Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Closed-Back Over-Ear DJ & Monitoring Headphones | Collapsible Design & Swivelling Ear Cups | 3M Coiled Cable & 1/4" Jack Adaptor Included (506845)

Great, accurate, flat sound. I use them for mixing sound, mastering and video-editing. They are comfortable and snug but also solid and weighty. The sturdy build and the closed back means that they exclude external sounds without need for noise-cancelling. I can be working comfortably next to someone taking a meeting. Sometimes I just wear them with nothing playing when I need to concentrate! They look great as well.

Their closed-back design and snug fit deliver high passive noise attenuation. The sound profile is neutral and balanced with clear mids and highs, ideal for monitoring, mixing, and critical listening where you want to hear the music as it really is. These earphones are well designed with folding and rotating ear cuffs the headband is sturdy. The ear padding is really soft. cons The clamping force is quite strong so extended wear can give some discomfort, especially if you have a larger head. Due to their size might not be the best option for on the go use. over all I think they are good value for money but they are a more serious headphone maybe designed for more professional use .

I got this as an alternative the the Sony MDR-7506/1 that I use in the studio as monitor headphones, for the same purpose. My first impression was they are very plasticy in comparison although still sturdy. Putting them on, comfortable ear padding but hard to adjust the top well, it has two pads that sit atop the head, but the top is a springy plastic and in practice they flex apart so much that the plastin onbetween actually rests on my head. Second impression any touch of the lead couples loudly in to the left headphone and even if it just rubs on clothes - very loud! In terms of the sound quality, they seem very good for a closed headphone - a little more bass than the sony, clear and pleasant. I use them for about an hour at a time, pretty good and comfortable for that period but they would have been great with more attention to detail. A bit disapointed!

Great value for money. Lightwieght so comfortable and well designed for use for long time. Foldable so easy to carry in small places. Plug and play so easy to use and also comes with an adaptor for jack plug so its a bonus.

I've been using these since last September. The sound produced is pretty much perfect for what I want from them. Some people claim they sound flat and don't produce huge bass, that is (in my opinion at least) a good thing. For my somewhat variable hearing, these headphones are exactly what I want in terms of sound reproduction. I use them a lot for audio listening (voices over radio) and general music listening / film viewing. I have 'phones with massive bass, and whilst that is sometimes a good thing, for voice audio it certainly isn't. The high & mid tones are clear and punchy, allowing good voice definition. The bass is sufficiently powerful to give a solid, rounded sound and not overwhelm everything else and make it indistinct and mushy. Comfort-wise they fit my big, wide head and I can wear them comfortably for hours on end. The headband is fully adjustable and nicely padded, as are the earpads. They are fairly light too, despite being fairly large, further adding to the comfort during wearing. To give an idea, I wear for 3-5 hours per night (on average) whilst working and watching and so forth. The cable is a coiled type, and whilst probably fine for most uses (plugged into equipment decks, amps and what have you) I found it a bit too inflexible for my use plugged into my PC. More of an observation and not a criticism, if you were moving about with them then it keeps the cable tidy and out of the way preventing catching and snagging. So not worth a mark down in my opinion. Provided with a 1/4" to 3.5mm down converter you can use them in any device with the appropriate socket. I like Sennheiser kit, and have owned multiple pairs over the years (and still do) and have always enjoyed using them and the sound they produce, and these are no different. Don't expect massive, treacle-thick bass, if you do, you'll be disappointed. Do expect a smooth yet rounded sound experience with what (so far) have proven to be a well made bit of hardware.

After many cheap buys decided to spend more money on a better make. Definitely better made with hopefully a cable that lasts. The sound is infinitely better. Time will tell if they last

Love these headphones. Bought some back in 2003, used to DJ a lot, they then unfortunately broke and the wiring stopped working properly. No fault of the headphones though. So, I thought it was about time I replaced them. This newer version has a very slightly different design in the headband but everything else is just the same. They fit perfectly thanks to the adjustable headband, and despite looking bulky are quite light. The sound quality is just as I remember it, the bass isn’t shy and they are closed backs, letting you drown the rest of the world out out with the sounds of Metallica, or whatever takes your fancy. I think the price is about right, they are very good quality in sound and build. The only niggle is the curly cable when using them for guitar practice, very difficult to manage, so I’d recommend sticking with just the music box, where you can stay still and not have to find ways to untangle yourself from your guitar and your own head.

Excellent for home and club DJ use. Well made, comfortable and durable. Nice flat bass. There are more expensive options, but why overpay when these do the job just fine.