| Mixing requires a DJ to be able to listen to every | | | | head. DJ's often listen to a song on one ear while |
| minute detail while beatmatching two or more tracks. | | | | listening to the mix on the other. With stiff headphones, |
| Using a mediocre pair of headphones will only hinder | | | | this need to bend will break your basic headphones. DJ |
| the ability of the DJ; this reason is why you should | | | | headphones are very flexible and bend around your |
| choose a great pair of DJ headphones. In this article, I | | | | head with ease. The additional flexibility allows for your |
| will tell you a few tips how to choose a great pair of | | | | headphones to be very comfortable during long DJ |
| DJ headphones. | | | | mixing sessions. |
| 1. Choose headphones that are durable | | | | 3. Choose headphones with high-end audio |
| DJ headphones should be durable in both structure and | | | | In-ear headphones, like the ones that come with iPods |
| electronic components. There are many times where | | | | and many other MP3 players are not fit for DJ use. DJ |
| you will find that your headphones will take a beating | | | | headphones should be able to handle a large dynamic |
| from being tossed around. Likewise, high amounts of | | | | range from the low end bass sounds to the high end |
| music will eventually wear down the electronic | | | | snares commonly found in electronic music. Pick a pair |
| components. Choose a pair of headphones that can | | | | of DJ headphones that at least have a range of 20Hz |
| take the abuse of of heavy physical abuse and a high | | | | - 20Khz, this will ensure you are able to hear all the |
| amount of sound during your DJ mixing. | | | | sounds of your mix. |
| 2. Choose headphones that are very flexible | | | | So now that you know a few tips to choose a great |
| Most consumer headphones are very stiff; these type | | | | pair of DJ headphones, you will be able to buy a pair |
| of headphones are not worthwhile for DJ's due to the | | | | that are comfortable, flexible, durable, offer high-end |
| need to bend and flex your headphones around your | | | | audio and will help you with your DJ mixing. |