[r3cc0s]

I always wanted to know what people's opinions of both are, both are good and just want to know an what people think

 

[Gluegun]

Most of the "DJ" headphones out there (new Sony's [like the V700's], Technics, IXOS, Pioneer, Stanton, etc.) Have boomy, overdone bass. Many have little bass extension or midrange. All marketed for DJ's have the necessary DJ features, for one-eared monitoring and such.

However, if you want something remotely versatile or remotely audiophile-quality, or that gives you a good idea of what your mix actually SOUNDS like, get the MDR-V6's. Sacraficing everything to have overbloated, boomy midbass doesn't help as much as you think it would for Beat Matching....

 

[Steril]

Another very convenient DJ headphone that also sounds very good is the Sennheiser HD 25.

 

[tktran]

I haven't heard the V6/MDR7506 (hard to find here in Australia)

As for the Technics, some friends of mine have these... nothing special as far I as I see/hear. Technics also have a DJ1210... personally I think Technics have DJ headphones to complete their lineup

I agree with Steril- the HD25 is superb. But a bit expensive...

 

[dkswong]

I think the HD-25SP is a very nice alternative to the higher-priced big brother. I used to own a pair of HD-25SPs and they were great.

 

[Gluegun]

Except for the fact that the 25sp's are booooooommmmmyyyyyy.

And they're priced the same as the V6's, so, like, it'd be best to get the V6's.

Anyways, some "audiophile" dj headphones are the V6 (not v600), HD25 (not 25sp), and beyer dt250.

 

[dkswong]

You are right, the 25SPs are quite boomy when they are still brand-new, but after several months of breaking-in the boomy bass would give in. I agree that they are not perfect, but still very good for the price. HD25s are indeed better, but they are TOO GOD-DAMNED MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE to justify the buy.

 

[Gluegun]

www.musicians-gear.com

US Dollar Excluding German Tax


Sennheiser HD25 128.54 USD

Sennheiser HD 495 60.40 USD

Sennheiser HD 580 II PRECISION 149.45 USD

AKG K501 122.35 USD

Beyer DT531 85.95 USD

Beyer DT831 SAAS 89.82 USD

Beyer DT931 122.35 USD

Beyer DT250 80 OHM 92.15 USD

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You get the most piss-poor quality assurance and and delievery time, but at THOSE prices, who the hell cares?! BTW, what are some of AKG's "better" professional series headphones?

 

[gloco]

Gluegun,

I used the currency changer (from Euro to Dollar) on Yahoo and the price was different on the 580's, it came out to 173.49. How did you convert the prices? I also used the currency converter on the site and got the same amount. Let me know, thanks!

George

ps. i also noticed hifi4less.com has auctions on ebay all the time with decent prices.

 

[Gluegun]

I clicked on Sennheiser (Consumer) and displayed the pricelist in US Dollar excluding German tax....