I have a Black Sennheiser HD 280 Pro sealed in its box from the factory. I also have a pair of Beyer velour pads that can be placed on it for greater comfort (used about 4 hours).
Let me say a couple of words about this can. People either love them or hate them. They do what Senn does best - very detailed and articulate. They seal better than any other can I've every tried. They have incredible tight low bass - not boomy, but low - indeed the lowest I've ever heard with a can.
They fold up in a couple of ways (flat like Grados or in a ball like ATH) and can easily be driven by a portable. (Also, just FYI, if one were to cut off the padding on the headband and use the beyer pads they are a much smaller physical size). They do, however, vastly and markedly improve with an amp (headroom says the same thing). I was hesitant about their coiled cord but actually ended preferring it both portably and especially at the desk.
Now, a warning. With these cans, you must believe in burn in. They sound horrible new and must be burnt in at least 100 hours but will show noticable imporvement up to 300 hours, seriously.
I used the HD 280 Pro with the line out (analog and digital) of my PCDP (Sony D-NE900 with stand for sale also) and an amp and was thoroughly impressed. I also used these directly out of the headphone jack of a Tivoli Model 2 (also for sale) and was likewise thoroughly impressed (note that the Tivoli has a line out and line in and so I one can use a them with the PCDP via the line in and directly out of the headphone jack or through an amp via the line out - then use the amp and the PCDP protably - a very slick multifunction setup)!
Headroom lists the HD 280 for $199 and sells them for $99 and the pads are $35 from Beyer (when they have them - I had to wait a month as they are often out of stock).
They are both yours, shipped and including paypal fees, for SOLD
Head-fi feedback here.
Let me say a couple of words about this can. People either love them or hate them. They do what Senn does best - very detailed and articulate. They seal better than any other can I've every tried. They have incredible tight low bass - not boomy, but low - indeed the lowest I've ever heard with a can.
They fold up in a couple of ways (flat like Grados or in a ball like ATH) and can easily be driven by a portable. (Also, just FYI, if one were to cut off the padding on the headband and use the beyer pads they are a much smaller physical size). They do, however, vastly and markedly improve with an amp (headroom says the same thing). I was hesitant about their coiled cord but actually ended preferring it both portably and especially at the desk.
Now, a warning. With these cans, you must believe in burn in. They sound horrible new and must be burnt in at least 100 hours but will show noticable imporvement up to 300 hours, seriously.
I used the HD 280 Pro with the line out (analog and digital) of my PCDP (Sony D-NE900 with stand for sale also) and an amp and was thoroughly impressed. I also used these directly out of the headphone jack of a Tivoli Model 2 (also for sale) and was likewise thoroughly impressed (note that the Tivoli has a line out and line in and so I one can use a them with the PCDP via the line in and directly out of the headphone jack or through an amp via the line out - then use the amp and the PCDP protably - a very slick multifunction setup)!
Headroom lists the HD 280 for $199 and sells them for $99 and the pads are $35 from Beyer (when they have them - I had to wait a month as they are often out of stock).
They are both yours, shipped and including paypal fees, for SOLD
Head-fi feedback here.
