Posted - 2019/12/10 : 10:19:27
Hi all, just interested to see what headphones people are using nowadays? My old faithfuls decided to pack up on me on Saturday halfway through my mix! I have a spare pair (pioneer hdj1500 off the top of my head) but found them too awkward and too bassy and low. Just interested to see if anyone has any recommendations?
Triquatra Moderator
United Kingdom
12,088 posts Joined: Nov, 2003
Posted - 2019/12/10 : 17:22:02
For Djing I've tried a few pioneers but have always found them to be waaay too bassy and had to return them. I've found that sennheisers tend to be better balanced and the bass doesn't overpower the mids and highs.
For production I use Audio Technica ATH M50 - but again, I actually find those a little bass heavy, so you have to be careful using them if producing - soon as you switch from them to a good set of speakers it's all "where the hell has my bass gone?" haha.
DJ_FunDaBounce Advanced Member
Colombia
1,099 posts Joined: Nov, 2001
Posted - 2019/12/10 : 21:55:19
ATH-M50 owner here as well. Got these as a second reference when producing. Think I've had them since 2010.
anywhoo, I had a pair of pioneer hdj-1000 which were really nice sound-wise. Liked the way they felt, too. nice and comfy. Eventually both joints of the cups snapped beyond glue/tape/silicon repair and that was that.
Been using my m50's for mixing. They ARE a bit heavy on the bass but I discovered that if I put them on at a certain angle, I just get the crispness I need to beatmatch.
Looking at the reviews and stuff, it's got my interest. How long have you had them for, Martin? And compared to previous headphones you've had, how would you rate them?
I?m just about to hit that "buy" button. lol!
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DJ_FunDaBounce Advanced Member
Colombia
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Posted - 2020/02/20 : 03:54:56
quote:Originally posted by thedjjudah:
For production, I use AKG K240 MkIIs.
For DJing, well, I haven't DJ'd for a long time, so I don't know what would work for that. Could someone tell me if AKG's would work well in the club?
I used to own a pair of AKGs. Not sure if they were the 240's but very similar in style. From what I can recall the build was very different from what you'd expect from a dj-aimed headphone.
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DJ_FunDaBounce Advanced Member
Colombia
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Posted - 2020/06/04 : 04:13:00
Got me a pair of these. For dj'ing (at home, for now) they've been pretty solid. Tests in the production enviornment have been interesting, too. They are a bit "boomy" (hyped bass) but have noticed that the better reference tracks sound great all around. A shock cuz I'd gotten so used to my audio technicas that when I heard these and started to actually recognize the coloration I felt the audio technicas were perhaps not so "real". Anywhoo, I think they were like 35 bux on ebay. Great for the price as well as knowing I'm not gonna drag something like ath-m50s to get thrashed at an event.
Sony MDR V55:
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Audio Warfare Advanced Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 2020/06/04 : 08:34:25
I have a pair of Audio Technica m50x for DJing and a pair of Sure 1840 for production stuff. Both great headphones in their respective price ranges.
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