DJ equipment reviews:
DJ Headphones

Here is another of our DJ equipment reviews, this one on the ultimate club accessory the DJ headphones. You need a set of headphones in order to DJ properly. By DJing properly I really mean beat mixing

If you plan on practicing at home at first before hitting the clubs with your unstoppable talent then any old headphones will do. In fact I recommend saving money on headphones at first and get a better mixes/turntables/CD player.

However when you're in the club impressing the ladies you really need a quality set of headphones designed for DJing. Not only do special DJ headphones make you look cool they also have quite a few features that make you sound cool as well.

First of all you want to use closed ear designs. Having a seal around your ear prevents the noise from the sound system interfering with the cue track in your headphones. I've played at some gigs with the sound system so loud that I could hardly hear the tracks in my headphones making beat mixing very difficult. Also having the seal means you don't need to turn up the volume of the headphones so loud.

Another handy feature that DJ headphones have is a cup that can swivel out of the way so you can fit the headphones on one ear securely. If you're nodding your head in time to the music the headphones could feasibly come loose and fall onto the turntable leading to you looking stupid.

Finally you want strong construction. If you plan on taking your headphones so that you have a set you're used to at the gig means that there is a good chance of them getting a knock.

A great set of DJ headphones

Sony MDR-V700 DJ Headphones The Sony MDR-V700 DJ Headphones use a 50mm driver with neodymium magnet to provide high-quality sound. You get powerful bass, clear treble, and 3,000mW power handling. Swivel earcups allow easy single-sided monitoring on shoulder and their sleek, silver metallic finish gives these Sony DJ Headphones a business-like look. Foldable, coil cord, gold-plated stereo UniMatch plug.

I'm not really a big fan of Sony stuff because it is usually crap. These headphones get great reviews and sound really good. They have metal joints to make them strong so they would be a good buy. Too bad I hate the shiny silver color.

I wouldn't buy this set. I'd get the Pioneer headphones below.

The quality headphones I would buy

Pioneer SE-DJ5000 DJ Headphones 50mm-diameter phones combine superior sensitivity with high-power input capabilities that let you catch every nuance of the music. Ergonomic design with push-in shoulder pad gives you flexible movement and comfortable handsfree single-ear listening. Highly insulated, tightly closed structure captures delicate sounds. Mono switch facilitates single-ear listening.

These are a great set of DJ headphones. They look great and the design is proven to work. Pioneer makes the best DJ equipment across the board and you would show good taste in getting this set. I'm a big fan of the coiled lead which prevents tangles.

You can actually get a more expensive set of Pioneer headphones (pictured below). These cost quite a bit more but if you want best then...

Pioneer HDJ-1000 Pro DJ Headphones The Pioneer HDJ-1000 Pro DJ Headphones introduce a new standard in distortion-free sound quality. Featuring 3,500mW of maximum input, allowing high volume and the best possible clarity without ear fatigue. Super-comfortable ear pads can be manipulated to any desired position. Industrial ruggedness and reliability with tear-resistant ear pads and black vinyl carrying pouch means they can stand up to years of hard use.Large-Diameter Speaker UnitHigh power input (3,000mW) for monitoring a high level of sound, and a hermetically sealed body with high sound-insulating ability.Folding Housing With Universal JointsJoints allow you to fold the headphones for space-saving and to turn them in each direction for free-style single ear sound monitoring.Soft-Touch HousingDesigned with DJs in mind, the housing can rest against the shoulders for stability and comfort.Stereo/Mono SelectorThe selector allows you to mix right and left channel signals for single-ear sound monitoring.

A more reasonable set for the normal person just starting out

Technics RP-F550 DJ Headphones Reversible housing allows single-side monitoring. Folds to compact size with carrying pouch. Copper-clad, aluminum-bound voice coil. 24k gold-plated stereo plug. 8Hz-30kHz frequency response.

For around $50 you can get these Technics headphones. These have all the features you need to play at a club or a big gig. In fact I don't use a set this good. I think these would make a great choice but they are not as robust as the headphones above because they are made of plastic.

Still plastic can be very strong and as long as you're careful you should get many years of hard use from these.

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Be sure and check out Stanton DJ Pro 3000 Headphone Review to learn about them and what you need in DJ headphones!