SENNHEISER HD 480 PRO PLUS

Professional 130-ohm closed-back headphones for mixing and monitoring, with a hard case

• Professional closed-back over-ear headphones for mixing, monitoring, and music production
• Neutral frequency response, from 3 Hz to 28,700 Hz
• Vibration Attenuation System to reduce reflected sound and distortion, with well-defined low frequencies
• Geometrically angled ear cups that optimize transducer positioning
• Neodymium magnets and an ultra-lightweight voice coil
• 3-meter detachable cable that can be connected to either the right or left ear cup, with 3.5-mm and 6.3-mm connectors
• L/R markings in Braille and contoured ear pads for eyeglass wearers
• Designed in Germany, hand-assembled in Romania, with a hard-shell travel case included

The Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Plus are professional, closed-back over-ear headphones, developed based on decades of Sennheiser research to offer a balance of precision, comfort, and versatility. The neutral frequency response delivers an accurate listening experience across the entire spectrum, ideal for mixing, monitoring, and music production, both in and out of the studio. Designed in Germany and hand-assembled in Romania, the Plus version includes a hard-shell travel case so you can take your reference headphones with you wherever you go.

Sennheiser Closed-Back Headphones with Neutral Frequency Response for Mixing and Monitoring

The closed-back design of the HD 480 PRO Plus ensures an uncolored frequency response from 3 Hz to 28,700 Hz, delivering faithful and comprehensive reproduction. Multiple stages of passive acoustic shielding preserve signal integrity, while the Vibration Attenuation System reduces reflected sound and harmonic distortion, enhancing low-frequency definition—a crucial factor when evaluating kick drums and bass through headphones.

Angled Earcups and Neodymium Drivers

The angled geometry of the ear cups optimizes the position of the drivers relative to the ear, ensuring a consistent listening experience. The latest-generation neodymium magnets and ultra-lightweight voice coil ensure efficiency and dynamic, authentic sound reproduction.

Comfort, Isolation, and Accessibility

The precision fit eliminates pressure points and minimizes sound leakage, so you can work through long sessions without fatigue and without disturbing those around you during recording. The ear cushions are contoured for use with glasses, and the right and left ear cups are marked in Braille—two accessibility features patented by Sennheiser.

Detachable Cable and Ambidextrous Connection

The 3-meter cable is detachable and can be connected to either the right or left ear cup via a 4-pin mini-XLR connector, adapting to any studio setup. The cable’s spiral design blocks noise transmitted along the conductor, and the 3.5 mm and 6.3 mm connectors allow you to connect them to both portable devices and interfaces, mixers, and headphone amplifiers.

Hard Case for the PRO Plus Version

Unlike the HD 480 PRO, which comes with a protective pouch, the PRO Plus version includes a hard-shell travel case to protect the headphones while traveling between studios.

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Sennheiser
• Model: HD 480 PRO Plus
• Type: Professional over-ear, closed-back headphones
• Driver: dynamic, neodymium magnets
• Frequency response: 3 Hz – 28,700 Hz (-10 dB)
• Impedance: 130 ohms (1 kHz)
• Sensitivity: 107 dB SPL (1 kHz / 1 Vrms); 98 dB SPL (1 kHz / 1 mW)
• Maximum SPL: 130 dB SPL (1 kHz, 5% THD)
• Harmonic distortion: <0.5% (1 kHz, 100 dB SPL)
• Power: 300 mW (100 h, IEC 60268 noise)
• Headphone connection: 4-pin mini-XLR, on the right or left ear cup
• Cable: detachable, 3 m
• Connectors: 3.5 mm and 6.3 mm jacks
• Accessibility: L/R indicators in Braille, contoured ear pads for eyeglass wearers
• Operating temperature: 0 °C to +50 °C
• Operating relative humidity: 10% to 80%, non-condensing
• Dimensions: 228 x 214 x 62 mm
• Weight: 708 g
• Included accessories: hard travel case
• Manufacturing: Designed in Germany, hand-assembled in Romania