Sennheiser HD 480 Pro – Closed-Back Studio Reference, Uncompromised

The Sennheiser HD 480 Pro is a closed-back circumaural studio headphone engineered for mixing, tracking and monitoring in environments where isolation matters. Built around 38 mm dynamic drivers and a Vibration Attenuation System, it delivers the tight low-end and truthful midrange engineers expect from Sennheiser, with the isolation of a closed cup for tracking booths, location work and late-night mixing sessions.

Key Features

• Closed-Back, Reference-Tuned: uncolored frequency response typical of Sennheiser's PRO line, now in a truly isolating closed-back form factor.
• Vibration Attenuation System: a series of design measures that reduce internal reflections and distortion for cleaner transients and more accurate low end.
• 38 mm Dynamic Drivers: purpose-built transducers with neodymium magnets for extended, controlled bass and a wide 3–28 700 Hz response.
• Detachable Mini-XLR Cable: 3 m coiled cable included, with 3.5 mm and 6.3 mm plug options for studio gear and mobile interfaces.
• Replaceable Ear Pads & Long-Session Comfort: soft memory-foam pads with dedicated grooves for eyeglass temples and a precision ergonomic fit at only 272 g.
• Hand-Assembled in Europe: German-engineered, Romanian hand-assembly — serviceable, durable, and built for daily studio use.

Customer Benefits

For producers and engineers who need closed-back isolation without the bloated low-end that usually comes with it, the HD 480 Pro removes the classic trade-off: you get Sennheiser's reference-grade tuning, genuine bleed-free recording, and the comfort to mix for hours. Detachable cables and replaceable pads mean the headphones grow with your studio instead of being replaced when a part fails.

Quick Specs

• Type: Closed-back, over-ear dynamic
• Driver: 38 mm dynamic with neodymium magnet
• Frequency Response: 3 – 28 700 Hz (-10 dB)
• Impedance: 130 Ω
• Sensitivity: 107 dB SPL (1 kHz / 1 Vrms); 98 dB (1 kHz / 1 mW)
• Max Input Power: 300 mW (100 h per IEC 60268)
• Max SPL: 130 dB (1 kHz, 5 % THD)
• THD: < 0.5 % (1 kHz, 100 dB SPL)
• Weight: 272 g (without cable)
• Cable: 3 m coiled, detachable via Mini-XLR, terminating in 3.5 mm with 6.3 mm screw-on adapter

What's in the Box

• Sennheiser HD 480 Pro headphones
• 3 m coiled Mini-XLR cable with 3.5 mm plug
• 6.3 mm screw-on adapter
• Protective carrying bag
• Quick Guide & Safety Guide

Use Cases / Ideal For

Ideal for tracking vocals and instruments where bleed is a problem, late-night mixing, mobile/location recording, broadcast booths, podcast studios, and any engineer who wants a closed-back companion to open-back reference models like the HD 490 Pro or HD 660S2.

Compatibility

Compatible with audio interfaces, headphone amplifiers, mixing consoles and portable recorders using 3.5 mm or 6.3 mm headphone outputs. The 130 Ω impedance is well-suited to dedicated headphone amps; most prosumer interfaces will also drive them to studio levels without issue.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Closed-back isolation without the usual low-end coloration
• Detachable Mini-XLR cable and replaceable pads — fully serviceable
• Very lightweight (272 g) for a circumaural studio headphone
• Sennheiser reference tuning in a true closed-back form factor

⚠️ Cons:

• 130 Ω prefers a proper headphone amp for maximum dynamics
• Closed-back soundstage is naturally narrower than open-back references

If you need a closed-back studio reference that finally matches Sennheiser's open-back pedigree, the HD 480 Pro is the answer.