| What are the essential features in a pair of DJ | | | | headphones for long periods of time, so comfort is of |
| headphones? In my experience, in order of importance, | | | | importance. The weight of a pair of headphones can |
| they are: | | | | also be an issue as heavy headphones can start to |
| · Build quality. Headphones for a DJ need to be | | | | ache after a while. When choosing a pair of DJ |
| tougher and stronger than ordinary headphones. A | | | | headphones we need to find the right balance |
| DJ's headphones get taken on and off, twisted around, | | | | between strength and weight. |
| thrown about the DJ booth, dragged around by the | | | | Considering all of the above requirements, it is clear |
| cord, chucked into record boxes... A normal pair of | | | | that a standard pair of headphones just aren't going to |
| headphones just won't last! | | | | be suitable. We need headphones that are specifically |
| · Sound quality. This is of vital importance for good | | | | made for the DJ market. Thankfully, most of the major |
| mixing. Sound must be crisp, clear, and both high and | | | | DJ equipment do now produce dedicated DJ phones. |
| low frequencies must be accurately reproduced. | | | | If possible, go to a DJ store and try the headphones |
| · Loudness. Headphones for use in a DJ booth need | | | | on. What is going to be comfortable set of phones for |
| to be louder than the average pair of cans! The noise | | | | one person, may not be comfy for another person. |
| in a club can, of course, be significant, so if you want to | | | | People's heads do differ! |
| be able to hear your mix, you are going to have to get | | | | One thing to be aware of when purchasing a set of |
| a pair of headphones that can deliver the goods. | | | | DJ headphones is that there are a lot of poor-quality |
| · Isolation. DJ headphones need to be able to cancel | | | | fakes around. Make sure that you purchase your DJ |
| out the surrounding ambient noise. This is something | | | | headphones from a reputable retailer. If in any doubt, |
| that is not really an issue for audiophile headphones. | | | | check out your model on YouTube. |
| · Comfort. As a DJ you will end up wearing your | | | | |