The HD-25 are of course kind of the gold standard for DJing, DJs have been using them for decades and you will see them -everywhere-. But pretty much every owner that I've talked to over the years has run into problems regarding loose connections. There's a good video on RU-vid on how to (hopefully) fix that (just type in "HD-25 fix"), but all in all, this is a big part of the reason why you shouldn't simply buy into the hype. Another issue is that the paper-thin leather cover of the ear/head cushions will degrade rather quickly. I'd suggest getting the velour ear pads.
HD-25's all the way for me. I mix Drum & Bass and for sound quality, comfort, design and weight absolutely can't fault them hence why they've been used by so many DJ's for years on end.
V moda Crossfade M 100 are excellent. Highly recommend. The sound quality and build quality for me is what’s most important. From loudness during live gigs to just sitting at home working on playlists, the sound quality is just top tier. In the past I’ve had beats dj headphones and also sennheiser dj headphones. Both of those headphones fell apart within a couple years. These are crazy sturdy and will last a while. In fairness I haven’t heard any of the other headphones in this list. Just giving my two cents on the v mode’s.
Don't you find the ear shape borderline offensive? It's like they tried about 5% to make the shape be around ear rather than on ear, but the shape like an emerald from Zelda just hurts the ears. They do sound nice. But comfort level is just awful.
I have purchased a Technics DJ1200 more than 20 years back and used it daily. It has some marks, but it is stil alive and kicking. I only had to replace the ear pads. There is only one for me.
I have 2 pairs 1 over ear and 1 one ear. First i thought the over ear headset was the best. But when i got my Sennheiser HD 25 on ear, there was no way back. Just like you did say in the intro. We all have different head shapes and needs. What works for me not have to work for you. Thanks for sharing i love this channel.
Im loving my Cue1 headphones.. I love the fact they sound great, have bluetooth capability that I can connect my phone and listen to music while walking. And they are not too expensive here in Australia ($150). All round great product for the price range
20 years I’ve been using my silver Sony V700’s and my last pair just died. I am so nervous to try any other brand or style. I’ve used these for touring and they were only ones that I could 100% hear myself mix properly with, no matter what size venue. I really appreciate your feedback and will try some of these 🙏
I have been using the Sony MDR 7506 for over a decade for studio and dj work. They are solid gear, but if you want bass heavy, look elsewhere. These are designed to be fairly neutral headphones. It is relatively easy to find replacement parts. Though all i have done is replace the pads and modified them for a detachable cord.
Regarding the AIAIAIs, I think it is worth mentioning that with them being modular, you'll do very well customizing them and choosing the S05 speaker unit instead of the S02 that is included in this base model. The S05 has a flatter sound, sure, but much superior sound quality, which I guess would have made them rank higher in this review.
Agreed! The S02 is too bass heavy and not suited for mixing. The S05 is much more balanced and generally sounds much better. I assume they had the S02, otherwise the AIAIAI would not have gotten such a bad rating for sound quality. Don‘t understand why AIAIAI sells the DJ preset with the S02. Doesn‘t make sense in my opinion.
I personally dont like the S05 drivers for DJing, I would consider myself an audiophile but it just somehow feels and sounds like they are not made for beatmatching and such. Even tho i prefer a flatter sound, playing two tracks on top of each other just works way better on the S02 drivers. Maybe its the V shape tuning or somthing about dynamic range. I cant really tell.
I was expecting the category for noose isolation 🙃, it is very important for me to have it good so i Can listen well the next mix. Another important thing for me is that they are not too expensive in case they get lost or broken. At the moment i have the AKG K182 and i love them.
Hey there guys, I've been observing the scene for the past 15 years and my observations that the djs use Hd25 or the Pioneer top end headphones. Me personnaly I bought a Pioneer HDJ2000 in 2011 and I've been using them for the last 12 years. Only adjustments i've make for that decade of use is to change the leather pads 2 times. They still sound amazing and the build quality is up there with the price. They costed 350USd back in the day and after more than a decade of use , I think this price is well worth it. Recently a friend of mine gave me his HDJ X10 for comparaison and I stronly believe they are the best headphones on the market currently. If I were to get a new pair of headphones, I'll definitely go with the HDJX10's.
I was expecting the category for noose isolation 🙃, it is very important for me to have it good so i Can listen well the next mix. Another important thing for me is that they are not too expensive in case they get lost or broken. At the moment i have the AKG K182 and i love them.
I had Pioneer DJ HDJ-Cue1’s they were pretty awesome. I’ve had (2) pairs of HDJ-X5’s my German Shepherd chewed them up when I had them out practicing. I want X10’s however they’re kinda pricey LOL 😂 I’m very happy with my HDJ-X7’s they sound great and check all the other boxes ✅
love me new TMA2 after 30 years with HD25 thought i would give something new a go and mega glad I did, they are super warm, cones bigger and super modern looking, TMA2 gets my vote
I’m looking into those, to they make “ clicking “noise as some people have said they do when swiveling and moving the ear cups around? Or did they just happen to get defective ones?
The One Audios on the budget end, I've had a pair of those for around 6 months and I am more than happy with them, although they are quite large I found this was a positive when it came to comfort, they fit over your ear nicely and don't seem to makeup your ears ache like some of the smaller headphones can.. For a budget headphone they are very good imho.
The timing of this, Jamie - insane. I literally have four different sites open looking for headphones. I just WISH they looked cooler (more colourful) What do people think of Pioneer DJ HDJ-X7’s?
I think my first pair of headphones were a set of Sony MDR V700's which at the time were awesome. But dropping back into mixing again with Digital turntables rather than vinyl (Which doesn't make a difference) i have literally been given a set of HD25's. I got a pair of pioneer HDJ-X5's with my set up,which are outstanding by no means but the HD's are the set aside difference. I prefer the look of the pioneer's but the HD25's literally are the bomb for sound and being able to lumber them around behind your neck without feeling like a dumb bell is around it. Big shout to my mate Kev for giving me the HD's, who owns around 7 pairs. Got to be a reason he owns that many...they are the best headphones ive had in my experience.
I'm a little surprised that you played down the HDs. They've been an industry workhorse for such a long time. I'm also surprised the HDJ X7 (my current set of cans) was omitted from this lineup. Better sound and durability than the CUE1. As far as I can tell, the jump in sound quality to the X10 doesn't justify the expense.
I’m looking at upgrading to the X7’s as we speak. I’m guessing it’s worth the buy? Confused as to why they weren’t included in the video as it’s either those or the Sennheisers that I see most DJs with
I've owned just about every pair of headphone on the market and bought the Sennheiser HD-25 as a joke, thinking that they were going to break in 1 year and to my surprise they've held off after 4 years of SOLID abuse. Their build quality can feel flimsy at first but do not underestimate the titanium-like plastic that they've used on these headphones. I've dropped them a gazzilion times, used them for long listening sesions (8+ hrs almost every day) and they still feel and sound brand new. No wonder DJs prefer them, they can definitely take a punch.
I have had my HD25’s for more than 20 years and they just don’t break. I used them for everything. DJ’ing, home listening, gaming, LAN parties. You probably could use them to drive a nail into a wall if you don’t have a hammer nearby.
Lived with the HD-25 for a few years but the connections became glitchy and they were never that comfortable being too highly sprung so fit tight. Still good though. Changed to the V-Moda 2 years ago - comfort is unparalleled and sound quality is top, could do with a little less bass, expensive yes but very pleased with V-Moda.
I have V-Moda LP2, literally I have owned them like 7-8 years or more, and they still are so lovely and works great, overall I still just love them, but now i'm wanting to buy new dj headphones and I was wanting to try those Sennheiser HD-25 Plus, but I'm not really fan of over ear style headphones, it just feels so wrong when heaphones are hovering on your ear than actually pressing against your skull all around your ear, also when it's all around ear, it seals better outside noise/music when you trying to mix.
I bought HD25's just based on the reputation... For me, they don't fit well on my head and it seems to take a lot more work and time than it should flipping them around your neck and back on your ears. They also don't fully enclose your ear so live you have to BLAST the volume
Awsome review im dj for a years and i can tell you Senheiser is No1 for every in dj world from music mastering to classic dj ing and regulary music listening never dissapoint me they cost little bit more than other models but they give you sound quality which is No1 thing when i buy headphones
I still use my pioneer se-450's. Insane durability of 30 years, insane loudness (i use them with earplugs in), Cheap af, easy to buy 2nd hand and rock solid if you don't mind modding them after some years of use. Now that's a real legend in the dj headphone space.
HD26 pro here. The + of the HD25 with some tiny differences here and there that pay off for DJs in my opinion (more punch in the bass, rounder highs, comfort, security switch for DBs and look). ✌
Which set of Technics? I found RPDH1200 to be quite heavy after a couple hours. Missed the boat on the RPDJ1210, but some people I trust used them for quite some time.
I did have some One Odio but they literally fell apart at the swivel part and the cups covering went sort of slimey, 3 months out of warranrty. They were extremely comfortable and had good bass so I wasn't happy. Cuerrently I use AKG K92 and they produce good sound but not too much bass. I use them with Serato Pro but also Reason 11 and Cubase 12. They're just the right weight to wear for a long day and sound is more than acceptable for monitoring and producing. As I'm on a budget I can't justify £300 plus for headphones as I have discovered over several years that expensive doesn't always mean better.
I've had TMA for over 7 years now. I bought the Young Guru ones which were TMA-1. Unfortunately they were in early day's and the headband snapped after about a year. Aiaiai customer service was superb tho. I basically sent them a photo, and they asked me to cut the cords to the cans and send a pic over. They then told me to bin them and they sent me the parts of the same specs but in a TMA-2. They've been great since, I've replaced the cable twice and the pads last year, but they are still going strong. Prior to those I had HD25, overrated imo. The pads deteriated fairly quickly (something tells me you've not had the same pads for 15 years) and I struggled to find a replacement cable in time for my next gig, so they went on ebay. I'd had them less than 2 years.
Which of the following pairs DJ headphones do you think is best in sound isolation? 1. AIAIAI TMA-1 2. Sony MDRV6 3. Audio-Technica ATH-M50X 4. V-Moda Crossfade M-100 5. Extreme Isolation One-42 DJ Headphones
I’ve Bose, old Sony, & sennhisers. But I bought 2 pairs of OneOdio… pro 10 & the 70s…. They are brilliant… yes there cheaply made, but the sound is fantastic, they are light, so comfortable & hey look cool. Super value for money. The 70s even have Bluetooth. For DJing I find them amazing.
I had the Groove GV BT700 Ultra for 6 Years and they finally gave up on me yesterday. I’d say they’re perfect for a beginner on a budget because the quality is amazing and they’re only £18 now. Currently waiting for my HDJ-X5s to arrive which I got used for £50
My only real complaints about the VMODA, even though it's my favorite brand, are the stock cushions they come with. Those headphones get 3x better once you put on XL pads. the XL pads space the drivers away from your ears so the sound is more clear while also being way more comfortable
Hi guys, great comparison, thank you. I have to wear glasses. Any particular recommendations? With my current on ear headphones, it starts to hurt after a while. Have a good one!!
Thanks for the video. I am more curious hearing you about the fact that there's a new way to DJ (in ear monitor). I saw couple of review and it's seems to be a lot more advantage to use them. What is your opinion about that ? thanks
I have in ear monitors for my bigger shows (festivals, big crowds) and I can’t recommend them enough! If you’re a dj who likes to mix on the fly and you do a lot of fx and tricks - can’t recommend them enough.
Why are the Audio Technica M50X always missing from these reviews? They're commonly used, have great passive noise cancelling they're great for casual listening and DJing, have great sound quality, and are super comfortable, and they're not super expensive.
Like I said there are more headphones on the market that should be considered. These were just the headphones we have in the studio that have been sent to us. Thanks for sharing, it may be good for those reading the comments to look into the other options on the market so extremely valuable for letting people know about the audio technica’s
I had the HD 25's but have just moved to the HDJ-X10 and they are in a totally different league from a sound perspective, the HDJs are simply miles ahead top-quality audio and comfy.
Sennheiser HD25s absolutely do have a detachable cable. What were you referring to? The Sennheiser PLUS kit literally comes with a straight cable and coiled cable you can swap out. The entire headset is modular.
I use an Audio Technica ATH pro 7X it's lightwieght, has a great isolation , very nice sound , 5 to 40,000 Hz and 37 Ohms for only 220g the downside is no headcup swivle
If you’re mixing fully in headphones in a club/loud environment doing all EQing etc then you would need decent sound isolation. They all do a decent job of it because they’re all over ear/on ear cups but the stand out ones for me would be the oneodio 60, pioneer hdj-x10 and v modas. They’re probably the most sound isolating from the bunch we have here.
I had two Pioneers headphone:hdj 500 & x5. Both broke on the headband area. Decent sound quality, but not durable. Now i have audiotechnica ath m50 for more than a year. Not a scrach, sounds good, comfortable. Also re ently bought those Pioners cue one bluetooth as a back back. Not too good compare to old Pioneers & not on the same league as as Audiotechnica, but decent as back-up & bluetooth headphones for leasure or just walk around somethere listening to some tunes. Great video though as usual🙌🙌
Opting for the step up from the 500/X5 comes with a significant improvement in materials. I've tortured my HDJ X7s for nearly 4 years now, and everything works as good as the day I bought 'em.
As a club DJ, V-Moda M-100 masters are the best. They last through wear and tear, sound stays consistent and perfect for djing. HDJ -X10's probably as runners up but if your looking for decent sound isolation while djing and top sound quality, V-modas all day!
I have the Odio One's. Have had them for a year and a half with daily studio use. I thought I should upgrade for DJ gigs. I bought Pioneer HDJ-X10's (Pioneer's best) and I found that the Pioneers ear cups rotate the wrong direction and were uncomfortable and quite heavy and tight on my head. As far as sound, even at the highest levels, I could not tell the difference in sound quality. Mids could be a touch warmer, but barely. The weight and tightness on my head kept the cups from vibrating on the X10's. But for the price difference, the Odio's won!
I have jumped back into the market for a new set of headphones but after owning a fair share of headphones there are key attributes I am looking for. They start in different scenarios for me. A. Dj'ing with Vinyl and then B. Dj'ing with media players, sound silly but logistics come into play. In a Vinyl set I am walking around, talking to people a lot turning around and rushing to grab a different record. Now with the Vinyl resurgence people really want to know what you are playing because since it's a tangible item people know that they can possibly own it to, so they want to see the covers and conversations get kicked off where in a media realm it's just nowhere near the same type of engagement and energy. Because every record is not at your fingertips the cord becomes an attribute where it can't be long and lay on the ground and get stepped on and or you trip on it but in a media scenario it's straightforward just stand there press buttons and touch jog wheels. With that I want a detachable locking cable that is coiled that would give me up to 7' of stretch to navigate the flight cases, Over ear design 50mm drivers a bass punch to them and not a monstrosity for my Dome. I have the V-Moda's and they have big bass on them, but I hate the cord as they can get unplugged easily from the headset and yes, I agree they apply the most head tension in my array of cans and also the ear cups themselves can pop off the metal bracket. The gap from the cup to the bracket is narrow, the wire can get pinched between them and sadly I don't use them much at all - the headband veneer material has also disintegrated exposing the under material, not cool I had an older pair of Sony's / the Dj pair that were Silver but one day the left speaker went out so I diched them and I was short on $ so I reverted to using the Sony MD 7506 and just got used to them, they are by no means Bass heavy but they are just too comfortable and simple in a Great way. All my other headsets are Semi open sets not really applicable for a Loud room where you're near the Main Speakers (I Dj Bars and Smaller Venues) Since I have been Dj'ing more I don't really mind spending a bit more since they can pay for themselves nowadays looking at the Shure SRH750, Pioneer HDJX10 - I like the mini xlr locking connection. I have not made up my mind yet because I have not listened to them but after watching this, I am going to look into those Sennheiser's. Great Vid nice unbiased review of what's in hand.
I've been using pair of hdj cue1 for the last 2-3 years,i mix in the headphones,they're great but do pinch my ears a bit after an hour or so.i would recommend them.
Great Vid Jamie! I have a pair of Pioneer HDJ-X5BT which are pretty good but the headband padding wears out quite fast and there’s no replacement for that. Also the cable quality it’s pretty poor. I still love my Sennheiser HD-25. Been rocking them for over 7yrs now. Gotta love modular headphones 🎧🙂
Ultimately, its a personal choice, but I would be looking at full size, over the ear designs that have a closed, not open, back. IEM's are also very good. The Shure 215's will work very well in a DJ environment. Also, don't be quick to judge the 215's on how difficult they are to put on. At first, they can be a real pain in the ass, but after you use them a few times, it becomes 2nd nature, and you'll be glad you have them.
Hello! Which of all of these , offer the best isolation? I actually play Electronic music on the drum set so that , I'd like to get DJ headphones which offer extreme isolation. Thanks!
I treated myself to a pair of Pioneer HDJ700's thinking they would be high quality coming from pioneer but they were terrible! The pads wore away within a few months (the head pad can't be replaced), and the headband is now snapping in two places. These headphones have barely lasted 2 years playing gigs once a month. Gutted.
What would be the BEST headphones for noise isolation? I have some tinnitus and I really want to protect myself from loud noise when playing! the lower I need to put the headphones volume the better.
I think they really messed up by missing those categories. Also, saying the sound quality is fine for any of them? Come on. No way that can be true. This all just felt a bit too casual for me.
Love this video. I took way too long researching headphones and was stuck between the cue1s an a pair of audio technica mx50s I saw those odio ones and couldn't believe for the price they'd be as good as the reviews stated so stayed away from them! Also loving the lights behind you! Where can I get some
Hey there! Some weeks ago had kinda the same issue. So I ordered the m50x, the one odio pro 60 and some pioneer dj hrm-6 and tried them out. The pioneers were much to bassy and muddy. The one odios had great sound and the most comfortable fit I ever had with headphones, but for djing they were too loose for me on the head. So I decided for the m50x. They are less comfortable, but they stick to my head and have a little bit clearer highs than the one odios. And the build quality is great!
Been dj for 10+ y, i uave used from pioneer,denon technics, to mention a few, but currently i have the oneodio s60 & vmoda m100, i have owned more than 5 oneodio, my take, the vmodas r fantasti,durable, the Bluetooth is convinient when preparing on the go! My biggest complain is the material,the foam decays, the PVC around the head band same,nd the screws/bolt have rust, for a high end product thats disappointing, the oneodio 60,are fantastic value, 1 reason ive been buying them,is the adaptability,to use both size of the jack, 1thing i absolutely hateeee about them is the hinges,they r all over, they twist in all directions,its anoying ! & They tooo big,wish the could do a 40mm drive with technics or pioneer hinges, that would be fantastic!
Are Apple pro max headphones frowned upon? Just asking because I have them and I’m new to dj’ing. Just wondering what the big difference is between these and the apple pro max. Might be a noob question lol sorry
I don't care I using Behringer dj headphones over 6-7 months and from then to now I really enjoyed from the sound quality and this not destroyed right now so to sum up its fine headphones 🎧 I don't care but if the audio in the headphones hearing very low you need automatically change them for a brand new one - my offer for new headphones mixing is Behringer or Sony I know they have a few headphones that made especially for djs and producers and people saying that they very good for mixing but my last headphones before the Behringer was awful so i changed to Behringer dj headphones and after this was a better audio quality . I very recommend for this!!
Regarding durability, the hdj-x10s have passed a military grade test for durability. Astounding to Mr you did not mention this as I think this is unique among headphones.
