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Best DJ Headphones? Posted on: 23.06.2013 by Niesha Mandas i'm going to buy a headphones soon, wnated to know which one is the best? Sennheiser Amperior Technics RP-DH1200 Pioneer HDJ-2000 V-Moda Crossfade LP2 Ultrasone DJ1 Pro Sony MDR-7520 Audio-Technica ATHM50S Grado SR325i Allen & Heath Xone XD-53 thanks!
Latoria Kavulich 27.06.2013	Originally Posted by igalk474 i need headphones for listening to music at work , not for DJing,
Savannah Ough 27.06.2013	Yeah these are epic, never had any problems with audio-technica. Depends what ur budget is, these are pretty good and alot cheaper. http://www.hifi-tower.co.uk/Audio-Te...sign_i8626.htm Originally Posted by Seven Deep I use the ATHM50. With the coiled cable. I have nothing but good things to say about them
Isa Erik 27.06.2013	Originally Posted by Seven Deep I suppose it might depend on the type of tracks your playing, but I completely disagree. I get my low end sense from the monitors. When I go to the cans I need to hear snares, hats, and the cut on synths first and foremost. Can't do that as well with headphones that are trying to rattle like a rustbucket with 15's in the bodytrunk. I can see your point (maybe cheap bassy headphones do kill the mid section, don't know as I only tried the exp. ones: pio HDJ-2000, HD-25,...) but there are situations when you need to mix 4 on 4 beats and if don't have monitors.....well For me, it is important for DJ cans to isolate well. If they do that, you don't have to push the volume in your ear (when you loose your hearing it's too late)and you can better hear the cued song (whatever you mix off: kick, snare, bass, clap).
Nia Amed 26.06.2013	Originally Posted by SlayForMoney wrong. for DJing you NEED bass heavy cans. producing is a totally different story (flat response, open design for long sessions etc.). I suppose it might depend on the type of tracks your playing, but I completely disagree. I get my low end sense from the monitors. When I go to the cans I need to hear snares, hats, and the cut on synths first and foremost. Can't do that as well with headphones that are trying to rattle like a rustbucket with 15's in the bodytrunk.
Isa Erik 26.06.2013	Originally Posted by Volpe sound-quality wise all i can say is better go for the clear quality sound than the bass-heavy headphones being trendy everywhere. these might be cool for everyday listening but not for djing yet producing. you need the sound coming out of your headphones to be as "honest" as possible, no boosted bass or something like that. wrong. for DJing you NEED bass heavy cans. producing is a totally different story (flat response, open design for long sessions etc.).
Ara Tima 25.06.2013	Originally Posted by P4ULSON you can go to pioneers website and see who uses them. pretty sure you'll recognize a few names. The Pioneers are good headphones but I'd never make a decision based on "who uses them" Like lotsa people have said it's all down to personal preference. I have friends that hate HD25s and others that won't use anything else. Me personally I like the TM1s. But like others have said, not for everyone.
Emelina Chillson 25.06.2013	Originally Posted by GeekGod Ultrasone would be my pick. This times a thousand. Ive own the bose 300's, AH and the pioneer 2000s. Never buying another pair of headphones outside of ultrasone.
Layne Koop 24.06.2013	Originally Posted by igalk474 i tought amperior has better sound quality because of it's price compared to the 25 There is some minor correlation between quality and price. But, buyer beware. There is a LOT of marketing hype surrounding everything in Pro Audio (for example, Beats Audio, and Monster Cable). How durable a set of headphones "feel" in your hands is a reasonable proxy for overall quality. But, in the end whatever you buy, your expectations will adjust with use. Originally Posted by igalk474 what are the advantages & disatvantages of open / closed headphones and over ear vs ib ear headphones? in which one the sound quality is better? is closed over ear is the best? Closed cup designs block more ambient noise from the room. This allows for listening at lower headphone levels than would otherwise be required. The sound tends to be slightly bass heavy, the highs are not quite as articulate, and the stereo image tends to be slightly less wide. Closed cup headphones are nicer to your neighbors if you are in a office cubicle. Closed cup designs tend to be warmer when worn for long periods...and may be uncomfortable to wear "all day" (e.g. in a 8 or 10 hour producing or mixing session). Open cup designs have less noise isolation compared to closed cup designs. This allows for a slightly "wider" stereo image when listening to music. If you are producing music with a stereo image, this can be very helpful. This style of headphone tends to be more comfortable when worn for long periods. Sound quality is a tricky topic. I have and use the Sony MDR-7506 headphones. These are the workhorses of the recording studio. One reason is that the headphone has a reasonably flat response. I really like that. Most other people are not as impressed. In general, a slight "smiley face" response seems to be preferred...especially because headphone SPL tends to be lower than "club levels." In an ideal world, you would have two sets of headphones...one for home and one for the gig bag.
Latoria Kavulich 27.06.2013	Originally Posted by igalk474 i need headphones for listening to music at work , not for DJing,
Yong Aptekar 27.06.2013	TMA-1s or HD-25s. OR, you could not be a troll, and go try out some headphones or read up. Any research is going to point you at HD-25s, they are pretty top notch. I believe all of you guys might have been had.
Savannah Ough 27.06.2013	Yeah these are epic, never had any problems with audio-technica. Depends what ur budget is, these are pretty good and alot cheaper. http://www.hifi-tower.co.uk/Audio-Te...sign_i8626.htm Originally Posted by Seven Deep I use the ATHM50. With the coiled cable. I have nothing but good things to say about them
Isa Erik 27.06.2013	Originally Posted by Seven Deep I suppose it might depend on the type of tracks your playing, but I completely disagree. I get my low end sense from the monitors. When I go to the cans I need to hear snares, hats, and the cut on synths first and foremost. Can't do that as well with headphones that are trying to rattle like a rustbucket with 15's in the bodytrunk. I can see your point (maybe cheap bassy headphones do kill the mid section, don't know as I only tried the exp. ones: pio HDJ-2000, HD-25,...) but there are situations when you need to mix 4 on 4 beats and if don't have monitors.....well For me, it is important for DJ cans to isolate well. If they do that, you don't have to push the volume in your ear (when you loose your hearing it's too late)and you can better hear the cued song (whatever you mix off: kick, snare, bass, clap).
Niesha Mandas 27.06.2013	i need headphones for listening to music at work , not for DJing, is the rp-dh1200 alot better then rp-dj1200? or should i go with sennheiser hd25 ii / amperior? which headphone has the best sound quality that costs less than 600$? thanks!
Rolanda Clodfelder 26.06.2013	wrong. for DJing you NEED bass heavy cans. producing is a totally different story (flat response, open design for long sessions etc.). Wrong. That depends on what sounds you listen to in order to mix. Some people mix off the kick, others off the snares/synth/vocals/percussion etc. I know fall into the latter category. IMHO in order to DJ all you simply need a pair of cans that you can hear over the monitors, you don't even necessarily need decent sound quality AT ALL once you can at least recognize the parts of the track you need to in order to mix them (and you should know your music well enough to be able to do that!). Where it really comes to the crunch IMHO is Build Quality/Durability and Multi-purposing (if required), my personal preference is MDR-V6/7506 as they are: Loud enough to take on any stage monitor setup. Sound fantastic in both the studio and booth Well isolated Durable as hell HD25's also fall into the above category, being as good on the road as in the studio so do others. However, for ONLY dj purposes, I've played out on some ridiculously high power rigs with plenty of $20-50 headphones in my day (including non-isolated open back Sennheisers) and durability was the only thing that let them down. They were all plenty loud, never blew the drivers, but they would break at the hinges, cables would get mangled etc...
Niesha Mandas 26.06.2013	is there a big difference in sound quality between technics rp-dh1200 and rp-dj1200? or should i just go with the sennheiser hd 25ii / amperior? i wan't to use it to hear trance at work , but with a good sound quality and i don't want it to leak noise outside which is the best option here? Sennheiser Amperior Technics RP-DH1200 Pioneer HDJ-2000 V-Moda Crossfade LP2 Ultrasone DJ1 Pro Sony MDR-7520 Audio-Technica ATHM50S Grado SR325i Allen & Heath Xone XD-53 thanks!
Nia Amed 26.06.2013	Originally Posted by SlayForMoney wrong. for DJing you NEED bass heavy cans. producing is a totally different story (flat response, open design for long sessions etc.). I suppose it might depend on the type of tracks your playing, but I completely disagree. I get my low end sense from the monitors. When I go to the cans I need to hear snares, hats, and the cut on synths first and foremost. Can't do that as well with headphones that are trying to rattle like a rustbucket with 15's in the bodytrunk.
Isa Erik 26.06.2013	Originally Posted by Volpe sound-quality wise all i can say is better go for the clear quality sound than the bass-heavy headphones being trendy everywhere. these might be cool for everyday listening but not for djing yet producing. you need the sound coming out of your headphones to be as "honest" as possible, no boosted bass or something like that. wrong. for DJing you NEED bass heavy cans. producing is a totally different story (flat response, open design for long sessions etc.).
Nia Amed 26.06.2013	I use the ATHM50. With the coiled cable. I have nothing but good things to say about them
Niesha Mandas 26.06.2013	from what i've heard the pioned hdj-2000 break a lot and they are pricey also i have the technics rp-dj1200 , but they don't get close to the quality the sennheiser hd 25 ii provide, wanted to ask if the rp-dh1200 is different and a lot better then the rp-dj1200? and what do you recommend? thanks
Latoria Kavulich 25.06.2013	Exactly. Personal preference has to be a consideration along with sound quality, construction etc. A lot of mates use the HD-25's but personally i cant stand them because i prefer a more over ear design.
Ara Tima 25.06.2013	Originally Posted by P4ULSON you can go to pioneers website and see who uses them. pretty sure you'll recognize a few names. The Pioneers are good headphones but I'd never make a decision based on "who uses them" Like lotsa people have said it's all down to personal preference. I have friends that hate HD25s and others that won't use anything else. Me personally I like the TM1s. But like others have said, not for everyone.
Emelina Chillson 25.06.2013	Originally Posted by GeekGod Ultrasone would be my pick. This times a thousand. Ive own the bose 300's, AH and the pioneer 2000s. Never buying another pair of headphones outside of ultrasone.
Latoria Kavulich 25.06.2013	Do some research, watch some reviews before making a decision. From that list i would go for the Technics, Pioneers or the A&H's. The M50s are more suited for studio work.
Arnulfo Morten 25.06.2013	wow no love for Pioneer HDJ-2000? Imo there the best. 50mm driver good sound detachable mini xlr. magnesium. you can go to pioneers website and see who uses them. pretty sure you'll recognize a few names.
Rosina Steinkuehler 25.06.2013	Ultrasone would be my pick.
Alanna Kraeger 24.06.2013	I have recently bought the V-moda Crossfade lp2 and love them, you can even get custom shields with whatever you want laser engraved on them if you order from their site.
Layne Koop 24.06.2013	Originally Posted by igalk474 i tought amperior has better sound quality because of it's price compared to the 25 There is some minor correlation between quality and price. But, buyer beware. There is a LOT of marketing hype surrounding everything in Pro Audio (for example, Beats Audio, and Monster Cable). How durable a set of headphones "feel" in your hands is a reasonable proxy for overall quality. But, in the end whatever you buy, your expectations will adjust with use. Originally Posted by igalk474 what are the advantages & disatvantages of open / closed headphones and over ear vs ib ear headphones? in which one the sound quality is better? is closed over ear is the best? Closed cup designs block more ambient noise from the room. This allows for listening at lower headphone levels than would otherwise be required. The sound tends to be slightly bass heavy, the highs are not quite as articulate, and the stereo image tends to be slightly less wide. Closed cup headphones are nicer to your neighbors if you are in a office cubicle. Closed cup designs tend to be warmer when worn for long periods...and may be uncomfortable to wear "all day" (e.g. in a 8 or 10 hour producing or mixing session). Open cup designs have less noise isolation compared to closed cup designs. This allows for a slightly "wider" stereo image when listening to music. If you are producing music with a stereo image, this can be very helpful. This style of headphone tends to be more comfortable when worn for long periods. Sound quality is a tricky topic. I have and use the Sony MDR-7506 headphones. These are the workhorses of the recording studio. One reason is that the headphone has a reasonably flat response. I really like that. Most other people are not as impressed. In general, a slight "smiley face" response seems to be preferred...especially because headphone SPL tends to be lower than "club levels." In an ideal world, you would have two sets of headphones...one for home and one for the gig bag.
Margaretta Hebenstreit 24.06.2013	got the HD 25s, never regretted buying them. they fit me perfectly. but my girlfriend says her ears start to hurt if she has them on for more then 30 min... that means not every headphone is built for every head. go to a music shop, try out whatever they have and then go with what fits you most. sound-quality wise all i can say is better go for the clear quality sound than the bass-heavy headphones being trendy everywhere. these might be cool for everyday listening but not for djing yet producing. you need the sound coming out of your headphones to be as "honest" as possible, no boosted bass or something like that.
Tamela Batara 24.06.2013	Got the HD 25's (well 2 pairs), and the Xone XD2-53's personally. They are both excellent, and I would have no issue in recommending either. I will say though, I aint used the HD 25's for mixing since I got my Xones. I have no reasonable answer to why though.
Mimi Mahaffee 24.06.2013	if i were you i would just stick with the hd25, wont get much better unless you shell out alot pn money on perhaps a pair of beyerdynamics. i would not recommend the grado since its a open design you wont be able to cue in a club and its not a durable headphone. its a phone for the people who wanna sit on their sofa and enjoy some classical works. the amperior is a evolution of the hd25 with new components and imo its better (have both) it also has handsfree if you like that. the amperior is heavier than the hd25 because of its metal earcups.
Rolanda Clodfelder 24.06.2013	Originally Posted by 0Notice +1 -1 TMA's dont fit properly on my head. you NEED to try various headphones that a) Fit properly b) Agree with your ears Everyones perception of sound is different
Valeri Millstein 23.06.2013	Originally Posted by akswun aiaiai TMA 1's Studio. +1 Also, please use the search function there are countless threads asking this question.
Chet Gatts 23.06.2013	aiaiai TMA 1's Studio.
Niesha Mandas 23.06.2013	thanks! is the sennheiser hd 25 ii adidas better then amperior? i tought amperior has better sound quality because of it's price compared to the 25 what are the advantages & disatvantages of open / closed headphones and over ear vs ib ear headphones? in which one the sound quality is better? is closed over ear is the best? i already have sennheiser hd 25 ii for my home pc , i'm looking for something that will sound even better anything but beats studio , in beats sound isn't clean at all , all they do is to boost the bass and amplify the volume i hear a lot of trance like what armin , tiesto , markus schulz ... does, and also psychodelic trance, also from time to time i hear classical music like bach and beethoven, mozart, chopin... but mostly i hear trance i want something that will sound really good , better than hd 25 ii , event though they are amazing right now i've been believeing about Technics RP-DH1200 , how is the sound quality compared to the sennheiser hd 25 ii? also , how much of the music do they leak outside? i don't like that others can hear what i hear so probably open headphones aren't an option i want it to be answered on this topic , as other are maybe similar but not the exact same question , i want answer on exactly those specific models above thanks!
Renate Mayeur 23.06.2013	tons of good threads with the same question and with a lot of good answers...
Layne Koop 23.06.2013	I like over ear, closed cup headphones, with the cord connected to a single cup. My current pair are about 15 year old, and have lived in a gig bag that whole time. You may like different things. The most important aspect of any headphone is that you can hear the cue music in a loud environment, with enough clarity that you can accomplish whatever mixing style you are attempting. Most of the headphones you mention are "industry standard" and you will find thousands of people who made the same choice you will make. More than good enough can be had for <$100. One thing to keep in mind, like most speakers, headphones will "break in" over the first 100-ish hours of use. The sound will change during that time. If possible, find a "well used" set to test. Any demonstrator models at a brick & mortar store will qualify.
Alphonso Deitchman 23.06.2013	Take the Sennheiser HD 25 over the Amperior. Don't go for the Grados as they're open-back. You should also decide whether you want on-ear or over-ear headphones 1st.

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