Sennheiser HD 280 Professional Headphones

Pros: noise cancellation, terrific quality, coiled, single-sided cable, easy disassembly for replacing parts
Cons: goofy look when worn (not for public)

these 'phones are really the most comfortable and best sounding in the price range. I have owned some Grado SR60s and Sennheiser HD 515s and even though both of them are excellent headphones, they do not compare to the HD 280s. These are known for their ...

Pros: These are a great sounding pair of headphones.
Cons: None.

SENNHEISER  HD  280  PROFESSIONAL  HEADPHONES               With so many headphones on the market today, finding the right pair to satisfy all of your listening needs can ...

Pros: excellent sound; really comfortable; look nice; relatively inexpensive
Cons: will the plastic hold up long-term? is the bass shelved down?

A friend recently invited me into the studio to record some guitar tracks for an Irish music project he was working on. I grabbed my Larrivee LS-05 acoustic guitar and played three tunes for the project, and then did some over-dubs, playing over guitar ...

Pros: solid build quality, thick cushiony ear pads, laser sharp mids/highs.
Cons: Bass response

I own the Sennheiser HD 212Pro cans and wanted to upgrade to these due to the larger drivers, more solid construction and the expectation of increased sound quality all the way around. After listening to them and doing a side by side comparison I decided ...

Pros: Rich sound, well cushioned,
Cons: In my opinion, extremely ugly and too big to be worn in public

The Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones sound amazing for their price. They are a big bit and heavy, and some of my friends have complained that prolonged use of them can put pressure on your head as well as make your ears a little sweaty. They are over the ...

Pros: Great sound, replaceable parts, comfortable to wear, great sound isolation
Cons: A little bulky for travel

Let me just start by saying that the Sennheiser HD-280 PRO headphones are absolutely amazing. They will allow you to hear detail and depth in your music that you never knew existed. With that said they may not be exactly what you want. Now on to the ...

Pros: Durable, relatively inexpensive, very effective at sealing against external sounds.
Cons: Pretty uncomfortable, tonal balance and imaging are only average.

As other reviewers have written, the HD-280s are probably some of the "sound sealingest" headphones you can find. I've worn ear protectors while shooting that let through more noise than these do. But the downside of this is that these cans really ...

Pros: Good noise attenuation, very comfortable, replaceable parts, respected audio manufacturer
Cons: Not strong at extreme ends of hi-fi spectrum reproduction.

I am a presenter on local radio and prefer not to share headphones with others so have my own set that touch nobody's ears but mine. I have some very specific needs and kept these in mind when looking for a good set of headphones to use in the studio. ...

Pros: sound very detailed,incredible bass, good noise blocking in and out, solid, foldable, good price
Cons: sound unnatural and a bit metallic(especially vocals),not comfortable:too much pressure on the head

1/ sound the hd280pro definitely has a high frequency range : i can hear very bass sound i don't hear with my other cans (grado sr80,sennheiser hd497,hd485) and it clearly has has much more details in high frequency but i must admit the sound is a bit ...

Pros: Incredible closed sound; noise attenuation; very durable.
Cons: Somewhat tight headband; not very attractive overall; not GREAT with MP3/AAC, but still very good.

I've read many reviews that call the Sennheiser HD 280 "The Dollar-For-Dollar Headphone Champ" (or something to that effect) and I can certainly see why so many people feel that way. If you're looking for closed-back headphones, I'm willing to bet that ...

Pros: Excellent sound quality, construction, and comfort. Price. Noise blocking.
Cons: Slightly quirky appearance, ear cups can get a bit warm with extended use.

Over the past few years, I have tried out (and reviewed) many sets of headphones from many different manufacturers. I have also tried a wire variety of styles and price ranges, from the $20 terrible sounding glorified earplug that is the Koss Spark ...

Pros: Exceptional sound, comfortable, built to last
Cons: A bit pricey

Background I have used these headphones for almost 2 years now. They are currently plugged into my home PC, where they are used primarily for listening to MP3’s and playing games. I have also used them to watch movies by connecting them to ...

Pros: Powerful sound, good ambient attenuation. Single-sided cord and screw-on 1/8"-1/4" adapter.
Cons: Uncomfortable after long periods of use. Durability and design issues with the headband.

2 1/2 years ago I was looking for some closed-back headphones to complement my open Sennheiser HD600s, and came across the HD280 online after having previously looked at the HD25 and HD25SP. The HD280s look much nicer in my opinion, and I liked their ...

Pros: Fine, uncolored, flat-response sound. Comfortable to wear.
Cons: Plastic headband component and cord failed. Home quality, NOT professional quality.

I'm a career radio broadcaster and have been in the business for 34 years. I purchase and use my own 'phones on the air, so I take very good care of them. These 280s have been in use for about ten months for four or five hours a day, five days a week. ...

Pros: neutral sound, excellent isolation, bargain price
Cons: sound could be more lively, faster. not for fat heads

My viewpoint is from an audiophile and live sound reinforcement viewpoint. Background. I have been doing running sound at churches for 5+ years. I needed a good pair of headphones for monitoring during live recording. The HD-280 Pro fits me just ...