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Posted on: 03.08.2011 by Samatha Henigman
I'm in the market for new headphones but don't wanna splurge... preferably below $100. I have been looking at the Kicker HP541 and Koss Prodj100. Anyone have any thoughts on these in terms of performance and comfort? I plan on using these for listening to music in my room and when mixing.
Granville Rossa
15.08.2011
Originally Posted by Audeo
From experience I can recommend the AKG K518DJ. Well within the price-range, praised at Head-Fi for great and bassy sound, great isolation, loving it as a back-up headphone.

Headphone itself is built great, also pretty okay when stretched for a few days on a couple of books (clamping force is MASSIVE), but the cable.. it hasn't broken in the last 10 months but it feels rubbery (stretchy, which the leads in it aren't).
I have a pair of these that I use with my MP3 player and the sound quality is great for the price (I believe I paid somewhere around
Granville Rossa
15.08.2011
Originally Posted by Audeo
From experience I can recommend the AKG K518DJ. Well within the price-range, praised at Head-Fi for great and bassy sound, great isolation, loving it as a back-up headphone.

Headphone itself is built great, also pretty okay when stretched for a few days on a couple of books (clamping force is MASSIVE), but the cable.. it hasn't broken in the last 10 months but it feels rubbery (stretchy, which the leads in it aren't).
I have a pair of these that I use with my MP3 player and the sound quality is great for the price (I believe I paid somewhere around
Granville Rossa
15.08.2011
Originally Posted by Audeo
From experience I can recommend the AKG K518DJ. Well within the price-range, praised at Head-Fi for great and bassy sound, great isolation, loving it as a back-up headphone.

Headphone itself is built great, also pretty okay when stretched for a few days on a couple of books (clamping force is MASSIVE), but the cable.. it hasn't broken in the last 10 months but it feels rubbery (stretchy, which the leads in it aren't).
I have a pair of these that I use with my MP3 player and the sound quality is great for the price (I believe I paid somewhere around
Granville Rossa
15.08.2011
Originally Posted by Audeo
From experience I can recommend the AKG K518DJ. Well within the price-range, praised at Head-Fi for great and bassy sound, great isolation, loving it as a back-up headphone.

Headphone itself is built great, also pretty okay when stretched for a few days on a couple of books (clamping force is MASSIVE), but the cable.. it hasn't broken in the last 10 months but it feels rubbery (stretchy, which the leads in it aren't).
I have a pair of these that I use with my MP3 player and the sound quality is great for the price (I believe I paid somewhere around
Granville Rossa
15.08.2011
Originally Posted by Audeo
From experience I can recommend the AKG K518DJ. Well within the price-range, praised at Head-Fi for great and bassy sound, great isolation, loving it as a back-up headphone.

Headphone itself is built great, also pretty okay when stretched for a few days on a couple of books (clamping force is MASSIVE), but the cable.. it hasn't broken in the last 10 months but it feels rubbery (stretchy, which the leads in it aren't).
I have a pair of these that I use with my MP3 player and the sound quality is great for the price (I believe I paid somewhere around
Granville Rossa
15.08.2011
Originally Posted by Audeo
From experience I can recommend the AKG K518DJ. Well within the price-range, praised at Head-Fi for great and bassy sound, great isolation, loving it as a back-up headphone.

Headphone itself is built great, also pretty okay when stretched for a few days on a couple of books (clamping force is MASSIVE), but the cable.. it hasn't broken in the last 10 months but it feels rubbery (stretchy, which the leads in it aren't).
I have a pair of these that I use with my MP3 player and the sound quality is great for the price (I believe I paid somewhere around
Granville Rossa
15.08.2011
Originally Posted by Audeo
From experience I can recommend the AKG K518DJ. Well within the price-range, praised at Head-Fi for great and bassy sound, great isolation, loving it as a back-up headphone.

Headphone itself is built great, also pretty okay when stretched for a few days on a couple of books (clamping force is MASSIVE), but the cable.. it hasn't broken in the last 10 months but it feels rubbery (stretchy, which the leads in it aren't).
I have a pair of these that I use with my MP3 player and the sound quality is great for the price (I believe I paid somewhere around
Granville Rossa
15.08.2011
Originally Posted by Audeo
From experience I can recommend the AKG K518DJ. Well within the price-range, praised at Head-Fi for great and bassy sound, great isolation, loving it as a back-up headphone.

Headphone itself is built great, also pretty okay when stretched for a few days on a couple of books (clamping force is MASSIVE), but the cable.. it hasn't broken in the last 10 months but it feels rubbery (stretchy, which the leads in it aren't).
I have a pair of these that I use with my MP3 player and the sound quality is great for the price (I believe I paid somewhere around
Granville Rossa
15.08.2011
Originally Posted by Audeo
From experience I can recommend the AKG K518DJ. Well within the price-range, praised at Head-Fi for great and bassy sound, great isolation, loving it as a back-up headphone.

Headphone itself is built great, also pretty okay when stretched for a few days on a couple of books (clamping force is MASSIVE), but the cable.. it hasn't broken in the last 10 months but it feels rubbery (stretchy, which the leads in it aren't).
I have a pair of these that I use with my MP3 player and the sound quality is great for the price (I believe I paid somewhere around
Christel Croak
22.08.2011
Originally Posted by briballdo
i really love my ath-m50's. weird that no one has said anything about them. check em out they are amazing and really comfy
I was just gonna say. For the price you can find them, they're amazingly comfortable, and have accurate sound replication. They're very balanced, so if you're looking for headphones that blast bass, it's not these. But if you want to hear something the way it was intended to be heard, they're perfect! Plus super durable, I've been going strong for a year, and all i have is a little crack in the pad
Granville Rossa
15.08.2011
Originally Posted by Audeo
From experience I can recommend the AKG K518DJ. Well within the price-range, praised at Head-Fi for great and bassy sound, great isolation, loving it as a back-up headphone.

Headphone itself is built great, also pretty okay when stretched for a few days on a couple of books (clamping force is MASSIVE), but the cable.. it hasn't broken in the last 10 months but it feels rubbery (stretchy, which the leads in it aren't).
I have a pair of these that I use with my MP3 player and the sound quality is great for the price (I believe I paid somewhere around
Samatha Henigman
15.08.2011
Originally Posted by Lermy
I've been looking for new headphones and have seen a lot of people recommend the HDJ2000s.

1) I'm a home hobby dj
2) I've found a pair on craigslist for $200. In box, rarely used.

Budget is no issue, so spending $200 on a pair that will last a long time is no problem, but I've seen people mention knockoffs. How is one to tell? Also, would the HDJ2000s be overkill for at home use only?

Thanks!
i'm not sure about how to make sure if it's fake but you can at least meet up with the person somewhere (in a safe and public location, of course) and check them out. see for yourself if it's high quality, or try to take someone who knows what they're doing. i'm sure the person will have a receipt of where they bought it too.
Christel Croak
22.08.2011
Originally Posted by briballdo
i really love my ath-m50's. weird that no one has said anything about them. check em out they are amazing and really comfy
I was just gonna say. For the price you can find them, they're amazingly comfortable, and have accurate sound replication. They're very balanced, so if you're looking for headphones that blast bass, it's not these. But if you want to hear something the way it was intended to be heard, they're perfect! Plus super durable, I've been going strong for a year, and all i have is a little crack in the pad
Assunta Lanzilotti
22.08.2011		i really love my ath-m50's. weird that no one has said anything about them. check em out they are amazing and really comfy
Jan Manzoni
16.08.2011		I use these:
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I used to use some even cheaper ones but since they broke I bought something better. For that price they are absolutely perfect! Very comfortable, sound is very clear. I am really satisfied by their performance.
Oh yeah, their frequency response ranges from 5hz to 25khz
Betty Mcvean
16.08.2011		The new Numark Red Waves are a decent buy for around that price.
Rolanda Clodfelder
16.08.2011		+1 Sony MDR-7506 or MDR-V6 (Essentially same Headphone) best sounding and bang for buck headphones under $150 IMHO.

V6 costs less and is identical apart from the differing warranty and Gold plug.

Check the 450+ ratings on Amazon Vs the HDJ-1000's or even hd-25's, they are one of industry standards in headphones for almost 30 years for a reason.

You'll NEVER regret you bought them regardless if you want to change things up a bit, I've tried (and failed) to better them without breaking the piggy bank. I cant see it happening any time soon.

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From Amazon - and a VERY true statement no doubt
Bottom line: Don't hesitate. You absolutely cannot go wrong with the MDR7506. This is the headphone of choice, the industry standard. The only reason they're so cheap is MARKET VOLUME--Sony sells a lot of these to audio and video pros!!
Samatha Henigman
16.08.2011		i believe i'm going with one of those sony's. they seems to have GREAT reviews about sound quality, durability, and enough isolation. and most of all, theyre comfortable.
Brian Maughon
16.08.2011		Thanks for the replies. Saw that thread on djcommunity s about the fakes.

Ended up being a girl who got them as a gift from her sis and she doesn't like bulky headphones. Needs the cash so score for me.
Preston Wootton
16.08.2011		I only use sony mdr 7506 headphones the most comfortable headphone I have ever owned. and under $100.00
Granville Rossa
15.08.2011
Originally Posted by Audeo
From experience I can recommend the AKG K518DJ. Well within the price-range, praised at Head-Fi for great and bassy sound, great isolation, loving it as a back-up headphone.

Headphone itself is built great, also pretty okay when stretched for a few days on a couple of books (clamping force is MASSIVE), but the cable.. it hasn't broken in the last 10 months but it feels rubbery (stretchy, which the leads in it aren't).
I have a pair of these that I use with my MP3 player and the sound quality is great for the price (I believe I paid somewhere around
Samatha Henigman
15.08.2011		i would probably buy the tma-1 over the hd 25-1 II. i've read a lot of reviews and i really like the design. time to save monies..
Lucienne Stenton
15.08.2011		Just went thru the process of looking for a new pair of headphones.

I figured it was best to save up some more and spend money on a quality product that will last, and i'm very happy with my decision.

Went for the HD 25-1 II. It seems to be hard to break, the sound is INCREDIBLE and you can order about every part seperately, which is nice when you break one part!

Actually just got an email this afternoon they sent it to me, will be here tomorrow morning; cant wait!

This would be my advice.

Gr
Samatha Henigman
15.08.2011		here's a thread from another community comparing a real and fake hdj-2000: http://www.djcommunity s.com/community s/showthread.php?t=280601

it's kinda hard to tell... saw some youtube vids too..
Alla Bluemke
15.08.2011		i would never buy pio hdj 2000 from anywhere but a authentic dealer. There are wayyyyy too many fakes out there
Golden Faubert
15.08.2011		even the hd 25 sp, slightly cheaper and still brilliant headphones
Samatha Henigman
15.08.2011
Originally Posted by Lermy
I've been looking for new headphones and have seen a lot of people recommend the HDJ2000s.

1) I'm a home hobby dj
2) I've found a pair on craigslist for $200. In box, rarely used.

Budget is no issue, so spending $200 on a pair that will last a long time is no problem, but I've seen people mention knockoffs. How is one to tell? Also, would the HDJ2000s be overkill for at home use only?

Thanks!
i'm not sure about how to make sure if it's fake but you can at least meet up with the person somewhere (in a safe and public location, of course) and check them out. see for yourself if it's high quality, or try to take someone who knows what they're doing. i'm sure the person will have a receipt of where they bought it too.
Samatha Henigman
15.08.2011		i definitely love the tma-1s... i've always been in love with them. i just don't know if i can drop 200 clams like that. being a college student sucks :P
Danae Dumler
14.08.2011		For that price you could get the TMA-1's or the HD-25s brand new and not worry about shady craigslist purchases. But if you trust the source, that's a great deal on the pioneers.
Brian Maughon
14.08.2011		I've been looking for new headphones and have seen a lot of people recommend the HDJ2000s.

1) I'm a home hobby dj
2) I've found a pair on craigslist for $200. In box, rarely used.

Budget is no issue, so spending $200 on a pair that will last a long time is no problem, but I've seen people mention knockoffs. How is one to tell? Also, would the HDJ2000s be overkill for at home use only?

Thanks!
Samatha Henigman
08.08.2011		thanks guys! i appreciate all your help. it seems like the general consensus is save up and buy something with higher quality that will last!
Candy Vardy
06.08.2011		For sub $100 I'd def go for the Pioneer HDJ 500's.

I've heard good things about them, and are excellent value for their price.

Another option you could take a look at is the Senn HD 205's. I had these before getting my 2000's, and they were great.

What I would say though is to try save a bit more $$$ if you can, and buy some better cans. Buying cheaper cans now will be ok for now, but later on you will want to upgrade and land up spending more cash in the long run.
Annis Osbourn
06.08.2011		I'm using a Reloop RHP-10 now for more than a year, the bass is just sick, and is isolates quite well, though it isn't build as solid as for example the Pioneer HDJ-2000, it is pretty good value for money, and if you don't throw it around it won't break. Personally i don't give a shit about the weight of these things, but there may be some dudes around with neck-muscle problems. If you are not, please ignore the weight. My RHP-10 came for 80 euros, dont know how much it will cost in dollars or on the cheap-ass site you are going to find it, look that up yourself.
Just be warned that this headphone fits really tight. It is of course a DJ headphone and a tight fit is superb in a dj booth, but when you're listening or mixing at home you don't need that. Just don't believe the first time you use them (if you are going to buy them of course) hell this thing is tight. 1: it loosens up after time. 2: you will get used to it.

I hope i informed you enough on this option, don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions! i just returned from holidays so i should anwser pretty fast.
Romaine Moakler
04.08.2011
Originally Posted by mSolace
save and buy quality
try on alot of pairs
find the one that feels the best
use that
^ That

and...

If you really want a good pair you'd probably have to save because they're in the $100-250 range. If you really must get a pair below $100 I know some DJs that use:

Numark Redwave (Good value for money and has a lot of bass in a good way)
Sony MDR V6 or MDR 7506 (I believe Ean also uses or used to use these to DJ)
Sony MDR V700 (You can get them for less than $100 on Amazon.com but there's an issue with the hinges cracking after a while. google it.)
Pioneer HDJ-500 (Haven't really heard much about these)

If you want to spend a good amount of money:
1) Pioneer HDJ-2000 (can't go wrong with these.)
2) AIAIAI TMA-1 (Tried these. Good sound isolation and great sound quality and also durable from what I hear)
3) Sennheiser HD25-1ii's (Had these and they're awesome yet understated)

I see a lot of top DJ's using one of those 3 pairs of headphones unless they were sponsored by another headphone company (like swedish house mafia using WESC headphones at the iTunes festival).

Hope that helped.
Ivy Adrian
04.08.2011		save and buy quality
try on alot of pairs
find the one that feels the best
use that
Barton Rigazio
04.08.2011		Regular headphones: $99 Allen & Heath XD-40!
Super light and transportable! Bass is a little lacking, isolation is fine but could be better, but I love them! Minimal design and super lightweight. Feel wonderful on my head.

IEM's: $99 Shure se215!
Hands down the top IEM for $99. Dynamic driver, so boomy bass, but no armature drivers. Armature drivers (like Westone Um2 or Shure se425 will run you closer to $300 though...out of your price range, and mine! That's why I went with Shure se215. I'm no pro and not doing any big time club gigs, and I've read great things about the Shures for DJ'ing and non-djing. If you are doing huge clubs though, I'd go with the higher end IEM's.)

I have both and love them! Done!
Venetta Cawyer
03.08.2011		Ah, then my apologies. Seemed like another "spoon-feed me" thread.

From experience I can recommend the AKG K518DJ. Well within the price-range, praised at Head-Fi for great and bassy sound, great isolation, loving it as a back-up headphone.

Headphone itself is built great, also pretty okay when stretched for a few days on a couple of books (clamping force is MASSIVE), but the cable.. it hasn't broken in the last 10 months but it feels rubbery (stretchy, which the leads in it aren't).

Good luck!
Jacquelyn Swiatkowski
03.08.2011		what gear are you using?
Samatha Henigman
03.08.2011		Oh I have searched... and researched... but there aren't that many reviews on these in particular. Not sure if these isolate well really.
Venetta Cawyer
03.08.2011
Originally Posted by Dee88Kay
I'm in the market for new headphones but don't wanna search... .
There, I fixed it for you.

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