Why I buy this one ?
- Dynamic, closed-ear headphones with up to 32 dB attenuation of outside sound
- Lightweight and comfortable, ergonomic design
- Extended frequency response and warm, natural sound reproduction
- Collapsible ear-pieces for compact transport
- Earpads, headband padding, and audio cord are easily replaceable, ensuring long life

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What our customer's say!

"Grado 60 is much better than this headphones", My Grado 60 is more than 17 years old. The Grado 60 has clearer high, more natural mid, deeper low and richer sound stage than this new Sennheisher 280 Pro I received today. The 280 does have better isolation due to enclosed design. That isolation also comes with a price, it get hot very fast while I can listen to the Grado 60 for over an hour without notice any heat or fatigue on my ears. I had my wife and son listen to both on various songs, with the volume lower on the Grado since that headphone is more sensitive than the 280, we have no doubt the Grado 60 is much better sounding than the 280 after 3 minutes.

The Grado 60 cost me 69.00 years ago and it is still selling at that price, cheaper than the 280 on special sale. If you want to buy this unit, you owe yourself a listen to the Grado 60 first.

"Great product, very satisfied", Sound quality is just awesome, and it blocks out most of the external noise. I have really large ears, and that usually means I have a problem with around the ear headphones. However the ear cups on HD-280 are not only large enough, but also quite comfortable with all the padding.

Some of the down sides are that it feels a little heavy on the head initially, but you sort of get used to it. Also this is not one of those aesthetically pleasing headphones. So if looks don't matter much to you, go for it!

"Great Value", I love these headphones. They have solid sound quality and excellent noise dampening. My previous pair just wore out after a year and a half of wearing them all day at work, they were such a great value I think I more than got my money's worth. You can't beat these headphones with any others anywhere near this price point,

"Great Headphones", I'm using these to monitor audio during field video productions. The 32db sound isolation is great. These really help me determine which ambient noises are being picked up by the mics. Perfect phones for this type of application.

"Great headphones", these are a good pair of headphones if your looking nto to spend a ton of a pair of headphones. the only things i disliked about them is the band started to crack after a couple months.

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"these headphones deliver!", simply awesome...used to listen to music with my ipod earbuds before this, and now i won't (or can't) go back! a whole new experience is to be had with these headphones!

"addressing reviewers' concerns - great value headphones", Having owned Pioneer flagship model headphones(open air design) from mid '80's and the Sennheiser HDR 65 wireless headphones (open design)(both of which I still use and work as in perfect condition), and pump out great 'pure', true to audio source sound, I thought I would try a closed design for my Yepp and ipod nano (especially for noisy environments).

Though subjectively these do not sound quite as good as my old Pioneer phones (and my other Sennheisers), the HDR 280s are great sound for the price (but only if you but them from the US. I'm from Australia, and Sennheiser distributors here are charging nearly $400 AUD (about $320 USD) for the same model (a rip off). I got these for $89 USD (without delivery) from Electronica Direct on Amazon marketplace.

Addressing some concerns in reviews - yes I wear glasses, but you can comfortably wear glasses with the HDR 280's with no problems (a little sound leakage at worst). I have a 'big head' (60cm) but the phones fit well and are not too tight - I can wear them all day quite comfortably. I have owned these for a month, and yes they sound better with more use, and I have no issues with cracking/breaking etc. As far as the 30Db noise cancelling claims - what consumer measures that? - it greatly reduces external noise, maybe not quite 30Db, but I can't hear people speak to me even when listening to moderate levels of volume - so pretty good noise filtering properties.

In a nutshell, while the HDR 280's are quite heavy but not uncomfortable(and arguably not the best looking headphones for wearing in public, as well as being made from plastic giving them a cheapy look and feel (and may therefore not be the most durable if you don't look after them - but hey - my HDR 65's are made from plastic and velour and they've lasted me many years, and still in good nick), they are nevertheless a good to great instrument of reflecting true sound (though marginally not as good as open air design) from your audio source (unlike Sony's distorted high bass/treble response with no mid-range) (and let's be fairdinkum - that's what most people really want)and great value sound if you pay a reasonable price. Makes great sound from nano 3G and itouch, and Samsung Yepp, and computer.

Regards.

"My Take on the HD-280", I've had the HD-280's for about a year now.
I will get straight to the point.

Pros:
`one of the best sub 100 closed headphones out there
`decent treble and punchy bass
`dynamic frequency spectrum
`clear highs
`great for sound monitoring
`noise isolation about 10dbs
`user replaceable parts

Cons:
`plastic headband might start cracking after heavy usage
`big and heavy, not too portable
`these phones are not musical
`music sounds tinned out at some high frequency levels
`sound stage could be better
`some might like it, but coil wires get really annoying
`coil wires create uneven weight that pulls down the left side
`personally, I find the design of the headphones hideous, worse when it is actually on your head.

For reference I own a HD-555, DT-880, ER6i, and Grados SR-80

"Great, even, flat, realistic sound.", These are great, especially for the price. The bass response is excellent and the tight fit may not be great if you have a large head but they fit so snug and very little sound gets in or out. I love my 280s and have never had any issues or problems after 18mos. Very good sound for mix since there is not alteration or "enhancements" from the speakers. Replaceable cushions are a great idea as well since these seem like the speakers will outlast the foam.

"So far, an excellent product.", I don't write reviews unless I am exceptionally impressed, for the good or the bad. I am pleased to be writing this review.

The Sennheiser HD-280 Pros arrived and after the first couple of weeks I am quite impressed with both the quality and design. I was concerned when reading several comments on the snug fit, stating it was designed for a narrow head. I wear a size 7 3/8 hat and I find the set fits very well. It is snug but no more than is necessary for a proper fit. My other concern was wondering if these would measure up and if I should be looking for something in the 500 series. I decided to stay with a closed-back and these fit the bill nicely.

These are my first headphone purchased "blind" and I have to admit I was concerned. I am a "try before you buy" guy. I stepped outside my comfort zone and gave it a shot. I was not disappointed.

These have a much clearer sound with deeper lows and crisper highs than my Audio-Technica headphones. I recently listened to a recording of J.D. Sumner, best known as the bass singer for the Stamps Quartet and having toured with Elvis Presley. He is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records for his solo recording of the hymn "Blessed Assurance". According to Guinness, the song contained the lowest recorded note ever produced by a human voice, a "double low" C.

I was anxious to hear his bass voice on my new headset and it did him every bit of justice. I heard vocal depths I had not before heard. It was as if somebody turned on the light switch.

I have always used, as my audio unit of measure, the sounds of the acoustic piano and the vocal accoutrements of a good Southern Gospel quartet singing a cappella. It is how I have chosen which electronic keyboards were quality and is the audio track I take with me when buying equipment and speakers. The HD-280's produce a clear tone in the lower, middle and upper registers without muddying or blurring the tones, neither does it produce sounds too sharp.

Whether you are listening to Béla Bartók or Ol' Blue Eyes, Southern Gospel or Jazz, Classical or Country or anything in between, these can handle the acoustics for even the most discerning ear.

And yes, just as it makes the good notes sing, those sour notes will land with an echoless thud.

The around-the-ear design is comfortable and the pads are quite sufficient. The speaker placement within each cup provides a sound that is set back from the ear enough so as not to have that in-the-ear sensation one gets from earbuds and even many headsets. The sound surrounds rather than attacks.

A feature I particularly enjoy about these headphones is the included 1/4" plug adapter. It doesn't just plug on (which we all know will eventually begin falling off over the years). Sennheiser has adapted a screw-on feature to keep it securely attached. A minor feature but appreciated none the less.

Don't forget these offer user-replaceable components making them that much less disposable.

Comfort and quality. I recommend this product with a 4 1/2 stars (nothing is perfect).