I’ve read the several post’s about headphones, most of them were before the Pioneer HDJ-2000’s were actually available.
*** PRICE IS NOT AN ISSUE ***
Please don’t comment about price… I don’t care.
Has anyone actually used/borrowed/demoed, or owned the new Pioneer’s?
I’ve read several very positive reviews of the Ultrasone DJ1 Pro’s. The only bad thing I’ve read is someone went through 4 in a 4 month period because the joints were breaking. I currently own the Sony MDRV-700DJ’s I’ve repaired the joints on these severl times. Having read that the Pioneer 2000’s have metal joints realy makes me lean that direction, BUT the Ultrasone’s seem awesome too. Note: I like that they come with two cords, one with volume adjustment.
So, what do you guys and girls think??? HDJ-2000 or DJ1-Pro
I have tried the HDJ-2000 for a few minutes and I was impressed.
Nice heavy, but not too heavy if you ask me.
It looks like a durable and solid Headset, and certainly does feel like it too. Sound quality is also great.
Did not get the chance to compare it too production headsets, but what I could hear, a fairly true sound with nice sound isolation.
(Noise from outside of the HPs was not to be heared, while volume of the headset was not cranked)
I’ve used the same pair of Ultrasone DJ1 Pros for 2-1/2 years and they look and work as if brand-new. They’ve survived drops, bangs, luggage slams, and two Burning Mans. I love 'em. I can’t compare them to the HDJ-2000, though, cuz I’ve never used them.
It’s worth mentioning though, that I loved my Sony MDR-V700s. When they inevitably cracked at the stems after a year I refused to replace them because I don’t want to give Sony anyh more money for a flawed product. I think the the DJ1 Pros are comparable.
Headphones are tough to recommend because they’re such a subjective topic.
Thanks everyone! As far as the HD25’s the padded cup is too small. I like the padding to go around my ear. That’s also why I never bothered with the Pioneer HDJ-1000’s.
I vote for the Ultrasone DJ1 Pros. I have no idea how someone could break the joints without actively abusing them, so that one unfavorable review seems to come from some kind of spastic rhino or more likely a 14 year old with anger issues.
Sound quality from the Ultrasone’s is excellent and everyone I’ve met who have tried that brand have instantly bought them and never gone back. The individuals hyping their Sennheisers and Pioneers seem to be the people who haven’t tried the Ultrasones yet! (OK, exaggeration).
FWIW, if it helps sway you, Ultrasone’s customer service is some of the best I have ever experienced. The first cans I bought from them had a volume problem on one speaker and they were so mortified that it had happened that they sent me a new set before I’d even mailed the first ones off. They take huge pride in their product.
My experience with Event Electronics (I own PS6 monitors) is similar. Amazing company.
Love it! You are probably correct. I wish I could find somewhere local that I could demo both. The only places I can think of are Sam Ash and Guitar Center. Sam Ash actualy has all of theres out for demo… BUT they don’t carry either of these… poop.
I have a pair of Ultrasone 750 Pro’s that I use for Dj Mixing/ Production and general listening. They are great and sound awesome. I’ve taken them everywhere and they hold up to abuse.
I can’t comment on the HDJ-2000, but I did use a set of 1000’s for a couple of years. Unless Pioneer has fixed the way the headphone fold in, then I would highly avoid them. Essentially the way the wiring was on the inside, it would rub against the housing and eventually wear through, causing the sound to fail on one side. Used once or twice a week, I was having to have them repaired every 6 months or so.
I replaced them with the DJ1 Pro from Ultrasone. The Ultrasones are far and away superior for sound quality and construction. Gotta love the quick switch ear pads too (great for when you get too sweaty).
The Ultrasones seem to sound better the older they get as well (mine are roughly 2 1/2 or 3 years old). My only issue I’ve had with them is with the cord. The piece that screws into the headphones has a tendency to come unglued if you are unscrewing/screwing it together often (and Ultrasone says in the manual to always disconnect the cord when putting the headphones away). I’m on my third cord now (regular cord - I didn’t replace the one with the volume control when it came unglued). Granted, I probably could have fixed the cords pretty easily with a bit of crazy glue, but I’d rather not take the chance of have it come loose and disconnect the sound during a set.
Now the biggest and most important piece about the Ultrasones and why I can’t recommend them enough… the sound technology they use. The Natural Surround Sound allows a lower dB output while sounding louder. This helps protect your ears, gives a clearer sound and helps reduce eardrum fatigue. This alone was worth the purchase for me. After a 4 hour set, I can still go outside and have a conversation with friends without yelling. Granted I would still recommend some good musician earplugs as well.
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HDJ2000 construction is way better than the HDJ1000.
(Much more solid and heavy.)
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i tried the pioneer hdj2000 last week @ beatport pool party during wmc ansd i was amazed the weight is really good actually is really confortable also it feel like is get the shape of your head is a flexible metal but strong…the sound quality is really good i think the same as the hdj1000 just a 10 percent better but it feels way better and it last forever i bet =) hopefully
S t i l l c a n ’ t d e c i d e . . . . I think I may be leaning towards the Pioneer’s. Only because not that many people have them, and I’ve found them for $259.00. Although, I did find the Ultrasone’s for $219.00, and yes they are the “Pro” model.
Though I’ll post a couple pics of my current MDR-V700DJ’s I’ve had them since 2001. They still work great, but obviously from the pics i’ve repaired the joints more than once (crazy glue and baby zip ties) and the earpads are about to disentagrate.
Thanks everyone! Which ever one I finaly purchase, I will post a review here.
Which is kinda why I want the Pioneer’s, because there are not any real reviews. I know there at least better than the Sony’s, and I loved my 700’s.
Thanks guy’s I was scared about those plastic dj1-pro. I’m going to buy them right now they look so light and I want to protect my ears, my xone xd-53 are too loud and destroy my ears each weekends after 2-3 clubnight per weeks they hurt and they are kind of heavy!
Can’t wait to get those ultrasone!
