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Sennheiser HD 280 PRO

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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 62 reviews

Amazing Buy

by Ben from
January 23, 2012
Music Background: Bedroom Producer
What can I say? These are by far the best headphones I've ever bought, and you'd never know looking at the price. I'm amazed that with no audio interface I can have such high quality sound and they ... read more [+]fit very comfortably. close [-]

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro

by Darran L. Wilson from Redford, MI USA
January 21, 2012
Music Background: Recording Engineer
I needed a pair of headphones in the vocal booth and these worked extremely well! These phones sound great and are very comfortable. The closed in ear isolation is excellent when tracking vocals, no b... read more [+]leed from the ear cushions at moderate levels. Excellent product for the money. I want to thank Delvin Wolf at Sweetwater for ALWAYS providing excellent service. Sweetwater rocks!!! close [-]

Excellent Value

by Al from AZ
January 5, 2012
Music Background: Long time guitar player and music lover
Very pleased with the HD 280 headphones. I use them with my stereo system and with two guitar amps. The sound reproduction is very good at the bottom. mid and high end. They are light for a full sized... read more [+], closed back headphone and comfortable. For the price, you really can't go wrong. close [-]

HD 280 PRO

by from
January 3, 2012
Music Background:
A gift for grandson. He was very well pleased.

Awesome Headphones

by James from Buffalo, NY
January 3, 2012
Music Background: Producer, Recording Engineer
I've had mine for years, great quality, really comfy, really reliable, really really really good headphones. If something ever happened to mine, I would buy another pair.
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