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That’s a good DJ headphone?

The magic abbreviation “DJ” has obviously become the favorite prefix of all marketing departments in recent years. But not everything where the magic word “DJ” is stamped on it is a sovereign tool for the rough working conditions in clubs. On the other hand, it’s actually not that hard to be a “good” DJ headphone.

Three things make a good DJ headphones – the business …

1. A neat ambient noise shielding so that the DJ can control its rhythmic action as closely as possible.
2. A well-defined sound with decent volume reserves (important: the right impedance). The headphone may well have a bit more boost in the bass and a little more character than studio headphones.
3. A comfortable as well as secure fit on the head (ideally with rotatable ear cups). And of course the headphone has to be really robust, because no other type of headphone is so heavily used.

… and the pleasure

The pleasure means that your new DJ headphone should have features such as replaceable cables and ear pads and a mechanism for folding during transportation.
As you can see, in some areas this is not so different from what a studio or hi-fi headset should do, for example. Back in the days the first DJ headphones were often also studio models, which were simply misused by DJs. Accordingly, there is a whole series of headphones that do not carry a “DJ” in their name and yet are ideal for the DJ booth and they have even become a standard.

No matter if with or without the addition “DJ” – in this category we present you all models, with which an evening in the club promise you success.

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The latest DJ Headphones Reviews

DJ by Dirk Duske 7 months ago

Sennheiser HD 25 70th Anniversary Limited edition closed, modular headphones for DJ and studio monitoring

It is not without reason that the Sennheiser HD 25 is one of the best and therefore most popular headphones ever.

4.9

DJ by Numinos 1 year ago

Aiaiai TMA-2 DJ DJ configuration of the modular headphone system TMA-2 MKII

An update for the "DJ Pre-set" composition of the modular headphone system Aiaiai TMA-2.

4.4

DJ by Dirk Duske 2 years ago

Rane RH-2 Closed over-ears for DJs with a fairly consistent sound image

The Rane RH-2 gets our outright recommendation, as long as what you're looking for are affordable brand-name DJ headphones with a professional attitude.

4
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Editor's recommendations: DJ Headphones

It is not without reason that the Sennheiser HD 25 are one of the best and, therefore, most popular headphones ever. Of course, this also includes this limited 70th Anniversary Edition. At the current retail price of 111 euros, you get the original black ear pads as a replacement in addition to stylish turquoise ear pads. The main arguments in favour of purchasing this classic in turquoise are the modular, compact design and very good shielding, and the pleasant wearing comfort and linear sound. In addition, the 120-decibel sound pressure level can also cope with low-power headphone amplifiers. This makes these headphones ideal for the DJ booth as well as for broadcast and studio applications.

Dirk Duske 7. June 2024

Although the slightly subtle sound of the larger Mackie MC-250 headphones were less tiring during long listening sessions, the greater liveliness and agility of the MC-150s are simply more stirring in the end. What’s even nicer is that you get all the listening pleasure for a very affordable price that makes the purchase decision really easy. In the price range below one hundred euros, the new Mackies get a first class recommendation from me.

Numinos 15. January 2019

Without exaggerating, the modular TMA-2 system from Aiaiai is an absolute revelation in headphones. Due to the incredibly flexible nature of them, not to mention the exhaustive selection of variants available, you’ve ample choice when it comes to adapting your headphones to suit individual comfort and listening preferences. Well-structured, robust and stylishly designed; the TMA-2 is a quality concept that is bound to make waves. Perhaps you’ll end up loving the S03-H03-E05-C04 combination. That’s the exact combination of elements we used for the test you’ve just read, with total costs of everything coming in at an RRP of 240 euros.

Numinos 1. December 2016
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