Well, I had a pair of these customized headphones that my cousin had gotten me last year. I loved them cause they were my first pair that picked up frequencies from 5hz-25khz cleanly! I use them for remixing. Sadly, one day I plugged them in and the left side was dead... Now, I'm thinking of getting a pair of DJ headphones. Or some studio headphones. But I just can't choose!

Here is a list of my options, if you have any in mind that is better, let me know please:


AKG K701
AKG K240
Audio Technica ATH700
Audio Technica ATHPRO700SV
Denon DNHP1000
Sony MDR750
Technics RPDH1200


I heard that headphones usually play the same, but with me I want to make sure I'm getting to hear all the frequencies cleanly, and something that will be good for studio use. I heard that some of them break easily, I don't want something that will go on me the second day I have them. I'm trying to stick to a price range $300-below.

Thanks!

I heard that headphones usually play the same

Play the same? If you mean sound the same. Then I'm going to say, no they don't. All headphones do not sound the same. Each one will have it's own sound signature.

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O and I love my AKG 701's

I love and own(ed) the following:

Sennheiser 650
Denon AH-D2000
AKG k701
Beyerdynamic 880
Denon AH-D1001k (awesome uber budget can).

These can all be had in your price range and offer amazing quality. I have experience with the AT700, but not with the others you listed. The AT was great.

IMO, if you are not planning on running an HP amp, the only one out of my list I'd recommend would be the Denon AH-D2000 (and obvi AH-D1001k).

If you can spring for an amp, the Zero Dac ($180) is the way to go, IMO.

For music, I usually go with the Senny 650. Movies and gaming I almost always use the Denon D2000. For Uber long listening sessions, I'd go with the Beyer 880 as they are IMO the most comfy. The AKG-k701's did great with rock music.

If I could only pick 1, it would be the Denon AH-D2000.

The AH-D1001k is my recommendation for an all around budget can without the need for an amp. As it's very inexpensive and easy to drive, it's great for on the go as well.

Now, I'm hearing about beyerdynamic... Who wins?!

keep in mind at least the sen 650 and beyer (and I believe akg 701) are open! You will have almost NO isolation from outside noise which i presume you might want in a loud club. the most detailed are peobably the sen 650. the akg are fabulous for music and sound great. the beyer sound great too. any of the 3 would be good for recording esp the senn heiser because of the immense detail you will hear EVERYTHING. thsi includes every flaw on a recording. the rest i know little about. i would think the audio technica may be good for club use if they are closed.

Are you using them for DJ ing or monitoring? the only ones that I would reccomend would for DJing would need an amp to drive them to their full potential except the Koss Porta Pro's , unfortunately those arent Professional headphones

good point--i also forgot to mention many of them are useless without an external amp--i currently have the hd650s myself and without a solid outboard headphone amp (which i would recommend for any on the list--both for quality and sustained volume) you might as well be listening to one end of a styrophoam cup.

The Earhugger EH-710's sound Good and are efficient, although they may or maynot be able to take the abuse that I am sure they will have to take, but they are the only one's I reccomend that have a metal band as opposed to a plastic one.

I hate plastic bands.

Play the same? If you mean sound the same. Then I'm going to say, no they don't. All headphones do not sound the same. Each one will have it's own sound signature.

True and my experience with Audio Technica is that the much more expensive one can sound far worse than the cheap one. Even if the specs say otherwise.

Well, I want something that will give me the actual "Natural" sound. Something that won't make what I'm mixing sound cleaner than it's not. I heard the beyerdynamic headphones give you the exact sound, and plays all of the frequencies. My friend told me about this, and now I'm thinking of going with them. I will use them at home for studio-mixing use. I don't know which to choose from, from beyerdynamic:


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I love and own(ed) the following:

Sennheiser 650
Denon AH-D2000
AKG k701
Beyerdynamic 880
Denon AH-D1001k (awesome uber budget can).

These can all be had in your price range and offer amazing quality. I have experience with the AT700, but not with the others you listed. The AT was great.

IMO, if you are not planning on running an HP amp, the only one out of my list I'd recommend would be the Denon AH-D2000 (and obvi AH-D1001k).

If you can spring for an amp, the Zero Dac ($180) is the way to go, IMO.

For music, I usually go with the Senny 650. Movies and gaming I almost always use the Denon D2000. For Uber long listening sessions, I'd go with the Beyer 880 as they are IMO the most comfy. The AKG-k701's did great with rock music.

If I could only pick 1, it would be the Denon AH-D2000.

The AH-D1001k is my recommendation for an all around budget can without the need for an amp. As it's very inexpensive and easy to drive, it's great for on the go as well.

My advice would be remarkably similar. The phones you suggested and the Zero DAC are very good. One thing that you did not mention is that the fit of the headphone can be a big factor in the equation. For example, while I like the sound of the AKG 701 the fit for me is terrible, causing pain pretty quickly. Before making a purchase I'd be sure to try the phones on!

I loved them cause they were my first pair that picked up frequencies from 5hz-25khz cleanly!

Customized with a subwoofer ?:)

Well, I want something that will give me the actual "Natural" sound. Something that won't make what I'm mixing sound cleaner than it's not. I heard the beyerdynamic headphones give you the exact sound, and plays all of the frequencies. My friend told me about this, and now I'm thinking of going with them. I will use them at home for studio-mixing use. I don't know which to choose from, from beyerdynamic:


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IMO these would be the best pick for you.

Sony Pro MDR-7506
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/Sony-Pro-MDR7506-Headphones?sku=271056&src=3WWRWXO1&ZYXSEM=0

What about beyerdynamics? I'm still thinking of those or the Sony DJ headphones...

Damn this thread must be old... Let's bump it up!

I want to stick to a price range of $100-$200 MAXIMUM!

I want to use these headphones for DJing/Remixing use at home. I need something that delivers all of the frequencies cleanly!!!

Here's my list, tell me who shall be bought:

1) Sony MDR7509
2) Audio Technica ATH700
3) Technics RPDH1200

Go for denon d2000, I don't think they can be beat under $200. The sony v6 aka "MDR7509" are reported to be quite uncofortable, with too much treble/brightness. But they do have good isolation and durability. For $100, m-audio q40 (http://www.google.com/products?num=100&hl=en&safe=off&q=m-audio+q40&scoring=p) will have them beat in every possible way, and are considered by many the best $100 phones. Forget the Technics, ath-a700 (proper model name) used to be a good choice but probably bested by more recent heaphones under $200 like q40 and denons.

I second the endorsement of the m-audio q40 headphones. I have come to really enjoy them. I just ordered another set for the great price of $93 off of Ebay.

-CB

Sony MDR 7506. I have them for dj'ing and they are as close to an industry standard as it gets. I would guess 7 of 10 on the tranceaddict forums would recommend them. They are great cans.

The price on the Denon is too high. M-Audio looks pretty loud, but the frequency range on it sucks.

10Hz to 20kHz ? Thats beyond your hearing range on both ends. But pretty much any headphone will have an amazing range specified, that spec is worthless. q40 is a fantastic product for $93 shipped (at ebay).
You said your price range is 100-200 and denons can definetely be found below $200 (http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=denon+ah-d2000&btnG=Search+Products&hl=en&cid=14984120705491573526&scoring=p#ps-sellers). They are also great for the money.
Sony v6 are not great cans although they're not bad.