i think the next pair of cans i'll try out will be the tech's rpdj-1200a... anyone know anything abuot them?

Those RP's should be good... i would also suggest the HD25 for you...

I have heard mixed things about the technic ones... just like the pioneer dj opes and the 700dj. According from what ive researched and seen, they are not that much far off each other.

Like Gluegun mentioned above, go with the Sennheiser HD25 if you want to upgrade or just want something better.

I recall you stated that the HD280PRos werent loud enough for you in club environments... well, to be honest with you, Im not surprised.
Besides seeing that in a couple of different reviews, it also compares similar to the sennheiser HD25SP, as they are relatively the same in price as well. The main difference that I heard from the HD25 and the HD25SP is that the HD25SP almost sounds as good as the regular HD25, but is not able to go nearly as loud as the regular HD25... so of course the HD25SP is lower-end than the regular HD25; and obviously, the HD25 cost much more as well.

Cheapest I've seen for the HD25 was 144.95 at etronics,,, remember, it's not the HD25SP.
To be honest with you, I've heard about the HD25 since like 98 or something... when I was looking into djing... i visited a couple of websites about djing, and most mentioned the HD25 as being best "DJ" headphone, just as they mentioned the Technics 1200 deck to be the best.

I never got the HD25 for a couple of reasons.. It was normally more than $150 before.. usually about 179 bucks, and it was really hard to find.. So either I wasnt able to get it cheap or I didnt have the money at the time... but of course, prices always fluctuate.

I wrote that comment above assuming (i know, "never assume", but too late, already wrote too much) that you are looking for a better DJ headphone, so disregard if you are not looking for DJ headphone. I actually went with the Sony mdr-7506, cause i wanted something for studio monitoring and music production purposes.

I've got the Ultrasones HFI 650s and like them a lot. Not as comfy as my HD200's but very nice. Sound is AMAZING. Better than the H25s (had a pair for a few months.) but they weigh a lot more than the HD25s or HD200s. I really like the HD200's though. Ultrasones, HD25 and then HD200s i think the list goes for me. The HD200s are so much nicer than the sony/pioneer/stanton/numark crap. Though the V6's are ok. I have headphones on for about 6 hours a day and the Ultrasones get uncomfy faster than the Senns due to weight but the sound is better.

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Planet Funk - Inside all the people (deep dish 80's tata)
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This is from my opinion as a professional working dj.
I have used others and bought others, but not compiling a full list- just some of the ones mentions and asked for.

Sony MDR-V6/MDR-7506:
Very good sound- but the cups arent round, making it useless for me (i have the headband behind my neck rather than messing up my hair). I dont like the style of these (and no i dont give a crap that sasha does use them)

Sennheiser HD280 Pro:
Utter shite. Felt, looked and sounded cheap.Too bulky and not loud enough. Plus they snap. Budget type senns and overrated.

Ultrasone HFI-650:
no idea what these are

Sennheiser Hd 200s:
Too quiet for club use,too small, and mine broke after 5 days (mini jack connection)

Sennheiser HD25:
Have a pair, dont use much nowadays as they make your ears very tired in comparison to others (as nem also confirms after buying them). Very very good phones tho and highly recommended- especially for those with small ears.Nice bass response.The 25 SPs are wank and fall off your head. They will break at some point, but are modular. No coiled cord- which is retarded!!!!!!

Beyerdynamic DT250-80:
no idea

technics dj1210 jobs:
Not very comfortable, cups too deep and too small- useless for anyone with larger ears. They also dont spring in on your head enough, so may fall off. Sound is very clear, if a little flat and lacking in bass. Competent tho.

I currently use Pioneer HDj1000s, and sony mdrv 700s.
Pioneers much better than sonys, but both are good.
They suit Dj use, go loud enough and are robust enough.
I know you hate them gluegun- but you look at them from a sound perspective which isnt vital in a club environment in comparison to the anal world of hi fi and audiophile.
I look at them from a dj perspective and from that angle you cannot fault these two ,apart from the (now allegedly solved) sony cracking issues.

You have to remember you arent wearing the phones in a club for listening pleasure- they are there to do a job.

In the same way i wouldnt use a top fuel dragster to go to the supermarket and do my shopping, i wouldnt use the sonys/pioneers for listening to at home. Designed for a specific purpose and they do it very well.

For dj use ask a dj!!!!
For listening use: ask gluegun.


Enough headphone threads!!!

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Originally posted by Freak I know you hate them gluegun- but you look at them from a sound perspective which isnt vital in a club environment in comparison to the anal world of hi fi and audiophile.

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wow, i thought the hd200s where bullet proof, mine are indestructable. I have dropped them, travel across the world with them in my flight luggage, etc. And i've used them in a club, and seen a few people using them at large events, ie Two Tribes, and i've seen Tiesto using them, though i usually think he has no taste in headphones. As for the ultrasones. They are amazing if they fit your ears. Much less fatigue probs than the hd25s. The ultras are much better for your hearing than the other stuff i've used. You really can here a lot more at much lower volumes, and the insulate a ton. I mix with headphones on both ears so this might affect my choice.

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Fall in love with everything, fall in love with life. Just fall in love with music and you will get by. Ride in the night.
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Greatest Tracks of all time:
YAHEL - VOYAGE
Planet Funk - Inside all the people (deep dish 80's tata)
Bob Dylan - anything by him... esp. Black diamond bay.

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imho, the sennheiser hd-280 sound perfect in studio enviroments b/c they do sound flat, and their imaging is still far superior to the sony v6 or v700. As for the rp-dj1200, i use them as my primary dj phone b/c they don't bother me when im using them w/ my glasses on. And they do produce a good amount of bass but not near as much as sonys. I personally dont like having too much bass when monitoring.

Basically, everyone here has different tastes in headphones therefore you should go out and try them for yourself and decide then.

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Make it idiot proof and someone will make a better idiot. He who laughs last thinks slowest!

Hey now, I've tried to make an effort to not be 100% studio-oriented... I think I've done a fair job in helping you guys figure out some good dj headphones -- and figure out which ones are some bad ones...

BTW, has everyone who has the HD280's tried the blu-tack mod that increases the bass?