Sennheiser’s New Closed-Back Headphones Are Made For The Studio

InnovationConsumer TechSennheiser’s New Closed-Back Headphones Are Made For The StudioByMark Sparrow,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 04:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.The new closed-back Sennheiser HD 480 PRO headphones have been designed with sound engineers, producers, mixers and musicians in mind.SENNHEISERWhile Sennheiser’s consumer lineup may have been put into some doubt by licensee Sonova AG, the brand’s professional division, run by brothers Andreas and Daniel Sennheiser, has launched a new flagship pair of closed-back headphones aimed at the company’s loyal professional customers working in the broadcasting and recording industries.The Sennheiser HD 480 PRO are the brand’s latest top-of-the-range closed-back headphones and they are designed specifically for studio use and live events. The aim behind these new headphones was to eliminate two of the most common complaints from professional users of closed-back headphones. “When I’m going to be mixing on headphones outside my studio, it’s imperative I have a pair that I trust. With the HD 480 PRO, to have this level of quality and accuracy in a closed-back headphone is amazing,” says Will Brierre, an LA-based mixing engineer. According to Sennheiser, professional users want a tight and accurate bass as well as supreme comfort. Sound engineers can often end up wearing their headphones for hours at a time while they are working in the studio. After many hours, even the best-designed pair of headphones can become uncomfortable to wear.Musicians want headphones that are accurate, especially in the lower frequencies, plus the headphones mustn't leak sound to the microphone in the recording studio.Roy J BaronMORE FOR YOUEffective Lower FrequenciesGetting an accurate...