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Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Plus

Name: Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Plus
Brand: Sennheiser
SKU: B0GN4RTJ7D
Price: 399.00 USD

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$399

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Sound

4.7/ 5

SoundMDAQS Overall

MDAQS Overall — measured in the SoundGuys lab.

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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

130 ΩAbove average

130 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

272 gBelow average

272 g

120 g544 g

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

Sound

Acoustic Design: Closed-back
Impedance: 130 Ω
Driver Size: 38 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic driver
Frequency Response: 3-28700 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 28700 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 3 Hz
Max Spl: 130 dB SPL
Sensitivity: 98 dB/mW

Connectivity

Connection Type: Wired-3.5mm
Cable Type: 3.5mm single-ended, coiled

Design

Weight: 272 g
Ear Pad Type: Velour
Detachable Cable: Yes
Foldable: No
Headband Type: Adjustable over-head

Build

Material Chassis Primary: Metal, plastic
Material Ear Cups: Velour

Identity

Model Number: HD480PRO

Microphone

Microphone: No

Release

Date: 2026-04-21
Msrp Usd: 439 USD
Year: 2026

Lab data

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Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Plus Frequency Response (measured on a B&K 5128)

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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 480 PRO Plus: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	3.7
25	5.0
32	6.0
40	6.4
50	6.1
63	3.7
80	3.3
100	3.8
125	3.1
160	-0.3
200	-2.4
250	-2.9
315	-2.6
400	-2.0
500	-0.6
630	-0.2
800	0.2
1000	0.3
1250	0.6
1600	1.3
2000	2.7
2500	6.2
3150	9.2
4000	4.2
5000	3.2
6300	6.2
8000	8.2
10000	3.7
12500	-2.4
16000	-5.0
20000	-21.6

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Plus Attenuation (measured on a B&K 5128)

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Solid lines: passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Plus: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	0.6
26	-0.5
33	-0.1
41	-1.2
52	-1.1
65	-0.6
82	-3.1
103	-3.3
130	-3.0
163	-0.8
205	2.1
259	4.7
325	7.7
410	7.3
516	7.3
613	9.3
772	12.4
972	14.2
1220	19.8
1540	21.6
1940	20.2
2440	28.8
3070	30.7
3870	35.2
4870	31.7
6130	38.3
7720	43.5
9720	39.6
12200	32.8
15400	32.9
19400	36.3

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

7.7/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byHarley Maranan & Christian ThomasVideo Lead · Editor-at-largeReviewed April 2026

Isolation6.7

Comfort & fit9.0

Connectivity7.5

Design9.0

Portability6.0

Features7.0

The verdict

Sennheiser's headphone design evolution is on full display with the HD 480 PRO. It's an excellent choice for studio professionals and aspiring producers looking to invest in closed-backs that offer a comfortable design, durable construction, and great sound quality.

✓Liked: Good sound, Very comfortable, Durable construction

✕Could be better: Expensive, Limited accessories

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