Sennheiser Professional HD 280 PRO Over-Ear Monitoring Headphones

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To increase the passive sound isolation HD 280 Pro uses relatively strong clamping force, yet the excessive force applied to the listener’s head becomes tiring rather sooner than later. The mids are exceptionally clear and detailed, which is important since that's where the bulk of sound information lives in music. Nearly every company that sells semi-to fairly well-known headphones somehow always tacks on that stupid “reference” moniker to products that have no business being labeled as such. While the MDR-7506 have held their place as an industry standard for some time, they aren’t without their flaws. Audio-Technica ATH-M20x and Beyerdyanamic DT 240 Pro both are better than HD 280 Pros in some ways, the value being one of them, but neither can match Sennheiser’s clamping force, if that’s something you care about.

The Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO are better neutral listening headphones than the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro 2016. Sennheiser HD 400 Pro are dynamic, open-back circumaural headphones designed for studio reference application. Do you like headphones that sit close to your head and don't stick out and make you look a little strange in public? Sure, if you don't take them off for hours at a time, you can expect some sweaty ear cups, perhaps, or some minor discomfort along the headband. Rap may not reproduce well, but I adhere to the idea that "rap crap" isn't music so I didn't test them, but I can say for sure that these headphones pounded on Depeche Mode's "Wrong".

Studiocare Professional Audio Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, registration number 778381. These headphones have the same audio properties and physical design of HD 300 PRO, however Sennheiser have added switchable ActiveGard limiting protection at 110dB SPL. When the sub-bass synth hits come in after a few measures, they catch your attention—there's some serious low end here, but it sounds natural, even in a song built on samples and electronic patches.

Never felt such pleasure from listening to the music, even on decent stereo speakers and much more expensive headphones than the listed above. i noticed that when listening to my old mixes (done with my dynaudio's and my 280's) they sound less spacious and wide on the 600's as well as on other playback systems. My only complaint is that they hurt my ears after wearing them for about half an hour, but it makes sense because the isolation factor is very good. Stu is determined to help you make sound decisions, and strives to deliver the best and most in depth content on the internet! Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a passionate audiophile, join us in unraveling the secrets of this renowned product, including a closer look at any potential drawbacks that may have eluded the spotlight.

The build quality is pretty strong, the phones are resistant to drops and banging around, but like most every headphone, watch out around the joints that connect the lobe to the head band.