Sennheiser headphones sturdiness at DVinfo.net

Carlos E. Martinez · January 18th, 2008, 06:25 PM

I am doing a little survey on Sennheiser headphones.

The two I am mostly interested in are the HD-280 and the HD-555, particularly the latter that has lower impedance.

What I am worried about is sturdiness and being able to stand intense use in field locations.

Mark Utley · January 18th, 2008, 06:28 PM

I've had a pair of HD280's for over two years now and they've held up very well, despite a bit of abuse (though I've taken pretty good care of them). The padding for the top of your head has begun to fray a little bit, but this (and other parts) is replaceable. I just got another set in November.

Carlos E. Martinez · January 18th, 2008, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark Utley

I've had a pair of HD280's for over two years now and they've held up very well, despite a bit of abuse (though I've taken pretty good care of them). The padding for the top of your head has begun to fray a little bit, but this (and other parts) is replaceable. I just got another set in November.

Good to know. And you do have to be careful with your headphones, as this should be your main discerning tool.

Do you have the standard or the pro type?

Jon Fairhurst · January 18th, 2008, 07:13 PM

My HD280 Pros have been solid. My boys have both used and abused them. The earpads got a bit roughed up when the younger left it on the garage floor when recording his band. I think they accidentally kicked it around some. They were pretty dirty after the episode. I still haven't replaced the pads, though they are replaceable.

I have a pair at work, and my abused ones at home. Neither has had any problems, and they sound the same.

Roger Shore · January 18th, 2008, 07:29 PM

I've done the most unspeakable things to my HD 25s (not deliberately, you understand!) --- still going strong , and still sounding very sweet!

January 18th, 2008, 06:25 PM	#1
Carlos E. Martinez Trustee Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brasil Posts: 1,138	Sennheiser headphones sturdiness I am doing a little survey on Sennheiser headphones. The two I am mostly interested in are the HD-280 and the HD-555, particularly the latter that has lower impedance. What I am worried about is sturdiness and being able to stand intense use in field locations.

January 18th, 2008, 06:28 PM	#2
Mark Utley Major Player Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Posts: 479	I've had a pair of HD280's for over two years now and they've held up very well, despite a bit of abuse (though I've taken pretty good care of them). The padding for the top of your head has begun to fray a little bit, but this (and other parts) is replaceable. I just got another set in November. __________________ Mark Utley

January 18th, 2008, 07:13 PM	#4
Jon Fairhurst Inner Circle Join Date: May 2006 Location: Camas, WA, USA Posts: 5,513	My HD280 Pros have been solid. My boys have both used and abused them. The earpads got a bit roughed up when the younger left it on the garage floor when recording his band. I think they accidentally kicked it around some. They were pretty dirty after the episode. I still haven't replaced the pads, though they are replaceable. I have a pair at work, and my abused ones at home. Neither has had any problems, and they sound the same. __________________ Jon Fairhurst

January 18th, 2008, 07:29 PM	#5
Roger Shore Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: UK Posts: 113	I've done the most unspeakable things to my HD 25s (not deliberately, you understand!) --- still going strong , and still sounding very sweet!