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Sennheiser HD 280 Pro1 / 10
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Sennheiser HD 280 Pro

The Sennheiser HD 280 Pro studio headphones offer a ton of value on paper for not much money. Does it deliver?

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Key specs

Acoustic Design
Closed-backMost common
Closed-back56%Open-back37%Semi-open8%

Closed-back is the most common — on 56% of the 63 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 67).

Impedance
64 ΩAbove average
64 Ω
18 Ω120 Ω

above average for studio & professional headphones — based on 54 of 67 we've cataloged.

Connection Type
Wired-3.5mmMost common
Wired-3.5mm92%Wired-6.35mm8%

Wired-3.5mm is the most common — on 92% of the 65 studio & professional headphones we've cataloged (of 67).

Weight
222 gBelow average
222 g
120 g544 g

below average for studio & professional headphones — based on 55 of 67 we've cataloged.

Sound

Acoustic Design
Closed-back
Impedance
64 Ω
Driver Type
Dynamic driver
Frequency Response
8-25000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
25000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
8 Hz
Frequency Response Signature
Neutral
Max Spl
113 dB SPL
Passive Isolation
32 dB

Connectivity

Connection Type
Wired-3.5mm
Cable Type
Coiled, straight detachable
USB Charging
No

Design

Weight
222 g
Detachable Cable
No
Foldable
Yes

Battery

Battery
No

Build

Material Chassis Primary
Plastic

Identity

Model Number
HD280PRO

Microphone

Microphone
No

Release

Date
2003
Msrp Usd
129 USD
Year
2003

Lab data

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Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Frequency Response (measured on a B&K 5128)

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.-20-15-10-50+5+10+15+20201001k10k20kdB (Relative)Frequency (Hz)

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Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)Response (dB)
204.2
255.3
325.9
405.3
503.6
630.4
80-2.6
1001.1
1251.6
160-3.9
200-3.6
250-2.4
315-1.6
400-1.1
500-0.3
6300.5
8000.4
10000.5
12501.1
16002.4
20004.9
25006.6
31504.7
40004.4
50006.3
63007.2
80007.1
100004.4
12500-1.6
16000-14.8
20000-19.5

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating
6.5/ 10
Worth a look
Jasper Lastoria
Reviewed byJasper LastoriaWriterReviewed April 2022
Isolation4.0
Comfort & fit8.0
Connectivity6.5
Design6.5
Portability6.0
Features6.0

The verdict

The Sennheiser HD 280 Pro may be a little lightweight on bass, but if you're mixing or recording, it's a solid tool and offers a good value. It's not the most portable, but there's a spot in every studio where you could use it.

✓Liked: Neutral mids, Fairly revealing headphones, suitable for mixing, Comfortable with/without glasses, No sound leaks

✕Could be better: Can feel hot during long sessions, Not the best looking

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