Five popular high-end DJ headphones currently on the market
High-end DJ headphones are not only reserved for the biggest DJ/Producers on the globe.
So, whilst there is a huge range of DJ headphones on the market, from affordable to more expensive, cheap is not always best if you can afford it.
Some advice: spend as much money as your budget allows. You only have one set of ears.
Here are some of the popular higher-end options and their features that all are worth considering…
Pioneer HDJ-X10
What is it:
The Pioneer HDJ-X10 are the top of the range DJ headphones in Pioneers HDJ range, designed to complement the club standard Pioneer CDJs and DJM mixers that we all know.
Best feature(s):
The Pioneer HDJ-X10 are built like absolute tanks. They’re robust, loud and offer sufficient isolation for club or touring DJs. They also have a replaceable cable that locks in, so it’s not going anywhere.
Not so cool:
The Pioneer HDJ-X10 are a bit on the heavy side.
Price:
Around R6250
Where to get
V-MODA Crossfade M-100
What is it:
The V-MODA Crossfade M-100 are high-end DJ headphones with all the accessories of your general-purpose consumer headphones.
Best feature(s):
Virtually indestructible Steel frame, wide frequency ultra clear sound
Not so cool:
They seem a bit on the consumer side, although they do come highly regarded by a large sum of professional DJs
Price:
Around R 3,995
Where to get
V-Moda review
Sennheiser HD 25 Plus
What is it:
The Sennheiser HD 25 Plus are my personal favourite DJ headphones, they’re super comfortable and have an incredibly accurate sound.
Best feature(s):
The Sennheiser HD 25 Plus are constructed incredibly well, most of the parts and accessories are easily replaceable making them a great long-term investment. They are very lightweight, perfect for longer sets, and the audio quality is accurate enough for basic music production on-the-go.
Not so cool:
The Sennheiser HD 25 Plus are on-ear headphones, so they may not suit some DJ’s preference.
Price:
Around R 4,240
Where to get
Pioneer HDJ-X7
What is it:
The Pioneer HDJ-X7 are the slightly watered-down version of the Pioneer HDJ-X10, with much the same features although they’re slightly lacking in frequency response, sensitivity and isolation compared.
Best feature(s):
Compared to the Pioneer HDJ-X10, the HDJ-X7 are actually very affordable for the specs.
Not so cool:
The Pioneer HDJ-X7 are also on the heavy side.
Price:
Around R 3,695
Where to get
Audio Technica ATH-M50X
What is it:
The Audio Technica ATH-M50X are technically not DJ headphones, however they are great options for DJ/Producers who need good audio quality and sufficient isolation.
Best feature(s):
The Audio Technica ATH-M50X sound great, they come with all the accessories you could need, and they are popular options for both DJs, producers and even gamers and video producers.
Not so cool:
These are great all-round options, I can’t think of anything bad to say.
Price:
Around R 3,650
Where to get
What are you looking for in headphones?
So whether you are a live performer looking for accurate monitor headphones, or a club DJ who needs a set with enough isolation to drown out the thunderous club system – I’m sure there is an option here to suit your needs! High-end DJ headphones for Xmas, we say! 😊
