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Posted on: 15.02.2013 by Venus Wilt
So I'm going to buy some Allen Heath XD2 - 53
And I was wondering if when I'm going to a gig I really need to take some second pair of headphones since if my Allen Heaths break I won't be able to beatmatch and that would ruin my evening .
What do you believe?
And which would be some nice and cheap secoond pair of headphones?
Cassie Sangermano
17.02.2013
Originally Posted by MRG12EG
i presume you just want a cheap 2nd pair?

bang for buck get the
Sennheiser HD 205-II Headphones
Attachment 15839

for price they perform great...
I second this guy if you just want a second pair for a spare. I use these as my main headphones (mobile dj) and they have performed fantastically for the money over the past year or so.
Jeffrey Akinsanya
17.02.2013
Originally Posted by Diskobeep
I'll rest my case... If you prefer looks over quality, just buy a fancy headphone and shine like a 'star' on stage. As if somebody could see you in a dark club behind the decks...
+1 lol

HD25's all the way every day
Renate Mayeur
17.02.2013
Originally Posted by Dj Duque
I believe that nowadays lookks is really important and the Hdj 500 are really beautiful.
I'll rest my case... If you prefer looks over quality, just buy a fancy headphone and shine like a 'star' on stage. As if somebody could see you in a dark club behind the decks...
Suzanna Krieger
16.02.2013
Originally Posted by Dj Duque
The thing is that I'm going to beatmatch during my live gigs, in clubs, so I really need isolation.
My only concern about getting the Sennheiser HD 25-1 ii is the price and the looks, I believe that nowadays lookks is really important and the Hdj 500 are really beautiful.
you dont need to look good but just play good music the crowd loves they dont care what headphones you use they just want a banging time
Tamela Batara
16.02.2013
Originally Posted by Dj Duque
The thing is that I'm going to beatmatch during my live gigs, in clubs, so I really need isolation.
My only concern about getting the Sennheiser HD 25-1 ii is the price and the looks, I believe that nowadays lookks is really important and the Hdj 500 are really beautiful.
Huh?

Price wise, you wont likely find a better set of cans than the HD 25's around the same money. You will have to spend a lot more to get something comparable on the sound. And lets face it, that's what you are buying them for.

Looks wise, they are fine. Not all tacky looking like a lot of headphones out there. For me, its function before form. i.e. I'd rather spend my money on headphones that perform better, rather than make me look like an overpaid prick.
Venus Wilt
16.02.2013
Originally Posted by ooASHoo
you dont really need a second pair if i was to buy a second pair i wouldnt spend more than
Suzanna Krieger
17.02.2013		you dont really need a second pair if i was to buy a second pair i wouldnt spend more than
Kandra Fagler
18.02.2013		the koss pro dj 100 costs equivalent to just a few pack of smokes and it has good reviews on head-fi etc, im gonna pick one up for shitz and gigglez (and probably to watch movies or play games)

i currently have: audio technica ath-m50 / HD25 / Sony MDR-V6 / HDJ-1000 (Broken, duct taped together)

the HD25 is a solid performer but after some years you WILL have issues with the sound cutting off on one side (and needing to wiggle the connections to fix it) - its a good headphone for djing though coz its super light weight and sounds good, plus other than the sound cutting off it will probably last you FOREVER , if you can get em at a good price the HD25 is a good investment that will last you a long time
Audrey Pinda
17.02.2013		I personally dislike "on" ear headphones. That discounts the HD-25-II's and the AIAIAI TMA-1's (which I have owned previously).

For a backup set of cans, I either recommend getting the exact same set that you use and love. Or just going without whatever fits your budget. For me, I use HDJ-2000's at the moment. If they ever didn't work, or if I forgot them, I wouldn't hesitate for a second to ask another friend who is DJing that evening to loan me their pair. I've done it before for people, and I imagine the same would be paid back.

Something to be said for DJing with a crew and networking
Cassie Sangermano
17.02.2013
Originally Posted by MRG12EG
i presume you just want a cheap 2nd pair?

bang for buck get the
Sennheiser HD 205-II Headphones
Attachment 15839

for price they perform great...
I second this guy if you just want a second pair for a spare. I use these as my main headphones (mobile dj) and they have performed fantastically for the money over the past year or so.
Ara Tima
17.02.2013		I just carry the headphones (aiaiai tracks) I use with my iPhone around with me as spares, sure they're not made for DJing but the odds of headphones breaking during a gig is small.....

I don't really get the point of spending $200 on a second pair... HD25s will never break.
Rena Estabrook
17.02.2013		Sennheiser HD-280. Fairly inexpensive and effective. No problems in 3 years of use.
Jeffrey Akinsanya
17.02.2013
Originally Posted by Diskobeep
I'll rest my case... If you prefer looks over quality, just buy a fancy headphone and shine like a 'star' on stage. As if somebody could see you in a dark club behind the decks...
+1 lol

HD25's all the way every day
Renate Mayeur
17.02.2013
Originally Posted by Dj Duque
I believe that nowadays lookks is really important and the Hdj 500 are really beautiful.
I'll rest my case... If you prefer looks over quality, just buy a fancy headphone and shine like a 'star' on stage. As if somebody could see you in a dark club behind the decks...
Valene Guasp
17.02.2013		In the 8/9 years of using HD25s they have never let me down, if your that worried the only thing you could possibly need is a spare lead
Suzanna Krieger
16.02.2013
Originally Posted by Dj Duque
The thing is that I'm going to beatmatch during my live gigs, in clubs, so I really need isolation.
My only concern about getting the Sennheiser HD 25-1 ii is the price and the looks, I believe that nowadays lookks is really important and the Hdj 500 are really beautiful.
you dont need to look good but just play good music the crowd loves they dont care what headphones you use they just want a banging time
Judi Sissel
16.02.2013		If you're worried about isolation get a pair of IEMs. Something like the V-sonic GR6 or 7's. For the price of the 52's you could buy a pair of Westone UM2s. I personally believe the 52's are really heavy/loud on the high end, enough that I have to use ear plugs to "feel" the music and not have my ears bleed after.
Tamela Batara
16.02.2013
Originally Posted by Dj Duque
The thing is that I'm going to beatmatch during my live gigs, in clubs, so I really need isolation.
My only concern about getting the Sennheiser HD 25-1 ii is the price and the looks, I believe that nowadays lookks is really important and the Hdj 500 are really beautiful.
Huh?

Price wise, you wont likely find a better set of cans than the HD 25's around the same money. You will have to spend a lot more to get something comparable on the sound. And lets face it, that's what you are buying them for.

Looks wise, they are fine. Not all tacky looking like a lot of headphones out there. For me, its function before form. i.e. I'd rather spend my money on headphones that perform better, rather than make me look like an overpaid prick.
Jolynn Schroyer
16.02.2013		Well the hdj-500 comes in many different colors. But I prefer the looks of the xd2-53 it's all preference though.
Venus Wilt
16.02.2013
Originally Posted by ooASHoo
you dont really need a second pair if i was to buy a second pair i wouldnt spend more than
Suzanna Krieger
17.02.2013		you dont really need a second pair if i was to buy a second pair i wouldnt spend more than
Renate Mayeur
16.02.2013		hd25 or ai ai ai tma-1
Jolynn Schroyer
16.02.2013		Since I keep hearing about those every other post ^^ you should check them out.
Harley Zitka
16.02.2013		Just buy headphones that will NEVER break. Sennheiser HD25-1 II FTW.
Renate Mayeur
16.02.2013		it's ok in a club. I tried them, but i like my hd25 or my brother's hdj2000 more. They isolate much better.
Jolynn Schroyer
16.02.2013
Originally Posted by Dj Duque
Yesterday I tried the Pioneer hdj-500 and I loved them really bass heavy.
But my only concern is if they isolate well enough so I can beatmatch in a evening club (vey loud environment) without problems.
I like the Allen Heath xone xd2 53 but I believe the pio's Hdj 500 look better.

I really don't know which I should buy.
If I buy the allen's I probably won't have the money to buy a second pair to have in case something goes wrong, but if I buy the Pio's probably I buy two pairs of Hdj-500.

What do you guys believe I should do?
You got my vote, two pairs of the Pioneer Hdj-500. They do a good job of isolation, my brother will come out of the bedroom and start talking to me. All I see is his mouth moving and can't hear what he's saying. Never tried them out in a club though.
Renate Mayeur
16.02.2013		I never ever take 2 headphones to a gig. I believe it's a bit strange, to be honest. I mean, the chances that your headphones will break right before a gig, are so small.

Few weeks ago i forgot to pack my headphones (silly me), I asked the dj who played before me if i could borrow his headphones. It was no problem. Just my 2 cents.

And if you really want to have a 2nd pair, i would go for a cheap solution, like MRG12EG suggested.
Jeffrey Akinsanya
16.02.2013		i presume you just want a cheap 2nd pair?

bang for buck get the
Sennheiser HD 205-II Headphones
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for price they perform great...
Venus Wilt
16.02.2013
Originally Posted by hola amigos
To be honest the xd2-53s are my favorite head phones. I should have not returned them. I didn't read that you already have a pair. For a second pair, not sure. You could try the ones I own. The Pioneer hdj-500 so far they are holding up. Had them one day now lol. Check out reviews online, go to guitar center and ask them their opinion.

I saw on ebay they have the xd2-53s for 60.00 but you got to win the "bid" people can raise the bid and basically you got to out bid out the top buyer. Ebay's got excellent deals on gear. People at guitar center told me the American Audio Hp700 Head phones were good also. They got the same exact look as the xd2-53's. 69.99 is the price.

Yesterday I tried the Pioneer hdj-500 and I loved them really bass heavy.
But my only concern is if they isolate well enough so I can beatmatch in a evening club (vey loud environment) without problems.
I like the Allen Heath xone xd2 53 but I believe the pio's Hdj 500 look better.

I really don't know which I should buy.
If I buy the allen's I probably won't have the money to buy a second pair to have in case something goes wrong, but if I buy the Pio's probably I buy two pairs of Hdj-500.

What do you guys believe I should do?
Jolynn Schroyer
16.02.2013		To be honest the xd2-53s are my favorite head phones. I should have not returned them. I didn't read that you already have a pair. For a second pair, not sure. You could try the ones I own. The Pioneer hdj-500 so far they are holding up. Had them one day now lol. Check out reviews online, go to guitar center and ask them their opinion.

I saw on ebay they have the xd2-53s for 60.00 but you got to win the "bid" people can raise the bid and basically you got to out bid out the top buyer. Ebay's got excellent deals on gear. People at guitar center told me the American Audio Hp700 Head phones were good also. They got the same exact look as the xd2-53's. 69.99 is the price.
Tamela Batara
16.02.2013		He already has the XD2-53's though?

I would be buying the Sennheiser HD 25's. That's what I have, the XD2's and the HD 25's. Both are great headphones.
Jolynn Schroyer
16.02.2013		Oops! I mean the Allen & heath xone 52's. Super comfy, sturdy, amazing all around. A++
The only cool thing I like about my Pioneer hdj-500 is it comes wireless, you plug the wire into the left ear then into your mixer or laptop. They include two wires. A standard wire and a curly bungie wire. I use the bungie wire since it's stretchy obviously. The 92 is a mixer lolol, that was a noob mistake. Anyways I purchased my xone 52 headphones from guitar center but looks like they don't have them on the website and I didn't see them at the store.

If you can go buy some head phones this weekend or next week. Any item over 199.99 you get a 15% off discount. So you can get a solid pair of head phones 199.99 then deduct 75 dollars from that. You get them for 125.00 I just got a mixer and headphones and saved 75 so go get that discount lol. Presidents day & memorial day Guitar Center does fat discounts on items. Good luck dude!
Kristofer Krauel
16.02.2013
Originally Posted by hola amigos
The Allen & Heath xone 92 head phones.....
WTF are they?
Jolynn Schroyer
15.02.2013		The Allen & Heath xone 92 head phones work really well. Cost 200.00 + 2 year warranty.

I just purchased some cheap pioneer head phones for 99.99 + 2 year warranty. Not as loud or comfortable as the A&H but they get the job done.

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