Headphones of Today - Which one to avoid? (Or, which one is worst?)

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Posted by ShadySlim on Jan-20-2005 07:07:

Headphones of Today - Which one to avoid? (Or, which one is worst?)

Based on the suggestions presented on all of the pages of this thread, which headphone is the crappiest of the lot?

I'm posting this to counter that thread on which headphones are best.

And please explain why you wouldn't recommend that headphone. (In other words, I don't want a "These just plain suck!" response from y'all.)

Posted by ShadySlim on Jan-20-2005 07:09:

Re: Headphones of Today - Which one to avoid? (Or, which one is worst?)

D'oh! Fkn double post!

Posted by r5a on Jan-20-2005 23:13:

sticky?

Posted by Dervish on Jan-20-2005 23:44:

Do you mean expensive ones(proper dj ones) or just the worst we've used(i.e. totally shit non dj class headphones) for djing?

Posted by ShadySlim on Jan-21-2005 02:55:

quote:
Originally posted by Dervish
Do you mean expensive ones(proper dj ones) or just the worst we've used(i.e. totally shit non dj class headphones) for djing?

I do mean expensive, "proper" DJ headphones, in this case.

Posted by Davious on Jan-21-2005 20:47:

... oh god, I can see this one's going to turn into another stay-away-from-Sonys or I-swear-by-my-Pioneers or the-new-Stantons-get-stress-fractures-everywhere post.

dude... all in all, it's just personal preference.

I know people that have had Sonys for 3 years and they haven't broken yet.

I also know people that have had Sonys for 3 days and they've snapped.

You've just got to treat your headphones like the $100-200 piece of equipment they are; there are people out there that pinch the headphones between their shoulder & ear... which, to me, is pointless.

Geez... enough with the headphone threads already.

Posted by -Aw01- on Jan-23-2005 13:32:

i agree had sony mdr 700s and 500s both broke in same place
at the swival but still think they have the best sound
50mm base drivers

Posted by RJT on Jan-23-2005 14:26:

For what its worth, people have been slamming the Sony MDR700's for a while now, but I like mine... Yeah, they are heavy, but I've had them a few years with no breaks or significant wear.

To give you an idea of how much I spin, I'd say an average of 2 hours a day, but some days significantly more, and while I try to be gentle, my headphones see a bit of abuse from travel etc. I think they've held up great, and I'm not pissed I bought them like some would have you believe.

But once again, just my opinion, and it is in stark contrast to a lot of others so take it with a grain of salt.

I just try to remember one thing when I buy new equipment: Equipment preference, other than musical style, is probably the most subjective part of DJ'ing, so don't let anything you hear anyone say in the forums be your final word on a piece of equipment until you've tried it.

My 2 cents, Peace, Cheers,

RJT

Posted by Freak on Jan-23-2005 14:54:

they are all shit
For the best on the market, you need:

Might need some adaption, but it should suit your needs.
cheap too

Posted by RJT on Jan-23-2005 14:56:

Freak: You made my morning at work, well done :-)

RJT

Posted by Freak on Jan-23-2005 15:22:

as long as people keep posting stupid threads and being lazy, i will keep posting stupid answers

Posted by RJT on Jan-23-2005 15:28:

quote:
Originally posted by Freak
as long as people keep posting stupid threads and being lazy, i will keep posting stupid answers

That's all we could ask for. Thank You.

Posted by TranceSpeeder on Jan-23-2005 17:15:

quote:
Originally posted by -Aw01-
i agree had sony mdr 700s and 500s both broke in same place
at the swival but still think they have the best sound
50mm base drivers

the price the 500s are going for are a steal. got myn and had them for a few months now, everything going great.

Posted by Derivative on Jan-23-2005 17:40:

freak mate, you are fast becoming a legend in my books with posts like that and the mixer one. makes the dreary working days seem that little bit more lively. cheers

Posted by Greedy on Jan-23-2005 17:48:

id stay away from all the headphones that are known to break. So what are you left with? . . . . . ..

Sennheiser HD 25.

Posted by Freak on Jan-23-2005 18:00:

quote:
Originally posted by Greedy
id stay away from all the headphones that are known to break. So what are you left with? . . . . . ..

Sennheiser HD 25.

You cant have had them long then.

they do break- but everything is (sensibly) replacable, hence noone really moans about it.

Cord is the fragile bit on these- what with it being non coiled and very short.
Give it a while and one of the drivers may go- but we are generally talking a few years for that to happen.

p,s- yes that is from personal experience.

Posted by Archon007 on Feb-05-2005 11:41:

Pioneer HDJ-1000

They lasted longer than my Sonys....and when they did break (by fault) Pioneer was kind enough to replace them at no cost even way after the warranty date

Posted by j@y on Feb-05-2005 22:20:

avoid sony's...too fragile
avoid pionners...so expansive for lack of higs
avoir stanton's...break so fast

buy sennheiser hd-25..youll be in heaven

Posted by Greedy on Feb-05-2005 22:50:

ok so i had an emergency last night and had to get a pair of headphones at Guitar Center. Since Im on a serious budget, I had to get the Sony 900's ($99) and was really really really disappointed compared to my Pioneers hdjs.

bass is muddy, highs are not as crisp, and of course not as powerful compared to my pioneers. And handling them is a PAIN in the ass because they feel so fragile.

The only plus is that they are comfy.