Sennheiser Professional HD 280 PRO Over-Ear Monitoring Headphones

Its the little touches on a product that demonstrate quality engineering and design. For instance, on these headphones the earcups swivel so that when I have the headphones around my neck the earcups are facing outward rather than cupped against my neck. I use these headphones both at home, connected to my computer, as well as plugged into my mp3 player when Im walking to work. Even when bundled up for this harsh Chicago winter, with the earcups flattened like that I have plenty of room to hang the headphones around my neck.

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I have used the Mk 1 & 2 for as much as 15 years everyday all day............would not be without them. [professinal video editor]

Very thin unremovable wire is the only issue. Actual headphones are solid, light, and project good sound.

I love them

Quick review first for those who may not enjoy all the tech talk. Here it is: These are a very reasonably priced pair of headphones that offer genuine durability. They can get very loud but still retain much of the clarity. The speakers are about 2 inches wide, which i consider a plus for the price. These have moments of comfort as well as moments of uncomfort as they do fit very snugly. These are a very well rounded headphone and I would recommend them to most people looking for a decent compliment to a home stereo.

I bought these headphones from Amazon a year ago. They are tight on the head and do look a little big, and after a year, one of the pieces in the plastic headband broke. This began tearing up the plastic covering on top, and it was a big hassle to extend or compact the phones. After researching on the Internet, it turned out this was a very common problem with the HD280. I logged into Sennheisers web site, mailed in my old headphones with receipt I printed from the Amazon web site (2yr warranty), and I got my new phones in ~ two weeks free of charge - no problems. In the meantime I bought more expensive Beyerdynamic DT 250-80 headphones. These looked nicer when wearing, didnt have as much pressure on my head, and the velour earpads were definitely more comfortable. However -- when driven with my notebook audio-out jack, the Sennheiser HD280s were DEFINITELY clearer and better, even after 48 hours of semi-loud burn-in with the Beyerdynamic. People often say you need good stereo equipment to bring out the best of your headphones. In any case, Ive heard it said that the Sennheiser HD280s are the best headphones you can get when a notebook or cheap desktop audio card is driving the sound. I completely agree with this. Finally, the HD280s have the best sound isolation Ive encountered -- you can enjoy the music without being bothered by outside noise, and without bothering other people. This feature also works very well on a plane, although you do look like a nerd. If Sennheiser could come up with an improved HD280 thats not as big, not as tight on the ears, with about the same sound isolation, velour earpads, and the same great sound -- that would be perfection.

Its Good i can say...

Excellent for recording.

Love them. These are even lighter than its predecesor. The sound and fit are great.