headphones: sennheiser hd 280 vs. pioneer hdj 500 for DJING

[smoez]

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 !

[the_bastet]

Ive always been partial to Ultrasones personally.

[Jester]

the 280 pro's are more suited for studio work, hence the flatter bass response. go for the 500's for dj'ing.

[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.

[smoez]

thanks for the comments any notes on the hdj's covering the ears completely or just pushing onto the ears?

[smoez]

or what about the sennheiser hd215? http://www.long-mcquade.com/products...Headphones.htm

[smoez]

or the shure srh440 http://www.long-mcquade.com/products...Headphones.htm

[makar1]

HD215 are ok, but don't have much bass at all.

[smoez]

HD215 are ok, but don't have much bass at all.

so cut them? what about the others do you have any thoughts ?

[smoez]

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?