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Headphones.

Anyone out there heard of/know any about/Used "Audio Technica" headphones? Price is alright, but i've never heard of them, just wondering if anyone can tell me anything good or bad about them

That brand just sounds cheap and nasty. When i first started dj'ing, everyone told me just to save a lil' bit more for a pair of Sennheiser hd25's and that i wouldn't be disappointed. I took their advice and am very greatful for it. Hd25's are great mainly cause they are small cupped, every part replaceable, crystal clear but most importantly they cut out a s*** load of background noise, which is the most important thing when playing out IMO.

So yeah, if i was you i'd save a bit more for a genuinely good pair of headphones....unless of course you just want some headphones to listen to music on the train or something.

Hope this helps.

I Absolutlety agree about buying quality, i just hadn't heard of that particular brand (They are selling for $150 on Ebay). Am looking at either a set of sony's 700's, or (If i can stretch the budget) Technic 1200 series, Pioneer HDJ-1000's, or (And this is the dream set) HD-25's. Have got a deadset legend friend who is loaning me his 25's for a month or so. Doubt i could stretch the $400+ for a set of 25 Pro's, but am pretty sure i could stretch somehow to get the HD-25SP's if it comes down to it. Anyway, have had a shedload of people tell me the SP's are just as good as the Pro's. Just looking at all options.

*Listening* What was That? Sorry, gotta go, The Decks are calling!

technics ftw

i got sony's now, at the time i got into djing i had a friend who had a sweet sony hookup and could get me them $50 or so cheaper than the technics. once they finally break im getting the rpdj1200 technics

Audio-technica has its ranges, from the budget oriented range to the more expensive.

Their higher end range is classed towards the audiophile market rather than the dj market.

I'm currently using the Audio Technica ATH-AD700 and trust me they are far from cheap and nasty. But they arent suitable for djing, lack of thick low bass attack, not much noise isolation and they are open type of headphones.

Personally i'm not a fan of Sennheiser headphones, i find them to generally lack midrange clarity and any sort of musical definition.

If you want more info go to http://www.headphones.com.au/

technics are nice and so are the sony's

i have the pio hdj1000's and i like them, but dont get them, way too heavy on the head and after a while they start to hurt your ears physically... if u plan on playing for more than 2 hours id recommend the sonys, they cup the ear nicely and are lighter in weight

Senheisser hd25's.... ? man, tell u the truth im not a fan at all... they are tiny as, shitty build quality and break easily.

a mate of mine has them and one ear channel keeps going in and out, even tho it was replaced like a few months back... wires and crap get exposed on them and they just get busted up real easy... i guess the sound quality on them is good, but i wouldnt pay $400 for a pair... id pay $100 for em, thats bout all... if your workin in a studio and need em in there for some reason, then ok they would be great, but besides that they are too fragile for my liking

HD25s $200 delivered from the UK. Anyone who pays 400 for em is a tool. PS, they're uncomfortable but I don't think they're made for comfort!

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Originally posted by deceptikon HD25s $200 delivered from the UK. Anyone who pays 400 for em is a tool. PS, they're uncomfortable but I don't think they're made for comfort!

Are You Serious?!?!?! You mean $200 delivered for the HD-25 Pro's? I MEan the HD-25SP's are about that price here. What Website is that from????? Tell me, 'cause if that's the go, then i *KNOW* What i'll be getting!!!!

i have technics i really like them. they are comfortable, sturdy and have good quality sound. they also dont cost an arm and a leg.

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Originally posted by vman83 Senheisser hd25's.... ? man, tell u the truth im not a fan at all... they are tiny as, shitty build quality and break easily.

hmmm not sure why u think that Vman but i have had sony's and technics (not the current model tho)and have had both break/blow.. had one pair of HD 25's for the last six years and never missed a beat.. best headphone in terms of sound and build quality by a mile.

I actually dont know anyone who owns HD25's that has ever had a problem.. (not to say noone ever has but just from all the dj's i kow that use em)

Plus if there is an issue u can by them part by part so u dont have to replace the whole thing.

Sony 7506 or Sony V6

They are effectively the same headphone, cheaper than the others but arugably better. Definitely sturdier than most. Excellent sound, extremely comfortable. You'll find a lot of people in the DJ Booth section love these headphones (I'm one of them).

From what I've heard the main problem with the Technics DH-1200's (as opposed to the DJ-1200's) is that they're quite heavy, otherwise they're meant to be pretty good.

I wouldn't go for the Sony V700's.

Well i have to admit i am quite taken with the HD-25's. The only issue i have with them is the cost ($400-$500 here in Aus). Am currently having a look O/S to see if i can pick them up cheap enough to make it worthwhile shopping over the net.

yo man, pm sent

Bang & Olufsen ftw.

Audio Technica are amongst the best Headphones for Hi-Fi. This is par with Beyerdynamic.

There made in Japan and they're the leading headphone in Japan.

I got the Audio Technica AD-1000 retiail here(oz) is $500 got it from Japan for $370.
For dj use not sure... there aimed more for hi-fi and everyday listenning.

check out
www.headphones.com.au

I wouldn't hesitate in recommending them, they dont annoy the head when worn over long period of times and the sound is amazing

i use these...



they're gay

i bought hd-25s from chemical records uk. Delivered to my door for $258. My old pioneer dj5000 seemed comfier, but the difference in sound quality and isolation is

May as well give the secret away to thefonz.....chemical records, trust me, you won't find anywhere cheaper than them (unless you've got a hook-up) My last pair was around $240 delivered.

And just for the record, Brewster B (melb. breaks dj) has had his pair now for 10 yrs, of course he looks after em, but goes to show they are actually quite durable.

i have sonys. they say mdr-v6 on them. i like them, but have nothing to compare with

I use these, they're badass

Numark > Newmark

To everyone who has told me about Chemical Records thank you very very much!!!! I Know where my headphones are coming from, and which ones i'm getting for sure now!!!! Definatly getting the HD-25's! Everyone who told me about chemicalrecords, i owe you a beer! (Or whatever you're into! )

I Found a really good deal today. a set of brand new HD-25's for $170 thru a local record shop. Guess where i'm shopping!

And before you ask, yes they are 25's, not SP's. i tripple checked!!!!

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Originally posted by batemanscott hmmm not sure why u think that Vman but i have had sony's and technics (not the current model tho)and have had both break/blow.. had one pair of HD 25's for the last six years and never missed a beat.. best headphone in terms of sound and build quality by a mile. I actually dont know anyone who owns HD25's that has ever had a problem.. (not to say noone ever has but just from all the dj's i kow that use em) Plus if there is an issue u can by them part by part so u dont have to replace the whole thing.

i really cant knock em sound wise becos they shite on everything, im just not a fan of having exposed wires bulging out from the ear pieces and all that... ive used 2 different pairs of HD25's and both have suffered from one channel cutting out... i think im the only person to have suffered two such coincidences, but it just pisses me off that my mates payed top dollar for them and they busted so easily....

i love how each component can be changed tho... very cool mod options available as well

oh and another thing, im not too sure if they have changed in design, but the ones ive used had straight wire design as apposed to coiled... very minor detail, but if u pull them hard enough accidently u can damage the cable or even pull the mixer forward... lol, a mate has an old DJM300, so they are very lightweight... ive seen this thing almost get yanked off a table because of the pulling from the headphones

when the pio's i have die in the ass il get a pair of hd25's from chemical... roughly same price as the technics n all them down here

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Originally posted by thefonz Am looking at either a set of sony's 700's, or (If i can stretch the budget) Technic 1200 series, Pioneer HDJ-1000's, or (And this is the dream set) HD-25's.

Stay away from the 700's, I've got a pair and while they're built alright, cover your ears well and fairly comfortable, the low end bass is quite cruddy, rest of the range in them is alright though.

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