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Posted by n3lly on Sep-15-2008 23:06:

quote:
Originally posted by TranceOwnsLol
if both were the same price, would you rather buy the xone xd 53 or the 7506?

Tried the Xone XD 53's today for the first time..

Honestly, i hated them! They feel loose around the ears. The cups aren't really that comfortable. The isolation compared to my HD25's was awful.

Granted i might have to let them run in a little while but initial impressions were far from spectacular.

It was nice gaining some reassurance that the HD25's i have are a great set of cans.

Posted by tintin11 on Sep-16-2008 00:28:

That huge headphone thread

I skimmed every single page to see if anyone has tried/mentioned the AKG 181's, but to no avail. So, anyone got em or have anything to say about em?

Posted by Domesticated on Sep-16-2008 00:41:

quote:
Originally posted by tintin11
That huge headphone thread

I skimmed every single page to see if anyone has tried/mentioned the AKG 181's, but to no avail. So, anyone got em or have anything to say about em?

They're shit, that's why no one has mentioned them.

I have both the Sony V6s and the HD25s; I prefer the HD25s for DJing because the Sonys are very heavy and don't swivel at all, but they are also useful in louder environments when you're looking for better sound isolation.

It should be noted that despite their reputation, the bass response on HD25s is actually quite poor, though the overall sound quality is decent.

Posted by tintin11 on Sep-16-2008 01:54:

quote:
Originally posted by Beat Blog
They're shit, that's why no one has mentioned them.

I have both the Sony V6s and the HD25s; I prefer the HD25s for DJing because the Sonys are very heavy and don't swivel at all, but they are also useful in louder environments when you're looking for better sound isolation.

It should be noted that despite their reputation, the bass response on HD25s is actually quite poor, though the overall sound quality is decent.

Thanks for the response, surprised that they'd be total shit. I say this because I've seen other AKG models that TA's have kudo'd... and this being an actual 'DJ line' of headphones from AKG I was expecting some good news.

I want to grab the Ultrasone DJ1's, but fuck the logos on the cups are brutal. I shouldn't judge looks I know, but that DJ1 logo

EDIT:
Fuck it, getting the DJ1 Pro's.

Posted by Domesticated on Sep-16-2008 01:57:

quote:
Originally posted by tintin11
Thanks for the response, surprised that they'd be total shit. I say this because I've seen other AKG models that TA's have kudo'd... and this being an actual 'DJ line' of headphones from AKG I was expecting some good news.

Meh.

It all comes down to the standards of the company.

Behringer make a lot of mixers, almost complete copies of Pioneer's gear in layout and features, but their products are terrible.

I don't know a lot about AKG products, but I know they will never be as good as Sony, Sennheiser or Pioneer.

Posted by Watts on Sep-16-2008 04:01:

I use the Sony MDR-7505 and like them a lot. Anyone else?

Posted by Shanez on Nov-07-2008 21:29:

Well... i got my pair and these are them

they are magic!

Posted by Tenshi on Nov-07-2008 21:40:

i can recommend the technics series! me and a good friend have them! his work for 8 years now without any problems! mine for 4 years!

best dj investment ever for me!

Posted by Tranceporter99 on Nov-08-2008 15:58:

My HD-280 pros are still ticking after 4 years of moving, travelling, loaning them out, etc. Love them. Might get some 7506s though when I get new cans.

Posted by ego007 on Nov-08-2008 18:12:

I have the AKG 181's and they r great, had Sony and Pioneers and these r more rugged, everything is replacable and better sound isolation. No one has written about them cuz they r so hard to actually find when you are looking in stores for them. The HD25's are much lighter and I will probably get those next, but I do enjoy the AKG's. As far as quality they are much better than Sony etc and have been known for years for their great quality in musical equipment, especially monitoring headphones and microphones, so no comparison in brands unless you dont realize what they have done in the music industry in general. If you get the choice and play long gigs I'd go Sennheiser, if you want more rugged and are more abusive on your headphones I'd stick to the AKG's

Posted by DJ Manuel C on Nov-10-2008 19:57:

DENON HP 1000'S!!!!!!!!!! BEST HEADPHONES I'VE EVER HAD! GREAT BASS, SUPER CLEAN, AND THE NOISE CANCELLING IS EXCELLENT!!

Posted by C3sharp on Nov-10-2008 22:52:

quote:
Originally posted by Tranceporter99
My HD-280 pros are still ticking after 4 years of moving, travelling, loaning them out, etc. Love them. Might get some 7506s though when I get new cans.

Likewise. Been using HD-280 pros for years now, and they're held out fine. Although I would definitely recommend HD-25s if you don't mind supra-aural style. The HD-280 pros are more comfortable IMO.

Posted by jakjak9210 on Nov-16-2008 07:02:

does anyone else have a vote for the denon DN-HP1000's?

im looking into getting a pair, my girlfriend wants to get me an early xmas present

Posted by Shini on Nov-18-2008 02:10:

I just got a pair of the Sony MDR-V700DJs and so far I'm loving them, much better sound quality than my last pair of crappy no name cans, the cups cover my whole ear and are super comfortable,the sound quality is good and has strong bass response.
Oh, and they look good too which although isn't needed is a nice bonus

http://www.minhembio.com/bilder/bild/index.php?pic_id=65072.jpg

Posted by wing on Nov-20-2008 22:41:

just got the Sony MDR-V700DJ about 2 hours ago is it just me or is this shit tight on the head?/ feels like my head is about to get squashed

Posted by Shanez on Nov-20-2008 22:49:

quote:
Originally posted by hundred
just got the Sony MDR-V700DJ about 2 hours ago is it just me or is this shit tight on the head?/ feels like my head is about to get squashed

Maybe its ur head lol :P

Got a pic of them?

Posted by Excess on Nov-20-2008 23:21:

just picked up pioneer's hdj1000s, enjoying them thoroughly so far. will report back if anything happens to them.

Posted by 3xx3r7 on Nov-21-2008 00:10:

Get the RP-DH1200. I had them for several years and they just started to crack.

Posted by chesco on Nov-21-2008 00:24:

I've just recently bought a pair of the ultrasones dj-1's, I like them but i don't think they are all that.. therem is definately far better out there on the market. volumes up high I find some serious distortion which my technics rpdj's handle no problem. They also feel extremely cheaply made in comparison to the technics..

The pro model on the other hand, seem to be much better built and can handle loud volumes better. Don't get me wrong the sound of the dj-1's is incredible, i just don't think you can push them very far and i'd hesitate to use them in a club environment because of this..

My brother has the pro model tho and i'd sex all over them, there lush but for the price you'd expect that. right now i'm stickin by old faithful:

had them for three years and they still show no signs of ageing.

Posted by a.chan on Nov-21-2008 01:37:

quote:
Originally posted by tintin11
That huge headphone thread

I skimmed every single page to see if anyone has tried/mentioned the AKG 181's, but to no avail. So, anyone got em or have anything to say about em?

I have tried the basic version of these ( the ones without the little slider on the ear cup ), and the sound was pretty good, though it was not in a club environment so i don't know how well the isolation is, the bass is nice and punchy and the highs aren't too overwhelming.

Posted by Yohan on Nov-21-2008 05:44:

read these reviews. get the 7506

http://www.tranceaddict.com/forums/...&highlight=7506

Posted by tintin11 on Nov-22-2008 03:24:

Got the HD25 MKII. Quality.

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