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I use the Sony MDR-v700's and I think there great! Although get the extended war!!!! Trust me!!! For some reason I'm always breaking mind... Alot my friends are using the stanton headphones.

when I first start dj'ing I got the MDR-700s.. they felt like complete shit when I wore them. Almost felt as though I was wearing a helmet on my head.

Then I got the 7506s...

It's like night and day, the 7506s are the BEST headphones I have ever owned. They feel light on your head and the sound isolation is good. Sound quality is fucking amazing! I let people listen to music through them all the time and they are always like "holy shit, how is that possible?"

in conclusion...

get the 7506s or the seinnheiser hd-25s I think they are? they seem to be the norm among a lot of DJs.

yep. the 7506 sound amazing

I own the HD25's no complaints what so ever here. Love them to bits.

If i were to buy headphones again i'd probably give the 7506's a shot. Just to see what they're like.

nelly

I might have to pick a pair of 7506's now! LOL

i guess i gotta chime in with all the mdr-7506 cockriding going on. my djing headphone history goes something like this:

sennheiser hd280pro. headband cracked a bit after 2 years. loved the sound and the isolation. overall very good headphones if it weren't for the crappy headband.

sony mdr-7506. got them when the sennheisers started cracking. totally different feel on these than on the sennheisers. these are much lighter, isolation isn't nearly as good either. the pads were a bit too small and not thick enough for me so my ears would get irritated after a while. that wasn't my main gripe with them though. the main thing that put me off them was the ear piercing highs. my ears are very sensitive to loud high noises (i've got some hearing damage) and i couldn't play music thru the sonys loud enough. over all i'd say that the sound on them definitely isn't that great. sure they might be good for djing as the highs are so prominent so you can hear the fine details relevant for beatmatcing very well. but for me they are not suitable as my ears hurt when i use them (because of abrasion and the ear piercing highs).

ultrasone hfi-680. i got these as i couldn't stand the sound of the sonys. i've always heard good things about the ultrasone dj1 and dj1 pro cans so i thought maybe i'd give ultrasone a try. got the hfi's because they look a lot better than the dj1's and spec wise they really don't differ much. anyway these cans are the best sounding ones i've had so far. really nice and balanced/neutral sound (that's what i'm after). the fit could be a little better, the earpads are slighty too small for me (doesn't bother me that much, but you can always find some fault with anything ). also i hate the cable not being coiled (i'm gonna change the cable from my old hd280pro's to these as soon as the warranty expires). i haven't tried djing much with these yet (been hella busy with other stuff) but overall they're so pleasant and precise that i really can't fault the sound in any way.

just wanted to post this, to inform people that not everyone is happy with the mdr-7506's. i think i will never be truly happy with any headphone though as improving some features in headphones makes other worse etc. so it's always a compromise. you just gotta find the right kind of compromise for you.

i'm going with the ultrasone dj1 pro's

Ultrasones are in a whole new level compared to the 'traditional' DJ phones, both in terms of sound quality (from what I've read in reviews) and price.

price is not that much more check it out, can get them for the same price as the xones and they have a far better warranty

Apparently Ultrasone has some models on "blowout". DJ Deals had them listed for ~$135, and the cheapest I could find for the XONE XD-53 is $140.

I'm just used to seeing the XD-53 go for $150-200, and the Ultrasones for $200-250. Not too bad of a deal.

(No comment on DJ Deals, though. I've only bought an Echo Indigo DJ soundcard from them and didn't have any problems.)

put the order in for the dj1's instead of the pros same ear piece without a detachable cord and extra ear foam

Hrm...Those Ultrasones look a little flimsy...How do they hold up?

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Originally posted by ReclusNdangrmnt The only issue I've got with HD-280s is that they don't isolate well, so I still wonder how people can manage to DJ in a loud environment with these... I use Technics DH1200s, probably the most worthwhile purchase I've made with regards to sound. They're durable, they isolate well, and the sound is nice and full.

+1

i own both the technics rpdh1200's and the sennheiser hD 25's, both have very good sound, however i prefer the sound of the technics, as they are a bit more bassy and give that extra little OOMPH to mixing, that being said they have also broken on me time and time again but gorilla glue to the rescue, i have a big head and have the phones on for hours on end sometimes so they have began to crack but i keep fixing them, the sennheisers dont seem like they would be prone to this type of wear and tear because altough they are much thinner in size and frame they seem to be much sturdier with more solid joints, the senns are also pricier than the techs, if you do get the senns, makse sure you get the velour ear pads because when you're wearing them for extended periods of time they make a huge difference between cool and comfy and warm and sweaty.. senns aren't cheap so you'd think after paying what you did you'd get better ear padding than you do the standard pads are awful really.. both have good isolation and i'd say it's about even in that area... just try and ask yourself what kind of listener you are... if you like your bass go for the techs, if you want a more flat response go for the hd25's

Sennheisers HD-280s or
Sony MDR-7506

I've found the Sony's to have slightly better low end response, but the Sennheisers are infinitely more comfortable.

You get what you pay for.

Don't be tricked into cheap shit.

I own a pair of Senn HD-25's and Sony V6's.

I'd recommend the Senns for DJing, they are lighter, more durable and more comfortable than most other models and brands. However, they have a short cord and don't pump the bass as much as larger headphones might.

the ultrasones are plenty strong but the main thing is the sound quality is amazing and way less fatuiging on your ears.

the ultrasones are plenty strong but the main thing is the sound quality is amazing and way less fatuiging on your ears.

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