A Breeze

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!!

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

Sound great and do a good job of blocking out the ambient sound.

Amazing product from an amazing company

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 !

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 upscale & 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)

Amazing Buy

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 fit very comfortably.

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro

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 bleed 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!!!

Excellent Value

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, closed back headphone and comfortable. For the price, you really can't go wrong.

HD 280 PRO

A gift for grandson. He was very well pleased.

Awesome Headphones

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.

The Best I've Used

This pair of headphones have changed the way I listen to music and the way I edit music/dialogue/SFX. The first time I used them I listened to a professional recording of Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue and it felt like the first time I heard it. The playback is as good as it gets. This is one of the best deals I've found for headphones and I highly recommend it.

Amazing Headphones

These Headphones are awesome! Once i learn how to mix on these babies the sky was the limit. The are very accurate on high end and bass gets real low. Also they are very comfortable and easy on the ears. I can mix all day on these phones. Definitely a bang for your buck. Worth every penny.

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones

Accurate, very good ambient nose attentuation for tracking, excellent clarity of sound, comfortable, but tight, quality craftsmanship and a very comprehensive manual. Price is very competitive for the fine quality of the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones. I am very pleased with my purchase of these headphones and recommend the product to others. I would purchase this product again. Excellent service and prompt shipping by Sweetwater adds to the value.

Sennheiser HD 280 PRO

Very very pleased with the Sennheiser headphones - pleased with the clarity of sound - they hug on tightly, good isolation of sound. The customer service and delivery with Sweetwater was excellent! Will purchase again. Thanks so much.

Sweetwater experience was great

OK - so everyone here loves these phones. They should - they're great. I would tell my momma to buy them. But what is really different is this. I ordered on-line over a weekend. A live person called me Monday to confirm the order was correct. Asked if I had any questions or concerns. Gave me a name and number in case I did later. Then I got an email saying the same. They arrived when he said they would. They live up to the description easily. In a day when the norm is indifferent customer service this really stands out. I work for a branding firm and have lectured companies on how to improve customer service. This was an excellent experience that is quite rare in today's marketplace.

Review The Sennheiser HD 280 PRO

First, Sennheiser HD280 Pro is very comfortable to wear and because of its circumaural (fits around your ear) design, it blocks out a lot of the outside noise (especially when music is playing) and other people can't listen to what you are listening to.Sennheiser HD280 Pro is my best choose!~
Then I discovered Sennheiser, a name I had never heard of before. Ratings for all products were through the roof, so I decided on the HD 280 Professional set. I'm blown away. Music, movies, you name it come in crystal clear and booming bass. Comfort is quite nice and they really block out any external noise. Given the high quality (German of course!) the price point was perfect. They even sound amazing when hooked up to your iPod or iAnything. I HIGHLY recommend buying these either for yourself or a music lover. You won't be disappointed! I love them so much, I plan on getting my dad a pair of Sennheiser HD 380 Pro Collapsible High-End Headphone for Professional Monitoring Use (Black) for Father's Day.

Great Headphones

Incredible sound from these headphones. The high end response is amazing.

Great headphones.

I've tried a lot of headphones, and these by far are the best I've ever had. They're super comfortable, and provide a very accurate replication of the stereo image. The frequency response is very even. Nothings noticeably louder than the other in terms of frequencies. Great for mixing and tracking, and also ideal for good old-fashioned casual listening. Look at the price! Unbelievable!

fantastic

I used a pair of these while DJing a wedding in a very nice venue. the sound is incredible! you can truly here each and every detail in every song. Not to mention the effects such as reverb and delay sounded like you were right in the room while the song was tracked. 5 stars, I know I will be buying these when my Sony MDR 7506's wear out.

Better than I expected!

I was looking for a good pair of monitors for mixing and headphones for listening to music on a general basis with great noise isolation. When I first opened the box I was underwhelmed, they sounded good but there was just no bass and they midrange was terrible. I ran them for about 20 hours at half volume for a "break in" period. They really opened up and sound out of this world! Every detail is audible and all frequency bands sound very natural. The construction is tough too! Pick some up.

Phenomenal!

For $100 you just can't beat these. I found them super comfortable, and the sound quality is truly amazing. Very flat frequency response, and every instrument stands out in it's own right when listening.

The Sennheiser HD 280 PRO is in 'da house'

This headset is by far the best value I have seen in the market today. The frequency response is great and it's perfect as both a monitor headset while recording, as well as a stellar mixing headset, allowing me to do an accurate well balanced mix of my recordings without annoying the rest of the family or my neighbours.

My only negative comment is the jack - Sennheiser, please also offer one with just a quarter inch!

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The best headphones! I've tried sony, samson, koss and akg, but these are just great. I use mine for tracking and some mixing. They have great bass response and they aren't muddy. They dampen outside noise very well. Don't bleed into the mic either. I used these to track bass the other day and I will continue to use them for this purpose! I could here the kick drum and the bass guitar really well and it helped me get the timing and groove much easier. I love tracking the Vdrums with these as well. The kick drum impact is awesome and they don't need to be very loud to get a great sound. Some say they are tight, but I love it. They don't slip off when tracking drums even on the wildest of fills. I will be buying more!

More than worth the money

Been looking for a pair of 'nice all purpose' headphones for awhile now. Would go to local stores and try every different type on and never get what I wanted. Once again taking Sweetwater's advice is the farthest thing from a shot in the dark. Was a little nervous buying headphones that I've never seen, but these were exactly what I wanted, some excellent all around studio cans. To my untrained ears they sound like I want them to, bass is present but nothing more than I originally added to the mix.

great headphones

was thinking about spending 225 for some akgs but sales rep talked me into these and i loved them every since

Saved Me From The Click a Million Times and Sound Fantastic

For this price, you can't beat it for tracking headphones. I love the isolation these things have. I have recorded a lot of acoustic/vocal tracks. I use to always run into the problem of the click bleeding into the microphones from headphone bleed. Of course, you wouldn't ever hear it until you added the compression and limiting at the end. However, once I got these, that problem has almost completely vanished. I don't ever crank the click in headphones, but I can give plenty of click without sweating it. Out of all my tracking with these, I have never had a problem with the click track bleeding into my microphones.

Next, the durability is great! I own 4 pairs of these. One pair I have had for 2 years and clients have abused them to death. None of them have yet had any problems

Finally, they sound great. I don't doubt there are better sounding headphones out there, but these sound fantastic and have been accurate for referencing some of my mixes (I still mainly mix from my monitors). To get anything a little bit better will cost you an arm and a leg.

The best Headphones I heard

These are the best headphones. i got 2 Sennheiser HD 280 PRO my sweetwater engineer Mike Picotte advise me to get these over the Sony MDR -7506. I have used sony headphones for a long time they are good but these are better, i compared them to my home theather wharfedale diamond 8.1 and i heard things i didn't hear with them, these headphones are really accurate and the sound seems come from around you not direct on your ears. Trust Me you will love them

Tight, accurate, detailed sound...

I've had my Sony MDR-5206 phones for years, having been steered to them by my Sweetwater rep at the time. When I needed some additional phones, my current rep steered me to the Sennheiser for their superior detail and sound isolation. I still like the Sony phones, but for my use the Sennheiser's tight reproduction is just plain superior.
This is another reason I always use Sweetwater: Great service and prices, but even more so professional advice that has never steered me wrong!

Excellent, Best I've found

I am a retired french horn player so I am used to hearing every instrument in the band or orchestra all around me. The bass, the treble and everything in between. I was looking for head phones that would allow me to hear all those sounds. I tried some Sonys and they just didn't do it for me. Then my son told me to try his Sennheisers, what a thrill, the 280 HD Pros put me back into that world of sound I was so used to. I bought some. They're a great product, even the packageing. Go easy on the volume tho, these are SERIOUS headphones, save your ears.

great yes.

sony mdr is great too, but hd280 have a perfect bass, and best spl .

Great sound.. Durability...

Ok i've had my hd280's for nearly 2 years now... And so far they have given me nothing but greatness. I generally record hip hop and the bass response is very nice (not taking away from mids and highs). Since I rap myself, I sometimes have these headphones on for HOURS, and yea they get a little tite sometimes, but what set of headphones wouldn't feel a little uncomfortable after 3 hours on the dome??

Flawless

I tried these headphones out and was awed at how accurate its sound was to my top of the line computer sound system. I've already started to save up for these :)

PLUS: They eliminate outside noise better than most of the noise canceling headphones I've used!

The HD 280 Pro.

Honestly I think I would pay a lot more for these headphones. I planned on buying the Sony V900 which were 230, but they did not have the bass response that i was looking for. I tried these headphones out and everywhere the sony lacked, these headphones made up for them. They are awesome. I mix constantly at night with the headphones. When I use my Blue Sky Monitors(FANTASTIC) it sounds almost identical, except for the fact that my monitors are about 20 times the price. So There you go, from a sound heads point of view, these are TOTALLY worth $100. Another great item from Sennheiser.

hd 280 pro

sometimes i like to mix at 2:30 in the morning my monitors quickly were ruled out by the landloard these headphones allow me to mix and have it sound good when i listen to it the next day on speakers and that is the ultimate test.

Most comfortable, Clean percise headphones on the market

These are by far some of the best headphones you can get in this price range. Excellent response, cones have a tight responce giving a clean bass responce that does not mess with the upper range. Use them all the time in the studio, extremely comfortable. PLUS you break any part on it, very easy to replace. Kicks butt when you abuse headphones like I do.

Tried and True...

Sound is amazing, since I already have had a pair for a while now. The closed design really does isolate you from the ambient room noise. I gave these a 4.5 soley on the fact that my old pair is losing its cosmetic plastic where the extenders/adjusters are. Please don't hesitate to buy these, even if you haven't heard them (yet).

Great Sound.

Really great sound. Unlike any headphones I've ever used in studios. Great Bass. Listening to a movie through these is an experience. I mixed a whole album through a pair of cheap headphones. Never again. Worth the money.

Bangin'!

I have to say for the money they are the most true sounding headphones that I have tried. They are fantastic for studio work. The -32db of outside sound reduction is super helpful for anyone that does not have a dedicated studio room. Only minor quibble is they are not DJ friendly, so you may want a lighter set of headphones for everyday listening or DJ'ing.

Great for Starters

I use these Headphones for my Pro Tools class and I have no problem with them. These Headphones have a great sound.

Awesome.

Spent too much on other headphones after listening to these...

Flat Response - Low Noise

Very nice set of phones for the $$. Fairly flat response from lows to highs and no noticable noise. Also works well when needing to tune out the wife too. High quality for the price. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another of these.

Comfort

Excellent sounding. Love the stretchy coiled cord.
Not as squishy nice comfortable as my ATH-M40fs which I
also really like.

Best choice for the money in my opinion

For the money- best in its class. That's my opinion.
The closed design enforces bass response.
Ear fatigue is something to be aware of with closed designs.
Good enough to use as a reference during our albums mixing process.

Great Tracking and Basic Mixing Cans

These headphones are perfect for me because I do a lot of tracking and some mixing and I need something that does both really well.
They are primarily great for tracking because they fit comfortably over many(!!) hours. The speakers are very detailed and powerful, without fatiguing the ears too much and the extreme isolation means no more click in the vocal takes. They are not too heavy on the bass sounds, which is actually perfect when tracking because you can hear higher frequencies with clarity and definition

They're great for rough mixing or if you need to check a mix against your monitors, especially when you want to hear the panning of the stereo or m/s more accurately. The lack of bass response is pretty easy to compensate for once you get used to it, too.

If you are planning on doing a lot of mixing and less tracking there are better options, but if you need some pretty rugged and comfortable tracking headphones with occasional mixing duties, you can't go wrong with these cans.

Needs Time To Break In, But Worth The Wait

When I first put these on my head, I noticed two things 1) It fits very tightly, to a point that it's uncomfortable 2) It's annoyingly bright. After reading all the rave reviews about these headphones, I was pretty disappointed at the let down. However, I kept using them, and after a while I noticed that the highs were toned down and the headphone fit had loosened just a bit to make it wearable for extended periods. Now they sound great, and because of the fantastic job these things do with noise isolation, it's great for tracking vocals.

Great for tracking

These are almost perfect for tracking drums. They don't bleed into the mics and they attenuate the drums just enough to where you can hear what you're playing as well as click and scratch tracks.

YOU HEAR EVERYTHING!

These are a serious pair of headphones. I've had mine for 5 years and they still work great. I use them for everything from recording, to mixing, to general listening. You really hear every little detail. They make everything sound good! Which is why I would never use these as my sole mixing audio but as a reference they are good. I would absolutely buy a if I were you!

Great, but Frequency Response!

The sound of these headphones is absolutely stellar! The only issue is that they cut both low end and a small band of mid-range. You have to really learn them to get a mix to transfer, but that's a small price to pay for the superb sound quality and durability!

Great headset

Great sound quality.

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro

I would have given the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro 5 stars but this is my third pair in about 10 years. The connection cord tends to "wear out" and you can only hear in one ear and/or the sounds fluctuates (annoyingly in and out with static).

However, in Sennheiser's defense, I use their headphones at least 2 to 3 hours daily if not more, Also, my first pair lasted almost 5 years and I do tend to stretch the cord probably further than it needs to go.

Super comfortable with outstanding sound, this is a true bargain for under $100. You will NOT be disappointed.

Great Headphones

These sound great. Been a Sony 7506 user for about 12 years and was ready for a change. The sound isolation of the 280's make them perfect for recording in a noisy environment, such as having your guitar amp in the same room as your recording gear, which we've done a lot. Sound is balanced and crisp/clear.

Repeat purchase

I own three of these headphones. It is a solid product. Great sounding and pretty durable. I had to replace the ear pads once, but I had that pair for almost two years and had used them almost daily, so that is not unreasonable. They give good isolation, so you won't have your vocalists cue mix bleeding into the microphone while tracking. A very good value.

Quiet and comfy.

These block external sound during recording. They don't squeeze my head too much in the process of keeping the noise out. Very nice for the price...I have 3 sets now.

Heavy bass

Love everything abou these headphones but let it be known the bass end is really pronounced.

Good Phones for a Good Price

I was looking for a decent set of headphones that I could use for tracking. The cups fit firm and tight around your ears and I haven't had a problem with bleed into the microphones, but then I never put the headphone volume on blast level either. They are comfortable to me, though someone else might say they are too tight. They sound excellent, seem pretty sturdy. The cable is long enough but oddly because of the spiral design tends to bounce around a little more than a straight cord. I'm happy with them and I'd definitely recommend these for the studio.

Solid

These headphones are great for tracking, as they provide a ton of isolation. If you are looking for headphones to use for mixing you will want to look elsewhere though, as these lack the low frequency response you would need.

Amazing headphones for the buck

Yes, I have to say that I am blown away with these headphones. The sound quality is superb and beyond my expectations. I've rarely heard such clarity in my recordings. These headphones are a gem. On the other hand, because I don't use monitors in my home studio because of my neighbors, I still find that it's rather difficult to get an accurate mix. But that's normal, we're talking headphones. These headphones can reproduce or approximate what you would hear through good monitors, but again that's where I find that the sound sometimes in my headphones can be a little misleading. It doesn't overdo on the bass or the highs at all or it doesn't exaggerate them neither, thank god, but the sound is so clear and good that often my mixes, if I become overly reliant on the Senheisers without constant checking with monitors, can lead to poor low volume mixes. But overall, with outside monitors, these Senheisers are a gem, and with a real keen ear, one can really achieve good-to-great mixes, but make sure to always check with a pair of outside monitors, even computer monitors will do.

Another thing with these headphones is the cord that comes with it; I wish the coil could be detachable and a bit longer. Other than that, the sturdiness, the ability to fold the headpieces, and the sheer outside noise cancellation that is achieved makes these headphones a true gem to behold. If it weren't for the few critiques I offered, I'd give these headphones a 5 without even batting an eye.

GREAT SOUND

These phones are great,the flat sound makes it nice for mixing.Besides,you cant beat the price.

Lack's Bass Response

So, I've had these headphones for a couple of years now and I like them. They are durable, clear and sound pretty darn good. My only issue is the bass response. Now, I'm not one of those people who wants the "Boom-Boom-Pow" in my headphones, but I do use a Subwoofer when I mix and think that having that low-end power is essential to a quality mix especially if you are working pop or electronic or hip-hop/rap genres. These headphones however don't provide that low-end power. They are perfect on everything from the high-end lows to the high-end, but they lack that low-end punch that you may get from other headphones. But for tracking and some mixing, they work great. Just run your mix through a system with a sub if you can before calling it done.

Sennheiser HD 280 PRO

I purchased these recently and have been using Sennheiser products Headphones exclusively for monitoring in my DAW. They are quite good but a little uncomfortable. I find them to be louder than other Headphones but this is probably part of the noise attenuation built into their design. I think they are priced right however, and I will continue to use Sennheiser products.

Great isolation

The sound isolation is very good. The headphones tilt and swivel in enough spots to get a comfortable fit on anyone. The coiled cord can be a bit heavy at times. If you are close to the source plug or even sitting, the weighty cord is not much of a problem. If you are standing at a mic, the cord sways and can be a bit distracting. Good quality.

Not Bad

This is a 100 dollar set of phones, not a 500 dollar set of phones. I use mine to learn new songs, adjust my effects and not drive the wife crazy playing through my amp. Good dollar value.

280 Pro's Build Quality?

While I like the isolation and overall frequency balance of these cans, I must question the build quality of these, having had two to go out simultaneously this past week. In both, the right side quit working. I purchased 4 pairs three years or so ago, and while I do track the occasional rabble-rousing bunch in the studio here, they are hardly destructive! All cans will get kicked around a bit...invariably. These just don't make the grade for holding up well for me and mine, despite the pleasing sonics.

Good Enough For the Price

I've had em for 5 years, and they just broke. Always treated them right, but for some reason the right ear just went out. I'm looking into more expensive models this time, mostly for mixing with another point of reference since I'm concerned about my room acoustics, and some cheaper ones to pass around for tracking in my home studio.

Good, but not great.

My first pair of these headphones had a problem, but Sennheiser replaced them free of charge. The second pair worked better, but now that I've lived with them over a year, I realize there are better headphones out there for the same money. The HD-280's lack clarity in the midrange area. They sound scooped. A lot of people like that sound I guess, but I'm not one of them. For the same money, you can get a MUCH better pair of headphones in the Sony MDR-7506. The Sony's are much more accurate, especially in the midrange. The Sennheiser's block out sound really well, but they can get a bit uncomfortable after a while. They really hug your head! They are a bit heavy too. For general purpose listening, these headphones are fine. I wouldn't use them for any monitoring requiring accuracy though.

Ok headphones, NOT as good as they are hyped to be.

I purchased these because I had some cheaper Sennheisers that I liked for the money and the reviews on these were practically flawless.

The first issue I have is they are NOT as durable as some people state. They are very light and although the frames were fine one speaker blew out after about a year and a half of use. I sometimes listen at loud levels, but am very gentle with handling them, and I did not share them with others or let people track with them. So they were not physically damaged and not faulty from the start and they only lasted over a year.

My next issue is the frequency response. When I first got them I didn't like the sound so much but wore them in a little and it didn't get that much better. There is very bad detail in the midrange, and poor bass responce while the highs are overly hyped. The sound ok but not good to track with, and not even that great to listen with (I have heard better).

All in all these things are ok for the money, but if your looking to mix with them I would look tword something else. Sony MDR-7506 are standard studio headphones at the same price and sound better to me. But for 60 dollars more there are the audio technica ath m50's ($160). These blow away anything in any close price range for studio headphones.. they are super flat response and are built 100 times more durable.

All in all I recommend trying out a few pairs yourself, but for me same price I would do the sonys.. they dont isolate as well but sound better. Really though I would spend another 60 to get the ath M50's if your looking for WAY better headphones.

The Sony cans sound better.

I recently bought the HD 280 Pro's, and was disappointed with what I heard. I own some of the most expensive cans on the market, and comparing $100 heaphones to those is an apple to oranges proposition, but comparing cans that are competitors with the ideal as a reference has helped me out a lot.

Simply put, the Sony MDR-7506's sound better. They don't hold a candle to headphones four-eight times the price. But compared to the Sennheiser's, they sound better. Noticeably better. The Sennheiser's had a muddy mid-range, though the sparkles still come through. The Sony's are a little on the bright side, but the mids come through with A LOT more detail. I'm sending back the 280's for the Sony. It really is that obvious.

Not so great

I got these given to me by Full Sail University which is where I attend school. I really don't like them at all. They sound OK I suppose but they literally have barely any bass response unless you turn your volume up really loud. This is a problem because my mixes always tend to sound way too bass heavy on any other monitors or headphones because I end up EQ-ing the nonexistent bass frequencies back in because you just can't really hear them in these headphones. Distorted guitars end up sounding sort of featured in almost every song, they sound really harsh to me with these headphones, and they have very little punch and sound very thin. I've heard much better from Sennheiser. If you are looking for a better punchier sound go for the HD 205's, those things sound great and for half the price of these. Be warned though, they are uncomfortable to wear for an extended period of time.

clarity and comfort

love the feel and width of the sound coming out . very comfortable during long sessions great on outside noise reduction. my only issue is the low freqs not enough room for the low end but over all they are ok !

Not accurate

I`ve owned these phones for about 6 years now. They are built really well and offer great isolation. I have several issues with these headphones:
1. They are way too bright in the 2k-5k region
2. Isolation makes them good for live sound but difficult to track with especially if you`re doing vocals or acoustic guitars.

sony is better

I bought a pair of these when I lived in NC when my local music center didn't carry Sony headphones. Because they were the same price as the Sony MDR 7506's, I bought them in haste. What a waste of money. no bass response what so ever! Not good for R&B and Hip Hop. I've lost them since then. I'm mad about that but now I'll get the Sony headphones. The ones I wanted in the first place.

HD280

These are fantastic sonically. These used to be rather tight on my head, but after wearing them and breaking them in (put them on a soccer ball for the weekend) they feel great. A+

The seal is amazing, and you don't get the over-hyped sound of the MDR7506's that we all loathe

Vice Grip on my head

These headphones sound very good. I purchased them to use in a project studio situation-- DJ gear, samplers/workstations, etc. Unfortunately, they are like a vice grip on my head. I'm writing this in the morning and my upper jaw is still feeling the effects of using them last night. Although I'm a fan of the way these things sound, I'm going to have to send them back. They physically hurt my head-- not just my ears-- if I wear them for any length of time. Too bad.

Very accurate BUT

I say but because I only discovered after try to track my voice, that if you have a lower middle to low voice range, these exacerbate resonance produced by your nasal cavity through your head. Sounds weird but let me tell you, there is NO amount of EQ compensation that will removed the muffled sound you will hear when trying to track your vocal as these really couple to your head like no other headphone I've ever tried. For listening, monitoring or even mixdown they WILL tell it like it is, and are indeed superb. Just that caveat about the vocal tracking on lower frequency voices........

Sennheiser HD280 pro

Wow, these take some getting used to. For a year I was using "The sony's". The sony's seem to have exessive highs, also the bass is more audible. The sennheisers, they feel more natural, like listening to the mix through monitors instead of headphones. The sony's give you a "headphone" type of thing going on. The sennheiser are more "monitor". I feel like I can trust them alot more than sony.
Alas, now I have both! I can rule my world!

Nice

I wanted headphones where I could mic an amplifier right next to me without a lot of bleed, these are the ones that get the job done! I can turn my Music Man Amp 130watt RMS to 5 and use a Shure SM57 3 feet from me and hear most sound through the cans... and that is a job well done. I use them for vocals too where I follow a pre-recorded track, these cans wont bleed onto the new track... Less Bright than the old Sony ones I had, but good in their own right in sound...buy them all you home studio owners! The candy that Sweetwater sent me was an added bonus...:=)

fragile...

I bought my "HD 280 PRO" headphones a year ago, I was really happy with them at first, mostly because the frequency response is so flat and the padding would keep loud noises out. But after 4 months the hard plastic started to crack on both sides of the headphones, it seems the opening movement to put them on would damage them. I was lucky that the people at Seinnheiser gave me new ones, but then again, Ive been using these new pair for 5 months and they are starting to crack again, so... I´ve been only using them in my homestudio and handeling them with care. So I am a little disapointed.

In Your Own World

When you put these headphones on, you're in your own world. Whether blasting your way through the pit of Hell in Doom 3 or mixing down techno tracks, the outside world is shut out, and you're alone with some KICKIN' bass and very nice mids and toppy top end. A well-balanced set of 'phones for the price. I've tracked with a bassist and drummer while sporting these puppies, and my guitar couldn't kill my hearing for the rest of the night. So, they serve a double purpose: you can hear everything very clearly defined while they also protect you from "cymbal death." Very nice. They're comfy, adjustable, and easy to get used to, and I forget that I have them on, even after four straight hours of "Delta Force: Blackhawk Down" online. Highly recommended.

amazing

These headphones are some of the best I've ever used--at least in live sound mixing. They really block out the external noise when I'm mixing a band, and need to hear what is being recorded as well. I love how well they are made and the sturdy collapsible design.