Our take on the Sennheiser HD 380 Pro

by Dave Bar

Professional-quality headphones for work or play

The Sennheiser HD 380 Pro monitoring headphones are perfect for critical listeners who spend a lot of time in a recording studio or on the road deejaying. They feature a closed, around-the-ear design that provides high-accuracy sound plus excellent passive noise attenuation, so you can hear your music with minimal outside interference. Exclusive Sennheiser Duofol diaphragms deliver extended frequency response and the ability to play loud and clear in demanding applications. No matter where you use them, or what you listen to, these 'phones will give you sparkling highs, engaging mids, and deep, dynamic bass.

Designed with the pro in mind

Sturdy yet lightweight, Sennheiser gave the HD 380 Pros plenty of padding for hours of wearing comfort. A fold-flat design and included slimline carrying case make them easy to take along. The long coiled cord stays out of your way so you can move, and comes with a convertible headphone plug that works with both mini- and full-sized jacks.

From the review Sennheiser HD380 Pro headphones: Clean, accurate sound for pro and amateur listening

"The name 'Pro' says it. The Sennheiser HD380 Pros were made for studio use. But they also did well for my amateur listening sessions, too! These headphones reproduce sound with a high degree of accuracy and no coloration. If you want to hear what your music really sounds like, I recommend trying the Sennheiser HD 380 Pro headphones..."

— Ralph, Crutchfield Blog Editor and A/V Writer

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Highlights:

around-the-ear design with padded adjustable headband
closed earcups with up to 32dB passive noise reduction, ideal for studio/live work
collapsible design folds and stores flat
detachable 9.8-foot coiled cord with minijack connector and full-size (1/4") adapter
included slimline carrying case
frequency response: 8-27,000 Hz
impedance: 54 ohms
SPL: 110dB (1 kHz, 1Vrms)
weight: 7.76 oz. (without cable)
warranty: 2 years
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Features and Specs

General
Fit Style Loading...	Around-the-Ear
Earcup Type Loading...	Closed
Noise-canceling Loading...	No
Bluetooth Loading...	No
Frequency Response Loading...	8-27k Hz
Sensitivity Loading...	110 dB
Impedance Loading...	54 Ohms
Weight Loading...	7.7 ounces
Cord Length Loading...	39" - 118"
Airline Adapter Included Loading...	No
iPod Control Loading...	No
Volume Control Loading...	No
Built-in Microphone Loading...	No
Parts Warranty Loading...	2 Years
Labor Warranty Loading...	2 Years

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HD 380 pro headphones with attached 3.3' coiled cord (3.5mm plug)
Screw-on 3.5mm-to-1/4" adapter (attached)
Black semi-hard storage case

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Features

Overview: The Sennheiser HD 380 pro professional monitoring headphones provide extended frequency response (8Hz - 27kHz) with increased sound pressure level (up to 110 dB) for accurate sound reproduction in demanding applications. The headphones are lightweight and comfortable for extended listening sessions.

Over-the-ear Design: The HD 380 pro headphones feature a closed, circumaural (over-the-ear) design for excellent passive attenuation of ambient noise (up to 32dB). The padded foam earpads are replaceable, if necessary.

E.A.R.: Sennheiser's Ergonomic Acoustic Refinement (E.A.R.) and Duofol diaphragms greatly reduces distortion and the comb filter effect.

Headphone Cable: The headphones come with a single-sided 3.3' coiled cable (expandable to 9.8') with a gold-plated 3.5mm miniplug and screw-type 1/4" adapter. Its modular design lets you replace the cable if it becomes damaged.

Slimline Case: The HD 380 pro has a collapsible design, allowing you to fold them flat for storage in the supplied semi-hard slimline zippered carrying case.

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Sennheiser HD380 Pro headphones

Ralph Graves

3/15/2012