About the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
A "studio staple" that works well at home and the office
A "studio staple" that works well at home and the office
There's a reason Sennheiser still produces the iconic HD 280 Pro headphones. These classics earned their reputation in the recording studio, but their clear, well-balanced sound is great for listening to music as well. They are so detailed and accurate that we used them as our "control" headphones when developing our SpeakerCompare™ technology for auditioning speakers online virtually.
The padded earcups significantly reduce external sound, so the headphones can be used in the office or high-noise environments. They also swivel for single-ear monitoring, and allow the headphones to fold flat for easy storage.
From the review Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones: Comfortable sound
"The HD 280 Pros are a good, basic set of headphones that can be a marked improvement over the earbuds that come with most portable audio devices. Even if you're not a DJ in a club, the tight seal of the earcups and the solid sound reproduction of the headphones make a winning combination. Whether you're looking for a good set of headphones for work, or just want better-than-average headphones for on-the-go listening, consider the Senneheiser HD 280 Pro headphones."
— Ralph, Crutchfield Blog Editor and A/V Writer
Product highlights:
- over-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
- Our 60-day money-back guarantee
- MFR # 506845
Fit FactorsSM
- Snug fit
- Stable (stays in place)
- Good for studio (recording)
Fit FactorsSM
Headphone Guy
Comfort is an often overlooked — but extremely important — factor when it comes to headphones. How your headphones fit and feel plays a big part in how much you'll enjoy them.
We tested and scored several headphones to give you a better idea about fit and wearability before you buy.
How the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro's measure up
Here are our main takeaways for these headphones, including key measurements and how they stack up with the other over-ear headphones we tested.
Overall comfort
Security & stability
| Highlights | ||
|---|---|---|
| Snug fit | Stable (stays in place) | Firm padding (earcup) |
| Recommended for | ||
|---|---|---|
| Studio (recording) | Work, office | Video editing |
| Specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Weight | ||
| 10.0 oz | | |
| Earcup width | ||
| 3.4 in | | |
| Earcup height | ||
| 4.2 in | | |
How did we test comfort?
We invited a group of 20 Crutchfield employees to try on a selection of 50 over-ear headphones and grade them on fit and comfort. See all headphones we tested.
How did we grade these headphones?
Our participants rated each set of headphones by assigning a separate score for five different fit and comfort elements, or "Fit Factors": (1) ear pad softness; (2) headband softness; (3) clamping pressure; (4) perceived weight; and (5) how secure and stable they stayed during head movement.
Learn more about our Fit Factor testingWhat's in the box:
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro owner's manual
- 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)
Featured review
Natural sound not colored or over bassed to compensate for poor quality MP3. Certainly not the same as listening with a pair of B&W 802's but very good for the price.
Scott from Cary, IL
Customer Q&A
Q
Can other people in the room hear the tv still even when you have the headset on?
A
It depends on how load the volume is. My wife tells me she can hear when I use them at a higher level, so there is a degree of bleed for a few feet around them.
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Features & specs
| General | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fit Style | Over-the-ear | |
| Earcup Type | Closed | |
| Earcup Width x Height | 3.365" x 4.282" | |
| Noise-canceling | No | |
| Bluetooth | No | |
| Mic For Taking Calls | No | |
| Voice Assistant Access | ||
| Amazon Alexa | No | |
| Google Assistant | No | |
| Siri | No | |
| Connectors | ||
| 3.5mm | Yes | |
| 1/4" | Yes | |
| Lightning | No | |
| 4.4mm balanced | No | |
| XLR4 balanced | No | |
| 2.5mm | No | |
| Other | None | |
| Specs | ||
| Frequency Response | 8-25k Hz | |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB | |
| Impedance | 64 Ohms | |
| Weight | 10 ounces | |
| Cord Length | 118" | |
| Parts Warranty | 2 Years | |
| Labor Warranty | 2 Years | |
Product Research
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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