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Sennheiser HMD 280 Pro

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7 editorial reviews
There are some diamonds in the rough of the sub-$100 price point; the HD 280 Pros are not one of them.Read more
Despite their acclaim, these cans just don't seem to cut the mustardRead more
Are you looking to break the aural barrier of cheap headphones without breaking the bank? SennheiserRead more
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Pros

  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries

Cons

  • Non- detachable 10-foot cord is a literal drag
  • Noticeable lack of detail at the extreme ends of the tonal range
  • pronounced lack of bass and mids a little boring and

Key specs

  • 64 Ω
  • 8, 25000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired

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Sennheiser HMD 280 Pro - Pros & Cons

Sennheiser HMD 280 Pro

Pros

  • new ways of thinking
  • new connections
  • and new industries
  • functional
  • durable
  • extremely comfortable
  • Lightweight and comfortable design

Cons

  • Non- detachable 10-foot cord is a literal drag
  • Noticeable lack of detail at the extreme ends of the tonal range
  • pronounced lack of bass and mids a little boring and
  • sounds of vertical movement were often lost
  • they re unsuitable for use around other people
  • a large drop off towards the higher end of the sound spectrum
  • it s mostly flat
  • earwax and dead skin can still build up on the speaker mesh
  • these particular headphones just have bad tracking
  • severe swings in volume depending on the note
  • no in-line accessories like a remote or microphone

Sennheiser HMD 280 Pro - Technical Overview

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64 Ω
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Sennheiser HMD 280 Pro - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Weight10.93 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length3.0
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
CategoryStudio
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Impedance64.0 Ω
Frequency range8 - 25000
Diaphragm diameter0.0 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.1 %
Maximum input power500.0 mW
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Power
Battery operatedno
Power handling capacity500.0 mW

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Sennheiser HMD 280 Pro Sennheiser - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Sennheiser HMD 280 Pro Sennheiser HD 280 Professional Over-ear Headphones Review
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Published: 17.09.2012
Sennheiser HD 280 Professional Over-ear Headphones Review

There are some diamonds in the rough of the sub-$100 price point; the HD 280 Pros are not one of them.

Sennheiser HMD 280 Pro Sennheiser HD 280 Professional Over-ear Headphones Review Archive
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Published: 17.09.2012
Sennheiser HD 280 Professional Over-ear Headphones Review Archive

Despite their acclaim, these cans just don't seem to cut the mustard

Sennheiser HMD 280 Pro Sennheiser HD-280 Pro Headphones: Cheap Cans that Can
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Published: 10.10.2007
Sennheiser HD-280 Pro Headphones: Cheap Cans that Can

Are you looking to break the aural barrier of cheap headphones without breaking the bank? Sennheiser

Sennheiser HMD 280 Pro Review: Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
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WIRED
Published: 05.04.2012
Review: Sennheiser HD 280 Pro
3.0

The HD 280s are a perennial favorite among budget-minded audiophiles. And listening to their balanced, flat tonal presentation you can see why.

Sennheiser HMD 280 Pro $100-headphone review: What does a Benjamin get you?
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 27.02.2014
$100-headphone review: What does a Benjamin get you?

You don't have to spend a lot to get great headphones. We tested six full-size models that each cost less than $100 (one of them significantly less), and we came away impressed by what you can get.

Sennheiser HMD 280 Pro Sennheiser HD280 Pro review: Sennheiser HD280 Pro
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Published: 22.06.2004
Sennheiser HD280 Pro review: Sennheiser HD280 Pro
4.0

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Sennheiser HD 280 Pro Headphones Review: Compared with other comparably priced circumaural headphones, these are among the highest quality.

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