Short answer: the Moondrop Joker. It ranks #272 of 481 over-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 3.4/5, at $89.99; the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro ranks #305, rated 3.2/5, at $89.99. Close enough in price that the sound-quality gap is the deciding factor.
Why pick the Moondrop Joker: A broadly balanced tuning with a preference score of 69 against the Harman target. Watch for: About 5 dB less bass than the Harman target below 150 Hz, which can sound thin on pop, hip hop and electronic music.
What the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro does well: Sub-bass is about 4 dB above target while mid and upper bass are right on it, so low notes gain depth without muddiness. The catch: An 8 dB dip near 4.2 kHz and presence about 5 dB low push vocals and snare attack back, and treble above 6 kHz also runs 4 dB low.
Buy the Moondrop Joker. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Sennheiser HD 280 Pro at the same price, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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A broadly balanced tuning with a preference score of 69 against the Harman target.
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Sub-bass is about 4 dB above target while mid and upper bass are right on it, so low notes gain depth without muddiness.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Moondrop Joker | Sennheiser HD 280 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $89.99 | $89.99 |
| Ranked | #272 of 481 in Over-Ear Headphones | #305 of 481 in Over-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | Over-ear (closed-back) | Over-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 69 (median of 4 squig.link measurements, calibrated to AutoEQ) | 64 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 2.77 dB standard deviation | 2.55 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.62 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | -1.16 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 32 Hz (-6.6 dB at 30 Hz) | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+4.0 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Connection | Wired | Wired |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Drivers | 1 x 50mm dynamic driver | - |
| Impedance | 68 ohms | 64 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB/Vrms | 113 dB SPL |
| Frequency Response | 15Hz - 22kHz | 8Hz - 25kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs (290 g) | 0.6 lbs (285 g) |
| Back | - | Closed |
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