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Headphones in Australia (esp. Perth)

Hey I was wondering what headphones that you guys have purchased IN australia (not ordered online from overseas), how much they are, and what they are like in terms of practicability, durability, and sound? Not just your most recent, most expensive ones, but all the ones you've had over ur DJin' lives I myself am looking for a cheap pair of headphones, that won't break in a few weeks/months (I did a post in the "headphones" section on the sony mdr-v250's, and yeah .. their apparently junk ) Any comments will be greatly appreciated!

I had a pair of Sony mdr v250s and suited my bedroom just fine. I didnt mind them one bit. The padding around the ears came loose after 6 months of so. But they were still under warranty, so i took them back and got a new pair, these new ones have been fine. Really light and comfy. If your looking for a cheap pair of headphones i would recommend these. You can get them from tandy/dick smith/myer/where ever really.

Now i have a pair of Pioneer HDJ1000s. The V250s are used for my computer now. The HDJ1000s are obviously heavier, and not as comfy, but sound a lot better. Havent been using them for all that long so im not sure what else to tell you about them. I got these from the dj factory for $240 about a month ago.

my pioneer DJ-5000's are still going strong after all this time

ive had them for about 3 or so years now

work perfectly

go german.

i got a pair of the Senheiser HD-25 's - sound quality is crisp and clear, theyre comfortable and durable.. awesome headphones - dam expensive but definitly worth it...

thats my 2 cents

yup, go them.

I got my Technics RPDJ-1210's for $300 in a local lightsounds. They're bloody brilliant.
Used, abused and tested @ Home Nightclub by Moi
Used, Abused and tested @ Gas Nightclub by Cam

And both report cards came home with flying colours.

But generally expect to pay between $200-$400 for top notch cans.

HD25s rock, got a mate to bring them back from Singapore, paid $305 instead of $400 odd here ($470 RRP). If you can, try and find some overseas and get them shipped here. You'll definitely save money on it.

i use tech 1200's ... never failed me yet.. very comfy / great sound

however as soon as ive got some spare $$'s im gonna get get hd25's .. they seriously kick arse and are hell light/comfy

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Originally posted by Lanithium i use tech 1200's ... never failed me yet.. very comfy / great sound however as soon as ive got some spare $$'s im gonna get get hd25's .. they seriously kick arse and are hell light/comfy

have 1200's too had em for about 2 1/2 years still clear.

Currently using Pioneer HDJ-1000s .. no complaints from me

I actaully use Phillips HP890s. They are technically monitors, but are home theater headphones, sound is awsome, got a 50mm speaker in each ear, and love them to bits. Done know how well they would be for playing out though, cause of the cushy velvet that feels soo nice, it also cancells like 90% of noise out.

Got a pair of Pioneer DJ-5000...

The sound is awesome, but they are a bit on the heavy side and become uncomfortable if you wear then for any longer than half an hour.

Got them a few months ago for $180

My bro has a pair of Sennheisers, they are by far the most comfortable headphones you will ever wear, and the sound is very good... not as good as Pioneers, but then again he got them for about $120... not sure what model they are though.

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Originally posted by matt_a I got my Technics RPDJ-1210's for $300 in a local lightsounds. They're bloody brilliant. Used, abused and tested @ Home Nightclub by Moi Used, Abused and tested @ Gas Nightclub by Cam And both report cards came home with flying colours. But generally expect to pay between $200-$400 for top notch cans.

i have these headphones too ~$250. i hadnt intended on having them but a few friends surprised me with a pair for my 21st. they're a great pair of cans. no complaints here, able to handle the power so there's no distortion, very comfortable espesh due to the swivel feature that allows you put the cup behind ur ear without havin ur headphones in an awkward position. sound, its plonk in the middle giving you enough in all spectrums. i'm a high-hats and snares sort of person when mixin, so i'll probably to lookin for something else later though. cant comment on durability however, as i havent played in a club environment nor abused them. i also have a pair of sennheisers hd212pro's ~ $100. they're very bass heavy [arguably too bass heavy] and comfortable. i mainly use it for portability + for my comp. some reviews comment that they are similar sounding to the sony mdrv700s.

choice of headphones, really depends on what you intend on using it for, and the sound u prefer. there's a headphone thread in the dj booth section. and check out www.head-fi.org if you're intention is just for listening pleasure. price of lot of equipment in aus i find is pretty inflated, so yea, it might be the smarter thing to order online.

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Originally posted by morphee I actaully use Phillips HP890s. They are technically monitors, but are home theater headphones, sound is awsome, got a 50mm speaker in each ear, and love them to bits. Done know how well they would be for playing out though, cause of the cushy velvet that feels soo nice, it also cancells like 90% of noise out.

Cool, how much did the HP890's cost ya? And are they still available in Australia .. cause in google searching under australian links gave me sfa results

Also, any had experience with the Koss UR-20's and 30's?

i have.
dont.
they're heavy ******s with a dirty-muddy sound

they were $140 afaik.
My room mate bought a pair for his PC, and he paid $135, so yeah in that price range.

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Originally posted by JayKuE i have. dont. they're heavy ******s with a dirty-muddy sound

Do ya mean the Koss headphones? Anyway, where abouts in Perth (or perhaps australia, by mail order) can i grab a pair of the Koss Ur-20/29/30's .. from all the audiophile-type websites, the 29 and 30's seem to get reviews.

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Originally posted by bent Do ya mean the Koss headphones? Anyway, where abouts in Perth (or perhaps australia, by mail order) can i grab a pair of the Koss Ur-20/29/30's .. from all the audiophile-type websites, the 29 and 30's seem to get reviews.

these should be available in ur local JB.
the 20s and 30s i think are pretty poor, and most i've read think so too. some may be a lil gentler due to the appeal of the price. i havent heard the 29s, but i assume they use the same drivers. the UR40s look pretty neat. i havent heard them, but havnt read too bad a review. they're actually open cans, marketed as closed ones though which arent good for djin. are you looking for dj cans tho? or audiophile cans? and what price range?

edit: also, where are u reading these reviews?

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Originally posted by JayKuE edit: also, where are u reading these reviews?

either the head-fi.org site, and also some from inthemix.com (local australian site), and headwize.com or something

i can't remember all the threads i read (was mainly searching forums under "cheap headphones", and "headphones", and "koss headphones" etc)but here are some i've dug up just now..

http://headwize2.powerpill.org/ubb/...s=20&srch=koss;
http://headwize2.powerpill.org/ubb/...s=20&srch=koss;
http://headwize2.powerpill.org/ubb/...=49562&fdays=20

http://www.inthemix.com.au/forum/sh...&highlight=koss
http://www.inthemix.com.au/forum/sh...&highlight=koss
http://www.inthemix.com.au/forum/sh...&highlight=koss

I used to use the sennheiser hd200s but have upgraded to the hdj1000s. I've played out in them and have had no problems with them. They're about $250. Wouldn't mind trying out the hd25s though as everyone reckons they are the barra.

awesome i just made some calls to local shops in perth, and it appears Myer in the city has shitloads of the Ur20's and 30's .. the DJ Factory also said they'd order in some Ur-29's for me if I wanted .. now its just down to choosing which one i want .. ah .. happy days

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