Sennheiser - Professional Monitoring Over-the-Ear Headphones - Black
- Key Specs
- Connection Type: Wired
- Headphone Fit: Over-the-Ear
- General
- Product Name: Professional Monitoring Over-the-Ear Headphones
- Brand: Sennheiser
- Model Number: HD380PRO
- Color: Black
- Audio
- Sound Isolating: false
- Connectivity
- Connection Type: Wired
- Connector Size: 1/4 in. (6.35mm)
- Design
- Headphone Fit: Over-the-Ear
- Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 2 years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: 2 years
- Other
- UPC: 615104166738
These headphones feature an extended frequency response with an increased sound pressure level of up to 110dB for accurate sound reproduction. The folding design and carrying case provide easy portability.
- Over-the-ear design: Provides a secure, comfortable listening experience due to lightweight yet sturdy construction.
- 500 mW power handling: Handles high output levels.
- Passive attenuation: Up to 32dB helps block distracting ambient noise.
- Duofol diaphragms: Reduce comb filter effects and distortion.
- 8Hz -27kHz frequency response: For reproducing a wide range of audible frequencies.
- 110dB sensitivity: For powerful sound.
- 54 ohms impedance: To efficiently conduct power.
Q: How do these compare with the Beats Mixr's?
A: They would hold up well, but you should consider the Sennheiser HD280s. They also are pro monitor headphones, they sound almost identical to the HD380s, seem to be built even more sturdily, and are about $100 less! I have both, and the difference in sound between them is so small that it took extensive listening and instant switching between them to hear any difference between them, and it was so subtle that I could write the same review about either of them. Only when your music goes to the very bottom of hearing are the 380s only slightly more solid. You will hear no difference on 99.48% of all music. As to sound, the Beats phones sound artificially boosted somewhat in the midbass, where the Sennheisers may not be quite as strong, but are a more accurate reproduction of the recording. Listen to both, and decide for yourself. Trust your ears.
Q: Does BestBuy.com price-match this product?
A: Best Buy matches prices from any reputable retailer on any item they sell except for closeouts and going-out-of-business sales.
Q: Looking for headphones specifically for voice-over work.
A: I have 2 pairs of Sennheisers I purchased at BB, but they may not be available depending on where you live. If you can find them, they are the HD 280 Pro and the HD 380 Pro monitor headphones. They are $200 and $300 respectively. They sound almost identical except for some difference in the lowest bass. If you can't find them, Magnolia in Best Buy stores has several headphones that are very natural sounding on music and speech, some of which are in your price range, including some Sennheisers among others. They also have different configurations, such as on-the-ear or over-the-ear. Go and see what they have. Check the headphones in both the regular electronics division on the main sales floor and the Magnolia section to be sure you got the best buy! :-)
