Which headphones to choose? (yes another can thread...but important!) :)

[sm00sh]

i didn't even realize until this thread, but check out how many great reviews they get.

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[Bassline Brine]

You know, honestly I'm in a similar boat, but just about to buy my first set of quality cans.

Right now I'm really torn between the aiaiai tma-1's and the sennheiser hd 25-1 ii's. It's really a toss up, and both seem like extremely good headphones. Basically the same price (+ or - a few bucks) and some people seem to like one over the other better.

I don't personally know anyone with either, so I can't really "test" them myself easily either.

Right now I'm leaning toward the aiaiai's. For the sheer fact that I love that matte black finish, and they look quite rugged. There aren't a /ton/ of reviews out on them though, but what I've seen I've liked. (Aiaiai's also make some really stylish other headphones as well).

[Dustin V]

You know, honestly I'm in a similar boat, but just about to buy my first set of quality cans.

Right now I'm really torn between the aiaiai tma-1's and the sennheiser hd 25-1 ii's. It's really a toss up, and both seem like extremely good headphones. Basically the same price (+ or - a few bucks) and some people seem to like one over the other better.

I don't personally know anyone with either, so I can't really "test" them myself easily either.

Right now I'm leaning toward the aiaiai's. For the sheer fact that I love that matte black finish, and they look quite rugged. There aren't a /ton/ of reviews out on them though, but what I've seen I've liked. (Aiaiai's also make some really stylish other headphones as well).

Hey BigC we are in the same situation! I've just included the Pioneer's into my choice cos the price factor, but I'd much prefer the other two. Well DJTT carries the TMA's so I'm sure they must be great or they wouldnt offer them on this site right? I'm really not sure..

[djproben]

If I had the $ and I didn't already have headphones I'd probably go for the AIAIAIs just for the cool factor ... The Sennheisers are probably slightly better sounding from a pure listening perspective but I would bet the AIAIAI's are going to sound pretty damn good too, and the best part is they are built from the ground up to tolerate the abuse DJs give headphones on a regular basis. But really you won't go wrong with either choice.

The Pioneers are also probably a great choice, and if budget is an issue that's where I'd look. I'm sure you will squeeze much better sound quality out of the other two but Pioneers are no slouch and chances are these will sound even better than their flagship 1000's (though not nearly as good as their expensive but gorgeous 2000s). Other headphones I'd consider in the $100 and below price range are the Ortofons or the A+H XD-40s; I have the 53s and I am in love with their sound and feel (though they are obviously a lot more expensive).

[Peter Willis]

HD 25 all the way...
Light, fits very well, solid, great sound, best isolation + stylish
proven for years : save investment you won't regret
I've had mine for 2 years, best DJ gear purchase I ever made.
+ you can change the individuals parts.

[Dustin V]

If I had the $ and I didn't already have headphones I'd probably go for the AIAIAIs just for the cool factor ... The Sennheisers are probably slightly better sounding from a pure listening perspective but I would bet the AIAIAI's are going to sound pretty damn good too, and the best part is they are built from the ground up to tolerate the abuse DJs give headphones on a regular basis. But really you won't go wrong with either choice.

The Pioneers are also probably a great choice, and if budget is an issue that's where I'd look. I'm sure you will squeeze much better sound quality out of the other two but Pioneers are no slouch and chances are these will sound even better than their flagship 1000's (though not nearly as good as their expensive but gorgeous 2000s). Other headphones I'd consider in the $100 and below price range are the Ortofons or the A+H XD-40s; I have the 53s and I am in love with their sound and feel (though they are obviously a lot more expensive).

Yeah thats what I've been thinking about them. I am sorto fo on a budget but if they really are that good then I can also just save up a bit longer.

HD 25 all the way...
Light, fits very well, solid, great sound, best isolation + stylish
proven for years : save investment you won't regret
I've had mine for 2 years, best DJ gear purchase I ever made.
+ you can change the individuals parts.

Thanks I'm def looking at getting them, but the AIAIAI's also look soooo good.

[farhanashraf]

check out the headphone reviews here:

http://www.djforums.com/content/reviews/accessories/