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ahoustondj

ahoustondj

Mac Daddy DJ
Aug 13, 2007
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There is nothing wrong with my Gig Headphone (It is a one cup with attached microphone). I am looking to buy a headphone that cups the ear well and has good sound. Not too expensive. It will be used once in awhile late night at home for previewing new music so I can do my reports.
Whats your suggestions, features etc?
BTW I am not looking to buy a used one.
 
Hey buddy this is what I use for critical listening.

Nice balanced sound and it wont break the bank.
 
drzinc said:
Hey buddy this is what I use for critical listening.

Nice balanced sound and it wont break the bank.
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Thanks for the recommendation. My first set of headphones was Koss and I loved them. Question, are the coverings on the ear pieces vinyl? I perspire easily and have oily skin, it will deteriorate vinyl pretty fast. How long have you had your set?
 
I love my American DJ 700's.... they are the same as their Pioneer breatherin.... but a lot cheaper.

They've held up well and even came with an extra set of ear doughnuts.... I think I paid $69 for mine... and that was about 3 years ago.

Hey they still are the same price.... http://www.guitarcenter.com/America...High-Powered-Headphones-103221347-i1165475.gc

The only difference is the legth of the headband padding....
 
Can't go wrong with a pair of Grado's :)

The entry level models (SR-60i and SR-80i), come in at just under $100.

They're open air, which I prefer. As long as yer not in bed with yer significant (and possibly easily annoyed) other, that shouldn't be an issue...
 
jokerswild said:
I love my American DJ 700's.... they are the same as their Pioneer breatherin.... but a lot cheaper.
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Cheaper for sure.

I've listened to, A/B tested both and they are about as equivalent as these two:

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jokerswild said:
The only difference is the legth of the headband padding....
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Jay-Z might have a different opinion, as would every other sighted, normal man.
 
I bounce back and forth between my Ortofon O2s and my Beats: By Dre Studios.
Both are phenomenal The beats are around $300 and the O2s are about $150

Beats have removable/Replaceable Cords, and are Amped, but Require 2 AAA Batteries.
the O2s just sound and look amazing, and offer everything a DJ could ever need.

Neither have a Mic, but both fully Cup your ears and are both cushioned using some Polymer made specifically not to deteriorate from sweat, reasonable heat, salt, oil, etc.

Both are Very loud, Accurate and have very little sound leaks.

that said I also have a pair of Sony MDR-V150s, they come in at like $30 i think, sound is passable(They arent reference monitors like the Beats, or the O2s) they do not fully cup your ears but are extremely comfterble to wear for extended periods of time. and are cheap. The cushions however will deteriorate if they are looked at wrong.
 
djrox said:
Cheaper for sure.

I've listened to, A/B tested both and they are about as equivalent as these two:

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Jay-Z might have a different opinion, as would every other sighted, normal man.
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They are both hawt.... just one is a different kind of hawt but, that doesn't make either one any hawter than the other's hawtness.... :tribiggrin:
 
First, thank you for walking right into this, and proving my point...
jokerswild said:
They are both hawt.... just one is a different kind of hawt but, that doesn't make either one any hawter than the other's hawtness.... :tribiggrin:
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Yo,

One Is Beyonce', the beautiful woman, born with an automatic transmission, and the other is tranny, with a MANual STICK shift, who appeared on one of those TV (pun intended) "talent" shows .

So you see, while they may, from outward appearances seem of similar quality and build, nothing could be father from the truth and one is actually guilty of pure impostor status.
:triwink:

"Dr. Sigmund Freud, please report to Elkhart Indiana for an emergency session."
 
djrox said:
First, thank you for walking right into this, and proving my point...

Yo,

One Is Beyonce', the beautiful woman, born with an automatic transmission, and the other is tranny, with a MANual STICK shift, who appeared on one of those TV (pun intended) "talent" shows .

So you see, while they may, from outward appearances seem of similar quality and build, nothing could be father from the truth and one is actually guilty of pure impostor status.
:triwink:

"Dr. Sigmund Freud, please report to Elkhart Indiana for an emergency session."
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Oops.... well the one minus the kickstand wouldn't get kicked outta bed... :triwink:

BTW why in the world would you look up a Male Beyonce look alike.... is there something we should know about 'cha?
 
jokerswild said:
BTW why in the world would you look up a Male Beyonce look alike.... is there something we should know about 'cha?
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I saw the show, one of those "SOME COUNTRY"'s got Talent circuses, were he-she-it was a contestant.

When you made claims about an impostor product, like ADJ's look alike headphones, and compared them to the real deal, the Pioneer Pro DJ cans, and never being averse to looking at Ms. Beyonce or her cans, I figured a more clear analogy was not possible.

Any you fell for the impostor, AGAIN!!!

Ah, sweet validation.:triwink:
 
Actually Pioneer doesn't make the compareable headphones anymore.... but, when the did truely the only difference between the models was in fact the amount of head band cushioning.

Now I would agree with you current Pio models are heads and shoulders above the American Audio HP700's however for a home use set these are more than adequate for that use.
 
jokerswild said:
Actually Pioneer doesn't make the compareable headphones anymore.... but, when the did truely the only difference between the models was in fact the amount of head band cushioning.
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Not true either.

I've held them both, listened to both in a studio room and in a noisy showroom, felt the build quality and my analogy was and is spot on. Actually the ONLY thing similar was the appearance, and that was not identical even with a scant look or a bit of experience.

ADJ may be servicable and sufficient gear but in no way shape of form do they legitimately compare to Pioneer.

I'll take Beyonce you can have Boyonce!:triwink:
 
I use a set of Technics RP-DH1200's. Absolutely LOVE them. For awhile there, I was going through phones left and right.
 
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