As any video or audio editor can tell you, don’t make sacrifices when it comes to comfort. Sure, something might seem a bit annoying for a few minutes, but if you have a setup or gear that irks you in some way in the short term, it’s going to feel more than annoying after several hours, days, weeks, or years.

That’s why it’s nice to see that Sennheiser has introduced a new line of professional recording and monitoring headphones at NAB 2026 that seem very serious about comfort and wearability. Let’s take a look at the new Sennheiser HD 480 PROs, specifically the HD 480 Pro Plus headphones, to see what they offer with their closed-back, comfort-focused construction.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Plus Headphones

While not the first set of high-end monitoring headphones introduced by Sennheiser over the years to be showcased at NAB conventions in Las Vegas, this latest pair might be the most comfortable, which—again—is saying something.

Designed to be a continuation of the company’s long history of engineering, technology, and research that its R&D department has developed over the years, this new line of HD 480 PROs aims to bring a new level of closed-back comfort-focused construction that should make for a great monitoring solution for home, studio, or club environments.

The company shares that this latest line was developed with multiple stages of passive sound shielding to help maintain signal integrity and a vibration attenuation system that should overall reduce reflections and distortion. This means pure sound reproduction and fidelity can remain the focus, as the geometrically angled earcups can further optimize transducer placement for a more consistent listening experience.

Price and Availability

Looking at the higher-end Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Plus in particular, these new headphones are constructed with neodymium magnets and ultralight voice coils, which promise even greater efficiency and performance, as well as greater comfort when used extensively.

If you’re curious to learn more or get a pair to try out yourself, here are the full specs and purchase options.

Closed-Back, Comfort Focused Design
Eliminates Pressure Points
For Home, Studio, or Club Use
Angled Earcups Optimize Sound Focus
Neodymium Magnets and Ultralight Coils
Removable Coiled Cable
Left- or Right-Side Cable Connection
Vibration Attenuation System
Braille-Guided Earcups
Grooved Pads for Eyeglass Comfort

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Plus Professional Recording and Monitoring Headphones

The HD 480 PRO Plus Professional Recording and Monitoring Headphones from Sennheiser continue the long tradition of engineering, technology, and research that engineers have come to expect. The closed-back comfort-focused construction makes a great monitoring solution for home, studio, or club environments.