Looking for headphones... ideas?

[Semblance]

I used to have an awesome pair of JVC headphones I got for $60 about 8 years ago.. until I lost them. Now I'm in need of some pro-quality headphones of the same sound quality, for about $80-$150. I've read about the industry-standard Sonys, but I tend to think Sony is overpriced and crappy quality. Any other ideas? Toss me some brands and model numbers.

[Jizosh]

My advice is just go to Guitar Center and try a bunch on and read the specs. You could take all of our advice, but they're going to be sitting on your head for a couple years, not ours. They've got that 30day return policy if you decide you don't like them.

[Katapult]

Use the Search feature

1 (http://www.nwtekno.org/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=61777&highlight=headphones)
2 (http://www.nwtekno.org/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24559&highlight=headphones)
3 (http://www.nwtekno.org/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=33921&highlight=headphones)
4 (http://www.nwtekno.org/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=24391&highlight=headphones)

[PikaKyosei]

Pioneer HDJ-1000
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040308053513067042095189557312/g=dj/s=accessories/search/detail/base_pid/242121/

GuitarCenter online has them for slightly out of your price range, you can always get them used on ebay for about 100 bucks.

Buying them from GuitarCenter is worth it though, if you get the warranty. They will replace them up to two years, which believe me has already saved us about 400$. They hold up well, but using anything a lot causes wear and tear.

[adamjenkins80]

The Sony 700s.

Why? They sound great, have the ability to be driven with an insane amount of power (so what you're playing loud you can still hear yourself), more comfy than the Pioneers.

BUT, BUYER BEWARE. the do break sometimes. there is a $2 fix around this though. Go to your local GC (Guitar Center) and as to talk to someone who knows something about DJing. You can buy a SMALL wiretie (or ziptie, etc.) and wrap it around the cup swivel and superglue it in place ...

lookin sexy foreva.

[stryk9]

after big headedly breaking two pairs of the jetsons style sonys, and having the pioneers break in the same place,... I reccomend searching for the ministry of sound headphones available from Europe. they dont have that lame pressure point that the other two do, they are WAY more comfy, and the price and specs are the same. The silver is a little more mature, and less barbieliscious.

[demon]

SEINHEISER nuff said

[NotsoDj]

I just bought the new pioneer headphones and find them to be a lot more comfortable than the sony 700's. ( separated shoulder is a bitch when you're lifting it to listen, pioneer fixed that prob with the hdj 1000
)

[Palmer]

Quick fix for the cracking Sonys:
http://www.plumbingsupply.com/images/clampsss.jpg

[7e7]

without a doubt, spend the extra $20 for the pioneers over the sony 700s... you can almost guarantee the 700s will break at the joints, and who really wants to zip-tie their $130 headpshones?

[jtneal111]

My vote is for the Senn 280's...great phones. But Jizosh had it right when he said to try em out yourself, as phones may be comfy for one person and not for another.
-JT

[Danny M]

The pioneers take the cake in my opinion.

Although they do lack comfort it is mostly do to their tight fit and only becomes a problem if you wear them in place for extended periods of time. DJing you'll be moving them around and what not. I have had mine for well over a year and they have retained the tight fit unlike the sony MDR 700's which helps a lot to accomodate all the funny ways djs like to wear their headphones.

[dj jakub]

I had about three pairs of sony's 700 i went through, i use the pioneers now, they are still haven't cracked (granted i hardly play out anymore, all of the sony's got heavy use). Overall the sound in the pioneer 1000s is much more bass heavy, and they feel a lot lighter than the sony's. Once you get use to them you will never go back..
I say go for the pioneers

[DJ Titus]

I'm with Demon. Definately the Sen's. I've got a pair of HDJ's I rotate in once in a while, but for overall comfort and performance the 280 PRO's dominate. Don't waste your time or money on the Sony's. I (as so many others) have broken multiple pairs.

Peace.

[DJ SaYuRi LSP]

i dunno if you got your headphones yet but ive been told this one helps out if you dont have that much to spend on its pretty cheap right now but heres the link http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/sid=040505152706208151120072131646/g=dj/s=accessories/search/detail/base_pid/242122/
good luck finding some good ones =) and ya lots told me that sony break down easily or its just poop hehe keep doin your thang!

[DJMystic79]

whatever set of headphones works is what i would go with..probably doesn't help but check out platinum or guitar center

[MYcpuPownz]

Originally posted by demon
SEINHEISER nuff said

INDEED!!! Shnitzlehymers (senheisers) sound great!! i like em better for listening tho... for djing i like teh sony mdrv-700s becuz of the way they move. it is more comfy holding one of the phones on your ear thatn with most other headphones ive tryed.and they handle verry high volumes with no distortion.

but any ways a good site for phones is www.headphone.com they have a good selection and reviews on all teh differnt headphones they have.....

[Bots]

Definately Sennheiser... I have a pair of hd-25's and they're great. They're much much lighter than the sony 700's (anyone who owns 700's will tell you they are a little on the heavy side). They also have a pretty good range in terms of volume... you can literally turn up the volume all the way without little or no sound distortion. They're a little more expensive that sony 700's but well worth it... plus each part is replaceable so if something breaks you don't have to buy a new set.

[Tekno_Kid]

Originally posted by Bots
Definately Sennheiser... I have a pair of hd-25's and they're great. They're much much lighter than the sony 700's (anyone who owns 700's will tell you they are a little on the heavy side). They also have a pretty good range in terms of volume... you can literally turn up the volume all the way without little or no sound distortion. They're a little more expensive that sony 700's but well worth it... plus each part is replaceable so if something breaks you don't have to buy a new set.


yep, those are great! I <3 these headphones!


The only negative I think is the cord isn't coiled (no stretch).

[DrUnKnTiGeR]

i have sens...nice headphones...very nice headphones..

[infradead]

seinhesier hd-280's all the way

great sound.. plus the isolation is wicked..

nothing like putting on your can and having them quiet the outside noise..
can't go wrong for 100USD

however they do look dorky as all get out..

i don't care though!

[ILYA]

my vote goes to Sennheiser HD650, although if you dont have $500 to spend, get the HD280 Pro...

[hy5]

they fixed that problem with the sony's everyone.Buy sony they are the shit and worth every penny.