Sennheiser HD 25
Sennheiser Famous for durability and quality, Sennheiser has produced the HD25 that are perfect for the travelling DJ since they withstand a lot of wear and will not break when dropped. They are light, so can be worn comfortably for a couple of hours They also include a rotating capsule for single-ear listening. Sennheiser also offer a detachable auxiliary cable with these headphones that can be replaced at any time. Starting price is around $149
Pioneer Pro DJ HDJ-2000MK2-K
These headphones are so light and comfortable you can forget you’re wearing, whilst getting pure, clear audio. The headphones have excellent sound isolation and offer rotatable housing. They can also be easily moved for single-ear usage. The mini-XLR, L-Type connection to the headphone itself keeps you attached even if you’re jumping around. Starting price $270
Pioneer HDJ-500
A cheaper version of the Pro HDJ-2000s with a similar style, the Pioneer HDR-500R headphones offer rotating housing, but only to the right side. This allows you to turn the right cup away from your ear. The audio quality is not quite as good as the Pros and they are not built to last as long, but they are perfect if you regularly lose or break headphones. A bluetooth version is also available. Starting price $90
Audio Technica ATH-M50x
The ATH-M50x headphones offer you the best of DJ and studio headphones, being one of the top tier selection of studio headphones as well as DJ headphones. They have closed-ear headphones which give a slight noise reduction. They also offer a 90 degree swivel to the ear cup for quick single-ear usage. Starting price $150.
V-MODA Crossfade M-100
Highly rate for quality and durability thanks to their metal framing. The tight, noise-cancelling ear cups also make these headphones surprisingly comfortable. The sound quality is superb and the headphones come in a multitude of design options, including your logo or custom engraving. They also come in a case. Starting price $240
Shure SRH-70DJ
Especially designed for DJ’s, these affordable headphones meet all the common needs of a DJ.
Shure have increased the electrical resistance of these headphones and included closed back cups for noise isolation, though there is a 90 degree swivel for single-ear usage. Earcup replacements are also available. Starting price $99
Audio Technica ATH-M20x
Whilst these do not have a collapsible body of the more expensive ATH-M50x above, they have excellent sound isolation and create a comfortable over-the-ear cushion to block surrounding sound. The ear cup swivel is a 15° angle. These headphones are good for a DJ and a great option as backup headphones. Starting price $49
Sony MDR-V55
Sony has made an amazing pair of DJ headphones that are incredibly comfortable and have good noise isolation. These headphones also offer an extremely high power output, allowing you to crank up the volume if needed and when not in use are easy to store. The design also includes a reversible ear cup feature that allows you to quickly flip the direction of one of the ears. One negative, there is no detachable auxiliary cable. Starting Price $67
Beats Mixr
For ultimate comfort and style, these luxury grade headphones from Apple are perfectly designed. The headphones include a swivel feature that allows you to push it back easily behind the ear, then right back when you need it and the headband is flexible. They also do everything you want DJ headphones to do, with the addition of an enhanced low end for ultimate clarity at high volume, making these a great choice for the professional DJ. Starting Price: $139
Beyerdynamic DT-1350-80
For top-tier, high-quality headphones, these are a great option. Made with Tesla Technology these headphones are designed to last, with metal framing and the offer of removable ear cushions for replacements. These are headphones for the professional DJ, with perhaps the best noise cancellation currently available. Starting Price $210
