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Perfect sound without interference from external noise: with this aim in mind, Sennheiser has developed a new set of high-end headphones for audio professionals such as sound engineers, musicians and music producers. The new headphones are specially designed to meet the high demands of monitoring applications. “Professional headphones have to fulfil a wide range of requirements,” said Ivan Kuan, product manager at Sennheiser. “They have to provide excellent but accurate sound, effectively attenuate external noise and yet still remain comfortable even after hours of monitoring work.” To ensure that they offer detailed, linear sound reproduction, the dynamic HD 380 pro headphones have a very wide frequency response of 8 – 27,000 Hz. Sennheiser’s specially developed ‘Eargonomic Acoustic Refinement’ (E.A.R.) technology makes sure that the sound is also optimally channelled. Acoustic baffles inclined at a slight angle guide the audio signal directly to the ears. A further highlight of these professional headphones is their high sound pressure level. Audio signals are reproduced at up to 110 dB, thus guaranteeing precise monitoring even in noisy surroundings. The closed-back design of theHD 380 pro also ensures that external noise is attenuated by up to 32 dB. Comfortable and convenient As a constant companion during hours of use, professional headphones need to be as comfortable as possible. The HD 380 pro offers exceptional wearing comfort. Weighing just 220 grams and with soft padding on the ear cups and headband, the headphones still remain comfortable even after lengthy monitoring sessions – ideal for audio professionals who need to wear headphones for hours on end. The space-saving collapsible design of the HD 380 pro also makes them very easy to transport. After use, the headphones can simply be folded away and conveniently stored in the carrying case provided. The headphones also come with a one-sided detachable coiled cable with a 3.5 mm jack plug and a 6.3 mm screw-on adapter. The ear pads and cables are easy to replace, ensuring that these sturdy monitoring headphones continue to provide perfect monitoring sound even after years of use.

The HD 380 pro headphones will be available in stores from January 2009.