Which Headphones do DJ's Like

Are you in the market for a new set of headphones? Are you confused about how to choose from so much variety? How about asking a DJ what they think? They use them for extended periods of time and probably have gone through several units. Which features do they think are important and which are nothing more than marketing? Hang tight dudes and dudettes, don't despair, I have been in the DJ business for over eight years and have used many many of the dj headphones available on the market. Here's a list of features I think you should look for and what to avoid.

What are they made of?
Headphones are usually made of either plastic or metal. If you are into throwing them around or not being very gentle with your headphones, better go for metal, they may cost a little more, but if you like it rough, this feature will add years of use for you. Plastic headphones have a habit of cracking when abused. You may start to see cracks that eventually grow and break the unit.
However, if you are the type that takes care of things, no worries about plastic units. They will give you many years of faithful service without ever developing cracks. You take care of them, they take care of you.

Does the sound Move You?
The biggest mistake I see people make when choosing new headphones is that the only consideration they take is how good the bass sounds. To be sure, if you don't have a good bass you don't have a good pair of headphones. Better throw them away.

But, the bass shouldn't overpower the vocals or the treble. Units that do this aren't really delivering the artist intended sound. A well balanced unit will deliver crispness on the vocals that you will hear pieces that are not even audible without using headphones. You will notice notes you weren't even aware were there. The key to determining what is a well balanced headphone is to take it step by step. First evaluate the bass, then the vocals and lastly the treble. Here's what to look for.

Does the bass move you? Does it make you feel like the beat is pounding in your chest and does your body want to respond? There is nothing like a good bass sound, you will know it immediately when you hear it.

Next, focus only on the vocals. Can you hear them clearly? If you can't, even if you have a good bass, better try another pair. A headphone with a bass that overpowers the vocals is not a good option. You will only get a portion of what the artist intended. A headphone with good balance should deliver the vocals in a manner that you can almost feel them arrive wrapped in a velvety envelope.

Then focus exclusively on the treble. A good balance should have the treble being delivered with a sharp crispness that brings home the dance club sound. If you can't hear this, better move on to the next pair. In my opinion, treble is often the part most people skimp on. Without a proper balance of treble, your headphone will tend to sound deep but flat.

This sounds obvious, but it is often overlooked until you are between a rock and a hard place. Make sure the headphones you choose allow you to replace parts that may break. Chords and headbands are the most notorious for breaking. If your unit does not allow you to replace broken parts, you are up the creek (you know which creek). Many times I have had to throw away a perfectly good set of headphones because of a broken chord. No more, I now look for this feature as a must have.

Stick to large cups that cover your entire ear. Small cups tend to not block out some of the ambient noise and also tend to get uncomfortable after extended use. Even if leather is an option, stick with synthetic material. While leather sounds cool, it eventually gets hard by soaking up sweat.

I give noise canceling capabilities a big plus. Headsets that have noise canceling features actually monitor outside ambient noise and reproduce a negative twin wave. This in effect cancels the noise. In my book, starting out with clear ambient surroundings is the start of a good listening experience.

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The Spin Crew of DT L.A. is here to help you move and groove. What's the difference between a dud and a buy? If you are asking about DJ headphones or microphones, ask a DJ.

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