Sennheiser HD25-1 vs Pioneer HDJ-1000

[MrMajestic2]

Im on the lookout for a pair of good headphones for producing Trance and similar music. It would be nice if the phones would work for other type of music as well. I have narrowed it down to Sennheiser HD25-1 and Pioneer HDJ-1000. The Sennheiser is a bit more expensive than the Pioneer here in Sweden, but not much. I have a pair of HD205´s that clamp my head like a frigging vice, do the HD25's do that? I might have a big head, but from my understanding the HD25's do quite a bit of clamping too. I will be running these via a modded BT928 and eventually a Pimeta. So whats the verdict between these two?

 

[Jaska]

The HD-25 does have a lot of clamping force. For producing music, I would think there would be other closed headphones offering more balanced sound. Even an inexpensive Sony MDR-V6 might be a good alternative.

 

[bifcake]

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Originally Posted by MrMajestic2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have a pair of HD205´s that clamp my head like a frigging vice, do the HD25's do that?

FYI,

vice = sin, shortcoming, weakness

vise = clamp

 

[MrMajestic2]

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Originally Posted by bifcake /img/forum/go_quote.gif FYI, vice = sin, shortcoming, weakness vise = clamp

You obviously have'nt met my wife

 

[bifcake]

Well, it's a good thing she's in Sweden!

 

[tomjonesrocks]

I'm not seeing a lot of opinions on the Pioneer HDJ-1000. I do remember reading that the joints and whatnot on the HDJ-1000 are not that durable--and the HD25-1s are close to indestructible so it sounds like the HD25-1 will then be more durable if that is a consideration.

Would be curious to read more opinions about the Pioneer though--it's not a particularly new headphone it seems.

If you have the velour pads I think the HD25s are pretty comfortable though but I do not have a very large head. I thought the K81DJ (stock, unbent) clamped more than the HD25-1--though that could very well be a useless point of reference for you.

 

[MrMajestic2]

I have read a bit about the durabilty issue with the Pioneers and its a bit troubling. Im also worried about the clamping issue with the Senneheisers though. I dont want to have wrestler ears

Maybe I should consider some other models.

 

[tomjonesrocks]

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Originally Posted by MrMajestic2 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have read a bit about the durabilty issue with the Pioneers and its a bit troubling. Im also worried about the clamping issue with the Senneheisers though. I dont want to have wrestler ears Maybe I should consider some other models.

You could perhaps consider Audio-Technica ATH-ES7. The mirror finish might scratch but it's otherwise durable--sounds good and the clamping force isn't nearly as high as most portable closed headphones. Of course, the less clamping force you have, the less sound isolation you have. I'm also quite curious about the ATH-M50 but AFAIK no one around here has tried them.

 

[MrMajestic2]

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Originally Posted by tomjonesrocks /img/forum/go_quote.gif You could perhaps consider Audio-Technica ATH-ES7. The mirror finish might scratch but it's otherwise durable--sounds good and the clamping force isn't nearly as high as most portable closed headphones. Of course, the less clamping force you have, the less sound isolation you have. I'm also quite curious about the ATH-M50 but AFAIK no one around here has tried them.

I cant seem to find anyone that sells the ATH-ES7 here in Sweden. I did stumble across a pretty good deal on a pair of Beyer DT831 with a Pro-Ject Head Box. Might give those a listen. Not really the headphone type Im looking for, but they might be alright.

 

[captian73]

i've got a pair of the hd25-1's with velour pads. they've recently been through a bit of a revival (cables and bits) but bar my ultrasones, i love them.

they clamp hard, which is good if you want a noise canceling headphones, wothout having to buy noise canceling headphones, in fact i'd recommned them over most NC headphones.

durable, don't get me wrong they're not made of kriptonite, over 10 (or so ) years i've replaced everything, apart from the headband and the drives. the cable and all the pads i've had to replace.

but for over 5 years these were my only pair of headphones, and i'm not one to take care of my headphones. most lie on the floor waiting to get stepped on (no lectures please).

but if i had to have only one pair of headphones in my lifetime, that had to cover every single need, these would be the headphones i would have.

small, more than capable sounding, blocks outside noise more than adequately, can handle serious sources as well as my ipod shuffle.

what more do you want?

 

[niknik]

Heja Sverige,

I like the hd-25 but I wouldn't recommend it for prolonged mixing sessions because of their clamping factor. MAYBE if you stretch and pull them and add velour pads -but still I would go with a circumaural headphone...

 

[MrMajestic2]

Just caved and ordered a pair of Beyer DT770-Pro/80. I know, I know, its not the same type as I asked about, but Im a gutless flip-flopper

Was close to ordering them from a Norwegian retailer for almost €260, but found that Thomann in Germany sells them for €159 including shipping. They actually sell both the 250 and 80Ohm model for the same price. Ordering them from a store here in Sweden will set you back a lot more for the 80Ohm model for some reason. Its some sort of speciallty item here in Sweden, because no one stocks them.