Best headphones offering style. comfort and durability?
Best headphones offering style. comfort and durability? Posted on: 16.10.2013 by Carlotta Melman wanting to purchase some headphones, i have read loads of reviews like "top dj headphones 2013" , "best headphones to buy in 2013" etc , but still unsure on what headphones I want.I have considered the ultrasone dj 1 pro, hdj2000 k, v-moda crossfader m 100 and the Audio Technica ATH-M50 or newer models etc. I have ruled out the Sennheiser HD25 and the Aiaiai TM 1 because I don't like the look of them, I am not a fashion crazy sort of person but compared to other headphones, they don't look the business, but that's what I believe and I am buying headphones for myself, so I want to satisfied. I don't have a budget, but I would like to spend more and get something worth keeping for years, than something that will just do for the meantime, so am I looking at the high end of the market. I am wanting headphones with a balance sound, nice bass but not too over powering, swirling headcup's ( if thats what you call it? ), removable cable if possible, must come with a case to protect them when not in use, I want these headphones to last me and not easily break, although I pretty much look after my stuff anyway, noise canceling, comfortable enough to wear for 3 - 4 hours on end, I don't believe I have missed anything, but if I have please mention. | |
| Alphonso Deitchman 12.01.2014 | I use 20ohm Shures on my DJM 900 and it seems fine. |
| Rosina Gholami 12.01.2014 | With the Amperior's 18ohm impedance, are they still good for hooking up to standard DJ mixers? I would like to get a pair but I want to use them both at home and in the club. |
| Werner Bile 31.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by Limbo
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| Rolanda Clodfelder 18.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by makar1
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| Sonja Roybal 18.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by Patch
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| Rolanda Clodfelder 18.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by SJJVEN
They were discontinued a lil while ago when the hd25 aluminum was announced hence the low price I guess. |
| Alphonso Deitchman 17.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by LiamRD
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| Latoria Kavulich 16.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by jdownesbaird
You definitely want to go for an "over ear" design for extended use. |
| Werner Bile 31.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by Limbo
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| Tonita Rasool 30.10.2013 | I really recommend the AIAIAI - TMI headphones, they look really stylish, fit well and tay have a proper sound! |
| Marcos Zelko 18.10.2013 | Just picked up the amperiors at $149.99. These feel really nice, only thing that bugs me is how short the cable is. They sound great tho! |
| Delena Katherman 18.10.2013 | Amazon has Amperiors for $199. Thinking about pulling the trigger... |
| Rolanda Clodfelder 18.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by makar1
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| Alphonso Deitchman 18.10.2013 | Standard HD25s come with velour pads too |
| Sonja Roybal 18.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by Patch
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| Rolanda Clodfelder 18.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by SJJVEN
They were discontinued a lil while ago when the hd25 aluminum was announced hence the low price I guess. |
| Marcos Zelko 18.10.2013 | Hey what do you guys believe of the HD25 amperior? I just found out a local store is having a sale and theyre going for $149.99... was believeing of picking up normal hd25s, should I just grab these at 150? |
| Alphonso Deitchman 17.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by LiamRD
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| Dione Haimes 17.10.2013 | hd25's are the daddies, Ive got the blue addidas ones, they look shit hot |
| Carlotta Melman 17.10.2013 | I have placed a order on the Sennheiser HD25 C II headphones, I also ordered some zomo hd25 red ear cup and headband padding, I thought it would nice with the black. I can't wait to find out how these sound and sit on my head, I will give my review when these babies arrive. Liam Dutton |
| Jena Lahrs 17.10.2013 | Personal advice on ATH M50's Pros: -comfy -amazing sound quality for $150(or w/e they cost) -comes with a nice case -1/8 to 1/4 gold plated adapter -collapsible Cons: -85% plastic -it's cheap plastic -Bass is only good at absurdly low freq And yeah. I mean, I love them but I'm constantly minding how I handle them because they just feel so fragile. Another pro (I guess) is- through a mixer they are very loud. Like, if you're wearing them on your shoulders you can hear them clearly over a modest sized booth monitor. Anyway I used to have a chart showing all the popular models of over ears. You know, frequencies vs price vs blah blah blah. Someone has to have it besides me. |
| Latoria Kavulich 16.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by jdownesbaird
You definitely want to go for an "over ear" design for extended use. |
| Delena Katherman 16.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by Jester
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| Latoria Kavulich 16.10.2013 | ATH-M50 but get the bigger foam earpads. |
| Delena Katherman 16.10.2013 | To everyone suggesting the HD 25s and TMA-1s, the OP specifically said he ruled them out. I believe they look sweet, but he's not a fan. |
| Candy Vardy 16.10.2013 | Sennheiser hd 25 Aluminiums FTW. They look amazing, feel amazing, and sound amazing! The best headphones I've ever owned to date IMO. |
| Layne Koop 16.10.2013 | Sony MDR-V600 are the most comfortable headphones I have ever used. Good for a full day at the office listening the whole time. The "over the ear" (as opposed to "on the ear") design makes a HUGE difference. Mine are about 15 years old...and have survived sitting on the desk or being on my head for that full time. I am on the 4th or 5th set of ear pads. Sony 7506's have lived in a gig bag for 10-ish years. They have held up great to life in the gig bag. Not as comfortable as the V600's...but still a nice balance between "compactness" and "comfort." |
| Marcos Zelko 16.10.2013 | ^ would you recommend the TMA-1 studio? I've been believeing of picking up the young guru version vs the hd25... |
| Ervin Calvery 16.10.2013 | I always have have a TMA-1 studio pair with me. AIAIAI is my choice but like deevey I could stand to use the AKG 619, Pios, or HD25s. |
| Rolanda Clodfelder 16.10.2013 | Most comfortable for me: Sony MDR-1 (best) Vmoda's (but heavy) Sony 7506's AKG 619 I cant wear any of the below for more than a few minutes: Pioneers TMA's HD25's In all honestly go try the blasted things, everyones head is different ! |
| Faustina Mcpeak 16.10.2013 | I actually really adore the new vmoda crossfade lp! |
| Delena Katherman 16.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by Daily Crisis
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| Dione Haimes 16.10.2013 | From that list, HDJ2000's tho i recently tried the mixr's, i use HD25s, mixr's are nice, if not the hefty pricetag |
| Alycia Niederriter 16.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by jdownesbaird
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| Delena Katherman 16.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by Daily Crisis
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| Palma Hanslip 16.10.2013 | Me and around 12 of my mates all swear by Sennheiser HD25s. 4 of these mates have had there headphones for over 12 years. I have a few mates that love the HDJ2000s and had one mate who loves the HDJ2000 but moved to the HD25s due to comfort, lightness and other factors. |
| Malisa Aivazian 16.10.2013 | I friend of mine recently went from HDJ2000 to Beats Mixr. I know that Beats isn't the most popular pair of headphones among DJs and i agree, that most of them really sucks, BUT i actually like these Mixr headphones. Stylish, comfortable and sound almost on pair with HDJ2000. Own HDJ2000 myself, but there life is coming to an end (parts falling off etc.) and i am very much considering going the Beats way (there are reviews both here on DJTT and on DJWorx.com) Btw: Note that HDJ2000 doesn't come with a case to protect them. That is extra cost. |
| Monroe Vandeslunt 16.10.2013 |
Originally Posted by Patch
I once used a pair as my computer system audio and since I work on a computer it meant I was basically wearing them for 10 hours a day 7 days a week. I honestly believe they are the bees knees |
| Alycia Niederriter 16.10.2013 | Sennheiser HD-25 II. |
| Brunilda Kora 16.10.2013 | Mate - your phones MUST be comfortable. For me, everything else is secondary. Sound quality, durability, strength, etc..., are all unimportant if you can only wear 'em for 10 minutes before you have to take 'em off. |
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