DJ headphones are an essential item for any DJ, and finding the best for your budget could prove challenging. Protecting your ears is one of the smartest moves you can make; it is a significant investment, so purchasing some good quality headphones is paramount to anyone in the music industry.
It can be challenging to look for headphones that are comfortable to wear, produce good quality sound, are durable and easily transportable all for under £100, but let us reassure you, it is possible.
There are some very desirable headphones, from leading manufacturers on the market within this price bracket. Therefore, the ultimate aim of this article is to help you decide which are the best DJ headphones under £100.
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When you start browsing DJ headphones, you may feel overwhelmed with terminology. So, here is a little background info regarding DJ headphones. Firstly, they can be referred to as on-ear, where the cups sit on the outside of the ear, or over-ear, where the cups cover the whole of the ear.
They will also be described as open or closed headphones, which forms the basis of noise cancellation. Open headphones allow music to outflow freely and external noise to enter, while closed headphones stop any outside noise entering and from music escaping.
We have selected, trialled and tested several headphones in-store and on the road, and feel the below fit our criteria as well as being pocket-friendly.
Pioneer HDJ-X5
The Pioneer HDJ-X5 DJ headphones are over-ear, closed-back, dynamic design. They are durable, reliable, sturdy, comfortable and feature a flexible headband. The headphones have been put through a vigorous US Military Standard MIL-STD-810G shock test as well as Pioneer DJs very own in-house testing facility.
HDJ-X5 Headphones have a broad frequency response range of 5 Hz to 30 kHz, an impedance of 32 Ohms, 102 dB sensitivity, 2,000 mW maximum power input and a 40 mm driver that features a copper-clad aluminium wire voice coils in addition to a magnetic circuit.
With the HDJX5’s comes a 1.2 m short coiled cable (1.8m when extended), a 6.3 mm stereo plug adapter and a carry pouch.
Pioneer HDJ-CUE1
The Pioneer DJ HDJ-CUE1 headphones are powerful, professional-looking, comfortable and produce a precise sound replica. They feature the same dynamic driver as the HDJ-X5s and have been specially tuned to define the low, mid and high frequencies clearly. These headphones are designed for comfort; they have a flexible cushioned headband, are lightweight, foldable and feature a swivel mechanism.
They make ideal beginner DJ headphones. In order to match your style they come in a choice of colours, and there is a Bluetooth version (HDJ-CUE1BT) if you wanted to go wireless. The Bluetooth version also allows you to adjust the volume and take phone calls via a button on the ear cup, and the in-built mic picks up your voice. As with all Pioneer headphones, the HDJCUE1s have been put through rigorous in-house testing, so they are proven to withstand heavy use.
The CUE1s comes with a detachable 1.2m coiled headphone cable, they are a closed, dynamic design, contain a 40mm driver, have a maximum power input of 2,000 mW, a frequency response of 5Hz to 30,000 Hz, impedance of 32 ohms and a sensitivity of 104 dB.
Sennheiser HD 25 Light
The Sennheiser HD 25 Light headphones are closed-back, over-ear, dynamic design. They are robust, lightweight and comfortable even when used over more extended periods of time, and they feature a single headband. The sound quality is high with clearly defined treble and super detailed bass.
The HD25’s has a 30 Hz to 16 kHz frequency response, an impedance of 60 Ohms, a sensitivity of 114 dB and a total harmonic distortion of <0,4%. The headphones also include a neodymium ferrous magnet systems and lightweight aluminium/copper voice coils.
The HD 25 Light headphones include a 3m straight cable, 3.5 to 6.3 mm (1/8 to 1/4 inch) adaptors and are packaged in environmentally friendly packaging.
Numark Redwave Carbon
The Numark Redwave Carbon DJ headphones are an over-ear closed cup modern design. The professional headphones have a sturdy build, incorporate a swivel design, and have breathable protein leather ear pads.
These high-quality headphones have full-range frequency response, along with 50 mm neodymium driver units, which provides powerful deep bass, and high-power voice coils.
The Redwave’s come with a cable, adapter and carry pouch ideal for storing or transporting the headphones.
Best overall
It is tough for us to pinpoint which of the headphones is THE best, as they all have their qualities. The headphones we have listed above are the ones we consider are of superb quality, produce a great sound and are considered the best DJ headphones for under £100.
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