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headphones: sennheiser hd 280 vs. pioneer hdj 500 for DJING
Posted on: 07.04.2013 by Jc Laky
Hey guys im in the market for a new pair of headphones, looking to see if i can get it locally if possible (hate paying shipping) and i'm stuck between the sennheiser hd 280s and the pioneer hdj500s. I love the look of the hdj 500s but the pictures make the phones seem like they're an on ear (pressing against the ear) instead of over the ear headphone, wondering if someone can clarify this! Also the sennheisers I have read have weak bass response and seem to be more of a studio headphone, wondering if they would be adequate for djing at gigs? If you've had either pair please share your experience, both seem to have great reviews all over but I would prefer an over the ear to an on ear (pushing against the ear) headphone !
Jc Laky
12.04.2013
Originally Posted by MrPopinjay
Learn to mix with both ears on. Honestly I believe it's a better technique as you don't have to rely on monitors
ok i can try this but i need to know if the hd 280s would loosen up at all after use :/
Jc Laky
09.04.2013
Originally Posted by makar1
Well they are on-ear headphones which you said you didn't want?
well do they have much isolation or no?
Latoria Kavulich
08.04.2013
Originally Posted by makar1
HD215 are ok, but don't have much bass at all.
we have some hd-215'S, and they crank
Ellsworth Moroni
14.04.2013		I bought a 280 pro few days ago I was quite disapointed. It's way too heavy for a DJ use. The sound is flat, ok, but the sound is dull.
I came back with the item, chosed an Shure 240, I'm happy ! It remind me my dead old HD 212 pro ^^
Kiyoko Wellisch
14.04.2013		Nothing beats the HD280s for isolation. They beat some ear defenders :P
Carlyn Greeson
13.04.2013		hey guys i'm also looking for a pair of dj headphones in the 100$ ish range wondering what the isolation between the shure srh750djs compared to the sennheiser's would be ??
Kiyoko Wellisch
13.04.2013		Loosen up? In what way?
Jc Laky
12.04.2013
Originally Posted by MrPopinjay
Learn to mix with both ears on. Honestly I believe it's a better technique as you don't have to rely on monitors
ok i can try this but i need to know if the hd 280s would loosen up at all after use :/
Kiyoko Wellisch
12.04.2013		Learn to mix with both ears on. Honestly I believe it's a better technique as you don't have to rely on monitors
Jc Laky
12.04.2013		I picked up a pair of hd280s and LOVED isolation but they were a little tight and when i tried one ear on one ear off they kinda fell off and put strain on my left ear by pulling on them because of the oval shaped cans. I also tried out a pair of pioneers, loved the sound as well iso is not as great tho -.- does anyone with hd280s have any advice/ways in which they loosen up at all? I figure i might want to go with hd280s for the sake of my ears 80085
Patria Fotos
11.04.2013		I love my HDJ-500's. Yes they are "on ear" headphones, but they isolate pretty well and sound really good to boot. The mids aren't muddy, the highs are clear and pretty crisp and the lows are heavy but separate. Great pair of phones for $100.
Kiyoko Wellisch
11.04.2013		If you want isolation you're not going to beat the HD280s.
Jc Laky
09.04.2013
Originally Posted by makar1
Well they are on-ear headphones which you said you didn't want?
well do they have much isolation or no?
Kiyoko Wellisch
09.04.2013		It's about preference. Go to a store and try them on.
Alphonso Deitchman
09.04.2013		Well they are on-ear headphones which you said you didn't want?
Jc Laky
09.04.2013		so i take it the hdj 500's would be my best choice??
Alphonso Deitchman
08.04.2013		I have the HD 25s - not known to be particularly bass heavy - and the 215s. I hear much more bass (wider range as well as volume) coming from my 25s.
Latoria Kavulich
08.04.2013
Originally Posted by makar1
HD215 are ok, but don't have much bass at all.
we have some hd-215'S, and they crank
Alphonso Deitchman
08.04.2013		Any over-the-ear headphones will be a little bulky for the one-ear-on/off method
Jc Laky
08.04.2013
Originally Posted by MrPopinjay
I prefer the HD280s due to their sound, isolation, comfort and robustness but it's worth mentioning that they are *big* headphones. They certainly are not that suited to the one ear on one ear off thing.
so for djing they're likely out?
Jc Laky
08.04.2013
Originally Posted by makar1
HD215 are ok, but don't have much bass at all.
so cut them? what about the others do you have any thoughts ?
Alphonso Deitchman
08.04.2013		HD215 are ok, but don't have much bass at all.
Jc Laky
08.04.2013		or the shure srh440 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products...Headphones.htm
Jc Laky
08.04.2013		or what about the sennheiser hd215? http://www.long-mcquade.com/products...Headphones.htm
Jc Laky
08.04.2013		thanks for the comments any notes on the hdj's covering the ears completely or just pushing onto the ears?
Kiyoko Wellisch
08.04.2013		I prefer the HD280s due to their sound, isolation, comfort and robustness but it's worth mentioning that they are *big* headphones. They certainly are not that suited to the one ear on one ear off thing.
Latoria Kavulich
08.04.2013		the 280 pro's are more suited for studio work, hence the flatter bass response. go for the 500's for dj'ing.
Emelina Chillson
08.04.2013		Ive always been partial to Ultrasones personally.

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