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Sennheiser HD 280 Pro

Stereo headphones

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Sennheiser's HD 280 stereo headphones are great for anyone who listens to music on-the-go. The padded earcups significantly reduce external sound, so the headphones can be used in high-noise environments, such as airplanes and buses. They also swivel for single-ear monitoring, and allow the headphones to fold flat for easy storage. And whether you're at home enjoying a new CD, or just listening to your favorite MP3 while traveling, these headphones deliver the sound of your music with clarity and fidelity.

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Highlights:

  • around-the-ear design with padded earcups
  • adjustable padded headband
  • closed earcup design
  • up to 32dB ambient noise attenuation
  • headphone minijack with full-size adapter
  • frequency response: 8-25,000 Hz
  • 9.8-foot single-sided cord (replacement cord available from the manufacturer)
  • impedance: 64 ohms
  • weight: 10 oz.
  • warranty: 2 years
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Features and Specs

Features and Specs
General
Type
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Style
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Around-the-Ear
Frequency Response
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8-25,000 Hz
Sensitivity
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102 dB
Impedance
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64 Ohms
Weight
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10 ounces
Cord Length
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118"
Airline Adapter Included
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No
iPod Control
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No
Volume Control
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No
Built-in Microphone
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No
Parts Warranty
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2 Years
Labor Warranty
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2 Years

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  • Headphones with an attached 9.8' coiled cord terminated with a gold-plated 1/8" mini plug
  • Gold-plated mini to 1/4" Adapter
  • Manual (English/German/French/ Spanish/Italian/Dutch)

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Features
Specifications

Features

Design: The Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones adjust to the shape of your head, with their joints, flexible materials and extendable arms. The closed design attenuates ambient noise up to 32 dB. They are very comfortable, even if used for long periods due to their light weight, soft, circum-aural ear cushions, and padded, adjustable headband.

Magnet System: These headphones use neodymium magnets, offering high efficiency and light weight.

Eliptical Circumaural Earcups: The HD 280 Pro headphones feature an around-the-ear design, with soft ear cups to provide optimum comfort in those places where sturdy material would rest on your head.

Impedance: With a 64 Ω impedance, the HD 280s are compatible with nearly any source.

Collapsible: The headphones fold for easy storage.

Single-Sided Cord: The coiled cable attaches to only one side (left), so it's less likely to get tangled when you move.

Full Size Adapter: The 1/4" adapter is threaded so it locks in place.

Replaceable Parts: Sennheiser headphones are modular for long service life. Ear cushions, headbands, and cables are easily snapped out so new ones, which can be ordered from the manufacturer, can take their place.

Specifications

Specifications:

  • Frequency Response: 8-25,000 Hz
  • Power Handling Capacity: 500 mW
  • Impedance: 64 ohm
  • Sensitivity: 113 dB
  • THD: < 0.1%
  • Weight: 10.05 oz
  • Connector: 3.5mm mini-jack (gold-plated) with 1/4" adapter
 

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5 out of 5

Awesome product

Written By Earlene C, Cumberland, MD on Saturday, February 04, 2012
 
Got this for my son for Christmas and he absolutely loves them.
Pros:
Great sound
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4 out of 5

Personal Use Sennheiser 280 HD Pros

Written By Chris, Columbus, OH on Sunday, January 29, 2012
 
I was very impressed with the "bang for buck" factor here. I did not listen to them once until I had broken them in with 100 hours of white noise. They have a very very natural response and really let you hear all frequencies at an equal level. There is no muddiness that I can tell. For me the highs are a tiny bit too sharp but, again, crystal clear. Though I broke them in for 100 hours, they have continued to improve their response for all frequencies. They also have a very strong grip on your head which was something I was looking for. I guess this could potentially give people a headache. Also, thank you crutchfield for a speedy delivery and rgeat service. No hasseling whatsoever. 5 stars to you
Pros:
Great range and response to it Long chord 1/4" adapter Loud Natural sound
Cons:
The higher frequencies are a little sharp the bass seems a tiny tiny underpowered in a few cases They may squeeze a little too tight
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5 out of 5

Sennheiser HD280 Pro Headphones

Written By Don, Albany, NY on Saturday, January 28, 2012
 
The headphones look and work great. The cord is extra long and also detachable.
Pros:
Sennheiser quailty and detachable cord
Cons:
none
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5 out of 5

great for all purpose

Written By ScottF, Seattle WA on Wednesday, January 25, 2012
 
I have used these headphones both in my in-home studio for recording purposes (excellent, clear response), and on a plane, where the ambient noise reduction was blissful, even without music plugged in!.
Pros:
Excellent quality, sturdy, comfortable.
Cons:
A little big for portable use, but this wasn't my primary purpose.
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2 out of 5

Don't buy this model ... higher quality a must.

Written By Maggi, Stillwater, MN on Saturday, January 21, 2012
 
I purchased for my kids (16 & 13) for listening to iTunes, iPod etc. They are okay. I purchased two pairs. The headphones are heavy to wear, do not block out surrounding sound and their sound output is okay. Would I suggest them, no I would not. You get what you pay for! If you want to use often, spend the money and get a better quality headphone.
Pros:
none
Cons:
Too heavy, poor sound quality.
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5 out of 5

Good value, good sound reproduction

Written By RE, Washington, DC on Friday, January 20, 2012
 
No headphones or any other audio product will satisfy everyone. However, these headphones satisfy me. I use them to listen to Internet radio (classical and jazz) from Denmark while working in a bullpen environment. My requirements when shopping for headphones were (1) to avoid a boomy, muddy bass sound, so popular with rock music fans and hence with certain other manufacturers, (2) to be able to hear relatively clear mid-frequency sounds, (3) to be able to wear the headphones for an extended period, (4) to avoid audio seepage, and (5) not to have to mortgage my house. The Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones fit the bill. Sure, the sound is not as transparent as that produced by my $2,000 electrostatic room speakers, but it's darn good. Yes, the plastic ear cups don't feel like leather and they heat up a bit after several hours, but they are comfortable enough and there is no audio seepage. My order with Crutchfield was shipped the same day and arrived the day after that, and my purchase didn't break the bank. What's not to like?
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1 out of 5

Don't Waste Your Time or Money!

Written By FrankD, Dunn, NC on Tuesday, December 06, 2011
 
I thought Sennheisers were supposed to be high end headphones. These are the worst sounding headphones I have ever heard. They shear the highs, overemphasize the mids and are bass shy. I'm running a Cambridge Audio Sonata CD30 with a Pro-Ject headphone amp so my equipment isn't the problem....Sennheiser what a disappointment!
Pros:
-Nothing
Cons:
-Sheared off Highs -Overempahsized mids -Bass shy -Uncomfortable
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4 out of 5

Great sound

Written By MikeD, Kennett Square, PA on Thursday, December 01, 2011
 
Great sound quality for the price. Well made headphones. Fold down for storage. Still quite large for use on flights.
Pros:
Great sound quality compared with other cheaper headphones I have used. Good quality. Fold down for storage.
Cons:
Still quite large for travelling
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5 out of 5

Good Cans!

Written By whitedk57, Franklin, NC on Wednesday, November 09, 2011
 
If you really want bass response without getting a separate headphone amp, then these are probably not for you. But with the proper amp, these babies are awesome!

I play bass, so I need a practice set of headphones that could articulate the bass clearly. Of course, I needed to get the amp to go with it, but now I have practice cans that won't disappoint.
Pros:
These headphones are constructed with heavy duty plastic that feels very solid. I especially like the ability to fold these for more compact storage. The cans can also be pivoted, which provides a more precise fit. The sound quality is exceptional for the price point at which I purchased these ($79). I don't profess to be an audiophile, but these cans provide music detail that rivals more expensive ones.
Cons:
The bass response on these cans is somewhat lacking. But that doesn't mean that they aren't capable of producing head-pounding bass. What I did was buy a decent headphone amplifier from JDS Labs (cMoyBB v2.03). The headphone amplifier has a bass boost that brings out all of the richness of these headphones.
4 out of 4 people found this helpful
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5 out of 5

Great Set of Headphones

Written By Troy, Herndon, VA on Monday, November 07, 2011
 
The Sennheiser HD 280 Pros I find to be excellent. They are everything the manufacturer claims they would be. I was looking at first for noise cancelling headphones and ran across these. With the over the ear fit in my opinion they do just as well. The sound is awesome with all low, mid, and high frequencies. I am a drummer and they are perfect for practicing. I can hear what I am playing w/o drowning out the music I am playing along to. I think they are an excellent choice for just listening to audio, noise reduction, and practicing music as I do. The other part that I like about them is almost all the parts are replaceable in the event something goes wrong. Nice job Sennheiser and Crutchfield.
Pros:
I think the product was very well priced for what these headphones do as well as their comfort and noise reduction.
Cons:
Nothing.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful
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