Sennheiser Professional HD 280 PRO Over-Ear Monitoring Headphones

Incredible, great sound and quality

Exactly what i needed for watching tv. it cuts down on the noise and are snug but comfortable

I'm writing this before being able to try the headphones. Seems to me that the description is at best faulty: It says "1/4" Jack Adaptor [sic] Included" - well, to me that means there is an adapter, and I assumed (bad assumption, I will admit) that it would be an adapter for adapting a 1/8" plug to a 1/4" jack as is common in proper audio equipment, if that is what the buyer is using. Turns out there is no "adapter" - only a 1/4" plug - which is why I can't use the headphones yet. (The adapter I have since ordered will be here soon, and I'll revisit this then.) In defense of my understanding, I quote Google AI: In answer to my question "in audio equpment, can a plug be considered a "jack adapter" ", it replied "AI Overview No, a plug cannot be a "jack adapter" on its own; a plug is the male connector that inserts into a jack, which is the female connector. An adapter, however, is a separate device that can convert a plug from one size or type to another (e.g., a 3.5mm plug adapter for a 1/4-inch jack), but a single plug is not an adapter itself." There 'tis! my understanding exactly. Hope this description will get changed to read "1/4" plug"... ??? :-)

More than 15 years ago, I bought a set of small over-the-ear Sennheiser headphones because I'm sensitive to having something on my head and hoped their flexible ear pads and head band would be comfortable; also, reviewers said they delivered great sound. Not only did they deliver all that, they proved their durability and they fold up small for travel. When I wanted larger, ear-surrounding headphones, I went back to Sennheiser and bought these HD 280 PROs because I trusted that they'd also have great sound and be comfortable on my head. Again, all true. I love the padding on the top of the head band and the way the cups swivel to adjust naturally to my head so they sit comfortably over my ears. The first song I played through them was "Chain Chain Chains" sung by Aretha Franklin, and the sound quality was excellent, including the base. I have a pacemaker so I can't use wireless devices close to my chest and needed wired headphones, but long, straight cords next to my head and hands do annoy me so I appreciate the curly cord. It looks quite thick and sturdy. In response to the Nov. 2025 review titled "description wrong and misleading in referring to a "1/4" Jack Adaptor [sic]", there is actually a 1/8" jack on the headphones cord, but mine was shipped with the 1/4" jack adapter screwed on over it so it wasn't immediately visible. So yes, the 1/4" jack is indeed an adapter and the headphones come with the 1/8" jack that plugs into smart phones.

Buscaba unos audífonos a buen precio y estos Sennheiser HD 280 PRO se ajustaron a mi presupuesto. Los probé rápidamente en algunas maquetas que grabé en Reaper y pude notar varios errores en mi mezcla y corregirlos. Estoy muy contento con la compra. Recomiendo mucho este producto para personas que desean tener su home studio.

I have using sennhheiser head phones for 20 years! They have incredible sound

These cans are well known for tracking in studio where you don't want the sound bleeding into the microphone. Audio is very good, but not quite flat enough for tracking. They might be a bit tight for long listening, but they are very comfortable with the padded headband. And the collapsible fold up is really nice for tucking them away on your mix desk or for travel.

Excelente sonido para mezcla y master

Nice headphones for music creating.

Helemaal zoals verwacht

Ein prima Kopfhörer zum Abmischen von Tracks. Sehr neutrales und differenziertes Klangbild. Dennoch sehr guter Bass. Ich hatte noch einen teureren Kopfhörer hier, den ich aber wieder zurückgeschickt habe, da er mir zu HIFI Sound lästig warm und nicht neutral genug. Also Geld gespart und den besseren Sound erhalten.

I've been using these since last September. The sound produced is pretty much perfect for what I want from them. Some people claim they sound flat and don't produce huge bass, that is (in my opinion at least) a good thing. For my somewhat variable hearing, these headphones are exactly what I want in terms of sound reproduction. I use them a lot for audio listening (voices over radio) and general music listening / film viewing. I have 'phones with massive bass, and whilst that is sometimes a good thing, for voice audio it certainly isn't. The high & mid tones are clear and punchy, allowing good voice definition. The bass is sufficiently powerful to give a solid, rounded sound and not overwhelm everything else and make it indistinct and mushy. Comfort-wise they fit my big, wide head and I can wear them comfortably for hours on end. The headband is fully adjustable and nicely padded, as are the earpads. They are fairly light too, despite being fairly large, further adding to the comfort during wearing. To give an idea, I wear for 3-5 hours per night (on average) whilst working and watching and so forth. The cable is a coiled type, and whilst probably fine for most uses (plugged into equipment decks, amps and what have you) I found it a bit too inflexible for my use plugged into my PC. More of an observation and not a criticism, if you were moving about with them then it keeps the cable tidy and out of the way preventing catching and snagging. So not worth a mark down in my opinion. Provided with a 1/4" to 3.5mm down converter you can use them in any device with the appropriate socket. I like Sennheiser kit, and have owned multiple pairs over the years (and still do) and have always enjoyed using them and the sound they produce, and these are no different. Don't expect massive, treacle-thick bass, if you do, you'll be disappointed. Do expect a smooth yet rounded sound experience with what (so far) have proven to be a well made bit of hardware.

For mid/low-range headphones, the sound quality and comfort id decent. But compared to the HD 598 the sound quality is slightly worse and they feel heavier and less comfortable. Still a good budget choice IMO!