Sennheiser has unveiled its latest high-end offering, the HD 480 PRO, designed specifically for studio and live audio environments. These closed-back headphones are crafted to address common issues faced by audio professionals, such as achieving a tight and accurate bass response and ensuring superior comfort. The HD 480 PRO aims to provide an exceptional listening experience for those involved in recording, tracking, and monitoring, whether in the studio, during live performances, or on the go.
Closed-back headphones often struggle with low-end reproduction, but the HD 480 PRO excels in this area. According to Jimmy R. Landry, Sennheiser’s Category Market Manager for the Music Industry, these headphones offer a significantly tighter bass with super-accurate and realistic low-end performance. Additionally, Gunnar Dirks, Senior Product Manager for professional headphones, emphasizes the importance of comfort, noting that the HD 480 PRO eliminates pressure points and fits comfortably on any head, even for those who wear glasses.
The HD 480 PRO is purpose-built for a range of professional audio applications. These headphones are ideal for producers, mixers, musicians, recording engineers, and creators in the studio, as well as FoH and monitor engineers in live environments. With their accurate, uncolored frequency response and reliable low-end, the HD 480 PRO ensures that audio translates well across various listening scenarios, from home speakers to car audio systems and PA setups. This level of accuracy and trust in sound quality is highlighted by professionals like Jim Kaufman, Will Brierre, and Young Chencs, who praise the headphones for their immersive sound and precision.
Featuring multiple stages of passive sound shielding, the HD 480 PRO allows users to focus entirely on the audio, capturing every detail. The ear pads are designed with soft grooves to accommodate glasses, ensuring a precise seal for optimal audio reproduction. Sennheiser’s “Vibration Attenuation System” minimizes unwanted vibrations and distortions, preserving signal clarity. The headphones’ ultralight voice coils contribute to their dynamic and authentic sound reproduction. Patented features like Special Axes Geometry and a comfort zone for glasses further enhance user experience, providing consistent contact pressure and comfort regardless of head shape.
For those deciding between the HD 480 PRO and its open-back counterpart, the HD 490 PRO, Sennheiser’s developers have worked hard to closely match the sound quality of the two models. Gunnar Dirks recommends the open HD 490 PRO for mixing in quiet environments and the closed HD 480 PRO for situations requiring isolation, such as vocal tracking or when working alongside others. The HD 480 PRO retails at AED 1.549 and includes earpads, a 3-metre coiled cable, and a carrying bag. The HD 480 PRO Plus, which comes with a travel case, is priced at AED 1,749.
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