bhazard,   Sorry if I offended you. I didn't say the innards were the same. What I'm talking about is the body. You didn't have to make discourteous comments about my character.   The Sonys were my first cans when I learned to DJ. You can't say I'm unfamiliar with those cans.   I'm posting...

Get Audio Technica ATH-Pro 700 earpads. MDR V700s sound signature was great for DJing. Hinge just kept breaking.

Sorry to bust your balls. The headphone is a fake Sony MDR V700. Counterfeits were made in Shenzen, China. Sony discontinued the cans in 2009. Guess they're called the EFi-82 MT now.

Tough question. I've owned these: MDRV700, ATHPRO700, HDJ2000, TMA-1, DN-HP1000, RP-DH1200, HD25-1 II, K267, and XD-53. Broke them all during gigs.   Favorite set was the TMA-1 dj. Lightest, least ear fatigue, replaceable lead, and fairly durable. Problems were the highs, isolation, and...

Thanks Slash, these will do nicely.

I have used the original ATH M50, not enough bass or isolation for beat matching. Remember, I'm mixing in a club with lots of loud drunks.

Hi, I'm new here. Since I DJ, I could use some audiophile advice.   I've gone through so many pairs of DJ headphones. MDRV700, ATHPRO700, HDJ2000, TMA-1, DN-HP1000, RP-DH1200, HD25-1 II, K267, and XD-53. Every pair has either broken, is uncomfortable, or lacks treble.   Remember, I'm inside...