chaos33 Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 Ok, I'm shopping around for a new pair of headphones. Looking for maximum comfort and quality, since I have to use them all day long. Here is what I'm interested in:Technics- RPDJ1200Pioneer-HDJ-1000SonyMDRV-700Sony MDR-7506Anyone got any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stryke303 Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 Sony MDR-V900s. Maximum comfort, won't break (like the 700s), excellent frequency response and high output. i've djed 12 hour sets with em and i've used every headphone you mentioned in your list. the 900s are, in my opinion, the way to go. hope this helps.http://www.audioreview.com/PRD_118048_2750crx.aspxpaz,stryke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexusgroove Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 SOny MDR-V700...... nothing beats it.. clear sound and clear bass.... I used them to watch DVD's on my laptop.... I just got the matrix reloaded.. on bootleg...wow...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eKiTeL Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 I'm tired of using 700's, the 7506 are a good value at under 100, and the sony v6 is almost identical to the 7506 for $20 less while the Pioneers seem very cool, like 700's but better, lighter more solid, though I'm not 100% convinced yet... time will tell, not sure about the Technics, heard good things about 'em, if you want the best audiophile quality go with Sennheiser, but they're expensive too, I bet your DVD's would sound a lot better with a pair of hd-25's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexusgroove Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 hd-25's ... i am soo sure... but $$$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detbasshead Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 Grados I have the SR125 model which sound excellent. But for higher quality go with the RS1 or RS2 models. Somewhat hard to find but well worth it, nice and light weight. YOu would not be disappointed.DBH:hat2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 MDR-7509s, tops. Not a typo...7509s... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tranzwhore Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 can you provide us with the specs on those please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinstar Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 depending on what you're using them for is the key...if your DJing and the the music is really loud though your monitors and PA you want headphones with a thick bass response. rane actually manufactures a headphone preamp to address this...if you're doing field recording as in a film production, you want something that is light yet gives a higher frequency response as to aid in both comfort and picking up little nuances that you don't particularly want in a film (cell phones, unwanted voices, shouts).if you're working indoors in a controlled studio environment, you might want to go with a headphone specifically made for referencing digital sounds.if you don't give a damn, go with the cheapest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjohn Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 Originally posted by spinstar if your DJing and the the music is really loud though your monitors if i'm djing and the monitors are really loud, i turn down the damn monitors. if it's still too loud in the booth, then it'd be nice to have some headphones that greatly attenuate the ambient sound level (like, for example, the sennheiser hd 280). cranking up the headphone volume leads to ear fatigue (and, eventually, permanent hearing damage), which tends to impair one's performance during those marathon sets.anyway, the cp community does seem to have rather refined tastes when it comes to headphones (sennheiser hd 25s, indeed). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nexusgroove Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 yeah like at Spin/SPi where they have Nexo PS15 as monitors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pod Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 Most clubs go for the Texas Headphones approach to booth monitors it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos33 Posted June 21 Author Report Share Posted June 21 Thanks, for everyone's help. After doing a little more research I think I might be going with Strykes recommendation, Sony MDR V900. The only thing missing is that they don't appear to swivel, which might be a little annoying. I do sound design during the day but I also spin a little on the side, so if I'd like to have the extra low end for the loud sound systems. Gonna look around a little more, but I found the MDR V900's for a great price. Anyone have any info on the Technics RPDJ1200's ? Are they crap? Thanks for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eKiTeL Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 Originally posted by saintjohn anyway, the cp community does seem to have rather refined tastes when it comes to headphones (sennheiser hd 25s, indeed). not my taste, but a lot of DJ's around the world use them, locally Gaby Fain and Lee Cakebread both swear by them, played a house party with Lee last week and got to try his, I didn't like them because the can is pretty small, and a lot of times I like to keep the can kind of half on and half off my left ear, but these ones are like either on or off the ear, no half way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavosdeldiablo Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 Originally posted by eKiTeL not my taste, but a lot of DJ's around the world use them, locally Gaby Fain and Lee Cakebread both swear by them, played a house party with Lee how the hell is Lee doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eKiTeL Posted June 21 Report Share Posted June 21 Originally posted by lavosdeldiablo how the hell is Lee doing? first time I met him, seems like a decent chap, was telling me I should take up "spinning" (exercise bikes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintjohn Posted June 22 Report Share Posted June 22 lee should start a boot camp for overweight, out-of-shape djs (ahem). i swear that man must spend all of his waking hours either mixing records or working out.[obheadphone] yeah, lee's the one who turned me on to the sennheiser hd-25s - they give new meaning to the phrase "loud and clear." pricey, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djangelmanuel Posted June 22 Report Share Posted June 22 Its def the sony 700's for me. I cant complain about the response from these in any situation ive been in. Thats only my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepulse Posted June 22 Report Share Posted June 22 Makes a really nice pair of headphones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arturoantunes Posted June 23 Report Share Posted June 23 I have the Technics 1200's... replaced my Sony 700"s.Much better sound quality IMO than the 700's. I am very happy with them, although some friends say they are a bit unconfortable now that they are small/tight and have a small cup. Although I personally dont have any problem with it.Now what I love is thet they flip in such a way that makes it very very confortable to listen through one ear just by placing ear on cup, (slanting head just a bit..not all the way to your shoulder), making almost a 90 degree angle with support !!Check ' em out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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