Senn 280 Pro Question

[soundz]

Hello,

I am hoping someone can answer a question for me.

I just purchased the Senn 280 Pro closed headphones. Wow, what a difference from my cheap(!) Koss $20 headphones I've been using for the past few years!

I've only had the Senn for the past few days and am hearing low volume white noise. I hear it during low portions of the music and when there is nothing playing. When there is a lot of music then I don't hear it over the music. I hope this is making some sense. I have not heard it with my inexpensive Koss. I have no other headphones. I hear the noise regardless of volume.

I play classic rock and classical. I use a Panasonic shelf system. Play CDs and radio.

Is this low volume white noise from the headphones? From the CD player? Am I crazy?

Thank you for your assistance.
soundz

 

[vkvedam]

Senn HD280s are actually made for recording applications. You would certainly hear the hiss from your player. I had them for quite a few days. But I had gone for Ultrasone HFI-650s, they conquer each and every department compared to Senns. Well there is the price factor also. But Senns are certainly a good choice to start with and they have got superb isolation. They are good for all sorts of music.

 

[304290]

Welcome to the world of not crappy headphones. For music the 280s are decent at best, but very good when using them for recording purposes. I also use mine for that purpose. Soon you'll probaby get that itch of upgrading your headphones. For just a little more you can get way better.