DJ headphone recommendations

Smiley Man · 30 May 2007 at 19:11

hi guys, i need some new DJ headphones cos my current ones are rattly and crap, willing to spend up to £80, any recommendations?

thanks

Schofield · 30 May 2007 at 19:15

Sony MDR V500 there cool

Nursie · 30 May 2007 at 21:22

Senny HD 280's. Almost purchased these when i got my HD 25's. A few people on another forum I use rave about them.

Smiley Man · 30 May 2007 at 21:56

Nursie said:
Senny HD 280's. Almost purchased these when i got my HD 25's. A few people on another forum I use rave about them.

they look nice, is it worth spending the extra on the hd25s though? i'd use them just for listening to tunes etc too not just DJing

i've had quality headphones before (Grado SR225s) so know how they should sound

Nursie · 30 May 2007 at 22:57

I went with the 25's in the end because all the parts are replaceable. The cable is too short for me really at 1.5m, I would prefer a longer coiled cable.

Best thing to do is try a few on for size if possible before you decide which pair to get.

Smiley Man · 30 May 2007 at 23:14

Nursie said:
I went with the 25's in the end because all the parts are replaceable. The cable is too short for me really at 1.5m, I would prefer a longer coiled cable.

Best thing to do is try a few on for size if possible before you decide which pair to get.

the 25's are lot of money

what about the cut down versions? 25SPs i think they are

catalyst · 30 May 2007 at 23:43

25SP are great too.. the 25 have slightly better overall sound quality and tighter bass but not worth the extra £££ imho for DJing (i own both). I actually prefer the way that the cups on the 25sp can swivel completely for DJing, they are so comfortable when you are only listening with a single ear. You won't regret it !

Smiley Man · 30 May 2007 at 23:47

catalyst said:
25SP are great too.. the 25 have slightly better overall sound quality and tighter bass but not worth the extra £££ imho for DJing (i own both). I actually prefer the way that the cups on the 25sp can swivel completely for DJing, they are so comfortable when you are only listening with a single ear. You won't regret it !

thanks - i will go for the 25SPs i think

now gotta wait til im paid

do you notice tighter beatmatching when using better phones?

TriedandTested · 30 May 2007 at 23:48

HD25 here, had them a few years now i think....been flawless so far. Comfy too.

Smokey McPot · 31 May 2007 at 07:42

Same as above 25sp's.

As for better beatmatching, that comes from knowing your setup and records. Things might sound better and thus match better, but I wouldn't put it all down to phones

Smiley Man · 31 May 2007 at 10:37

Smokey McPot said:
Same as above 25sp's.

As for better beatmatching, that comes from knowing your setup and records. Things might sound better and thus match better, but I wouldn't put it all down to phones

at the moment when i have them at a good volume to hear both tracks over the main speakers, they rattle like hell, i presume even though the HD25SPs look spindly they can blow your ears off yeah?

hyper_piper45 · 31 May 2007 at 11:02

I currently have the Sennheiser HD215's and they sound pretty good to me. However they are a tad bulky, but i didn't realise that before i bought them.

If i ever need to get another pair of headphones or i fancy an upgrade i will defiantly be getting some HD25's. They last for ages, are light, comfortable, good sound quality and nearly all the part are replaceable so you will never need to buy another pair again.

krooton · 31 May 2007 at 11:29

I have Pioneers HDJ1000s, love em!

Don't like the Sony's, and the HD25's cups are too small for me.

I do like the Technics DJ1210s too.

IceAx · 31 May 2007 at 12:05

I have 25SPs - love them simple

Andy

Smiley Man · 31 May 2007 at 12:11

the 25s and HDJs are a bit too pricey, i'll go for the 25SPs i think

IceAx · 31 May 2007 at 12:30

thats what i meant

Andy

Smokey McPot · 1 Jun 2007 at 07:56

Smiley Man said:
at the moment when i have them at a good volume to hear both tracks over the main speakers, they rattle like hell, i presume even though the HD25SPs look spindly they can blow your ears off yeah?

Yep. My brother uses them at volumes that would make baby jesus cry, they're still nice and crisp.