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Sennheiser HD280pro Closed DJ/Monitor Headphone | 
 enlarge | Brand: Sennheiser
Category: CE
Buy New: £66.98
New (7) from £66.98
Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 4488
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Fragile: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 7 x 4 x 8
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MPN: HD 280 Pro
Model: HD 280 Pro
UPC: 615104049741
EAN: 0615104049741
ASIN: B000065BPB
Release Date: July 17, 2006
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Condition: **** GREAT AMAZON FEEDBACK **** Brand new stock in original packaging. 2 year warranty, AUTHORISED DISTRIBUTOR.
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| Features:
| • | Accurate, linear reproduction | | • | Replacement parts | | • | Neodymium magnets | | • | Excellent attenuation of external noise | | • | Collapsible, rotating ear pieces |
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Product Description
"The HD 280 PRO are closed-back, circumaural headphones designed for professional monitoring applications. Although suitable for a very wide range of applications, the exceptional 32 dB attenuation of external noise makes the HD 280 PRO particularly useful for use in a high-noise environment." Features
• Accurate, linear reproduction for critical monitoring applications
• Replaceable parts for long life
• Neodymium magnets for optimum sensitivity and wide dynamic range
• Very good attenuation of background noise
• Lightweight design
• Comfortable fit due to soft, circumaural ear pads
• Easily replaceable, single-sided coiled cable
• Space-saving design with collapsible, rotating ear-pieces
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Excellent value for money August 30, 2008
Stewart Griffin
I've had these cans for about a year now... and it's by far my most beloved possession!!
I listen to classical, rock, hip-hop; use it for late-night piano practice, and the occasional music production.
The response is flat... so it might take a while getting used to -if you prefer thumping bass in your music. However, they reproduce sound EXACTLY as it's recorded. I've heard several details in songs I never knew were there before!! I also own a pair pricier Etymotic Research in-canal headphones and the clarity of this is comparable to that.
The noise-isolation is astounding! The ear cups physically block out sound, without being uncomfortable. You'll get completely lost in your music if you've got these on.
If you need headphones with clarity, superb noise-isolation and comfort, these are for you.
However, don't expect to wear these outdoors without getting odd looks -they're way TOO bulky! hence my 4-star rating.
 Superb value for the money! July 24, 2008
Allan Bickers (Ringwood, UK)
Sennheiser HD280pro Closed DJ/Monitor Headphone
In a world where we're used to headphones that artificially 'hype up' the bass frequencies it's a pleasure to use the HD280s - after all, the product description does state that they are monitor headphones, and that is exactly what they do! They deliver a very natural and detailed reproduction of the source including a solid (but not overblown!) bass.
After they are run in for about 24 hours they are capable of delivering a quality of music reproduction that belies their very reasonable price level. They have become a worthy companion to my elderly open type HD540 Reference 'phones.
My test music ranged from Snow Patrol, Alison Krauss/Robert Plant, Arcade Fire to cello, flute and harpsichord chamber music and I was, and remain very impressed!
Outstanding sound; but uncomfortable April 11, 2008
Craig Lam (Aberdeen, Scotland)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Good news:
These cans have an excellent sound quality/price ratio, especially for closed headphones. Very clear reproduction of lows to highs. Sound cancelling is excellent from both inside and out. Sturdily constructed and surprisingly light. Curly cord is great. I bought them in States and they worked a treat on the transatlantic flight, taking me to aurally to airy concert halls and neon lit clubs...though only for short spells, for the reasons below:
Bad news:
I have a small head, yet these things grip like some kind of mechnical parasite! That's an exaggeration - I can wear them without serious discomfort for maybe an hour at a time, but it's a bummer, since I bought them to cancel out the inane yatterings of my workmates (an 8 hr task!).
I would give the hd280s a 5/5 if they were less tiring to wear.
Perfect for Musical Instruments March 2, 2008
Gary Butcher (Norfolk, UK)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Just got a pair of these for my wife to use on her Electric Piano and I have to say that are excellent. The sound quality is superb, with great frequency range and definition. I have also tried them on the Electric Guitar and they are just as impressive.
The Sound is well contained with in the headphone and no leakage of sound at all. They are comfortable and light so I have no concerns of them getting uncomfortable with prolonged use. I will try them on my ipod later, but I am sure they will impress there as well.
If you want something for all round use then don't look any further as these will meet all your audio requirements.
The best yet January 22, 2008
C. England (Cornwall, near England)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I read all the reviews before I decided on the HD280 Pro. I was a little sceptical that headphones that were (relatively) cheap would satisfy me, and at first the rather plasticky feel of them did disappoint me. On my head they felt very snug indeed, and a tad heavy, so I was concerned that wearing them for more than half an hour would be a painful experience.
So not a great start, really. Then I used them...and wow! The sound quality is amazing (though pretty unforgiving - if the source quality is below par, you'll know all about it!) To my surprise once I'd adjusted them to fit, they proved very comfortable in use too. And best of all, they cut out peripheral sound brilliantly (not so good for hearing the phone ring...) This means that your partner, should she be sitting next to you watching Eastenders, doesn't hear that irritating 'tish tish tish' noise that lesser 'phones make!
I'm not so sure that they look particularly cool for wearing with an iPod. I think I resemble a Cyberman when I'm wearing them! I wouldn't hesitate to take them on the train with me, but they are quite bulky. Much as I'd have liked to have taken them with me when I flew to the USA last year, they really take up too much space to take on a plane.
Overall my opinion of these headphones is that they won't disappoint regarding sound quality or comfort, though they are not compact headphones at all. But I reckon they represent fantastic value for money.
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