2011-04-22 
There are plenty of different DJ headphones
available on the market, and a lot of different manufacturers claiming
to offer the most revolutionary HD audio or sound-sealed design. How do
you distinguish between the headphone models that actually deliver and
the ones that are average at best and sub-standard at worst? This
article will provide you with some useful tips on purchasing DJ
headphones.
1. Look for a proper fit There are plenty of headphone models out there that simply don't fit properly, even with an adjustable headband. Before you buy a set of headphones you should always try them on to see if they fit comfortably. Chances are that you will be bobbing your head around when listening to the tracks you love, and a well-fitted DJ headphone set can help you to accomplish just that. Try to buy from a local store rather than an online store, or check if a particular model fits at a local store before purchasing it from an online store. 2. Closed ear-cups. When playing music at live venues and other locations, the purpose of a DJ headset is to have music playing in advance of what is being played from the exterior speaker system. This enables the DJ to hear the sound that is being played before anyone else. As such, the DJ headphones used should essentially be of the closed ear-cup variety. In other words, they should feature earpieces that cover the entire ear and seal of sound from the outside world. Most DJ headphone sets come with this configuration, and often have rubber or foam padding along the interior of each ear-cup to maximize comfort and sound-sealing. 3. Choose an appropriate design Some DJ headphones feature a swivel system that enables you to quickly swing back the right or left ear piece whenever you need to. Apart from enabling you to speak to someone attempting to communicate with you, this configuration also allows you to hear both the music being played through your headset and also from the PA system. Not all DJ headphones feature a swivel system and the most basic models will require you to just take the headset off whenever you need to. If you feel like this could weaken your performance you might want to make sure the headphones you are purchasing feature a swivel system. 4. Read reviews and do research Are you looking for the best set of DJ headphones available? Maybe you should look for clues from the experts. What do Armin Van Buuren or Tiesto use for their performances? Chances are that your favorite DJ might have a pretty good idea about which headphones work best, but then again they might not work as well for you. Another way to find a good DJ headphone set is to read reviews from other customers. If a lot of people are reviewing a particular model favorably, it might be a safe bet. Take your time and look through more than just a few options.
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