Hey, a while back i bought a pair of hi-def monster beats by dre headphones from a friend for 175$ because he got them for cheap in another country. (theyre usually about 350$+ in stores and online).
So my question is: are they worth keeping to professionally DJ, say at a club or lounge? i’ve heard alot about them being flashy and all but i just liked the clarity of sound and deep bass they make, but it feels the external noise cancellation could lack.
or is there another brand that’s made better headphones then these for DJing?
i’m asking so if there is a better pair of headphones, i can sell the beats by dres and buy the better pair.
I’ve tested these for a while, and although the sound is great for listening to your iPod, I found that there is a lack of punch to the bass, and that the sound cancellation isnt good enough for DJing, maybe just right for DJing in your bedroom w/o a too loud sound system but otherwise no.
Sennheiser Hd25-1’s are among the most popular cans. Lightweight, very sturdy, good isolation and sound. Getting myself a pair too as soon as I got the cash!
Don’t buy the cheaper basic edition though, apparently they’re on a whole different level.
I believe he wants to find out about DJing with earphones, since Beats by Dr Dre are earphones, and no headset.
Otherwise, i second the HDJ-500, or even better, if you have the money, the HDJ-2000.
Do not go for the HDJ-1000, I have it and find it very uncomfortable after wearing it longer than 1 hour.
sound quality is above average… build quality isn’t
go the sennheiser hd-25II’s or the AIAIAI TMA-1’s better build quality and sound quality.
HD-25’s have more clarity across all the frequency’s, the TMA-1’s lack a tiny bit in the higher and mid ranges with nice bass. HD-25’s are a monitor headphone so good for producing too, where as the TMA-1’s were designed specifically to dj with.
Beats by DD are headphones, not earphones. And basically, yes they sound cool when you’re just listening to hip hop or edm by yourself because they boost bass etc, but that’s not what you want for accurate monitoring. What you hear in the headphones won’t be a good representation of what’s coming out of the PA.
I would not recommend the DD Beats for Dj’ing at all. They are just over priced iPod headphones marketed smartly. If you have the money to spare I would go for the Pioneer HDJ 2000’s. I have them and can attest to their awesomeness and quality.
If you want something a little cheaper but almost equally as good, the AIAIAI TMA 1’s, and Sennheiser HD 25 1 ii’s are also excellent options. (My preference being the TMA 1’s)
If you want something thats still good, but on the cheaper side have a look at the Pioneer HDJ 500’s. The only cost $99 and I’ve only heard good things about them, considering they are on the budget side of Dj’ing headphones.
If you want in-ear earphones, that have a surprisingly awesome sound quality with a lot of deep punchy bass and clear highs, get the Klipsch S4 earphones !! I got them this afternoon, AND I LOVE EEEM !!
Sound quality: boosted bass. Not for producing but great for ipod edm hip hop etc. Not so good for Classical or Jazz (esp. piano).
Sound insulation is quite good actually. I’ve played in front of massive speakers and was still able to cue and eq.
The bad:
-build is ok. this is built with durability sacrificed for style in mind.
-Running out of batteries also sucks, sound degrades once the batteries are weak (led becomes yellow). I carry spares in my dj bag.
-the worst though is the grounding or the internal amp which boosts all the noise floor of your gear. you will hear the xone 92 lfo clicks, some light sources will cause a humm…
recommend? no sir. Waiting for them to die cause I can’t justify plopping another $400 for a pair of hdjs.
you can buy them for as low as $40 and they look pretty close to the original
google up on how to tell between a fake beats and a real one - there are so many articles out there , my friend even bought one from dealextreme, damn they look just like the real thing, even the packaging looks close!
Different strokes for different folks. I have the 500s, like 'em. I’m sure the 1000s are good too. They’re bigger and have different hinges. Pick what you prefer.
since you already own them, test if you are fine with them for your bedroom use.
if you can sell them for more than the $175 you payed, go for headphones in the $100 class and invest the rest in music. got the HDJ-500 and they sound pretty good, look good and have 2 detachable cords, a spiral one for djing and a short one for anything else.
I choose the 500’s because it was the best value for money. As a bedroomer, multifunction devices are more attractive .
I have the HDJ-1000 and even though the sound quality is excellent for DJing I find them uncomfortable to wear after one hour or so. But thats maybe personal.
Yesterday I got the Klipsch S4i in-ear headphones to change from the hdj. I love them, amazing sound isolation and performance, plus they are super comfortable and fit well in my ear.
thanks for all the replies! i’ll definitely research all the headphones posted in this thread to make a decision on buying a new pair.. the Pioneer HDJ-2000 look great but its a big price to drop, hopefully i can find them used or cheaper then normal.. if not i’ll just find one of the other models posted in this thread, great feedback all, thnx alot!
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