Best DJ Headphones?
i’m going to buy a headphones soon,
wnated to know which one is the best?
Sennheiser Amperior
Technics RP-DH1200
Pioneer HDJ-2000
V-Moda Crossfade LP2
Ultrasone DJ1 Pro
Sony MDR-7520
Audio-Technica ATHM50S
Grado SR325i
Allen & Heath Xone XD-53
thanks!
Take the Sennheiser HD 25 over the Amperior. Don’t go for the Grados as they’re open-back.
You should also decide whether you want on-ear or over-ear headphones 1st.
I like over ear, closed cup headphones, with the cord connected to a single cup. My current pair are about 15 year old, and have lived in a gig bag that whole time. You may like different things.
The most important aspect of any headphone is that you can hear the cue music in a loud environment, with enough clarity that you can accomplish whatever mixing style you are attempting. Most of the headphones you mention are “industry standard” and you will find thousands of people who made the same choice you will make. More than good enough can be had for <$100.
One thing to keep in mind, like most speakers, headphones will “break in” over the first 100-ish hours of use. The sound will change during that time. If possible, find a “well used” set to test. Any demonstrator models at a brick & mortar store will qualify.
tons of good threads with the same question and with a lot of good answers…
thanks!
is the sennheiser hd 25 ii adidas better then amperior?
i tought amperior has better sound quality because of it’s price compared to the 25
what are the advantages & disatvantages of open / closed headphones and over ear vs ib ear headphones?
in which one the sound quality is better? is closed over ear is the best?
i already have sennheiser hd 25 ii for my home pc , i’m looking for something that will sound even better
anything but beats studio , in beats sound isn’t clean at all , all they do is to boost the bass and amplify the volume
i hear a lot of trance like what armin , tiesto , markus schulz … does, and also psychodelic trance,
also from time to time i hear classical music like bach and beethoven, mozart, chopin…
but mostly i hear trance
i want something that will sound really good , better than hd 25 ii , event though they are amazing
right now i’ve been thinking about Technics RP-DH1200 , how is the sound quality compared to the sennheiser hd 25 ii?
also , how much of the music do they leak outside?
i don’t like that others can hear what i hear
so probably open headphones aren’t an option
i want it to be answered on this topic ,
as other are maybe similar but not the exact same question ,
i want answer on exactly those specific models above
thanks! 
aiaiai TMA 1’s Studio.
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Also, please use the search function there are countless threads asking this question.
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TMA’s dont fit properly on my head.
you NEED to try various headphones that
a) Fit properly
b) Agree with your ears
Everyones perception of sound is different
if i were you i would just stick with the hd25, wont get much better unless you shell out alot pn money on perhaps a pair of beyerdynamics.
i would not recommend the grado since its a open design you wont be able to cue in a club and its not a durable headphone. its a phone for the people who wanna sit on their sofa and enjoy some classical works.
the amperior is a evolution of the hd25 with new components and imo its better (have both) it also has handsfree if you like that. the amperior is heavier than the hd25 because of its metal earcups.
Got the HD 25’s (well 2 pairs), and the Xone XD2-53’s personally.
They are both excellent, and I would have no issue in recommending either. I will say though, I aint used the HD 25’s for mixing since I got my Xones. I have no reasonable answer to why though.
got the HD 25s, never regretted buying them. they fit me perfectly. but my girlfriend says her ears start to hurt if she has them on for more then 30 min… that means not every headphone is built for every head. go to a music shop, try out whatever they have and then go with what fits you most.
sound-quality wise all i can say is better go for the clear quality sound than the bass-heavy headphones being trendy everywhere. these might be cool for everyday listening but not for djing yet producing. you need the sound coming out of your headphones to be as “honest” as possible, no boosted bass or something like that.
There is some minor correlation between quality and price. But, buyer beware. There is a LOT of marketing hype surrounding everything in Pro Audio (for example, Beats Audio, and Monster Cable).
How durable a set of headphones “feel” in your hands is a reasonable proxy for overall quality. But, in the end whatever you buy, your expectations will adjust with use.
Closed cup designs block more ambient noise from the room. This allows for listening at lower headphone levels than would otherwise be required. The sound tends to be slightly bass heavy, the highs are not quite as articulate, and the stereo image tends to be slightly less wide. Closed cup headphones are nicer to your neighbors if you are in a office cubicle. Closed cup designs tend to be warmer when worn for long periods…and may be uncomfortable to wear “all day” (e.g. in a 8 or 10 hour producing or mixing session).
Open cup designs have less noise isolation compared to closed cup designs. This allows for a slightly “wider” stereo image when listening to music. If you are producing music with a stereo image, this can be very helpful. This style of headphone tends to be more comfortable when worn for long periods.
Sound quality is a tricky topic. I have and use the Sony MDR-7506 headphones. These are the workhorses of the recording studio. One reason is that the headphone has a reasonably flat response. I really like that. Most other people are not as impressed. In general, a slight “smiley face” response seems to be preferred…especially because headphone SPL tends to be lower than “club levels.”
In an ideal world, you would have two sets of headphones…one for home and one for the gig bag.
I have recently bought the V-moda Crossfade lp2 and love them, you can even get custom shields with whatever you want laser engraved on them if you order from their site.
Ultrasone would be my pick.
wow no love for Pioneer HDJ-2000? Imo there the best. 50mm driver good sound detachable mini xlr. magnesium. you can go to pioneers website and see who uses them. pretty sure you’ll recognize a few names.
Do some research, watch some reviews before making a decision. From that list i would go for the Technics, Pioneers or the A&H’s. The M50s are more suited for studio work.
This times a thousand. Ive own the bose 300’s, AH and the pioneer 2000s. Never buying another pair of headphones outside of ultrasone.
The Pioneers are good headphones but I’d never make a decision based on “who uses them”
Like lotsa people have said it’s all down to personal preference. I have friends that hate HD25s and others that won’t use anything else.
Me personally I like the TM1s. But like others have said, not for everyone.
Exactly. Personal preference has to be a consideration along with sound quality, construction etc. A lot of mates use the HD-25’s but personally i cant stand them because i prefer a more over ear design.
from what i’ve heard the pioned hdj-2000 break a lot
and they are pricey
also i have the technics rp-dj1200 ,
but they don’t get close to the quality the sennheiser hd 25 ii provide,
wanted to ask if the rp-dh1200 is different and a lot better then the rp-dj1200?
and what do you recommend?
thanks