Help! Sennheiser HD25 vs Sennheiser HD280 vs Beats Mixr. Which one's the best to buy?

[Rukks]

Has anyone even tried the new mixr's? They are actually really good and really flat (well optimized for mixing). Kicks are tight and snares stand out....I'm sure ppl will hate on me for this but they are actually really really good

I think you will see alot of dj's switching, not because they are "cool" but because in my opinion, they are easier to mix on than any other headphone...especially in bad environments or when volumes get high and start to distort.

edit: Just read someone did do a side by side...I own the hd-25's, good headphones, mine are starting to get a slight crackle in the left headphone but it could be from debris. I would use the mixr's any day though, especially over half the shit dj headphones out there.

[makar1]

I've tried the Mixrs out in store and they still have somewhat muddy bass, possibly not as bad as the rest of the Beats range.
I also found them quite uncomfortable as they clamp much harder than my 25s and have pads that don't fit either on or around my ears properly.

[Jack Hoesterey]

+1

[tech2400]

As long as the mixer has a cue/master fade for the headphone signal, I actually prefer mixing that way.

It's possible to get another small/ mini mixer and run through booth and main outs.

[andreimatei]

Hey guys,

I have both the HD-280s and the HD‑25iII's and use them regularly. I've also spent some time with the HD-380s and have listened to the entire Beats lineup. All of this is subjective and everyone has a different opinion so you can't really trust anyone's words completely; you've gotta go check 'em all out. Here are my personal opinions, however:

HD-280s: Awesome value. Great sound for the price. Nice flat, clear sound. Nothing over-boosted. Comfortable for long periods of time. Great isolation. These are my every-day headphones I use when I listen to music at work or for fun. They are a but bulky and look ridiculous on the head, but I don't care about that. I've been a huge fan of them for many years and have given them as gifts to others many times over. Everyone has always unanimously loved them.

HD-25iII's: These are what I DJ with. Fantastic. A bit more pronounced mid-range than the 280s and a bit less deep bass. A more punchy bass which is actually really good for beat-matching. Very clear. Very light and maneuverable while DJing. Amazingly, even a slight bit MORE isolation than 280s, though it doesn't make sense why that would be. Love the cord and angled 1/8" end. Perhaps not as comfortable as 280s for long periods of time, but I haven't had them on for long stretches (I take them on and off while I spin). THE DJ headphone, imo. They look good on your head too. (Much better than 280s, imo) A classic. Note: stay away from HD-25spII. These are NOT the same headphone at all.

HD-380s: I expected these to sound WAY better than the 280s and be a big step up. Their form factor is better, and the case is nice, but the sound is WORSE. The bass is over-boosted in my opinion, and the treble is over boosted as well. The mids are not prominent at all. They seem to have less isolation than the 280s. Their "u-shaped" sound is something I don't care for at all.

Beats: I've listed to all of the line. While many are really comfy on the head, they all sound bad. The Mixr is the best of the bunch, but still not worth even half the price. Stay away. Just hype.

Again, I use both the 280s and the 25s all the time and wouldn't have it any other way. But you've got to make your own decision. I initially bought some Allen and Heath Xone XD-53's because so many people in forums and reviews said their isolation was superb. Rubbish. They didn't isolate for crap. They didn't sound great, to me, either. So its all very subjective.

I hope this helps a bit!

Andrei

[AMG]

Thank you all for the responses, really helpful!!