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On ear, or Over ear?
Posted on: 10.04.2013 by Brunilda Kora
For DJ'ing - On ear, or Over ear headphones?

For producing - Over ear, or On ear headphones?

And why?
Dannie Dimora
11.04.2013
Originally Posted by Xonetacular
Yeah I already have Focal CMS 65 monitors so am covered there, just kind of limited by the room layout of my apartment so having some more detailed headphones is useful.
Oh and you should get an amp for those.. they are quite power hungry
Dannie Dimora
11.04.2013
Originally Posted by Xonetacular
Yeah I already have Focal CMS 65 monitors so am covered there, just kind of limited by the room layout of my apartment so having some more detailed headphones is useful.
Well the focals are amazing, you're definitely covered there, so go for the 701/702s . If you're worried about bass, don't be. I somehow manage to get tighter bass on the 701s (where bass is not massively present) than on my 2.2 monitor setup in an -almost- acoustically perfect space, go figure.. The first time i heard them i was completely stoked by how much detail in the higher frequencies these babies can reproduce. Also, they're BY FAR the most comfy headphone i ever tried.
Shawn Vanhaitsma
11.04.2013
Originally Posted by Xonetacular
Plenty of good reasons to use headphones at home for production- most people don't have great monitors and good sound treatment in an ideally setup studio so having headphones as another reference is valuable.
Nor do many people own a home now a days... Townhomes, Apartments.. you just arent going to get away with blasting your Monitors
Romelia Stankard
11.04.2013
Originally Posted by Polygon
I have a little home studio and i also do recording/mastering for some local bands here, along with producing my own stuff.
I chose the k701 because they span an extremely wide range of genres. Be careful tho, if you're used to dj headphones with pronounced bass response, the 701 will disappoint you in terms of quantity. In terms of quality, they're IMO far above many high end esoteric headphones, for production. They're flat, and i mean FLAT. Their HF freq response is amongst the best i have ever heard (and believe me, i've heard a LOT of really expensive hifi stuff).
The soundstage is immense, try listening to some live classical recordings, and you'll be blown away.
I use them in concomitance with my monitors for when i have to analyze every little detail my mixes have. But remember you can't replace monitors with headphones. So believe about buying some decent monitors along with your sonys, if money's no object.
If it is, well, then the 701's will blow you away big time
Yeah I already have Focal CMS 65 monitors so am covered there, just kind of limited by the room layout of my apartment so having some more detailed headphones is useful.
Dannie Dimora
12.04.2013
Originally Posted by DarioJ
Not to be that guy, but what about in-ear?
Good for massive gigs in small places IMO, where you can't control the spl inside your booth and they isolate you a lot better than full-sized cans. For everything else, i believe it's a matter of preference. Laidback luke always uses IEMs.
BUT, good iem's ain't cheap. You're looking at 600$+ for a pair of custom monitors.
Dannie Dimora
12.04.2013
Originally Posted by Xonetacular
How are they? Never tried open back.

I have a pair of sony v6 which are decent for the money but looking for a second set of monitor headphones at some point
I have a little home studio and i also do recording/mastering for some local bands here, along with producing my own stuff.
I chose the k701 because they span an extremely wide range of genres. Be careful tho, if you're used to dj headphones with pronounced bass response, the 701 will disappoint you in terms of quantity. In terms of quality, they're IMO far above many high end esoteric headphones, for production. They're flat, and i mean FLAT. Their HF freq response is amongst the best i have ever heard (and believe me, i've heard a LOT of really expensive hifi stuff).
The soundstage is immense, try listening to some live classical recordings, and you'll be blown away.
I use them in concomitance with my monitors for when i have to analyze every little detail my mixes have. But remember you can't replace monitors with headphones. So believe about buying some decent monitors along with your sonys, if money's no object.
If it is, well, then the 701's will blow you away big time
Romelia Stankard
10.04.2013
Originally Posted by Polygon
Producing: open-back over ears all the way (k701)
How are they? Never tried open back.

I have a pair of sony v6 which are decent for the money but looking for a second set of monitor headphones at some point
Dannie Dimora
11.04.2013
Originally Posted by Xonetacular
Yeah I already have Focal CMS 65 monitors so am covered there, just kind of limited by the room layout of my apartment so having some more detailed headphones is useful.
Oh and you should get an amp for those.. they are quite power hungry
Dannie Dimora
11.04.2013
Originally Posted by Xonetacular
Yeah I already have Focal CMS 65 monitors so am covered there, just kind of limited by the room layout of my apartment so having some more detailed headphones is useful.
Well the focals are amazing, you're definitely covered there, so go for the 701/702s . If you're worried about bass, don't be. I somehow manage to get tighter bass on the 701s (where bass is not massively present) than on my 2.2 monitor setup in an -almost- acoustically perfect space, go figure.. The first time i heard them i was completely stoked by how much detail in the higher frequencies these babies can reproduce. Also, they're BY FAR the most comfy headphone i ever tried.
Shawn Vanhaitsma
11.04.2013
Originally Posted by Xonetacular
Plenty of good reasons to use headphones at home for production- most people don't have great monitors and good sound treatment in an ideally setup studio so having headphones as another reference is valuable.
Nor do many people own a home now a days... Townhomes, Apartments.. you just arent going to get away with blasting your Monitors
Romelia Stankard
11.04.2013
Originally Posted by Polygon
I have a little home studio and i also do recording/mastering for some local bands here, along with producing my own stuff.
I chose the k701 because they span an extremely wide range of genres. Be careful tho, if you're used to dj headphones with pronounced bass response, the 701 will disappoint you in terms of quantity. In terms of quality, they're IMO far above many high end esoteric headphones, for production. They're flat, and i mean FLAT. Their HF freq response is amongst the best i have ever heard (and believe me, i've heard a LOT of really expensive hifi stuff).
The soundstage is immense, try listening to some live classical recordings, and you'll be blown away.
I use them in concomitance with my monitors for when i have to analyze every little detail my mixes have. But remember you can't replace monitors with headphones. So believe about buying some decent monitors along with your sonys, if money's no object.
If it is, well, then the 701's will blow you away big time
Yeah I already have Focal CMS 65 monitors so am covered there, just kind of limited by the room layout of my apartment so having some more detailed headphones is useful.
Alphonso Deitchman
12.04.2013		I'm believeing about picking up some Shure IEMs (non custom) to try out. I've had headphones on for most of a gig yet still had ear ringing afterwards.
Dannie Dimora
12.04.2013
Originally Posted by DarioJ
Not to be that guy, but what about in-ear?
Good for massive gigs in small places IMO, where you can't control the spl inside your booth and they isolate you a lot better than full-sized cans. For everything else, i believe it's a matter of preference. Laidback luke always uses IEMs.
BUT, good iem's ain't cheap. You're looking at 600$+ for a pair of custom monitors.
Emelina Chillson
12.04.2013		Over Ear for DJ'ing. Avoid headphones like the plague when producing. studio Monitors only.
Dannie Dimora
12.04.2013
Originally Posted by Xonetacular
How are they? Never tried open back.

I have a pair of sony v6 which are decent for the money but looking for a second set of monitor headphones at some point
I have a little home studio and i also do recording/mastering for some local bands here, along with producing my own stuff.
I chose the k701 because they span an extremely wide range of genres. Be careful tho, if you're used to dj headphones with pronounced bass response, the 701 will disappoint you in terms of quantity. In terms of quality, they're IMO far above many high end esoteric headphones, for production. They're flat, and i mean FLAT. Their HF freq response is amongst the best i have ever heard (and believe me, i've heard a LOT of really expensive hifi stuff).
The soundstage is immense, try listening to some live classical recordings, and you'll be blown away.
I use them in concomitance with my monitors for when i have to analyze every little detail my mixes have. But remember you can't replace monitors with headphones. So believe about buying some decent monitors along with your sonys, if money's no object.
If it is, well, then the 701's will blow you away big time
Judi Sissel
10.04.2013		Not to be that guy, but what about in-ear?
Ethel Feigum
10.04.2013		Over ear. My ears are big and I've got and industrial piercing, so on ears hurt!
Lannie Kutay
10.04.2013		i have recently switched to the aiaiai tm1 i believe they are called, they are really nice, and pretty comfortable, and nice and loud for club environment.
Brunilda Kora
10.04.2013		Glad to see that a lot of people (like me) prefer over ear 'phones.

On-ears have never sat right on my head - and I'm glad to know it's a general thing, and not just my fat head.

But I DO have a fat head...
Tommy Thiner
10.04.2013		I prefer them worn like a headband so I look really cool
Romelia Stankard
10.04.2013
Originally Posted by Polygon
Producing: open-back over ears all the way (k701)
How are they? Never tried open back.

I have a pair of sony v6 which are decent for the money but looking for a second set of monitor headphones at some point
Dannie Dimora
10.04.2013		Djing for short gigs: on ear (hd25)
Djing for longer gigs: over ear
Producing: open-back over ears all the way (k701)
Augustina Zulu
10.04.2013		Same as above - over ear for everything here too. Better isolation, better comfort, an they stay on better for me. I'm more curious about the closed vs. open back question. I've only ever used closed back but I shouldnt derail the thread..
Tesha Freudenstein
10.04.2013		for DJing: over ear. i just find them to be more comfortable than on ear headphones.
Marguerite Salsedo
11.04.2013		Much prefer over ear to on ear for both, I find them to be generally a lot more comfortable. I must say from my limited use of HD-25's that they're worthy of their reputation as a solid on ear headphone though.
Romelia Stankard
11.04.2013
Originally Posted by mdcdesign
Over ear for DJing, speakers for production. Why anyone would use headphones in their own home escapes me.
Plenty of good reasons to use headphones at home for production- most people don't have great monitors and good sound treatment in an ideally setup studio so having headphones as another reference is valuable.
Doreen Schurle
10.04.2013		Over ear for DJing, speakers for production. Why anyone would use headphones in their own home escapes me.
Ervin Calvery
10.04.2013		I like over ear for everything.
Gaynell Rydberg
10.04.2013		Over ear. On ear just isn't comfortable enough for me. My ears hurt after 30 minutes.
Grace Gatica
10.04.2013		over ear for both for me. Used on ear in club the other toevening much prefer over ear.

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