What do you look for in...headphones

[MrPopinjay]

isolation, circum-aural closed back, Sennheiser HD-280 pro will be my next headphone purchase, offers 32dB of attenuation, basically ear-defenders with drivers built in.

I love mine. Super cosy. Sadly a bit too big and too light on the bass to wear out and about though. :|

[DJZILCH]

im using the sennheiser hd25 1-II, been using it since... 2007? other than the foam padding peeling due to age and wear, everything is as good as new, it has travelled with me to many continents, been abused and endured many gigs, yet still rock solid as ever

i previously used the HDJ-1000 (pioneer) but the hinges broke within 3 months

[Xonetacular]

I look for Xone: XD-53's. Massive drivers, great sound, and solid durability and you can grab them for $150 new. The only others I would consider are the HDJ-2000s and they get close to the xones with 50mm drivers instead of 53mm and a lot more $$.

[MrPopinjay]

I look for Xone: XD-53's. Massive drivers, great sound, and solid durability and you can grab them for $150 new. The only others I would consider are the HDJ-2000s and they get close to the xones with 50mm drivers instead of 53mm and a lot more $$.

Note the A&H Xone XD-53 and the Denon DN-HP1000 are exactly the same headphones. Both sold to them by the same company and then A&H and Denon just stick their name on it.

[photojojo]

Ultrasone does that do, but I forget the name of the other company that they sell them to.

[Kupujte_Pytle]

Note the A&H Xone XD-53 and the Denon DN-HP1000 are exactly the same headphones. Both sold to them by the same company and then A&H and Denon just stick their name on it.

^^
interesting.... but not a huge surprise in this modern world.

Well i use frequently those A&Hs and HD25s too. A&Hs are great for show off, they are huge and very robust. HDs are lightweight, tip better sound quality and their sound isolation is surprisingly good.

I use A&H for clubs and big venues
I use HD25s for long gigs, studio mixing/recording, or when club booth speakers just sucks (although A&H are very sufficient for that as well).

[DennisHuiberts]

Ultrasone does that do, but I forget the name of the other company that they sell them to.

Ortofon

[Nicky H]

I use AKG K181's for dj'ing and AKG K240's for home.

The 181's sound awful compared to the 240's but the are tough, isolate well and loud which is just what I need

[padi_04]

Note the A&H Xone XD-53 and the Denon DN-HP1000 are exactly the same headphones. Both sold to them by the same company and then A&H and Denon just stick their name on it.

Let's not forget Denon (actually D&M) bought A&H a few years back