Best headphones offering style. comfort and durability?
wanting to purchase some headphones, i have read loads of reviews like “top dj headphones 2013” , “best headphones to buy in 2013” etc , but still unsure on what headphones I want.
I have considered the ultrasone dj 1 pro, hdj2000 k, v-moda crossfader m 100 and the Audio Technica ATH-M50 or newer models etc. I have ruled out the Sennheiser HD25 and the Aiaiai TM 1 because I don’t like the look of them, I am not a fashion crazy sort of person but compared to other headphones, they don’t look the business, but that’s what I think and I am buying headphones for myself, so I want to satisfied.
I don’t have a budget, but I would like to spend more and get something worth keeping for years, than something that will just do for the meantime, so am I looking at the high end of the market.
I am wanting headphones with a balance sound, nice bass but not too over powering, swirling headcup’s ( if thats what you call it? ), removable cable if possible, must come with a case to protect them when not in use, I want these headphones to last me and not easily break, although I pretty much look after my stuff anyway, noise canceling, comfortable enough to wear for 3 - 4 hours on end, I don’t think I have missed anything, but if I have please mention.
You should check out this headphone review from DJ Ravine. He reviews about 9 of the popular models and goes over the pros and cons over each one. Worth a view.
For me, everything else is secondary. Sound quality, durability, strength, etc…, are all unimportant if you can only wear 'em for 10 minutes before you have to take 'em off.
I friend of mine recently went from HDJ2000 to Beats Mixr.
I know that Beats isn’t the most popular pair of headphones among DJs and i agree, that most of them really sucks, BUT i actually like these Mixr headphones. Stylish, comfortable and sound almost on pair with HDJ2000.
Own HDJ2000 myself, but there life is coming to an end (parts falling off etc.) and i am very much considering going the Beats way (there are reviews both here on DJTT and on DJWorx.com)
Btw: Note that HDJ2000 doesn’t come with a case to protect them. That is extra cost.
Sony MDR-V600 are the most comfortable headphones I have ever used. Good for a full day at the office listening the whole time. The “over the ear” (as opposed to “on the ear”) design makes a HUGE difference. Mine are about 15 years old…and have survived sitting on the desk or being on my head for that full time. I am on the 4th or 5th set of ear pads.
Sony 7506’s have lived in a gig bag for 10-ish years. They have held up great to life in the gig bag. Not as comfortable as the V600’s…but still a nice balance between “compactness” and “comfort.”
