I’m looking to pick up some cans. I already have some shure in-ear headphones so I’m used to better-than-decent quality and I’d like to keep that up. I want to be able to use them for production and DJing and I’d prefer not to spend more than $200. Oh, and I also have bigger than normal head so I need something that’ll fit.
As of now, I have narrowed down my choices to these three:
Sennheiser HD 25
Technics DH12000
Sony V700’s
The last two are $100 cheaper, but I’m considering the sennheiser because they seem to come highly recommended in some circles. I’m willing to pay it if they really are worth it, but I thought I’d ask my friends at DJTT =). Thanks!
Iv used the Tech’s DH1200 and i find them kind of heavy and bulky and can sometimes cause strain on your neck after a few hours of use.
But for the roughly the same price, the Tech RP-DJ1210/1200, alot smaller, can easily fit a larger sized head, great sound quality (i prefer them over the HDJ1000) But the only thing i would say about the headphones is the ear muffs sit on your ears, unlike other competitors including the DH1200. There VERY solid headphones and very comfortable. I don’t think ill ever get rid of mines until they break.
As for the Sony V700’s i really enjoy these, nice weight, nice sound and potential, but still think the DJ1200 seems to edge over them. Also, on the hinge part of the headphone there seems to be some stress cracks appear at later points. But still solid as a rock.
Iv got the HD-25’s, ugly as fuck but they sound top! I would highly recommend them, even though they do feel a little bit tight on my fat head at times.
If you’re going for Production & DJ-ing you might want to check the Sennheiser cans.
What I also want to point out is the following, if you’re only using them at home, you might also want to check out the AKG K242HD.
I am using this @home myself, and I am favouring this above any headset I have come across sofar.
The semi- open cans have a comfortable feel on your eardrums, you will be able to make longer sessions with these on your ears than the closed cans of Sennheiser.
I am able to put these on my head nice and comfortably, and I have one of the larger, if not largest, cap-/hatsizes.
Once again my warning, only try the AKGs, or other open/semi-opened headphones like BeyerDynamic DT-990/DT-880, if you’re only gonna use them at home!
I also want to be able to use them for casual listening sessions (when my in-ears are feeling a little off). Would I be able to wear them for two hours at a time? Or would that cause some stress. Mind you, I’m an XL in hat sizes.
Tekki - Thanks for the advice but unfortunately I really hope to be using these at parties and kind of need closed cans. I’ll consider that +1 vote for the Sennheisers.
Liambo - I’m going to start researching those headphones, thanks for the tip. My friend just told me the exact same thing about the stress cracks in the v700, so I doubt I’m going to go that route. Last thing I need is another set of headphones busting on me.
Cool, well with the Tech’s the only thing i can say is that i have major praise for them. I seriously do highly recommend them. But thats all my opinion.
I play 6 hour gigs at a time and mess around with my equipment for hours on end and never seem to get a strain on my neck or uncomfortable ears or anything else. Just the usual thing that happens after playing to a crowd.. you still hear the music beating even in a silent room!
Got the Technics for some years, it was heavy, good sound, plastic parts broke and the leather didn’t pass really well the test of time.
Changed for the Senheiser, great product, great sound too, all parts can be bought in case you want to change one, different options available, good sonic isolation. Yes it feels ‘cheaper’ than the Technics (more plastic) however it’s way lighter and that’s a major advantage (without compromising at all the sound quality). It is a quality product. It is comfortable too even if you will feel ‘stress’ bearing them for a long time anyway (are there headphones that don’t do that?)
Can’t tell about the Sony but the Senheiser is as close as it gets to be quite an industry standard recently and that’s for a reason.
If you have to choose between those two, go for the Senheiser without doubt.
I have used the Sennheiser HD25 for about 10 years now i belive and all I ever replaced was the earpads.
Other than the really great sound in them, I really like that you can replace everything on them. If one thing breaks, just buy that piece and replace it.
