Comfortable DJ headphones

DJ JakeyJ, post: 38521, member: 8012 wrote: I am in need of new headphones, I currently use the American Audio HP-700’s but they are just not comfortable for long sets. I wanted to know what headphones are the best overall for all basic DJ headphone needs but also comfortable for long dj sets in terms of pressure on the head, not pinching your ears too much, and possibly comfy around the neck all while being a reasonable price too if something like this exists? Feedback is very appreciated! Thanks!

This is the only piece of equipment that you need to find yourself. I’ll explain, your head and ears sizes, shape and form are unique to you and only you. What’s comfortable for me may not be for you.

You need to try different options personally if possible for a few days.

My personal are V-Moda Lp, Westone in-ear as back up and Tank headphone as back up for the back up LOL (got those free when I bought the TM4) so no complain here.

Even in the highly personal world of headphones, there are a few “standards”, the Sennheiser HD25 IIs is standard kit for most (live sound and studio) sound engineer and many a DJ and producer. There is a reason for that.

They sound great (of course), are relatively small and light, can be configured in several ways (small headband, wide headband, swivel left earpiece) and they can take abuse like nothing else! My set has travelled in my microphone case for the last three or four years, literally squashed between the top of the microphones and the foam on the inside of the lid. Never a problem.
You can buy every component as a replacement part, choose a coil or straight cable and I actually believe they have them with colors now too (but don’t pin me down on that one).

Read up on them, then try them on in a store.

Greetinx,
C.

Chuck van Eekelen, post: 38540, member: 2756 wrote: Even in the highly personal world of headphones, there are a few “standards”, the Sennheiser HD25 IIs is standard kit for most (live sound and studio) sound engineer and many a DJ and producer. There is a reason for that.

They sound great (of course), are relatively small and light, can be configured in several ways (small headband, wide headband, swivel left earpiece) and they can take abuse like nothing else! My set has travelled in my microphone case for the last three or four years, literally squashed between the top of the microphones and the foam on the inside of the lid. Never a problem.
You can buy every component as a replacement part, choose a coil or straight cable and I actually believe they have them with colors now too (but don’t pin me down on that one).

Read up on them, then try them on in a store.

Greetinx,
C.

Not Taking under consideration The Awesome sound< and that some of the DJ's Producers and Musician like Sander van Doorn, Roger Sanchez, Avicii, Morgan Page, Funkagenda, Norman Doray, Paul Oakenfold, House Arrest to mention some

The Crossfade series was master crafted by the people – over 200 audiophiles, editors, artists, DJs and Grammy-winning musicians collaborated for years on the tuning and features of the line including

V-Moda Durability: Built to Last

“Built like a tank. For when you need a pair of ‘phones that not only play beats but can take a beating.” –Thrilist

• Virtually Indestructible STEELFLEX Headband
• Steel Frame and Interchangeable Aircraft Grade Metal Shields
• Exoskeleton Form-Fitting Case
• Tested Beyond Military-Level Quality MIL-STD-810G Test Standards
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• Kevlar Reinforced Cable/Plug Bend: Cables and 45-degree plug can bend over 1 million times (100x industry standard)
• Concrete Drop: Survives 70+ drops on concrete from 6 feet (10x industry standard)
• Headband Bend: Steelflex can bend 10+ times flat
• span Environmental: High and low temperatures, humidity, salt spray and UV exposure

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V-Moda….I have the M-100s but from what I can tell, the Crossfade LPs are the same fit. I can wear them for over 4 hours continuously without any ear soreness……….and they sound amazing. The M100s blur the line between DJ and audiophile. Well worth the lofty price. Looking cool is also a plus.

DJ JakeyJ, post: 38749, member: 8012 wrote: Anyone have opinions on the Sony MDR-V700’s?

i am using it for years. awesome sound, metal and plastic construction really comfortable while djing especially for me(i wear glasses) they are the standard dj headphones with standard desing. i use the sennheisers for a few weeks they are also quite amazing due to their small size

I worked in one place for 5 months where all they had was one earpiece , it was all the thing back in the day.

We are so spoiled with rotating, flexing, hinging, heavy duty headphones these days :-).

Greetinx,
C.

My Beats Pro are pretty comfy just a little heavy but they’re pretty durable… and fits me perfectly.. My first headphones were the Beats Solo HD and those would squeeze the hell out of my head.