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Headfones (pg. 56)
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| tvmann |
Just received my Sennheise HD-280's back from warranty repair, all OK, look like they have not changed design of the headband parts (mine was cracking). They seem more solid now though, before they made creaking and cracking noises when I expanded them to go on my head. Hopefully that will not happen again! They also replaced a "capsule" which is probably a speaker thingy.
3 weeks without headphones would be a major nuisance if you needed them on the job, good idea to have 2 pairs.
Very nice to have them back for mixing fun, and they sound better than my speakers. :tongue2 |
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| Gluegun |
| quote: | Originally posted by vswede
can someone explain exactly what is wrong witht he sony mdr v700's?
ive seen a lot of people use them and i am thinking of getting a pair of them but they dont seem to popular in this thread was wondering if someone could explain just what is wrong.
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Well.... they are sorta made for mostly-deaf DJ's with crappy mixers... ie, you will always have too much bass at obscene volumes no matter how crappy your source is, so you have the tactile feedback that will overpower club speakers for beat-matching...
And, really, that means that they throw sound quality out the window. You can get better sound quality headphones for $20.. and better and more comfortable (and more accurate) DJ headphones for like, $60...
Many here will attest to how important accuracy and isolation is in a pair of DJ headphones -- letting you use them at lower volumes that wont further damage your ears, and helping you to beatmatch quicker, as you are getting a clearer picture of the tracks you are listening to. The V700's don't do this.. plus, the V700's have a rediculous markup, and are prone to cracking. True, they will work, but there is a better, cheaper, and safer way to DJ. |
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| borron |
I just want to say that after trying a few other headphones, i decided to stick with my HD25's. I haven't found any other headphones who swivel as nicely as these.
Still one major complaint about them - no coiled cable! But i guess that's the only thing i don't like. About the big ears problem, i find that with my experience improving, it's more important to have headphones who swivel more, than headphones who cover up my ears.
Bottom line: i highly recommend the Sennheiser HD25 for superior sound, superior swivelling, decent isolation and replaceable parts. Again, the only problem is the straight cable (and price, but that doesn't matter in the high-end headphone world :) ). |
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| gibbo |
| Well i thought i'd come on here to rant about the ness of build quality of the pioneer hdj-1000's :mad:. I bought a pair about 3 months ago and they are immensely good for sound quality and they feel pretty decent but after only 3 months the connection has completely gone and they dont work. Bare in mind i've only used them at home think how theyd be if u were slingin them in the car to take places i mean it could just be mine are crap but i've heard other complaints aswell. I've decided to buy some sony mdr v700's from amazon now coz theyre selling cheap and they seem to hold up at least a little longer and are good enough. I would say only buy pioneer's if u wanna replace them every 3 months coz ur loaded.:mad: |
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| Freak |
I play out with my HDj1000s several times a week
Where did yours break? |
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| gibbo |
| they broke at the connection to the cup and just to clarify i think theyre technically amazing headphones when they are working but if thyre gonna brake that easy i cant be arsed with them |
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| auscosmo |
what ppl think of Behringer HPX2000's?
i own sum, they are big, they swivel, they have good response, reasonable cord the only problem being a cheap plug.
buy them they are on AUD$50
exchange it lol |
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| vhx1 |
| I listened to my friends Pioneer HDJ-1000 and compared it side by side with my Senheisser HD280's. I expected them to sound good but to my ears they sounded like crap! I couldn't believe they were selling it for 160 bucks! It seemed like the mids and the highs on the pioneers were very dormant and the bass seemed overpowering. Maybe his cans were a lemon but i did not like the sound at all. |
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| Gluegun |
| quote: | Originally posted by vhx1
I listened to my friends Pioneer HDJ-1000 and compared it side by side with my Senheisser HD280's. I expected them to sound good but to my ears they sounded like crap! I couldn't believe they were selling it for 160 bucks! It seemed like the mids and the highs on the pioneers were very dormant and the bass seemed overpowering. Maybe his cans were a lemon but i did not like the sound at all. |
That's the sound that a lot of the DJ's like here -- they don't think they want an accurate headphone. However, once they hear and get used to an accurate sound (ie, the HD280's), there is no going back. |
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| stormking |
| quote: | Originally posted by Gluegun
That's the sound that a lot of the DJ's like here -- they don't think they want an accurate headphone. However, once they hear and get used to an accurate sound (ie, the HD280's), there is no going back. |
I have just bought some Sennheiser HD580s after owning a pair of Pioneer HDJ-1000s for 15 months. I read a lot of reviews and listened to the Grado 325s and RS1s as well as the Sennheiser HD590s. The Grado's sounded great but are not comfortable and super expensive. I felt the deal at Amazon for the HD580s for $160 with tax and shipping was a no brainer value: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...e&s=pc&n=507846
HDJ-1000s are great DJ headphones with a lot of bass and are driven easily. The highs are ok but they are not bright and accurate. Since I have owned them, the pin inside of the cans that holds down a wire has become loose. I opened both cans up with a screw driver and removed the pin as it was shaking all around inside making noise. Useless pin. Lately, I noticed I have a crack in the plastic piece surrounding the ball that allows the can to rotate. This is due to the cans being hyperextending as they are rotated the wrong way. They are very sturdy, fold nicely and come with a black leather case. I love these headphones despite these problems but...
I just got the Sennheiser HD580s today, running 256kbps mp3 electronica off winamp, using a cheap SoundBlaster Live $30 card, line out running to a Onkyo TX-8511 and the HD580s plugged into that amp. Fairly cheap setup and it sounds amazing. No way you can tell it's a mp3 coming from a PC (IMPORTANT: hook all TV, VCR, PC, AMP, etc into ONE outlet to avoid ground loop hum problems - or you will bridge your stereo, cable and pc grounds via your line out to amp). Unbelievably accurate, balanced and detailed. Driven with a good amp the bass thuds through pretty well. The highs are so much more accurate and crisp than the HDJ-1000s. Lots of sounds and frequencies in electronia and I feel like I'm getting more sound and detail I've heard without loosing my bass (plugged directly into a PC doesn't sound as well). Suggested listening: Underworld - 1992-2002 - Pearl's Girl. Whoa... completely insane sound. Oh and these things are super comfortable too. Great headphone for listening to the collection at home.
It will be hard to go back... the HDJ-1000s sound muddy now.
EDIT (2/21/2004): It appears as though Amazon.com has raised the price on the HD580s to $200. With tax and shipping though, that's still competitive. |
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| ShadySlim |
| quote: | Originally posted by stormking
I have just bought some Sennheiser HD580s after owning a pair of Pioneer HDJ-1000s for 15 months. I read a lot of reviews and listened to the Grado 325s and RS1s as well as the Sennheiser HD590s. The Grado's sounded great but are not comfortable and super expensive. I felt the deal at Amazon for the HD580s for $160 with tax and shipping was a no brainer value: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...e&s=pc&n=507846
HDJ-1000s are great DJ headphones with a lot of bass and are driven easily. The highs are ok but they are not bright and accurate. Since I have owned them, the pin inside of the cans that holds down a wire has become loose. I opened both cans up with a screw driver and removed the pin as it was shaking all around inside making noise. Useless pin. Lately, I noticed I have a crack in the plastic piece surrounding the ball that allows the can to rotate. This is due to the cans being hyperextending as they are rotated the wrong way. They are very sturdy, fold nicely and come with a black leather case. I love these headphones despite these problems but...
I just got the Sennheiser HD580s today, running 256kbps mp3 electronica off winamp, using a cheap SoundBlaster Live $30 card, line out running to a Onkyo TX-8511 and the HD580s plugged into that amp. Fairly cheap setup and it sounds amazing. No way you can tell it's a mp3 coming from a PC (IMPORTANT: hook all TV, VCR, PC, AMP, etc into ONE outlet to avoid ground loop hum problems - or you will bridge your stereo, cable and pc grounds via your line out to amp). Unbelievably accurate, balanced and detailed. Driven with a good amp the bass thuds through pretty well. The highs are so much more accurate and crisp than the HDJ-1000s. Lots of sounds and frequencies in electronia and I feel like I'm getting more sound and detail I've heard without loosing my bass (plugged directly into a PC doesn't sound as well). Suggested listening: Underworld - 1992-2002 - Pearl's Girl. Whoa... completely insane sound. Oh and these things are super comfortable too. Great headphone for listening to the collection at home.
It will be hard to go back... the HDJ-1000s sound muddy now. |
See... Gluegun and I have told you so! :p
Now, how about upgrading your sources and amp? And once you hear that upgrade with your HD580's, you'll never go back to cheap, crappy supermarket electronics! |
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| vhx1 |
| Has anyone got thoughts on the Sony MDR-V6/7506 vs the Senheisser HD280 after burn in. I never realized that burn would make such a difference so i'm interested on opinions about the V6 after burn in |
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