AIAIAI TMA-1 Headphones
Does anyone have really tested this headphones on the long term…
Im in the market for a new couple my AKG 181 just broke, they still sound like “HELL YEAH” but i want an new pair and use this ones as spare…
Im considering the AIAIAI TMA-1 Headphones and the Senheiser HD25 II.
So what can you tell me…
Anybody???
Don’t have any personal experience, but this should get you started.
I believe they just barely came out (Aug 2010) so I doubt anyone had these for a long enough time. I do have the Sennheiser HD-25-1 IIs and they are fantastic. 2 Years, no problems. and all the parts are pretty much replaceable like the TMA-1
Thanks Mates…
Just ordered mine so hopefully will be able to post a few comments later this week
I am also about to purchase one of these two headphones within the next few days. Only bad I have heard about the AIAIAI’s is that they do not fit snug enough on the ears for some users to cancel outside sound in very loud environments. Any truth to this? Other than that, all reviews I have read have had nothing but great things to say about the TMA-1’s.
Tested them out at a local store and the sound is great(picking up mine tomorow!) However, it seems that I need to wear a hat to make the cans fit my head properly ^^
Well, I ordered the AIAIAI’s last week and they just showed up this morning. They sound fantastic and are extremely comfortable. They could be a little more snug on the ears but other than no complaints.
Those look rad!
I’m looking for something that will replace my HD515 and grado SR80.
Those are nice headphones but just not for DJing, i think…
It’ll be either the stanton DJ pro 2000 or 3000 or the sennheiser 25II OR or or or the TMA.
That thing must me great, i just don’t like on-ear designs. I wonder how do they feel on your earr. Sweaty ears or is there a lot of pressure?
Just got mine.
Sound is great (for DJING), def dont put heaps of pressure on your ears, but they appear to do a better job of staying on my head that technics.
Very happy so far!
Very little pressure on the ears, super comfortable, border line loose but they stay put because there is rubber on the bottom side of the head band. They cancel outside noise very well. Nice removable cord. I like them a lot but check out the HD 25s to compare if possible.
I’d like to see an objective comparison at some stage. I think I’m leaning more towards the tma’s though.. flexibility of them looks crazy!
Just got mine! Looks and feels great. I agree about the pressure against the ears is low, but they sound great at home. Need to test them on a gig before I can review them for real.
TMA vs Sennheiser i don’t know but if i had to decide just by the looks… TMA!
There are like 101 different types of 25’s. What’s that all about? :S
I just need to find a place to go and listen to both but i can’t seem to find the TMA’s.
There’s three kinds…rofl actually theres two as of now.
Lot of talking about the TMA-1 in the thread. Time for some HD-25!
Just got my HD-25-1 II after my Pioneer HDJ-1000 broke.
I just love them. Pretty high pressure on your ears but thats allright. I wear glasses and that sometimes leads to hurting ears when your headphones got this high pressure, but not on this one! The sound is, as you most likely allready know, awesome.
And about the different versions… The differences is the length and type of cord, the headband in one or two pieces and some models comes with two set of earpads and some with one.
I have’nt tested the TAM’s but they seem to have exact same construction as the HD-25’s. And that’s pretty much what makes the HD-25 so durable. One “pro” I can see with the TMA’s is the seemingly “easy to switch” cord. The HD-25’s got the same function, but it is only meant to be used when your cord brakes and not just to switch length and type.
I’m completely happy with the HD-25-1 II and I wouldnt buy the TMA’s just because the HD-25 is proven good on all points and thats missing with the TMA’s.
(sorry for my bad english)
The versions of the HD 25 with the different headband have different drives as well, stay away from them. Personally I only recommend the 25-1 II because the extra (velour) pads are very very comfortable.
I might pick up the TMA-1 if I somehow get an extra 200$ to spend on headphones. I think I read one review that said they had less isolation than the HD 25s, so who knows. Do know that whichever one looses is going straight to the FS section on discount.
I had a good jam on mine last night …
I agree they def feel loose on your head compared to others but as mentioned above the over molded rubber construction means they grip the top of your head really well, I found no issue with them staying on with moderate head banging, technics come straight off my head when I mosh…
Sound wise they are great, very clear on the snares, good amounts of detail in the bass compared to technics.
Compared to my HD-280s which are my every day listening headphones they are far more sensitive, my macbook could drive them to uncomfortable levels. Though they def shine once used on a mixer with a decent headphone output.
Like everyone else the glue on the headband looks a little dodgy but it is not falling off at all, proabably just a QA issue with their manufacturing.
Midian has had a pair for a month now and finds the cord pulls out of the cup a bit easy when gigging, I also have found the supplied cord to be the weakest point of the product so far, and will be replacing it with something without coils, and something more flexible.
Over all very happy with this purchase!
Were thinking of the jack in the headphones. The weight from the coiled cord must be pretty high.
Personally I can’t a reason for buying the TMA’s when the HD25-1 II is proven to be awesome and they almost have the exact same look.