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Sennheiser HD 280 PRO

Item ID: HD280Pro

Closed-back Circumaural Headphones with Folding Design and 32dB of Acoustic Isolation

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Performance Matters, and These Headphones Deliver!

There are many good reasons that Sennheiser HD 280 PRO monitoring headphones are so popular among recording professionals. Comfort, isolation, reliability, and accuracy are all major reasons why Sweetwater Sales Engineers are quick to recommend them. When it comes to critical listening, HD 280 PRO headphones give you the kind of accurate frequency response you need to really climb into your mixes. On the other side of the glass, when you need to keep your monitor mix from bleeding into your microphones, there are no better affordable headphones to track with than Sennheiser HD 280 PROs.

Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Studio Monitoring Headphones at a Glance:
  • The sound quality you need to make critical mixing decisions
  • Superior isolation that's essential for recording
  • Extreme comfort that lasts through long listening sessions

The sound quality you need to make critical mixing decisions
When you're trying to iron out the fine details of your mix, there's no substitute for a good set of headphones. Sennheiser's HD 280 PRO headphones give you exactly what you need: expressive lows, clear-cut mids, and focused highs. What's more, their relatively flat frequency response lets you make important EQ tweaks with confidence, knowing that what you hear through your HD 280 PRO headphones will translate back to your studio monitors and beyond.

Superior isolation that's essential for recording
Sennheiser built their HD 280 PRO to provide you with truly extraordinary isolation. A full 32dB of acoustic isolation makes HD 280 PROs real studio workhorse headphones. For guitarists and especially drummers, this kind of isolation is absolutely critical, allowing you to clearly hear your headphone monitoring mix, no matter how loudly you play. For vocalists, 32dB of isolation means never having to worry about your headphone mix bleeding into your sensitive vocal mic. It's easy to see why Sennheiser HD 280 PRO headphone are considered essential studio gear by many of today's top recording studios.

Extreme comfort that lasts through long listening sessions
You're going to love how natural these headphones feel, especially if you're in the habit of wearing headphones for extended recording or detailed listening sessions. After all, all of the acoustic isolation and detailed sound quality in the world doesn't mean a thing, if you can't stand wearing your headphones. One thing you simply have to experience to fully appreciate is the way that HD 280 PROs seem to magically disappear after you wear them for a while. Talk about zero ear fatigue! Do yourself a favor, pick up a pair of HD 280 PROs today.

Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Studio Monitoring Headphones Features:
  • Professional-quality studio monitor headphones you can use for mixing, recording DJing, and any other critical listening
  • Thick, widely spaced earcups offer exceptional comfort while providing you with a staggering 32dB of acoustical isolation
  • Linear frequency response gives you the accuracy and detail you need to make serious mixing decisions
  • Lightweight plastic and neodymium-magnet drivers add extra comfort without sacrificing quality
  • Swiveling earpieces allow single-ear monitoring
  • Folding design makes storage and transportation easy
  • Detachable cable and replaceable earcups allow for convenient servicing and maintenance
  • Included adapter allow you use your HD 280 PRO headphones with both 1/4" and 1/8" headphone jacks
  • Simply one of the best bang-for-the-buck headphones available - a great value!

From professional recording to casual listening, Sennheiser HD 280 PRO headphones are the perfect choice!

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Specification Detail
Open/Closed Closed
Fit Style Circumaural (Around the Ear)
Frequency Response 8Hz-25kHz
Impedance 64 ohms
Cable Length 9.8 ft.
Cable Type Coiled
Plug Size 1/8" (1/4" Adapter Included)
Weight .49 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 004974

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based on 79 reviews

A Breeze

by Green Daniel from Sumner County, Tennessee
May 17, 2012
Music Background: Producer, writer, publisher
From ordering to delivery and followup after the sale, Sweet. Sweetwater rules. You get the impression that they actually care. Go figure!

The Best Period!!

by David Reeds from Lakewood WA
April 9, 2012
Music Background: Producer/Engineer/Artist
These headphones were so good I had to buy a second pair. The best I've come across for the price. Very good quality and durability.

Great headphones

by from United States
February 27, 2012
Music Background:
Sound great and do a good job of blocking out the ambient sound.

Amazing product from an amazing company

by Austin Case from Muncie, Indiana
February 13, 2012
Music Background: Drummer, DJ
This is a great purchase! The sound quality is amazing. Not only do I use it while mixing, I use these headphones while I'm just listening to music at the house. Great price, worth every penny.

Amazing !

by John Hightower from Buffalo NY
February 10, 2012
Music Background: previous tenor sax musician & lifetime music lover- serious listener
Gave MYSELF a pair for my 70th birthday. Now, lets get this straight....my hearing (thank God) is excellent and I've been buying headphones since I was at least 10 yrs old. I've had so called upscal... read more [+]e & cheapie sets.....I go STRICTLY by SOUND, not looks or style ....These cans bring out stuff in stuff like Stevie Wonder's FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE that I've never heard before. Even works great on my ipod (forget that crap that they will not push mp3 devices) close [-]
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