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What's up. I need some new headphones. I'm coming from 

Technics RP-DH1200

And old school pioneer DJ headphones.
 
I listen to and DJ mostly hiphop/funk/soul/jazz/drum n bass/house/techno/world. 
 
I'm wanting to know the communities opinion on the best sounding (portability is a plus) headphones....for around 100 bucks. 
 
Cord noise is a no no. longer cord is a plus.
 
Thanks for the suggestions!!! 
 
-Annette Musick

 

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I know this question probably gets asked a lot, so if there's some other threads I should be reading, lemme kno. 

 

[Elanzer]

Audio-Technica ATH-M50 is perfect for what you want.

 

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Audio-Technica ATH-M50 is perfect for what you want.

Agreed. Just got them myself a week ago and love them. Comfortable and you can easily forget they're on your head after you've used them for long periods of time.

 

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Nice I have an Audio-Technica condenser mic that's pretty good. Cheap but good. I'll peep. thanks! <3

 

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Oh yeah these look hot.
 
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?cid=9471239444166504050&q=Audio-Technica%2BATH-M50#
 
I'm gonna get them, and report back when they come in. <3 THANKS!!!!

 

[Acix]

Try to get the GMP 8.35 D Monitor.

 

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I actually am previewing these right now, and while the highs and mid-range are stellar, the low-end kind of sucks. I want a bit more boom. Any suggestions?
 
thanks,
annette

 

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I mean it could be that I like my music a little bass heavy as well.....but I'm open to suggestions. These sound more like studio headphones, and less like DJ headphones.....opinions greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

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hmm as I listen to these more I forget I have headphones even on. Nice. 

 

[shane55]

I agree with the M50 recommendations. Great cans.

 

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Acix is selling a new GMP 8.35 D Monitor for $100?
 
I can't imagine the Head-Fi community coming to a consensus on any headphones for the OP other than the M50. 
 
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[Armaegis]

It's not that great to be using the same headphones for production and DJ'ing. The levels in your mixes will be skewed opposite to your headphones and then you'll have to do twice as much EQing to bring the balance back.
 
Very few people on headfi ever bother with DJ headphones (nor do they need to; it's the wrong demographic here). For a bunch of DJ headphone reviews, try here: http://www.skratchworx.com/reviews/headphones_2010.php
I have the Pioneer HDJ-2000 and think they are fantastic and well worth the $, but they are the most expensive set on the list. Really though, the most important thing a DJ needs in the long run is isolation to protect your long term hearing. For production work, get an industry standard like a Sony MDR V6 (older version of the 7506 which is identical except for being half the price) or an AKG K240. For DJ work, get some deep IEMs and a pair of ear muffs to fit over top. That'll give you a good 40 dB isolation and protect your ears. That's doable for $150, or $100 if you really bargain hunt.