SENNHEISER HD 280 PRO vs. HD6 MIX

People often ask the differences between certain Sennheiser headphone models and one of the most common comparison questions is about the HD 280 Pro vs. HD6 Mix. Lets take a look at the similarities and differences between these two popular Sennheiser headphones and make it easier to find the right model for you.

FEATURES

SENNHEISER HD 280 PRO

The Sennheiser HD 280 Pro is a dynamic closed-back headphone designed for studio monitoring use. That is to say it’s multi-functional. Combining a durable design, exceptional noise isolation (via circamaural earcup design) and comfortable padding, the HD 280 is meant for extended use in a studio environment. They’re a perfect headphone for monitoring a mix during tracking or creating music in your home studio. Plus the folding design and swiveling earcups make the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro great for portable DJ applications as well.

The HD 280 Pro have a frequency range of 8Hz to 25kHz and impedance of 64Ohms which is exceptional and make them an all-around great headphone for studio mixing, monitoring and everyday music listening for a decent price.

SENNHEISER HD6 MIX

The Sennheiser HD6 Mix is also a dynamic closed-back headphone designed for studio use as well but have some unique features that the HD 280 Pro does not have. For starters the HD6 Mix do not have a swiveling earcup but rather a fixed design (yet still adjustable for head size). This minimizes moving parts making them more sturdy in the long-run. The noise isolation and padding are very similar on the HD6 Mix making it perfect for studio monitoring and mixing. The HD6 Mix also features a removable audio cable giving you the option to replace the wire easily if it wears out. Another feature the Sennheiser HD6 Mix have is extra earpads (velour) for comfort preference as well as a handy carrying case for remote mixing applications.

The HD6 Mix headphones have a frequency range of 8Hz to 30kHz and impedance of 150Ohms making them ideal for mixing in conjunction with professional studio gear.

COMPARISON

The Sennheiser HD 280 Pro (currently priced at $99) and the HD6 Mix (currently $149.99) each have unique functions and choosing the best headphone for you depends on your application. The HD 280 Pro is a more versatile studio headphone but has less dynamic range. The HD6 Mix is geared specifically for the studio and mixing applications with a higher impedance and greater dynamic range. In comparing both Sennheiser headphone models, both are excellent for studio application and depending on your preferences and style either of these models will serve you well for extended periods of use with the comfort a quality associated with the Sennheiser name.

Sennheiser HD 280 Pro is available at Audio46 currently for $99 – BUY NOW

Sennheiser HD6 Mix is available at Audio46 currently for $149.99 – BUY NOW