Andres A., post: 13315, member: 1321 wrote: I have been searching for headphones for some time now, and I have narrowed my search to a couple of choices. I will use these headphones for mixing, and I want the ones that will last the longest. My choices are the Technics RP-DH 1200, Numark Red Wave, Pioneer HDJ-500W, and V-Moda Crossfade LP. Please help me decide which ones are the best, and remember I want them to be durable.
Andres I found in my search that choice of headphone can be one of the most daunting bits of equipment to get right, simply because there’s so much choice out there.
One big point I will make though is that you can do all the research on technical specs & get thousands of opinions on-line (which will probably just make you more confused).. but you absolutely must try them on before you buy. Before you judge the sound / build quality etc you have to remember that these things are going to spend hours & hours on your head and around your neck, so make sure you consider comfort first then go from there.
I agree with Hauzer, go to a good DJ store where they will probably have a few demo models already out and plugged into a wall unit and try on every single one you can. I would also say give yourself plenty of time to do this, like a whole afternoon.
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