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so i broke my headphones.....

yeah i broke my sony mdr v700dj headphones when i was on the plane and after i got over breaking them i was just thinking of what i should get next.... they were good headphones but the sound quality was not that good, if im gonna spend $150 on headphones and i don't dj, i want good sound quality. with that said, what should i get?? i was thinking of getting the Bose Triport...

Re: so i broke my headphones.....

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Originally posted by PvDoBseSSioN yeah i broke my sony mdr v700dj headphones when i was on the plane and after i got over breaking them i was just thinking of what i should get next.... they were good headphones but the sound quality was not that good, if im gonna spend $150 on headphones and i don't dj, i want good sound quality. with that said, what should i get?? i was thinking of getting the Bose Triport...

unless you like a great sounding quality headphone that will break if a feather lands on it, i would recommend against the triport


I'd get the Grado SR80...it's sweet sounding...only drawbacks is that it's an open can system (sound will leak) and takes a lil time to get used to since it's not the most comfortable headphones

I also own the Senheiser PX100...nice phones if you're on the road

a bunch of my friends recommend AKG headphones, i'm not exactly sure about model names.. i'll get back to you on those, but look em up

do some research

www.head-fi.org

sennheiser hd-280 $75-100

sennheiser hd-25 $180ish


280 has less bass, but is very crisp and clear. i actually use these as my djing headphones cuz i just fell in love with the clarity. downside is the plastic cracks after about a year or so. you can definitely still use it after the cracks appear, but you just have to be careful not to bend them too wide outwards.

25 looks really cheap and flimsy, but they sound GREAT. really good bottom end. very loud and clear. downside is the cups don't swivel. its a fixed headphone.

Sony MDR-700's are NOTORIOUS for being fragile. From 2000-2003 I sent 3 pairs back to the sony repair shop in Massachusetts to be fixed on three different occassions for the same joints that kept breaking. Finally the repair facility got so fed up with me that they upgraded me to MDR-900's at no extra charge. A slightly better headphone and for all intensive DJ purposes were more than adequate.

Pioneer gave me a pair of HDJ-1000's to try and I found them to be much more comfortable than anything sony had to offer. Sound quality was terrible, but no worse than sony's. But once again they were fragile, and after two replacements at no cost for damaged parts, pioneer had also had enough of my shinanigans. They even wrote me a letter asking if I'd been abusing the product. So from 2003 to 2005 I used pioneer's exclusively.

Over years of using headphones, I think the best value, most durable, and decent sound quality would be from sennheiser. They may not look flashy, but they have crisp highs that don't pierce your eardrums and powerful lows for that rich sound. Without a doubt, my suggestion to you would be the HD-25.

I just think you would look silly wearing dj closed ear headphones to listen to a cd. Not to mention dj headphones are designed for sound quallity but more for islation. Check out sennheissers street models they sound very good and dont weigh down your head.

~fr0st~

Bliss is right about walking around wearing huge DJ headphones being pure silly. If you are looking to isolate noise and get awesome sound quality, you must give "SHURE" a try.

oh i didnt read things fully lol,
if you dont dj, definetly go for the Grados.
I use Grado SR-80s. they rarely leave my head.

if you're willing to not put a restriction on your wallet, you can always go for the grado gs 1000 (only $995 )





on a more serious note, I used this site when shopping around for headphones

http://www.goodcans.com/HeadphoneReviews/

thanks for all the info guys, now i have alot of different options

*edit:* im looking at the sennheiser hd280's, good price and given the reviews they sound pretty good too, should i be looking at something else a little more expensive (i was gonna spend about 150?)

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Originally posted by PvDoBseSSioN thanks for all the info guys, now i have alot of different options *edit:* im looking at the sennheiser hd280's, good price and given the reviews they sound pretty good too, should i be looking at something else a little more expensive (i was gonna spend about 150?)

if you're happy with what you read, then go for it. I'd try them out first at a electronic store if possible before making a final decision

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Originally posted by verndogs if you're happy with what you read, then go for it. I'd try them out first at a electronic store if possible before making a final decision

that's the problem, where am i gonna find an electronic store that displays headphones????

Sony MDR-7506 (about $95-$99 at most online stores)

i have the 700's currently, but the 7506's are my next purchase once i have some money. they sound a helluva lot better and they're super-comfortable; they don't irritate your ears and they're very light-weight. if you get a chance, check some of the headphone threads in the DJ Booth, many people swear by them.

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Originally posted by l�cid Sony MDR-7506 (about $95-$99 at most online stores) i have the 700's currently, but the 7506's are my next purchase once i have some money. they sound a helluva lot better and they're super-comfortable; they don't irritate your ears and they're very light-weight. if you get a chance, check some of the headphone threads in the DJ Booth, many people swear by them.

yeah they r good cans, they are PvD's favorite

the mdr-7506 are good and they do last rather long. i'd say they're comparable to the hd-280's. only different i'd say is the 7506' are slightly more bassy. a different type of sound. you won't really go wrong with either of them.

however, i will add that you probably shouldn't look at any other model of sony's. not worth it at all imo.

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Originally posted by trancinchink the mdr-7506 are good and they do last rather long. i'd say they're comparable to the hd-280's. only different i'd say is the 7506' are slightly more bassy. a different type of sound. you won't really go wrong with either of them. however, i will add that you probably shouldn't look at any other model of sony's. not worth it at all imo.

so 7506 has a better sound then the 280's??

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Originally posted by PvDoBseSSioN thanks for all the info guys, now i have alot of different options *edit:* im looking at the sennheiser hd280's, good price and given the reviews they sound pretty good too, should i be looking at something else a little more expensive (i was gonna spend about 150?)

Again I ask why dj headphones, I was just camparing hd280's to my hd650s and there is no comparison in sound quallity dj heads phones are for dj isolation not for sound quallity. Open ear headphones will have a better response range along with being much more comfortable.

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Originally posted by fr0st Again I ask why dj headphones, I was just camparing hd280's to my hd650s and there is no comparison in sound quallity dj heads phones are for dj isolation not for sound quallity. Open ear headphones will have a better response range along with being much more comfortable.

yep yep.

the choice headphones of our crew are the Sony MDR-7506 Studio Monitor Headphones. Wont use anything else. great flat even sound.

I think something that's important to mention is that everyone's hearing may have slight variances to different frequencies. I personally prefer a slightly "tinny" headphone such as sony's while others prefer a little more bassy like the seinnheisers. You just have to try them out and see which ones sound good to your ears.

these are very slept on headphones ~ very light and excellent sound quality !

DENON DN-HP1000 Headphones

The Denon DN-HP1000 headphones are designed to provide DJs with the ultimate monitoring tool. They utilize a dynamic, closed back design for superior isolation. Additionally, these phones employ one of the largest speaker drivers (53 mm) in their class for outstanding audio quality at high volume levels, and feature rich bass with an extended high-end frequency response (5-33,000 Hz).
Features:

* 53mm speaker driver
* 180 degree swivel for full pivot action
* Folding design for easy storage
* Leather pouch included

I use the V500 for djing. Honestly, not too bad, I just wish the bass came in a lot better then it does.

Sony MDR-7506

Re: so i broke my headphones.....

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Originally posted by PvDoBseSSioN yeah i broke my sony mdr v700dj headphones when i was on the plane and after i got over breaking them i was just thinking of what i should get next.... they were good headphones but the sound quality was not that good, if im gonna spend $150 on headphones and i don't dj, i want good sound quality. with that said, what should i get?? i was thinking of getting the Bose Triport...

I had the triport for about a year before they broke. Realy comfy and nice sound, never had anything better.

What i didnt like was the way toooo long cable, it was 7 feet, so u always have to fold it.Also the cable is too thin, I guess a wire broke somewhere along the cable so one of the headphones doesnt work now, i have to fix it some day.

Now i have the 300$ noise cancelling ones, which have exactly the same speakers but because of the freaking noise cancelling feature they are twice the price( def nice for planes). Cable is replaceble, which is also good.

overall the triports are worth the 150 just because they sound so nice and are comfy, u can wear them for days and you wont notice them.

quiet comfort- if you travel a lot, they def do a good job in planes, otherwise they could be pain in the ass.

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