campj
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That's the cheapest model, there's no way in Head-Fi land it can be any good.
I've been using my Sennheiser HD 25-1 since 1997-98 and it's time to find a replacement for them (or another pair). I've tried V-Moda M-100's but I find their sound isolation a bit lacking for my taste (I DJ in loud environments so I value isolation a lot). I have my sights aimed at the HD-8 and I'm hoping their isolation is up there with the HD-25's, keeping my hopes up!
no offense but that is expensive for dj headphones. I hope the price drops. 380 is a bit much.
I agree. At that price, you're competing head on with another DJ favourite, the HDJ-2000. The latter are a great can, but they are in no way $100+ more expensive than the HDJ-1500, which really sounds very similar. But then again, it's the Pioneer tax.
I'd like to give the new Sennheiser cans a try - I hope they sound really good for that price. If not, you're just paying for the brand (again).
I think the HD8s could comfortably compete with new DJ headphones like the M100, which when combined with a DJ cable and XL Pads, come to $360.
They'll only be able to compete with older HPs like the HDJ2000s and HD25s once they come down in price.
The key to winning people over will be comfort: nice, deep and wide cups; something the others fail at quite badly.
Never underestimate to motivation of crushed ears to spend a little more $$$
The M-100 s a tough can to beat. I love its bold sound and its looks and accessories complete the package. That said, as a DJ headphone, I don't think they are very comfortable or easy to use as say a classic DJ can like a Shure SRH750DJ or a Pioneer HDJ-1000. Hence, I only use the V-MODAs as a portable can.
But yeah, I agree with you - comfort, and a nice set of ear cups will surely seal the deal. It's a shame most DJ-styled cans have small-ish ear cups; surely for portability more than anything else?
The M100s are everywhere in Pro DJ circles, but I think that might be due to the engraving aspect more than anything else...
Still really want to hear a pair with the XL pads though, to see what they're like.
The HDJ2000s are decently wide, the problem is depth. I think that in order to get high isolation, they try to press the driver right up against the ear, which is as comfortable as it sounds.
That said, I currently have the B&W P7s, and they have excellent isolation AND deep cups. I think it has something to do with the density of foam used in the cups.
Hopefully Sennheiser gets it right....