones has been a 10/10 for the sound quality, on all audio trials & tests so far.
Whether you’re looking for a pair of headphones for professional audio recording/mixing/engineering work or just to plug into your home device & hear crisp, clean & balanced sound, these HD280 PROs are absolutely perfect. Extremely impressed & happy with the purchase. Two Thumbs Up!
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