[DDRRE]

Alright.
I'm looking for the cheapest of all cheap DJ headphones.
Sound quality isn't important - they're not going to get equalized anyway.

What I need:
* Good durability. Construction-wise, driver-wise.
* Efficiency - ability to work from a soundcard.
* Ability to block outside noise (no booth).
* Comfort would be nice.
* Available on Amazon.com.

and remember:
*ULTRA CHEAP, as in sub 20$, and that's a high limit. 15$ and less would be better. Remember, they need to be shipped a long way.

I'd like to hear suggestions for 3 price points, and why the more expensive one is better (you can just give 1 suggestion, that'd also be nice):

1. >10$
2. 10$-20$
3. 20$-25$

I'm currently thinking of buying the KOSS UR21. 15$ on Amazon.com.

Thanks!

 

[penguindude]

DJ headphones for below $25? Is that even possible? You cant even find decent earbuds for that price range.

 

[vilg]

Looking for comfortable, durable and efficient $20 phones, eh? The Sony MDR-V700DJ also known as the V-fart cannons/the drunk radioactive scorpion cans are PERFECT for you!
Impressions found here: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=200799

 

[penguindude]

Quote:

Originally Posted by vilg /img/forum/go_quote.gif Looking for comfortable, durable and efficient $20 phones, eh? The Sony MDR-V700DJ also known as the V-fart cannons/the drunk radioactive scorpion cans are PERFECT for you! Impressions found here: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/showthread.php?t=200799

MSRP for that is not 20bucks, only an Ebay seller sells them for that cheap and the shipping charges are more expensive than the phones themselves.

 

[Thelonious Monk]

uh... ibuds super glued onto earmuffs?

seriously, for that price you should just pick a random closed headphone. i could mail you my sony mdr-XD300s which cost me 20 bucks!

 

[DDRRE]

Guys, the UR21's look like they can isolate pretty well, and they are built for low-voltage devices. That's pretty much all I need, and they cost 15$.

I'm just asking, do you happen to know any better pair?

 

[incognitoedleon]

I think they're discontinued, but the Koss UR20 used to be sold for around $20. I remember they got an "OK" nod from Headroom, so they would probably be better sounding than the UR21's if you can find them.

 

[Braind]

1.Numark HF125 - $14.99 Amazon.com

Second is only Sony mdr-V6 ~$60

 

[PixelSquish]

get a job.




i used to dj, and 20 bucks for phones that will perform decently and survive the rigors of dj'ing are non-existant.

and what do you mean they arent going to be equalized? if you tweak the lows/mids/highs or use a mixer with an equalizer to cut bass on one track while you bring it in on another - the phones will reflect that in the mix.

 

[Razoramus]

http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite...transid=500155

EDIT: Don't know if these are any good for DJing but they're damn fine closed cans for $20.

 

[swagga]

The Sennheiser HD-202 will probably be your best bet, you can find them at some of the Guitar Centers for about $25, I used the model above them (HD-212) for parties and they worked well. They cost about $60 though. Peace!

Here's a link to them: http://www.headphone.com/products/he...ser-hd-202.php

Also, the DJ Store Turntable Lab http://www.turntablelab.com/dj_equipment/71/144/ has a couple of headphones for about $20, you can check them out too!

Good Luck!

 

[incognitoedleon]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Razoramus /img/forum/go_quote.gif http://www.sennheiserusa.com/newsite...transid=500155 EDIT: Don't know if these are any good for DJing but they're damn fine closed cans for $20.

I don't think the HD201's satisfy the requirements of good isolation and efficiency.

 

[nsjong]

Quote:

Originally Posted by swagga /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Sennheiser HD-202 will probably be your best bet, you can find them at some of the Guitar Centers for about $25, I used the model above them (HD-212) for parties and they worked well. They cost about $60 though. Peace! Here's a link to them: http://www.headphone.com/products/he...ser-hd-202.php Also, the DJ Store Turntable Lab http://www.turntablelab.com/dj_equipment/71/144/ has a couple of headphones for about $20, you can check them out too! Good Luck!

HD202 seconded.

 

[fraseyboy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by incognitoedleon /img/forum/go_quote.gif I don't think the HD201's satisfy the requirements of good isolation and efficiency.

Yeah. I have the HD201, and though they do sound good for the price, the isolation isn't too good...

 

[coffeeaddict]

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsjong /img/forum/go_quote.gif HD202 seconded.

Thirded.

Cheap, fairly durable, and you should be able to hear the beat quite well with the subwoofer-like bass. The cups don't swivel, but the UR21 appears to not have that feature anyway.