The studio-grade Sennheiser HD 2809 Pro headphones block out noise passively. They’re heavy and bulky—and they sound terrific. Response is effortless and natural throughout the sound spectrum. Low- frequency response is nothing short of amazing: You can actually feel the lowest notes before you can hear them.
The HD 280 Pros block noise effectively, but they don’t work as well as the Bose QC2 headphones. And although the thick circumaural pads are comfortable for long listen- ing sessions, you may find, as we did, that the tightness against your head ultimately becomes oppressive. The long, weighty, coiled cord and screw-on quarter-inch adapter make the HD 280 Pros a rugged choice for home or studio use; you’d have to be highly committed to high fidelity, though, to take these heavyweights on the road. Quieting: 15 dB; Frequency response: Professional; Comfort: Very good.
Review by mp3.com
Sennheiser’s ruggedly constructed HD 280 Pro high-performance headphones feature comfortable leatherette ear cushions, a headband, and a foldable design for compact storage. Weighing a relatively lightweight 10 ounces, this $199 model has a 10-foot coiled cable fitted with a 1/8-inch miniplug. Sennheiser also includes a 1/4-inch adapter for use with a home stereo.
Our listening tests started in our living room. The naval battle scenes sprinkled throughout the Master and Commander DVD amply demonstrated the HD 280s’ power and glory. These ‘phones can play loud, and their bass definition was quite good, though not the equal of Ultrasone’s mighty HFI-650s. But this well-recorded DVD sounded crisp and clear on the HD 280 Pros, with the sort of detail you hear only from high-end speakers.
Review by TechReviewer
During my early LAN party going days (small, private ones) I always dragged my speakers along with me, after a while it just became a hassle to bring them along. Finally, I decided to start bringing some small lightweight headphones along with me instead of my speakers. Sony MDR-CD60 were the first headphones I bought since they had a good reputation for making quality headphones. They were alright for the time being, but the headphones were completely flat and had no bass whatsoever and just weren’t cutting it anymore (plus it’s left channel stopped working anyways!). I set on a quest this time to buy some new high quality headphones that would be long lasting like the old school Sony MDRV6 headphones. After a week or so of researching and comparing I decided on the Sennheiser HD280 Pro headphones; it was at a decent price and had great sound quality!
Review by CompuKiss.com
The nice folks at HeadRoom Corporation sent me a large box of headphones to review. After giving my ears a good workout, I chose my favorite. The Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Ear-cup Headphones get my vote for sound quality as well as the most bang for the buck. These are closed, circumaural, headphones. For you headphone novices: Closed means that there is no opening in the back for the sound to escape. This feature gives you sound isolation and allows you to use the headphones without disturbing others. Circumaural means the ear pad go over and around the entire ear. When wearing these headphones, the outside word becomes oblivious. So, all you men had better remove them when your wives are speaking to you.
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