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title: "HD 280 Pro Headphone, Black"
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# Accurate, linear sound reproduction Folding, rotating earcups for compact transport High ambient noise attenuation HD 280 Pro Headphone, Black

**Brand:** sennheiser
**Price:** £89.84
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Hear every detail, feel every beat — your sound, uncompromised.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** HD 280 Pro Headphone, Black by sennheiser
- **How much does it cost?** £89.84 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sennheiser enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sennheiser brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Space-Savvy Design:** Foldable and rotating earcups make these headphones your perfect on-the-go studio companion.
- • **All-Day Comfort Fit:** Soft synthetic leatherette earpads and ergonomic design keep you focused through marathon sessions.
- • **Durable & Repairable:** Built tough with a single-sided cable and easy-to-replace parts—invest in longevity, not disposability.
- • **True-to-Source Sound:** Experience every note as the producer intended with crystal-clear, linear audio fidelity.
- • **Studio-Grade Noise Isolation:** Block distractions and dive deep into your soundscape with industry-leading ambient noise attenuation.

## Overview

The Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones deliver professional-grade sound isolation and accurate, linear audio reproduction in a durable, foldable design. With soft, comfortable ear pads and a robust single-sided cable, they are engineered for long studio sessions and critical listening, making them a top choice for musicians, producers, and discerning audiophiles alike.

## Description

The HD 280 PRO is a pair of closed, dynamic stereo headphones that deliver accurate, linear sound reproduction with ambient noise attenuation for critical monitoring applications. Optimum impedance ensures universal compatibility, from home listening to studio monitoring. The space saving design features collapsible, rotating ear cups that are very comfortable to wear, even if used for long periods of time. The ear pads of the HD 280 PRO are made of a synthetic leatherette.

Review: If a smidge more punch of bass is your thing while giving you clear sound, here you go. - Thank you DankPods for your help. Your video may be 87 years old, but these things are a nice sounding, reasonably priced headphone if you want your music where the producer put it, with a little oomph on the bass. Two things you may not enjoy, so far, my apparently large head can feel a squeeze. It’s not terrible, just there and the corkscrew style cable. It feels like a split cable, but some don’t like the old telephone cord style. So anyways. Running this on my iPad and my PC. Doesn’t seem to need anything more powerful to put out solid sound. It comes with a thicker jack on the cable, whatever the description of the measurement is. 1/4? I don’t know. I forget. Never fear though, just unscrew it gently. Please just be an adult and gently unscrew it because you don’t need to go ham on the thing. It will unscrew and screw on easily, so just relax. They feel sturdy enough. You know, don’t go lobbing them across the room. They fold and swivel, and all that. It’s plastic, so not very heavy and aside from the squeeze that will probably break in over time, they are coo. No extra controls or anything on them. If you want to get a good idea of how they sound for you, take a song you love and know well and give that a whirl. If your system has a fine tuning EQ, adjust as needed. They sound good to me. I do not regret my purchase. I needed to move away from IEMs and tried some FiiO wood ones that were ok except for the price and the stank of them, and these feel comparable at well under half the price. The great part of nice headphones is just hearing songs you love in a more expansive way.
Review: Great for monitoring while tracking electric guitar: super comfortable, inspiring sound - just the right amount of isolation - These are incredibly comfortable for long periods, and sound terrific. They seem sturdy too. I like the availability of original replacement parts (pads, cushions, cable, etc.). Headphones get lots of wear, so nice to be able to repair rather than replace. I got these for studio monitoring while tracking loud electric guitar. They are perfect for that. I need headphones that block out external sound form my amps, so I can hear the other tracks with which I am playing--without having to turn up the volume to ear-damaging levels. I was impressed by the specs that claim HD280 Pro has great sound isolation. Before the HD280 pros, I had been using an old drummer's trick--industrial earmuffs over ear buds. That worked great to block out the sound, but was uncomfortable for long sessions, and a bit cumbersome for on/off, and did not have the best sound. At first, I was not impressed with the sound isolation from the HD280 Pros. They do attenuate the high frequencies, but the low-mids and lows still get through. Honestly, the sound isolation claims for these headphones are way overblown, so hard hitting drummers or guitarists who play REALLY loud may wish to use specialized isolation headphones in favor of the HD280 Pro, to preserve their hearing. But for my use (loud, but not insane, guitar amps), I found I preferred the amount of leakage in the HD280 Pro over the nearly total isolation of muffs or drummer cans. I felt it kept me more connected to my playing than my previous setup, with which I relied solely on the in-ear monitor feed to hear my own guitar, since all outside sounds were blocked. I do have to turn the level up in the HD280 Pros, a bit louder than when using isolation muffs, to hear the background tracks over my cranked amp--but still not to levels that will damage my hearing. And the HD280 Pro's extreme comfort is a welcome improvement. More importantly, the SOUND quality of the HD280 is far superior to my prior setup. I was surprised to find the superior sound inspires my instrumental performance, and makes me feel and play better. These sounded great with virtually no break in. I imagine they will only improve over time. For really, really loud recording situations (requiring near total isolation), or mixing use (requiring a more neutral frequency response, and more natural soundstage than HD280Pro), I think other, specialized headphones would be a better bet. I highly recommend these to other guitarists for monitoring while recording---they have the perfect combination of features for it. They would also be terrific for vocalists or voice over performers, since the HD280Pros have sufficient isolation to keep the playback from leaking into sensitive vocal microphones. Also good for general listening, when you want to keep much (but not all) of the outside sounds out, or keep your music from being heard by others.

## Features

- High ambient noise attenuation
- Accurate, linear sound reproduction
- Soft earpads for a comfortable fit
- Folding and rotating earcups for space-saving transport
- Tough, single-sided cable

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00IT0IHOY |
| Additional Features | Universal |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | Critical Listening, Disc Jockey Use, Recording |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,577 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #144 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Brand Name | Sennheiser |
| Built-In Media | 1 pair of HD 280 PRO headphones, 1 screw-type adaptor to 1/4 |
| Cable Features | Fixed |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Tablets |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Noise Control |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (8,376) |
| Earpiece Shape | Oval or rounded |
| Enclosure Material | Faux Leather |
| Frequency Range | 8 Hz - 25 kHz |
| Frequency Response | 25000 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00615104271210 |
| Headphone Folding Features | Over Ear |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm Jack |
| Headphones Ear Placement | On Ear |
| Impedance | 64 Ohms |
| Is Autographed | No |
| Item Type Name | HD 280 Pro Headphones |
| Item Weight | 285 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Sennheiser |
| Model Name | HD 280 Pro |
| Model Number | 506845 |
| Noise Control | Sound Isolation |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Series Number | 506845 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Multi-Purpose |
| Style Name | New Model |
| Theme | Audio |
| UPC | 615104271210 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2 year |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Sennheiser
- **Color:** Black
- **Ear Placement:** On Ear
- **Form Factor:** Over Ear
- **Impedance:** 64 Ohms

## Images

![HD 280 Pro Headphone, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61+XjHbWrZL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How durable are they in cold weather?**
A: I’m a professional location sound mixer in Alaska. I’ve had these headphones out in -50 F weather for 12 hour shoots. These headphones can withstand the cold

**Q: How is the sound leakage? l need portable headphones to use in the bus, library, and such. I don't want to bother people around me.**
A: There is "sound leakage". At the moment, I have them hooked up to my computer. No special amplification, just on-board Realtek. At 75-100% volume, I can slightly hear them over ambient noise (such as my heater, which is kind of loud) while standing about ten feet away. I don't know if everyone else that answered this question listens to their music at low volume, or if their headphones have some insulation that mine doesn't but in my experience, there is plenty of "sound leakage". Also, you could actually use these as speakers while you're not wearing them. They wouldn't be loud enough to entertain anyone, but you could still listen to something while they sit on your desk.

**Q: Is the cord detachable? The description says it is detachable, answers here say otherwise.**
A: The cord is not detachable but it is replaceable.If you're handy with a soldering iron you can however easily add a 3.5mm headphone jack to use a removable cable.

**Q: How does it feel around your neck? Like if someone is talking to you, and you want to put music on hold???**
A: I've done it... 
It really does feel like headphones sitting on your neck, 
especially if the music is on hold, that's when you really feel it.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If a smidge more punch of bass is your thing while giving you clear sound, here you go.
*by L***N on February 16, 2026*

Thank you DankPods for your help. Your video may be 87 years old, but these things are a nice sounding, reasonably priced headphone if you want your music where the producer put it, with a little oomph on the bass. Two things you may not enjoy, so far, my apparently large head can feel a squeeze. It’s not terrible, just there and the corkscrew style cable. It feels like a split cable, but some don’t like the old telephone cord style. So anyways. Running this on my iPad and my PC. Doesn’t seem to need anything more powerful to put out solid sound. It comes with a thicker jack on the cable, whatever the description of the measurement is. 1/4? I don’t know. I forget. Never fear though, just unscrew it gently. Please just be an adult and gently unscrew it because you don’t need to go ham on the thing. It will unscrew and screw on easily, so just relax. They feel sturdy enough. You know, don’t go lobbing them across the room. They fold and swivel, and all that. It’s plastic, so not very heavy and aside from the squeeze that will probably break in over time, they are coo. No extra controls or anything on them. If you want to get a good idea of how they sound for you, take a song you love and know well and give that a whirl. If your system has a fine tuning EQ, adjust as needed. They sound good to me. I do not regret my purchase. I needed to move away from IEMs and tried some FiiO wood ones that were ok except for the price and the stank of them, and these feel comparable at well under half the price. The great part of nice headphones is just hearing songs you love in a more expansive way.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for monitoring while tracking electric guitar: super comfortable, inspiring sound - just the right amount of isolation
*by A***R on September 7, 2017*

These are incredibly comfortable for long periods, and sound terrific. They seem sturdy too. I like the availability of original replacement parts (pads, cushions, cable, etc.). Headphones get lots of wear, so nice to be able to repair rather than replace. I got these for studio monitoring while tracking loud electric guitar. They are perfect for that. I need headphones that block out external sound form my amps, so I can hear the other tracks with which I am playing--without having to turn up the volume to ear-damaging levels. I was impressed by the specs that claim HD280 Pro has great sound isolation. Before the HD280 pros, I had been using an old drummer's trick--industrial earmuffs over ear buds. That worked great to block out the sound, but was uncomfortable for long sessions, and a bit cumbersome for on/off, and did not have the best sound. At first, I was not impressed with the sound isolation from the HD280 Pros. They do attenuate the high frequencies, but the low-mids and lows still get through. Honestly, the sound isolation claims for these headphones are way overblown, so hard hitting drummers or guitarists who play REALLY loud may wish to use specialized isolation headphones in favor of the HD280 Pro, to preserve their hearing. But for my use (loud, but not insane, guitar amps), I found I preferred the amount of leakage in the HD280 Pro over the nearly total isolation of muffs or drummer cans. I felt it kept me more connected to my playing than my previous setup, with which I relied solely on the in-ear monitor feed to hear my own guitar, since all outside sounds were blocked. I do have to turn the level up in the HD280 Pros, a bit louder than when using isolation muffs, to hear the background tracks over my cranked amp--but still not to levels that will damage my hearing. And the HD280 Pro's extreme comfort is a welcome improvement. More importantly, the SOUND quality of the HD280 is far superior to my prior setup. I was surprised to find the superior sound inspires my instrumental performance, and makes me feel and play better. These sounded great with virtually no break in. I imagine they will only improve over time. For really, really loud recording situations (requiring near total isolation), or mixing use (requiring a more neutral frequency response, and more natural soundstage than HD280Pro), I think other, specialized headphones would be a better bet. I highly recommend these to other guitarists for monitoring while recording---they have the perfect combination of features for it. They would also be terrific for vocalists or voice over performers, since the HD280Pros have sufficient isolation to keep the playback from leaking into sensitive vocal microphones. Also good for general listening, when you want to keep much (but not all) of the outside sounds out, or keep your music from being heard by others.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Headphones worthy of consideration
*by A***R on November 1, 2024*

The HD 280 pro's have a nice quality feel, and balanced non-fatiguing sound. I'm reading about these other people rating these headphones as trash, they are anything but! .... Of course they have their take, and I'm sharing mine. I am also a professional studio musician, like the other recent reviewer. In contrast to what he mentioned, being to flat! That is the intent for their design, to be accurate in presentation for all frequencies. Not for overly accentuated frequencies, making a mix sound inaccurate. As a percussionist, I love bass too, but not at a cost of sacrificing a well balanced studio mixed recording. Granted, they will never sound like a set of Meze Elite Aluminum headphones, but they also don't cost $4K. What they do provide is excellent value for the money. As far as the chord, I had no problem what so ever, a non factor. I've used this model for years, it's reliable, accurate at a price that is more than reasonable. I liked them so much, I personally went the extra mile of purchasing the VOARMAKS Leather Replacement Ear Pads, which is available on Amazon as well. They compliment the HD 280 pro's even more. They also improve the sound too. It's subtle, but the soundstage seems to be larger, and the presence is clearer IMO. Nothing subtle about the improvement in comfort, and larger, fitting over the ear nicely versus the stock ones. Installation is easy as well. To me it's a no brainer to purchase in addition. In Summary, Everyone has their own take, mine personally, the HD-280 Pro's is no doubt, a worthy of purchase! For $85 especially!

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