[fun1socal]

 
I’m a 20+ year DJ that remixes and edits tracks. I also make mixed CD’s, and am about to dive into the world of Ableton to add my own instrumentation. Some of my tracks are sold on a DJ web site to DJ’s that play in clubs. I need a pair of headphones in the $300 or less price range that will give a FLAT ACCURATE RESPONSE so I can accurately eq my mixes for large full range sound systems. I don’t DJ clubs anymore (I got married. You know the rest.) So, I’ve been using my DJ headphones, Denon DN-HP1000, and then my car to eq my mixes. lol
 
I’m aware that monitors are ideal in this situation. In the future I’d like to get a pair of monitors and a sub. The only problem is, I live in an apartment with paper thin walls and neighbors ALL around me. I need the headphones to at least get me in the ballpark until I buy monitors.
 
I’ve done quite a bit of research, and am interested in the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro, or DT 880 Pro’s. I went to Guitar Center recently and one “Pro Audio Specialist” said get the 880’s because they’re semi-open for my accurate sound/bass. The second time I went back, a different “Specialist” told me “No” get the 770’s because they’re a closed back design, that the 880’s are more for vocalist to hear themselves singing etc... Perfect! Now I’m back to square one.

 
Any suggestions from professionals or people with a fair amount of experience would be greatly appreciated!
 
 

 

[1Time]

Welcome to Head-Fi.
 
I have no pro experience, but FWIR and if starting up I would first consider the Roland RH-300.   
 
But be patient - there are pros who will post. Problem is they are not likely to agree. Some (not necessarily Head-Fiers) swear by using speakers alone. Others use speakers and headphones. What does seem common though is those using headphones adapt to them and learn to make adjustments. What is heard in headphones won't be "accurately" represented in what's heard in various venues. Buildings with loudspeakers are like super-sized headphones. The drivers (loudspeakers) are not all the same in various venues, and the buildings (what houses the headphone drivers) are different as well. But IMO that shouldn't stop you from making good use of any headphones that are mentioned in this thread.

 

[fun1socal]

Hey 1time, Thanks for taking the time to write a detailed response. The RH-300's look nice, I'll check them out.