Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Closed-Back Studio Headphones
Experience the industry standard in monitoring, tracking, and field recording with the Sennheiser HD 280 PRO closed-back headphones. Renowned worldwide for their exceptional durability and class-leading ambient noise attenuation, these headphones are built to handle the brutal, day-to-day demands of professional studio environments. Whether you are tracking drums, mixing front-of-house, or monitoring vocals with zero microphone bleed, the HD 280 PRO delivers an accurate, linear sound reproduction you can depend on.
Maximum Isolation, Minimal Bleed
The cornerstone of the HD 280 PRO design is its superior acoustic seal. Boasting up to 32 dB of passive noise isolation, these headphones aggressively block out external environment noise while ensuring your headphone cue mix doesn't bleed back into highly sensitive condenser microphones. This makes them an absolute necessity for recording engineers, vocalists, and podcasters alike.
Key Features
- High Ambient Noise Attenuation: Provides up to 32 dB of passive isolation, preventing microphone bleed during critical tracking sessions.
- Linear Frequency Response: Delivers an accurate, uncolored audio representation across the entire spectrum for precise critical listening.
- Rugged, Modular Construction: Built to withstand punishing studio abuse, featuring easily replaceable ear cushions, headband padding, and components.
- Collapsible Design: Space-saving folding ear cups twist and collapse down smoothly for safe, compact storage and easy travel in your gig bag.
- Single-Sided Coiled Cable: A heavy-duty, single-sided coiled cable stays out of your way while providing excellent strain relief and flexibility around the desk or rack hardware.
Technical Specifications
- Design: Closed-back, circumaural (over-ear)
- Transducer Principle: Dynamic
- Frequency Response: 8 Hz – 25,000 Hz
- Impedance: 64 Ohms (highly compatible with audio interfaces, laptops, and studio headphone amps)
- Load Rating: 500 mW
- Sound Pressure Level (SPL): 113 dB SPL (1 kHz / 1 Vrms)
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.1%
What's in the Box?
- Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Headphones
- 6.3mm (1/4") Screw-On Adapter
- User Manual
Sennheiser HD 280 PRO — Frequently Asked Questions
Are the earpads and cables replaceable on the HD 280 PRO?
Yes. The HD 280 PRO features a highly sustainable modular design. The ear cushions, headband padding, and internal audio components can be easily detached and replaced when worn down over time.
What is the impedance of the HD 280 PRO, and do I need an amplifier?
The HD 280 PRO has an impedance of 64 Ohms. They are highly efficient and universally compatible, delivering plenty of volume and performance driven straight from standard audio interfaces, laptops, mixers, and mobile devices without requiring an external headphone amplifier.
How much outside noise do these headphones block?
The closed-back design provides up to 32 dB of exceptional passive ambient noise attenuation. This makes them ideal for isolating your audio in loud environments and preventing sensitive studio microphones from picking up backing track bleed during vocal recording sessions.
