Headphones

[DigitalManipulation]

So my old headphones crapped out on me and I have never been to much of an audiophile so I was hoping some of the community here could give me some tips on headphones that I am looking at.

The List:

Ultrasone DJ1 Pros (worried about build, heard they are not the greatest)

Allen & Heath Xone XD-53

Somewhat noobish but I have a 50% off coupon for Skullcandy products but I was looking at the SK Pro Carbons just because they would be cheap.]

any suggestions around $150?

Thanks DJ TT community!

[theory28]

i have a pair of denon hp 1000

no complaints there.

i also have some pioneer hdj 500

if you dont need heavy noise blocking, they will do fine

[DoctorMogal]

I love my v-moda Crossfade LP's...they're more geared toward general listening but they work great for DJ'ing as well.

They are amazing at noise isolation and come with everything you need. You do pay extra for style and looks though, so its not like its 100 percent geared toward sound production but it sounds good. at (the price i got them for) 130

[tyfurious]

I sadly am not familiar with many headsets in that range... Just don't buy Dre's.

[DigitalManipulation]

thanks guys for the tips, anybody know anything about the two mentioned? (and eph eew see kay dre) haha

[DoctorMogal]

I sadly am not familiar with many headsets in that range... Just don't buy Dre's.

Honestly, Dre's sound good - they are just WAY overpriced. You pay much more for looks. AKA, there are things much cheaper that sound good.

So in short, don't by dre's

+1

[DigitalManipulation]

the dre's bleed so bad i feel plus it feels like something is attacking my head with them on

[theory28]

Just don't buy Dre's.

i saw 3 people in 3 minutes with them on.


good lord.

[JonathanBlake]

Got Bose QC15's (noise-cancelling over ear) and Sony MDR700 (buds) for listening - both are great. Speakers are Boston Accoustic.
Had Sennheiser HD205's - they suck.
Recently trialed Dres', Aerial7 Tanks. Dres' DO sound good - but I felt like a pimp & they are high maintenance - glossy finish, batteries etc. Tanks OK - bulky and narrow sound stage. Narrowed options down to Grado 225i and AiAiAi tma-1's. Went latter.
Without doubt one of the finest purchases I have made.
Sexier than Ann Hathaway (you don't know whether to look at them or listen with them) and a rich, true sound stage. Great bass, crisp in the high end. Leather noise cancelling cups for listening, foam cups for DJing. Coiled cable, plugs in both ends (with adaptor). Comfortable and light. QC15's gathering dust.
And no, I dont work for AiAiAi

[Conall]

sennheiser hd-25's id say...

amazing sound quality, good isolation, every single part is replaceable (and spare parts are readily available online)so if something breaks you dont need to buy a whole new pair of headphones.