Pioneer HDJ2000 vs. Sennheiser HD25-1 II

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Posted by Selenium on Mar-12-2010 03:49:

Pioneer HDJ2000 vs. Sennheiser HD25-1 II

I am trying to decide between Pioneer HDJ2000 and Sennheiser HD25 and seriously not sure which one to go for.
Previously I had the HDJ1000 but didn't really like it that much plus the hinges have big cracks on them making the cups pop out from time to time
I know the HDJ2000 now has metal hinges and you can unplug the wire now but very pricey compared to the HD25s which I've heard have the best sound quality out there and the parts are very easily replaced.
Has anyone used both ? Any Ideas ?

Posted by feelgood on Mar-12-2010 03:57:

I absolutely love my HD-25's. Ive tried the pioneers, as well as sony's top of the line offering, and still prefer my Sennheisers.

While it ultimately boils down to preference, I like the sennheisers because they are super light, and they are very good at giving a closed ear feel.

Try the DJ booth forum for more input. There is a headphone thread in there.

Posted by Jer on Mar-12-2010 03:59:

Depends what you're doing.

Posted by Selenium on Mar-12-2010 04:07:

quote:
Originally posted by Jer
Depends what you're doing.

For djing in venues !

Posted by Selenium on Mar-12-2010 04:41:

I just figured out that the HD25s cables have Stright and Coiled versions what's the difference ?

Posted by Ravist on Mar-12-2010 05:30:

no difference really except that the coiled wire is shorter and is for people who dont like the straight long wire that gets tangled more often.

Posted by Pett on Mar-12-2010 13:06:

sounds like your talking about buying a new bra

Posted by polkaudio on Mar-12-2010 14:49:

You need to let your ears decide.

Personally I have had the 1000's for 5 years now. The only drawback on them is the cracking of the hinges. This has been corrected as you stated in the current 2000 model. Over the past 5 years I have been able to try virtually every other brand as well. I would have to say only the SH come close. In fact I would say its a toss up depending on what your ear is accostomed to. Both reproduce fantastic clarity in all frequency ranges. I would say personally though i prefer a slightly bulkier headset when behind the decks. However if this is just standard everyday use, you may find a preferance towards the 25s.

Posted by miljan on Mar-12-2010 15:34:

quote:
Originally posted by polkaudio
You need to let your ears decide.

Personally I have had the 1000's for 5 years now. The only drawback on them is the cracking of the hinges.

Nothing a little JBWeld can't fix

Posted by NuERA on Mar-12-2010 15:40:

I have thoroughly enjoyed my hd25's for djing over the last 3 or 4 years. Longest lasting headphones I have ever owned--I've owned botth the sony 800s and the pioneer 1000s. They don't look that durable but they are, they've been tossed in and out of my record bag for years without having to worry about them.

However, for the price, you can't beat the Sony MDR7506. I haven't used them in a DJing situation, so I don't know how they would hold up long term, but sound quality wise they trump the hd-25's and the 1000's (haven't treid the 2000s) and are probably about $200 less.

http://www.trewaudio.ca/store/produ...3&cat=32&page=1

Posted by infinity HiGH on Mar-12-2010 16:49:

These:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Technics-RP-DH12...=item27afb7dad0

Posted by Arsalan on Mar-12-2010 17:32:

quote:
Originally posted by infinity HiGH
These:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/Technics-RP-DH12...=item27afb7dad0

These headphones look really comfortable, james holden loves them, i never really tried them, but i read some awesome reviews,

Posted by infinity HiGH on Mar-12-2010 20:08:

quote:
Originally posted by Arsalan
These headphones look really comfortable, james holden loves them, i never really tried them, but i read some awesome reviews,

i've been using those for 4 years until some fat **** stole them. very comfortable and the sound is perfect. bass is slightly higher which is extremely important for DJ'ing imo. I paid like $220 for them back in the day. the price you get on ebay is a steal imo.

Posted by Yohan on Mar-13-2010 14:00:

quote:
Originally posted by NuERA
I have thoroughly enjoyed my hd25's for djing over the last 3 or 4 years. Longest lasting headphones I have ever owned--I've owned botth the sony 800s and the pioneer 1000s. They don't look that durable but they are, they've been tossed in and out of my record bag for years without having to worry about them.

However, for the price, you can't beat the Sony MDR7506. I haven't used them in a DJing situation, so I don't know how they would hold up long term, but sound quality wise they trump the hd-25's and the 1000's (haven't treid the 2000s) and are probably about $200 less.

http://www.trewaudio.ca/store/produ...3&cat=32&page=1

own both HD25 and 7506 and used them in club settings. both are great headphones

HD25 has slightly better sound quality, and a bit lighter. the coil is a bit on short side, so you may need a coil extension

7506 IMO is best bang for the buck headphones out there. good sound quality and i find 7506 has slightly better noise cancellation. this may be due to bigger earcups than HD25. you can find them for like 150-175

but honestly, go try out like every headphone that you want to try. and i mean at least for a hr on each headphone. headphones are like the most personal thing a DJ will have (other than tunes) so you gotta see what works for you. what works for me may not work for you