difference between studio-referencing and DJ headphones

**charls17** · 11-08-2009, 10:49 PM

any inputs friends?ö
i'm wondering about their basic differences like, of course, pricing and quality.ö
also thinking of using these as daily headphones aside from my zumreed cans.

and then there's the budget (P3.5k max) and availability in local stores (not willing to buy from the internet)

thanks much! =)

**Sponsor** · 11-08-2009 10:49 PM

**celosdedma** · 11-10-2009, 04:08 PM

you won't get far with 3.5k bro... probably the senn hd 205 @ 2.5k but don't expect it to be "reference-grade". i don't really know the difference bet the reference types and the dj headphones but i use dj headphones that have a pretty flat response when compared to entry level reference monitors like my bx8a. i personally use the allen & heath xd-53 or sony mdr-v700.

**macdrive007** · 11-10-2009, 04:44 PM

for 2.5k-3.5k you can get an Audio Technica studio reference (flat response) headphone, also saw an AKG brand for that price. consumer models, not top of the line pro quality, but will do.

bought one of each for our high school recording studio

**charls17** · 11-11-2009, 06:58 PM

where can I buy those audio-technia or AKG headphones? =) thanks! =)

**macdrive007** · 11-11-2009, 07:04 PM

audio technica was formerly carried by Audiophile, but maybe not anymore. Try them or JB Music. I got the AKG from a store near Mobile 1 in greenbelt/parksquare, can't remember anymore what store it was... my memory is getting bad... :slanted:

**radforce** · 11-11-2009, 07:19 PM

if your within Alabang area, you may check Hi-Fi Lounge in Festival Mall (this is where i bought my Audio Technica ATH-M50).

**dantuts** · 11-12-2009, 03:45 PM

if you want headphones, i think your choice will be sennheiser or audio technica..you can also try those old sony headphones, i forgot a particular model.. pero i just want to say, nothing beats a studio monitors... add ka ng konti you can have a decent m-audio..

**kikoreta** · 11-12-2009, 05:02 PM

The purpose of DJ and Studio are so different. DJ headphones work in a club environment so sensitivity is important. DJ headphones have to be able to go LOUD to make sabay with the club sound system. Tonal quality can be flat or leaning towards being bassy (djs rely on beat to mix). Studio headphones would tent to sound very flat and neutral a to most accurately reproduce the sound being played.