[PhoxHound]

So I'm getting into DJing and I'm looking for a pair of headphones that'll give me solid isolation, build quality, and comfort while still being listenable at home. They don't have to have spectacular sound quality, but I'd like something decent. Any recommendations? My price range is around 100$ US.

Right now I'm considering the RP21s.

 

[moogoob]

Sounds like either Senn HD280s or HD25s. 280s have massive isolation, HD25s isolate pretty well too and are built like tanks.

 

[donunus]

the m-audio q40 is popular here now. I'm interested in them myself and they would be a candidate for the requirements

 

[jonathanjong]

The HD280s are touch and go. Some love them, some hate them. I think the HD25 (1 IIs) are $199, actually.

I think donunus is pretty spot on with the Q40s, for your criteria.

 

[1Time]

I haven't read much about the Q40s, but the RP21 is a solid performer and apparently appropriate for DJing. I wouldn't consider the HD280 over the RP21 for a number of reasons.

 

[moogoob]

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Originally Posted by jonathanjong /img/forum/go_quote.gif The HD280s are touch and go. Some love them, some hate them. I think the HD25 (1 IIs) are $199, actually. I think donunus is pretty spot on with the Q40s, for your criteria.

Whoa, I thought the HD25s were cheaper!

And yeah, the 280s, though good, are "like it or hate it" phones.

 

[PhoxHound]

You might be thinking of the HD25-SP, which are around 100$ (I own a pair, not my favorite personally).

I wish there was a place that sold phones near me so I could try some. Still undecided, but I hear quite a few horror stories of snapped and shattered headbands on the 280s.

 

[1Time]

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Originally Posted by PhoxHound /img/forum/go_quote.gif Still undecided, but I hear quite a few horror stories of snapped and shattered headbands on the 280s.

And that's one reason why I would not consider the HD280. Torquing it as would be done with DJing would crack the headband. The headband cracked on mine after a year of normal use, but this did not affect its performance one bit, purely cosmetic. If not needing the ear cup to swivel, I'd go with the RP21.

 

[jonathanjong]

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Originally Posted by moogoob /img/forum/go_quote.gif Whoa, I thought the HD25s were cheaper!.

As below, you're prolly thinking of the "SP" version. They're...not as good. I wish the 25s were $100...

 

[PhoxHound]

So it's down to the Equations and the M-Audios right now. They both seem pretty similar and the Equations are cheaper so I'll probably go with those. Any other suggestions?

 

[Alpha 1 Omega]

how about the AKG k-271 MK II

 

[PhoxHound]

Amazon.com: AKG K271 MKII Headphones: Electronics

price range. did consider those, though.

 

[Alpha 1 Omega]

tried ebay good prices there

 

[1Time]

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Originally Posted by Alpha 1 Omega /img/forum/go_quote.gif tried ebay good prices there

$143 shipped is the current low price, not in the $100 price range, but a good low price for a new AKG K271 MKII.

 

[ph0rk]

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Time /img/forum/go_quote.gif $143 shipped is the current low price, not in the $100 price range, but a good low price for a new AKG K271 MKII.

Where have you seen this price?