Sennheiser Professional HD 280 PRO Over-Ear Monitoring Headphones
Original price was: £94.41.£73.00Current price is: £73.00.
Price: £94.41 - £73.00
(as of Jun 10, 2025 00:38:04 UTC – Details)
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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
Sennheiser HD280PRO Headphone Overview
These rugged, comfortable headphones are designed for professional monitoring applications.
The HD 280 Pro is Sennheiser’s most significant closed, around-the-ear headphone to be introduced in years. Designed to exceed the demands of the professional environment, the HD 280 Pro boasts extremely robust construction combined with the sound quality, modular design and aggressive noise isolation the necessary in the field. The unique collapsible design, combined with swivelling ear cups, offers maximum flexibility in any application.
Batteries : 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required.
Is discontinued by manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 24.49 x 18.69 x 8.38 cm; 120 g
Manufacturer : Sennheiser
ASIN : B00IT0IHOY
Item model number : 506845
Country of origin : China
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
Customers say
Customers find these headphones to be extremely comfortable and of excellent quality, with one customer noting they’ve endured 7 years of car rides. Moreover, they consider them good value for money, and one customer mentions they work well for studio recording. However, the sound quality receives mixed feedback, with some customers praising it while others find it lacking bass.
13 reviews for Sennheiser Professional HD 280 PRO Over-Ear Monitoring Headphones
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Original price was: £94.41.£73.00Current price is: £73.00.
P. G. Womack –
Excellent sound, very resistant to exterior noise
I bought these to use with a Yamaha CK88, to save the rest of the house hearing me practise. The sound quality is absoiutely excellent – low bass, superb clarity, with excess treble.The only downside is that I think they’re meant for mixing-desk (laptop mixing) use; the spiral cable is a little heavy.
sb00020 –
Absolute Workhorse
I first bought a pair of these in 2009… I replaced them in 2024 after 15 years of travel, abuse and heavy use (and the old ones still work fine, they’re just gross). I use these primarily for tracking acoustic instruments and vocal parts because they have such low amounts of bleed-through, they are also cheap enough to not worry about getting dropped or damaged, however they are so well made that’s not an issue. There are some changes from the originals, but that’s all in the foam, the sound signature is very true to my old ones.
Jaydn Simpson –
Good overall
Had these for 4 or so years, good closed back prevents noise from coming in, the padding is easily replaceable, good sound quality, the main drawback is the lack of detachable cable hence which is unsurprisingly the first thing to go that isn’t aesthetic and the stock cable is quite bulky and gets in the way. Can’t complain about the rest though.
proprotagonist –
High quality on a ‘budget’
For the average person, this price tag for a set of plastic headphones may seem crazy. For anyone who has owned any Sennheiser product in the past, or even this particular set of headphones, you’ll know that for the quality of this set, the price really is amazing. To get any better you’d be spending anywhere above £400, and headphones in the below £50 range will pale miserably in comparison. Build quality is excellent, my last pair lasted 7 years before they finally succumbed to damage (which was completely my fault). Audio quality is fantastic, though it does lack the brain shaking bass that some people will be looking for in particular. If you’re looking for a new set of headphones to thoroughly enjoy your music collection, for mixing, or even for gaming, these will not disappoint.One word of warning, the cables that feed into the left ear piece are completely and easily replaceable, as are the pads on the top and ears, but the cable that feeds audio to the right ear is not. This will be the most common point of failure, but it takes considerable effort to damage it. Both earpieces have a large degree of rotation, and extend out to suit your head size. If you have this length set at the maximum and move that right earpiece as far as it will go, both left and right, you will run the risk of damaging this wire far more quickly than usual wear and tear. If you have to fold them up tight for travel, remember not to do so when the ears are at their fully extended distance. If you take care of this headset it will last for a very long time, well past the 2 year warranty. They endured 7 years of car rides, house moves, being dropped, tossed and twisted, but be sure to take care for that right earpiece. Keep that in mind and this set will keep you going through an apocalypse.(This review is for the mk1 version, the mk2 version as I understand it is almost identical besides the difference in foam headpiece. If anything else has changed, so will this review.)
Pip –
Sennheiser quality.
For the price these headphones are great. Extremely comfortable and lovely detailed sound quality. Cable length was adequate but if using away from the hifi amp you may need to purchase an extension like i did. Would recommend.
sabah –
Superb clear, rich sound, great value
No way did I expect to enjoy these monitors coming from normally using beats?. They are articulate and perform wonderfully for the price. I dont mind the coiled cable at all for home use and the weight is fine, although the clamping force after a while starts to hurt for my average sized head. They sound stunning, perfect amount of everything for me. Superb value. Be careful with the cable though, if it catches on anything you can’t just replace with another which is an annoyance and should be changed sennheiser!. A 3.5mm port would have been great and less clamping force would have made these perfect!.
rupcog –
Dont give up after just a couple of hours
I bought these headphones on the basis of numerous recommendations from recognised youtube reviewers. I very nearly sent these back because of ‘that clamp’. However, I persevered for a few hours, and after just a few the whole thing felt way more comfortable. The quality of the sound is excellent, clear (slightly muted treble) but that maybe because of the closed nature of the design. The noise isolation is very good.Excellent value for money and I’m keeping these beauties.My only complaint is irritating coiled cable though which you cant change
Stacey –
Meh… But comfy
Such a shame had really high hopes for these headphones. They were very comfortable even on a big potato head lol but the sound wasn’t good enough in my opinion. I got them for game play mainly, watching films from time to time and less often listening to music. I tried them across all 3 and was equally disappointed. They were definitely lacking in bass and just the general sound seemed cheap compared to other headphones I have had previously HyperX headphone were much better for sound and comfort but after wearing them away due to constant use I thought I’d go for a different pair. I sent these back without any issue and am purchasing a different set of headphones that I will review. I will be trying next the Sony WH-1000XM4 noise cancelling ones and reviewing those.
Rashmin –
After a lot of research & comparisons with Studio Monitoring Headphones in this league, both price wise & functionality wise, between the Audio Technica ATH-M20x or 30x (a popular & formidable product) & the Sony MDR7506 (classic & iconic studio headphones), what finally made the choice for me was a super discounted deal on amazon for these Sennheiser HD280 Pro headphones! At 6.5k, they are way more than a steal.First impression, right as you open the box packaging, is of a premium, well built & heavy duty pair of studio headphones. Box contains the headphones, which come with an attached output cord in a 3.5mm Jack with a 6.5mm adapter & a Safety Instruction guide, thatâs it . . .No muss, No Fuss!The cord length provided is just perfect for my usage. These headphones are primarily going to be used for Video & Audio editing on a Macbook Pro, for 4K & Dolby Vision content, so the max distance is usually a standard desktop or office table setup, so the cord length is sufficient.Overall, build & touch n feel quality is off the charts, especially considering the price & the other options available in the same price/features segment.As soon as you pick up the headphones, you know youâve picked up a premium brand.Finally, the sound quality, is by far the best Iâve experienced till date on any âover the earâheadphones, which were bought for personal use. The audio levels are crisp & clean, totally studio quality. The Noise Cancellation feature is highly effective & makes tuning out from the world, when editing a music video, a cakewalk.Despite looking like heavy duty headphones, these are fairly lightweight & havenât caused any major issues after a few hours of usage. The cup size is nice & large enough to cover an entire average sized ear.The only caveat so far is the shape of the overhead band, which is way too wide, especially on a bald narrow head, so they may look a bit funny, but it is an extremely small nit-picky thing in what is otherwise an exceptionally fantastic piece of audio equipment.Although it is just the first day of use, the purpose & functionality of the headphones has been a 10/10 for the sound quality, on all audio trials & tests so far.Whether youâre looking for a pair of headphones for professional audio recording/mixing/engineering work or just to plug into your home device & hear crisp, clean & balanced sound, these HD280 PROs are absolutely perfect. Extremely impressed & happy with the purchase. Two Thumbs Up!
Burak –
Her Åey güzel ama kablosu sarmal olduÄundan aÄırlık yapıyor. KucaÄınıza ya da koltuk el koyacak yerin yanına koyarsanız sorun kalmıyor. Koltuk arkasına uzanırken sünüyor sonra geri toparlanıyor sadece burası güzel yani kablo daÄınıklıÄı olmuyor ama haricinde aÄırlık yapıyor. Pedler dıÅarıdan gelen sesi en aza indiriyor, dıÅarıdan sadece tiz sesler yani tabak çanak dizme sesi geliyor. Ä°nsan sesi çok az alıyor, hele müzikle falan hiç almıyor. Kafada pek hissetmiyorsunuz en azından ben fazla hissetmiyorum. Sadece sıcakta kulaÄı tam sardıÄı için terleme sonucu kulak kaÅındırması oluyor kulak duvarında. Yani arada hava alsın kulaklar. Kulaklık kafa bandı tarafında demir var zaten, yani tamamen plastik deÄil. KulaklıÄın her bölgesi farklı plastikten yapılmıÅ, hepsini sökme vidyosunda gördüm. Kablo çıkar tak deÄil biraz sorun olabilir bazıları için. Kablo çıkmayan ve aÄır olduÄundan yıldız kaydı 2 adet.
William –
I got tired of buying cheap headphones that break easily and don’t regret paying extra for these at all. I’ve been frustrated why so many companies try to save a few cents making such thin cords that break in a few months only to lose money replacing them on warranty. This actually has a cord built to last and it’s coiled so it’s flexible. The cord is a bit short though for my setup so I use a cord extension to make sure it doesn’t get tugged and damaged.I’m not an audio professional but the sound quality is amazing to me and a lot more natural sounding. The bass it has feels like having a subwoofer. The frequency response is rated for 8 Hz but from my testing at typical listening volume levels it can only noticeably play tones as low as 11 Hz, which is still pretty good. It also surprisingly blocks out a lot of outside noise too, about half as much as the hearing protection I use at work.I also love that they’re comfortable and so adjustable. I like to pull one side behind my ear while singing so I can hear myself and they still fit to my head perfectly.
Michelle D –
My husband is very happy with these headphones as they provide ample volume to hear the TV.
Mikael –
Jag har lyssnat pÃ¥ / provat / köpt / testat / flera hörlurar de senaste Ã¥ren ⦠och de här är de bästa enligt mig hittills – i den här prisklassen. Rekommenderas.Jag använder hörlurarna med en hörlursförstärkare (Audioquest Firefly) när jag spelar, mixar och spelar in.Du fÃ¥r betala nÃ¥gra tusenlappar till för att nÃ¥ upp till samma nivÃ¥ som dessa HD 280 Pro levererar.PS. Inga batterier krävs – som det felaktigt nämns här i beskrivningen.