These headphones are brilliant for general mixing and excellent for mastered music playback. But as it has lower bass response it has a habit of making some mixes sound rubbish, when bounced down. But as I compare to what it sounds like on multi systems, I don't have to much an issue with this. My Audio-Technica M20X's didn't do this and are my comparison headphones now as I'm currently away from my KRK 2.1 Setup I usually use for mixing (which has a response of 12Hz to 24KHz). But overall I am happy with them, they are much more comfortable than my last ones and have much better fitment than my AT ones. Its nice to know that they have a 10Db safety switch built in to them, which is good for transients, spikes, run away feedback etc...but they obviously did it to ... MoreThese headphones are brilliant for general mixing and excellent for mastered music playback. But as it has lower bass response it has a habit of making some mixes sound rubbish, when bounced down. But as I compare to what it sounds like on multi systems, I don't have to much an issue with this. My Audio-Technica M20X's didn't do this and are my comparison headphones now as I'm currently away from my KRK 2.1 Setup I usually use for mixing (which has a response of 12Hz to 24KHz). But overall I am happy with them, they are much more comfortable than my last ones and have much better fitment than my AT ones. Its nice to know that they have a 10Db safety switch built in to them, which is good for transients, spikes, run away feedback etc...but they obviously did it to stop you damaging the headphones.

Better than the others

i tried out 4 pairs of Sennhieser Headphones and these are the best. The HD300 are also good and i use those for the computer or general listening but the HD300 pro have a noticeably higher frequency range, for example i listened to one tune on the HD300 and but could only hear the Tambourine when using the HD300pro (i do have hearing loss). The HD250 pro i found unusable as the cord was uncomfortably heavy and the weight pulled on one ear all the time , the HD200 were the worst in terms of sound quality. i like the HD300 a lot but to really hear everything you need the HD300 PRO

Comfortable, good value headphones

I bought these because I needed closed headphones that I could wear for many hours. On-ear headphones proved uncomfortable, but these over-ear ones were just right. I wish the cable were longer and fully coiled, but I know it's replaceable (it would also be nice if the B&H page linked to some compatible cables, since I can't figure out what to buy!). Overall I'm very happy, and with a longer cable this would be 5 stars for me. They sound pretty good, too, considering they are closed.

Essential tool

Having recently replaced the headphones that I use for editing and mixing with a pair of Sennheiser HD 650s, which are astonishingly good, I decided to upgrade my recording headphones from the Beyerdynamic DT-220s that I bought in the 1980s. I chose these headphones, the HD 300 Pro, because: 1. The sound isolation is good (c. 31dB). 2. The ear pads are the same general design as the HD650s (i.e. they go around my ear, not against it as the DT-220s used to which always caused me pain after an hour or so), 3. The audio performance was reported in the reviews to be very accurate. I've only had them a week, and they've already proved themselves to be ideal for what I want: they enable me to record acoustic instruments with no 'bleed-through' from the monitor headphones ... MoreHaving recently replaced the headphones that I use for editing and mixing with a pair of Sennheiser HD 650s, which are astonishingly good, I decided to upgrade my recording headphones from the Beyerdynamic DT-220s that I bought in the 1980s. I chose these headphones, the HD 300 Pro, because: 1. The sound isolation is good (c. 31dB). 2. The ear pads are the same general design as the HD650s (i.e. they go around my ear, not against it as the DT-220s used to which always caused me pain after an hour or so), 3. The audio performance was reported in the reviews to be very accurate. I've only had them a week, and they've already proved themselves to be ideal for what I want: they enable me to record acoustic instruments with no 'bleed-through' from the monitor headphones to the open mic, without having to have an over loud monitor mix, and with the microphone signal (as opposed to the 'actual' sound of the instrument in the room) accurately audible. And they were comfortable - even after an hour of continuous playing. People have complained about the 1.5m lead being short, but I found this not be the case as it avoids the lead getting in the way underfoot. In a word: perfect. And, taking into account also the build quality, which is way above average, they are a good price.

Great!

For both mixing or monitoring, this headphone boasts good clarity and really great tonal balance in the middle frequencies and treble. Modest bass boost. Couple this with supreme comfort and high passive isolation, comparable to HD25, and this is mostly a real winner in the saturated $200 and under price range for a closed back headphone. On the downside, not enough acoustic treatment in the cups, the resulting sound is rather colored due to the headphone's own reverb masking the sound. This effect can at times make the bass seem somewhat boomier that it really is. Nothing that a little tweaking with transpore tape and fiberfill can't alleviate, as is often the case to varying extents with all closed headphones in this price range. The usual 10kHz treble peak that ... MoreFor both mixing or monitoring, this headphone boasts good clarity and really great tonal balance in the middle frequencies and treble. Modest bass boost. Couple this with supreme comfort and high passive isolation, comparable to HD25, and this is mostly a real winner in the saturated $200 and under price range for a closed back headphone. On the downside, not enough acoustic treatment in the cups, the resulting sound is rather colored due to the headphone's own reverb masking the sound. This effect can at times make the bass seem somewhat boomier that it really is. Nothing that a little tweaking with transpore tape and fiberfill can't alleviate, as is often the case to varying extents with all closed headphones in this price range. The usual 10kHz treble peak that plagues nearly all closed headphones is unusually weak here, which is very welcome. If you want an overall good studio headphone, HD300 Pro is worth consideration. At the time of this review, I'd still say that K553, DT770pro, and HD25 are still the best for a variety of situations from among in-production equipment, and HD300 Pro falls not very far behind. HD280Pro for less money is quite good and has its strengths, but if you can step up to HD300 Pro, it is well worth it, I say.

HD 300 Pro

Arrived ahead of estimated delivery. I purchased these to replace an ageing pair of HD 250 Linear II. While the difference in impedance has made a difference to the monitoring experience, I can honestly say this model is excellent. The sound is much more present, balanced and focused. Highly recommend.

Muddy and Unbalanced . A review from pro level ears.

Not what i expected from these headphones. As my ears got more experienced and pro levelm These are muddy and unbalanced compared to others I have tested in this price range. The 280 pros are hella better and more balanced on the highs, mids and lows. The Akg 553s blows both of the sennheisers away, the clarity is more precised , detailed, and balanced onhighs , mids and lows. The only plus is of these is the bass.

Sennheiser HD300 Pro Headphones

I am very pleased with my latest purchase of these headphones . I bought them for monitoring , recording and general play of keyboards. They are lightweight and comfortable to wear for long periods . The sound is clear and precise . I can hear every detail clearly at all frequencies . I am also pleased at the amount they cut out background noise . They seem to outweigh other comparable headphones of other brands in both response and price.

Sennheisser

Expected a gull length curled cable like my last one. Head space seems smaller. No pictures of the cable in the main product picture. Somewhat disappointed

great monitoring headphones for studio and in the field, sha

I'm a sound artist and field recordist, and I use these headphones both in my studio and in the field. The sound is what you expect and love from Sennheiser headphones: clear, neutral and full of detail. On top of this, these cans have a lot of isolation, minimising bleed from outside so you can focus on the sound you want to listen to, even at lower volumes (and hence save your ears). Especially in the field this isolation is very welcome. It also makes them good tracking headphones. The over ear design makes them very comfortable to wear, even for longer periods of time (hours in a row). My one gripe with these headphones is the cable. They have a little bit of coil to minimise contact noises, and for the rest it's just a normal cable of adequate lenght. However, ... MoreI'm a sound artist and field recordist, and I use these headphones both in my studio and in the field. The sound is what you expect and love from Sennheiser headphones: clear, neutral and full of detail. On top of this, these cans have a lot of isolation, minimising bleed from outside so you can focus on the sound you want to listen to, even at lower volumes (and hence save your ears). Especially in the field this isolation is very welcome. It also makes them good tracking headphones. The over ear design makes them very comfortable to wear, even for longer periods of time (hours in a row). My one gripe with these headphones is the cable. They have a little bit of coil to minimise contact noises, and for the rest it's just a normal cable of adequate lenght. However, I found that this design doesn't allow me the flexibility of a fully coiled cable, and when used in the field, the cable (and the small bit of velcro you can use to wrap up the cable) quickly gets in the way of many of your movements. And it doesn't really diminish the contact noises that much. It's for this reason that lately I've left this headphone at home, and choose to use my HD280 instead. It has a very similar sound and practically just as much isolation, but the coiled cable of the HD280 makes it just a lot easier to use (short connection for most of the time, but can stretch to quite a distance when needed). While the cable of the 300-pro is replaceable, unfortunately Sennheiser does not make a fully coiled cable for this headphone.