Sennheiser HD 280 PRO (page 2 of 2)

I bought these only yesterday, and I already love them! All the frequencies are really well balanced, bass isn't overpowering, not too bright, all those lovely things you'd hope for in a brand like Sennheiser. The cups are pretty comfy, nice 'n smooshy. Just how I like it.

One complaint I would have about them would be the spring strength, they kinda clamp you a little after a few hours of use. My remedy for this would be to just hang 'em around your neck every so often, maybe every half hour.

Back on the good side of things, the sound...

Excellent headphones. With a lot of headphones the equalization is out by a little in my opinion, and they are never as good as I would expect from expensive headphones take Beats for example, too much bass and in my opinion arent exactly good for acoustic sounds but more for modern pop etc. Exceptional midrange, deep bass and clear highs. I would recommend these.

I'm happy with mine after only 20 hours of burn-in, but I have been able to listen to a pair in a store on a Sennheiser stand that has had months of constant music playing through them that sounded extremely good.

The frequency response is lovely and balanced. I've seen lots of reviews complaining about a lack of bass, but I happen to think the bass is how it is supposed to be - representative of what you're listening to (a flat frequency response), not boosted and over emphasised to punch out your ear-drums. I use mine in a home recording ...

My set cost me about $185-ish on sale and i think theyr are a great price for what you get. Fantastic quality & simple deisgn of headset and good cable & plug.
Sennheiser are a good brand & with this headset you can't go wrong :D
Fantastic quality, telephone plug cord (so compact yet can extend), comfiable ear piece, extendible headset, noise cancelling, thick cable, nice style.
nothing, it's great! Maybe expensive but you get what you pay for!

Nice fidelity across the frequency spectrum. Nice bass tones, without sounding muddy like some less expensive sets. Cups are comfortable, and do a good job of blocking external noise. Picked up a set for A$150 after extensive in-store A-B testing. To my ears, they sounded as good as the 380s (which were A$230), and they sounded better than the KRK 8400s and the Shure SRH840s (both around the same price as the 280s). I would encourage testing them though, as some may prefer louder bass frequencies than the 280s provide.
Nice frequency response. Comfortable to wear. Fits big ears (like mine). Doesn't overdo the bass.
Not really a con, but I would generally suggest trying various models before purchasing.

Purchased only 10 hours ago and have hardly taken them off their so good. They have a solid punch to the bass, mid range is clear and crisp with the high end better than average, have heard form other posts that this improves when run in. Good soundproofing from external noise.
Great sound - low price
Phones feel a little tight over ears after a few hours listening.