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Headfones (pg. 30)
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| Michael Russo |
| quote: | Originally posted by Gluegun
What about the MX-400's plus some of those ear protection earcups? like, to keep out outside noises and such? Just have the MX-400's under em, and put the earcups on when you need isolation... |
I'm not sure exactly what you're referring to by those ear protection earcups.
But isolating outside sound is definately a must now... I can't take listening to everything else but the music. I could get around that by putting the volume higher but I really don't like doing that.
So is there really a decent way to isolate sound with portable headphones? Or should I just wear normal, big, closed headphones that aren't really portable? |
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| Alccode |
| quote: | Originally posted by Michael Russo
So is there really a decent way to isolate sound with portable headphones?
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Etymotics. Can be pricey though.
| quote: | | Or should I just wear normal, big, closed headphones that aren't really portable? |
Try something like the Sennheiser HD-280 Pro, they isolate very very well. If you don't mind wearing those around in public, that is. ;) |
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| Alccode |
That guy is nuts. The HDJ-1000's look a LOT better imo. :D |
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| Gluegun |
Hmmm, what would my Ideal DJ headphone be...
Sound: Like the Sennheiser HD25 -- good enough to be called an audiophile headphone, bassy enough and easy enough to drive to be a great DJ headphone
Fit: Like the Beyerdynamic DT250-80 -- really comfy on the head, with nice velour earpads
Looks: Like the Technics RP-DJ1210 -- just flashy, just classy enough to look nice. If they can use aluminum instead of plastic (especially at the moving parts!) that'd be great..
Swivel: Like the Technics RP-DJ1210, which flips outward for one-eared monitoring like teh V700DJ, but has a more durable assembly than the Sony does...
Isolation: Like the HD280 Pro, achieved by thick plastic on the earcup and by a tight fit
Hmmm...
http://www.geocities.com/magicthyse/djcomp.html
I guess maybe the Technics would be best??
What do you all think with that article?? |
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| fzrr |
| After using a pair of Technics on the weekend i'd say that i'm hooked! I don't mind the HD280 Pro's at home and while playing guitar but for mixing the Technics are really sweet!! |
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| Michael Russo |
How "true" do the V6/7506 sound? I need some new phones for studio work, and I need something very accurate, with a flat freq. response. What would you recommend?
And this protable issue is driving me nuts... what if I just got the technics headphones and used them portably? They don't seem that big, they look nice, they isolate, and the sound will be good enough. |
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| Gluegun |
| quote: | Originally posted by Michael Russo
How "true" do the V6/7506 sound? I need some new phones for studio work, and I need something very accurate, with a flat freq. response. What would you recommend?
And this protable issue is driving me nuts... what if I just got the technics headphones and used them portably? They don't seem that big, they look nice, they isolate, and the sound will be good enough. |
The V6 is one of the best options for the budget-minded canadian looking for a good studio headphone... they aren't THE most accurate headphone out there, but they are voiced in such a way that if you EQ your recording to sound good on them, chances are, it will sound good on anything... |
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| bachatu |
| quote: | Originally posted by Michael Russo
How "true" do the V6/7506 sound? I need some new phones for studio work, and I need something very accurate, with a flat freq. response. What would you recommend?
And this protable issue is driving me nuts... what if I just got the technics headphones and used them portably? They don't seem that big, they look nice, they isolate, and the sound will be good enough. |
Read this review on them: http://music.multimedian.com/reviews/7506.html
I have the Sony MDR7506 (same as the V6), and they are great **** for studio work.
I prefer them way more for studio than djing, even though they have been cutting it for djing lately,,, at moderate sound levels. They have a very, very flat response in my opinion.
I would recommend the Technics RPDJ1200 headphones for djing, that is what Im saving up for next. |
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| fzrr |
| I'm saving for the Technics as well at the moment but for the RP-DJ1210 as i prefer a coiled cord. I'm a bit bummed i spent the $250 on the HD280 Pros but we live and learn!! |
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| Gluegun |
| quote: | Originally posted by fzrr
I'm saving for the Technics as well at the moment but for the RP-DJ1210 as i prefer a coiled cord. I'm a bit bummed i spent the $250 on the HD280 Pros but we live and learn!! |
There's nothing WRONG with the 280's... I still maintain that an isolating headphone will allow a DJ to better protect their hearing.
But I now know a few more things...
It's not JUST side-swivel that lets a DJ do one eared monitoring; it's the "Flip Outward" feature... which the Technics has, and the Sony has (in all it's flimsy glory...). I'm thinking the Ultrasone HFI-650 might have the isolation and bass you want...?
This is a real conundrum--are you going to be mixing at very loud places? If so, are you going to want a more "standard" DJ headphone for this time? I mean, for chrissakes, if you never take your headphones off during a set, you could wear some Ety's if you *really* wanna protect your hearing.
... OOHHHH, now THERE'S an idea!! Do the thing that musicians do on stage; get heavily-isolating musician's earplug headphones, plugged into a wireless adaptor that then plugs into your mixer, and REALLY protect your hearing... :) :) |
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| fzrr |
| quote: | Originally posted by Gluegun
There's nothing WRONG with the 280's... I still maintain that an isolating headphone will allow a DJ to better protect their hearing. |
Ok i didn't actually say there is anything wrong with the HD280 Pros. I don't have any issues with their comfort and couldn't give a rats about how they look. Or if i can't wear them like a pair of Sonys. They really sound good while playing back my recorded mixes as well!
I wear my phones with one ear fully in the can and the other ear partially covered. To be honest the isolation between the Technics and the 280's are pretty much on par when you have a big monitor right next to your head! But the difference is there is more bass coming through the Technics which adds to blocking out the sounds of the monitors blaring next to your head. You have to concentrate a lot more to hear the beat with the 280's which makes it less enjoyable to mix and get into the music. Once again as people have said before...personal preferences! After trying a few different headphones that is now my preference which i'll share with people. The HD25's are good fun as well but not worth the extra $$$ over the Technics! |
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