Sennheiser HD-280 Pro Headphones: Cheap Cans that Can

INTRODUCTION

When I was in college, any free time I could muster up was spent recording music on my PC with programs like Reason 3.0 and ProTools. The problem was that my roommate had to rise and shine for a 6 A.M. class, and he just couldn’t sleep with two JBL monitors pumping out mega-awesome guitar until dawn. Quickly, we agreed that I needed a high quality pair of headphones on a student’s budget.

I did some research and bought factory refurbished Sennheiser EH-2200s, which cost all of $50.00. The headphones had a flat response designed for monitoring applications – that is, they let you hear recordings without any EQ bias – and were perfect for all my musical needs. After heavy use (6+ hours a day) for four straight years they finally gave out. I was so impressed with their performance that I stayed with the Sennheiser brand and recently purchased the HD-280 Pro model, which is fantastic for general use, and is reviewed here.

    

ABOUT SENNHEISER

Dr. Fritz Sennheiser founded the company in Wedemark, Germany in 1945, just as World War II ended. His original team included seven engineers working in electroacoustics, and they began producing microphones in 1946. Over the years, Sennheiser expanded its product output to include more diverse audio equipment, and they presently offer headphones, wired and wireless mic systems, assistive listening devices for the hearing impaired, teleconference and presentation equipment, and an entire subsection of technology dedicated to aviation. After 60 years of refining their craft in audiophile and professional grade goods, I’d say these guys know their sound.