Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Review

Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones

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Introduction

In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 242,226 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.

Ratings Based on Features

These results are a summary of user reviews of the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro. For example, 90% of 96,111 users who have commented on the Sound quality of the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro have given positive feedback.

90%
Sound quality
90% of users are satisfied, based on 96,111 reviews
86%
Comfort
86% of users are satisfied, based on 88,930 reviews
85%
Noise cancellation
85% of users are satisfied, based on 63,548 reviews
86%
Value for money
86% of users are satisfied, based on 58,182 reviews
89%
Bass quality
89% of users are satisfied, based on 37,697 reviews
84%
Quality of material
84% of users are satisfied, based on 30,545 reviews
84%
Volume control
84% of users are satisfied, based on 25,299 reviews
90%
Ergonomic
90% of users are satisfied, based on 23,314 reviews
87%
Durability
87% of users are satisfied, based on 14,596 reviews
96%
Easy to fold
96% of users are satisfied, based on 7,188 reviews
82%
Style
82% of users are satisfied, based on 3,661 reviews
Average Rating (242,226 ratings)
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Amazon.com.au ( 21,679 ratings )
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Amazon.in ( 11,245 ratings )
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Amazon.ca ( 10,916 ratings )
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Amazon.co.uk ( 10,887 ratings )
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Amazon.de ( 10,872 ratings )
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Amazon.com.mx ( 10,852 ratings )
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Amazon.sa ( 10,850 ratings )
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Amazon.it ( 10,847 ratings )
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Amazon.nl ( 10,839 ratings )
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B&H Photo Video ( 770 ratings )
91%
SweetWater ( 289 ratings )
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Thomann ( 154 ratings )
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Adorama ( 84 ratings )
98%
Guitar Center ( 67 ratings )
90%
Zzounds ( 55 ratings )
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Musicians Friend ( 40 ratings )
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Reverb ( 28 ratings )
96%
Amazon.cn ( 6 ratings )
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Highlighted Customer Reviews

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Excellent Quality

Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Closed-Back Headphones Review

Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Closed-Back Headphones

Aug 4, 2020

Reviewed by Johnny T on Guitar Center

I use these headphones with my Roland TD-15 kit. I just reordered a pair because the exact same model I had previously went out after 9 years of consistent use!! That is amazing quality!

Good value, durable, good performing headphones.

Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Closed-Back Headphones Review

Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Closed-Back Headphones

Oct 12, 2020

Reviewed by Funkytom on Guitar Center

General listening headphone. I don't use these for critical mixing but general purpose good sounding headphones for music recording monitor mix for musicians.

Poor ergonomics

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones Review

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones

Apr 26, 2023

Reviewed by Brian on B&H Photo Video

The most helpful low review (per B&H) for these monitor headphones said they have an odd design that makes them uncomfortable to wear. I decided to buy because the positive reviews were strong. Well, it only took 15 minutes with them on to decide they would not work for me due the way they pinch the ears and force the headband down uncomfortably across the top of my head. No way I could wear these for hours during edits. Returning and my search is on again for a moderate priced monitor headphone for editing.

Truly nice head phones

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones Review

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones

Jan 20, 2019

Reviewed by Michael on B&H Photo Video

These are very nice head phones they sound great. The cord is industrial heavy wont wear out real soon. It seems to me that they are made for studio use. When you move around the cord is so heavy its movement causes sound to be sent to the earphone where the cord enters into the bottom. I did read a review that stated this and I didnt think much about it but it is there. Maybe a clip to attach to your shirt to keep the movement from being a problem. Still these are very nice headphones. Hence the Pro.

Soild build, great audio

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones Review

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones

May 9, 2015

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

Can't go wrong with this set of cans. I personally prefer these to the Sony MDR-7506 studio headphones. The Sennheisers are much more sturdy and cancel out the sound very well. I would say these are heavy on the midtones but hold a decent bass. Not nearly as good of a soundstage as the Sennheiser HD598's which are dropping in price ($) but those are more for private music sessions as the HD280's I would recommend for video editing.

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$79.95
Musicians Friend
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$98.79
Reverb
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$98.82
Reverb
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Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Replacement Earpads
$99.95
Reverb
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Zzounds
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Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Closed Back Headphones

So much better then wireless headphones!

Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Closed-Back Headphones Review

Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Closed-Back Headphones

May 6, 2021

Reviewed by Clifford, P on Guitar Center

I bought these because I got fed up with my "smart" wireless headphones randomly turning off or disconnecting. These sound great and they never randomly turn off! They do tend to squeeze your head and warm your ears, but its not enough to be a unbearable. I would of preferred a normal cable, but it is fun to play with so its not too bad. It was interesting that the manual explicitly said these headphones are for monitoring uses only. (Because they can be too loud.) But I have mine plugged into a Focusrite Scarlett Solo (which has a big monitoring dial) so I figure I'm good to go. ... More

Works as advertised

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones Review

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones

May 7, 2008

Reviewed by photog on B&H Photo Video

This headset fit my needs perfectly - wonderful music reproduction, great isolation from my coworkers, and a great way to monitor the audio output levels from my HV20, all at a price that didn't break the bank. Its pretty comfortable even after having it on over long stretches (2-4 hours), and it folds really compactly for storage in my camcorder bag. The cable is a bit on the long side when I'm mobile, but the extra reach is just great when I'm not. Its been a long while since I've enjoyed music as much as I've done with these headphones.

The best for your ears

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones Review

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones

Jul 2, 2008

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

I've looking for a headphone who helps me to listen for details when I mixing live bands. When you are mixing on a stage wich SPL of the band is about 110 dB you need something that isolate the stage sound from your ears. And the isolation of this headphone is fantastic. Altough, the frequency response is also amazing too, with no coloration.

Great noise isolation, very good sound quality, good price!

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones Review

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones

Jun 24, 2018

Reviewed by Tomer on B&H Photo Video

I'm very sensitive to background noise, especially talking, and these headphones are amazingly good at reducing noise! I can work now even in the middle of a busy airport even without plugging them to anything! The sound quality is very good, with no emphasis on extremes like many other options in the price range. Great for acoustic music and singing. I really enjoy them. The build is fine. It feels robust, although the set is rather large, even when folded.

Very Happy

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones Review

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones

Aug 28, 2012

Reviewed by Holy on B&H Photo Video

I use my headphones mostly at night when listening to music so I don't bother my roommate. The sound from them is very good for the price. I don't have any experience using very expensive headphones (over $250) so I can't compare these to the top-of-the-line pairs. I can tell you that these are very noticeably better than a cheap pair. Good value buy.

Great Headphones!!

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones Review

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones

Jul 23, 2012

Reviewed by The Matey on B&H Photo Video

Before I got these I was using apple headphones to listen to music. I just ordered these I now I acutely for the first time am hearing music! the headphones add some nice bass and clarity to the songs, it's like having surround sound packed in headphones! I recommend these to anyone, especially those who like to listen to music such as I do.

Best in its class

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones Review

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones

Nov 17, 2008

Reviewed by Darryl on B&H Photo Video

I use the HD 280 pro on movie and television sets. I am a production sound mixer, I have used everything on the market. For the price these are one of the best. The closed back is one of the best going. The one draw back is in the collapsible design, it can break if not treated right.

Great buy!!

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones Review

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones

Apr 4, 2011

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

These headphones are great. I've used them for multiple hours everyday for a few weeks now. They sound excellent and I love the thick cable. What makes it even better is that the cables replaceable too! Not only is the sound amazing, but it cost a lot less than most headphones! I love how it folds. I just wish there was a hard case for me to carry it in. That's not a big deal though! All in all, the perfect headphones for most music listeners.

Great phones at a good price

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones Review

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones

Feb 19, 2018

Reviewed by Riley on B&H Photo Video

We have many pairs of these around the studio. The design really blocks out ambient sound. They are very comfortable even for people with large heads. The cords are well made and unlike some other units we have purchased, we haven't had any failures or intermittent connection issues.

Terrific sound

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones Review

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones

Nov 1, 2008

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

A little bulky compared to other headphones, but very comfortable once on. The sound is terrific; you'll instantly hear the difference between these and any included headsets that come with your Ipod, MP3, etc. The over the ear design effectively blocks out ambient noise too. I tried the Bose noise cancelling set. They work well, but the noise cancelling feature also affected some of the music I was listening to. These cost far less and are well worth it.

Great sounding headphones

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones Review

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones

Sep 7, 2014

Reviewed by Herring on B&H Photo Video

Overall, we are pleased with these headphones. They are well made, and have a very clear and uncolored sound, which is want you need for studio headphones. The noise cancelling is very good also. They only drawback is the coiled cord that gets tangled up easily A straight cord (even if it was shorter) would be preferable. Also, they are a little bit heavier than we thought they would be and get somewhat uncomfortable after a long period of use.

Nice Closed Back for Monitoring

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones Review

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones

May 18, 2020

Reviewed by Price on B&H Photo Video

Decent build quality on these headphones, but mostly plastic. Graded down one star for non-detachable cable. These are nice for monitoring during recording during my VO work. They're pretty forward in the mids to mid-highs which can be a good thing, especially for noisy location recording. In the booth they are fine too., just not as rich as the Senn 650's I sometimes use. All in all, very good headphones, and they sounded pretty good right out of the box.

Good Buy for the Money!

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones Review

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones

Mar 6, 2013

Reviewed by RonH on B&H Photo Video

Use the headphones at my computer to listen to Pandora, Spotify, my iTunes library, YouTube, etc. With a little volume behind them, sounds are pretty clear, good stereo separation. Over-ear cups provide fairly good outside sound prevention. Comes with two jacks for mp3/computer and for stereo receiver. Coiled cord is handy. Headphones somewhat warm, but so far comfortable for a couple of hours at a time. Gave them 5 stars because they are a very good headphone for the money.

Awesome headphones!

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones Review

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones

Dec 23, 2016

Reviewed on B&H Photo Video

I've had no problem with these headphones and still sounding great even after 2 years. Music sounds awesome!

Great Love Them Over Dr Dre Beats

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones Review

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Circumaural Closed-Back Monitor Headphones

Dec 6, 2011

Reviewed by A.J. Miller on B&H Photo Video

These headphones are great! I kept looking for something that could out do Dr. Dre Beats and these kicked BEATS to the curb hands down and the price is great. The two year warranty is an added plus.. I love them. Great purchase.

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