I'm like an old bull walrus when it comes to headphones.

[rcat]

I like a good tight seal. This is just what I got today. I just got home from Guitar Center, and have a new set of Sennheiser HD 280 PROs. I tried every set of phones they had at GC (which was most of the available studio makes and models), and the 280's were the only ones that completely fit comfortably over my large ears. Isolation is great. I can't even hear my wife screaming at me. The sound is perfectly balanced across the freq spectrum, very clear, precise and accurate; and this is right out of the box. I'm sure they'll sound even better when broken in. As you can tell, I'm very happy with these cans. I've had them on now for over three hours and can hardly tell I'm wearing them.

[Igro]

That's what i've been using for 4 years already. The only downside is the softener (supporter) for the head, which in many occasions disconnecting... other than that it's a great peace of quality.

[RunBeerRun]

Pics? (with or without a fresh fish in your teeth)

[Igro]

However, today i bought Audio-Technica ATH-M40x and (around 75 Euro) and they are slightly better in mid-frequencies.

[rcat]

However, today i bought Audio-Technica ATH-M40x and (around 75 Euro) and they are slightly better in mid-frequencies.

Funny you should mention that. My old M40's finally broke, and I replaced them with the 280's. I would have gone with a new set of M40's, but the only thing that bothered me about them was the fact that my ears are like fruit bat wings, and they never quite fit correctly. However, you're probably right about the midrange. I really thought the overall sound of the M40's was excellent. Anyone with normal to small ears should really consider them.

[ntom]

I've been using the Senn280 PRO for....mmm, probably just like Igro, 4 years now. They haven't dissapointed in sound quality. Clamping force is a little bit high, though, after about an hour+ of wearing them I become incredibly aware of the glasses on my face thanks to the headphones painfully clamping them into my head.
Though it usually takes 2 hours before the pain becomes unbearable.

[Igro]

There are not that many excellent headphones at this price range (around 100 bucks), these are two of them, but many folks also using Sony MDR-7506 (i've never tried them)

[rcat]

That's what i've been using for 4 years already. The only downside is the softener (supporter) for the head, which in many occasions disconnecting... other than that it's a great peace of quality.

I've noticed that the head support is not quite "cushy" enough. I'll probably go down to my local fabric store and buy a scrap of velor, a strip of soft foam, and some velcro and make a wrap for the band. Right now it's not really bothering me much, but I figure why not be totally comfortable for a couple of bucks and 10 min. of time?

[rcat]

There are not that many excellent headphones at this price range (around 100 bucks), these are two of them, but many folks also using Sony MDR-7506 (i've never tried them)

I tried the 7506's, but again there was the problem of them fitting my large ears. They're supposed to fit around the ears, but they set on top of my ears instead, didn't seal correctly, and were painful. However, they sound fine.

[rcat]

I've been using the Senn280 PRO for....mmm, probably just like Igro, 4 years now. They haven't dissapointed in sound quality. Clamping force is a little bit high, though, after about an hour+ of wearing them I become incredibly aware of the glasses on my face thanks to the headphones painfully clamping them into my head.
Though it usually takes 2 hours before the pain becomes unbearable.

Yes, they clamp tight, but I find the cups soft and comfortable, and the clamping force adds to the excellent seal, improving the isolation and overall sound. Concerning the glasses problem, I too wear glasses and find with any headphones I have to wear my glasses so that the stems sit on top of the headphones, instead of the top of my ears. It looks strange, but seems to work fine.

[himalaya]

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[hibidy]

I'm just happy for the OP. I of course, have a different viewpoint on them

Surprised you didn't like the 8400's. Though yeah, tight fit? Definitely the 280's

[fluffy_little_something]

I like a good tight seal. This is just what I got today. I just got home from Guitar Center, and have a new set of Sennheiser HD 280 PROs. I tried every set of phones they had at GC (which was most of the available studio makes and models), and the 280's were the only ones that completely fit comfortably over my large ears. Isolation is great. I can't even hear my wife screaming at me. The sound is perfectly balanced across the freq spectrum, very clear, precise and accurate; and this is right out of the box. I'm sure they'll sound even better when broken in. As you can tell, I'm very happy with these cans. I've had them on now for over three hours and can hardly tell I'm wearing them.

I also got those, got them like two months ago. First I thought they sounded a bit like a tin can, but someone said it is supposed to be that way in order to make details clearer. So it has a deliberate frequency bump. Still, I thought it was a bit too much.

Anyway, didn't use them in weeks, but they were always connected and thus playing whenever I listened to music on the speakers. Last night I wore them again, and they sounded so much better now than at the beginning The unpleasant tinny sound seems gone somehow, and what remains sounds really good.
I already read that before I bought them, someone said in a review that they will sound better and better the older they get. And it seems he was right

I had the AT M50 before, and did not really expect the same sound quality from these ancient Sennheiser's, but I know now why they are still used so much in studios and made in the first place I almost feel a bit bad now because in another headphone thread I recommended the M50 and maybe influenced someone into buying them. I must say that these Sennheiser's sound better at the end of the day, despite being cheaper. One can hear every little detail like quiet tails of reverb etc. The bass is also impressive, not exaggerated, but impressive, very direct and solid. For instance on Erykah Badu's On and On, the bass is deep and full, without being exaggerated or distorted. But they are merciless, they show every ugly sound in the song, so I would not use those headphones if I just wanted to listen to music for pleasure. They don't gloss over anything.

I also like the way they fit my head, tight, but not unpleasant. Isolation is definitely better than with the M50's, maybe because the pad material is better and thicker. I don't have any problems with the clamping force, luckily.

I am actually thinking of getting another pair, this time the black version, just to have a spare pair in case they ever cease to make them

[fluffy_little_something]

That's what i've been using for 4 years already. The only downside is the softener (supporter) for the head, which in many occasions disconnecting... other than that it's a great peace of quality.

I've noticed that the head support is not quite "cushy" enough. I'll probably go down to my local fabric store and buy a scrap of velor, a strip of soft foam, and some velcro and make a wrap for the band. Right now it's not really bothering me much, but I figure why not be totally comfortable for a couple of bucks and 10 min. of time?

Maybe you should extend the headband a bit so that the top doesn't press against your head so hard.
The headband is also replaceable by the way, which is cool For most headphones there are only replacements for the ear pads.