15 Best DJ Headphones 2022 [Hand Picked Headphones For You]

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Audio Technica needs no introduction as a brand. It is one of the most trusted headphone manufacturers around the globe, whether it be for casual usage or professional music production usage. The ATH-M50x is a high quality headphone that comes for a high price but does provide you with the best features to aid you in sound production.

It has 40mm earth magnet based drivers and copper-aluminum voice coils to ensure high quality sound transfer. The headphone comes with features such as low frequency performance, hassle free cable, foldable construction, etc. There are also accessories available in the market to go with the headphone.

All in all, there is no denying that the M50x has become a crowd favorite. While it is not the most expensive headphone in the market, it does not compromise on the features or the quality of sound. For a DJ who is playing week in week out, there is no better wingman in the market than the ATH-M50x.

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The world of music and sound production cannot be complete without mentioning Sony. As a brand, Sony is a leader and innovator. The MDR7506 is one of the best DJ headphones in the market when it comes to bang for your bucks. Much like other high end headphones, the MDR also comes with 40mm drivers that support the highest sound quality.

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The headphone also has a response of 10Hz-20kHz, which lets you hear a complete range of music without having any external interference. You can use it comfortably with a 9.8 foot cord for connection and a separate adapter that comes in the box.

The headphone is one of the best in the market in terms of features on offer and the price tag it is sold for. It can be used for casual music listening as well as DJing professionally. It is also a popular choice for video bloggers and gamers on Twitch.

There is no denying that there are other more expensive options out there, but considering the value for money, the Sony MDR7506 is one of the top DJ headphones out there.

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If you are going for luxury and top design, then Apple’s Beat Studio 3 is your choice. It is a stylish and slim headphone that will get you noticed and give you a premium music producing experience. A big difference between Beats and other headphones in the market today is the presence of the DSP software that will generate emotions through music and let you feel the silence around you through the special Dual-Noise cancellation system.

Although the headphones are wireless, you can still use them for almost half a day continuously without losing any quality in sound. You can charge them easily through a USB cable anywhere you go. The active monitoring system shuts down the headphone when not in use to save and extend the battery live life.

This makes it very convenient to use the headphones and you will never experience the prospect of having a dead headphone due to leaving it on by mistake. Other features of the headphones include an external talk table, a hard shell for protection and a warranty from Apple.

With this headphone on, you will be feeling like you are on a live set with the singer, even when you are in your living room. If you have the money to spend, we really recommend you to get this product as it is one of the good DJ headphones in the premium range.

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V-Moda may not be a household name among the average music listeners, however the professional DJs know that this is one of the best companies to get a headphone from. Not only does the headphones produce excellent sound, it is built like a tank and will never come apart due to falls or mismanagement.

Despite the features, the price of this headphone is quite budget friendly. The M-100 comes with 50mm diaphragm drivers that are uniquely associated with V-Moda. The headphones have been tuned by professional audiophiles and produce the cleanest of bass, vivid mids and super extended highs, without any distortion in sound resolution. The M-100 is easy to carry as well and with a folding design, you can take it along wherever you go.

All the features apart, we also love the customer service of V-Moda and its headphone comes with a 2 year warranty. The special immortal program by the brand allows you to get a new headphones for half the price, if you happen to break your original one by mistake.

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Here we have another headphone by Audio-Technica. This is the M30x and can be considered as the little brother of the M-50x. Now you already know that we are fans of the M-50x, so it is no surprise that we are also really happy with 30x. This model comes with active noise cancelling and super clarity in the sound that allows you to enjoy your music without any deflections.

You can play music in a club or listen to your production at home,these headphones are going to produce studio recording level clarity at any place you are at. You can use this headphone with your DJ controller or your electronic devices, without requiring to buy any special equipment. Do note that the audio volume automatically stays under medium strength with the playback devices.

All in all, the ATH-M30x is a DJ headphone if you want the top notch Audio-Technica experience, but are willing to give up on some of the high end features.

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Here we have another product by Beats. The Solo3 is a top model in 2019 and have had the well wishes of professional reviewers. The main outstanding feature of this headphone is its ability to play continuously for 40 hours. This allows you to carry it for a weekend outing, without having to waste time waiting for your headphones to charge.

The headphones are compatible with all modern devices which support bluetooth. The bluetooth technology embedded in the headphone is first class and will not lead to loss of sound quality. You can wear the headphones for long hours and use it for making calls, controlling your music and other listening functions. Apart from the headphones, you will also get a carrying case and a 2 year warranty.

We all know that with Beats you are only getting the best in design and quality. This is why the Solo3 is perfect DJ headphones of 2022. We recommend it if you need a great long lasting wireless headphones, without requiring the highest grade of sound quality.

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Sony makes several top notch headphones and each of them can be used by a DJ, depending upon the requirements and level of playing. The MDR-V55 looks like an old school mean headphones, but its features are not old school in any way. The headphones come with a 40mm output driver that can compete with the high end headphones, while the frequency support is between 5Hz and 25kHz.

You can connect the headphones to your electronic keyboard, controller or synthesizer without requiring any special equipment. Design wise, Sony has put in swiveling earcups and a foldable body that allows you to carry the headphones easily. Since the ear cups are padded, you can wear them for long hours without feeling any discomfort.

Unlike many top notch headphones, this product by Sony is a lot cheaper. 

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The 990 Pro is a really historic brand for Beyerdynamic and truly is one of the best DJ headphones. It's kind of tried, tested and true. However, this product comes at a good price point. The first thing you'll notice is its open diffused back, which helps you to remain aware of your environment. Another great thing is the memory foam and this lets you use the headphones for hours on end without getting any kind of listening fatigue. In terms of the sound what you're going to try to get is mild bass and treble.

This means that you will basically hear sound at a very normal frequency level. There is a single sided cable and what this allows for the headphones to be put on and taken off without getting tangled. The cable has that coil that really enables it to not get tangled when you're using these or taking them in and out of the case. In terms of the material and design, the headphones itself are made out of plastic to keep it nice and light, but the headband has a nice robust spring steel.

For the features these bring on board, the DT 990 Pro is an affordable option for mixing and mastering audio. Beyerdynamic has really changed the game by bringing recording studio level headphones to a price point where an intermediate DJ can buy one without having to break the bank.

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The M20x is another product by Audio Technica that makes our review of best DJ headphones. You must really be wondering how impressive this company is to get so many of its products featured here. Audio Technica M20x is meant to be used in a studio setting.

The headphones are very comfortable, with the headband being completely soft and padded. The ear pads makes it so comfortable to wear the headphones for long hours. This is what Audio Technica calls circum oral design. The cord on the headphones is long, reaching 9.8 feet to be exact. Now to the details, the drivers inside are a very healthy 40 millimeters in diameter and they have an impendence of 47 ohms.

This is great because it suits exactly what they're meant to do to serve as headphones for a DJ. The headphones can take abuse and this will make them less susceptible to being blown out because of high volumes. Construction wise, they do feel very solid and very nicely put together.

They do a great job of cancelling outside noise and you do have a little bit of sound leakage meaning the person next to you could hear whatever it is that you're listening to but for this to happen the room would have to be really almost silent.

All in all, for an entry level headphone, this is a great choice to have. If you are a beginner DJ, we really think that this can be your choice.

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The MDR v6 first hit the market in 1985. As you can see from the extra long coil cords, this is a pure studio monitor headphone and is very popular with DJs and other audio professionals. The headphone is very comfortable and relatively lightweight for a full-size model. It folds up into a more compact form factor and comes with a simple vinyl protective carrying case.

While the ear pad is not incredibly durable, each is replaceable and cost around 10 dollars for a pair of replacement pads. The headphone offers a very well balanced sound and excellent clarity for its modest price points, with a little more bass than your average budget headphones.

The heavy long cord makes the MDR v6 less than ideal as walk-around headphones, but if you are in a clear setting you can do with it without a problem.

All things considered, if you are truly cash strapped and need headphones for your DJing, then the Sony MDR v6 is one of the best DJ headphones out there. While you may not get all the top features or the modern gimmicks, but you do get a stable and well respected product that has proven to last for years without any deterioration.

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Behringer’s HPX2000 are world famous. These are high definition DJ headphones and come with some appreciable features. These are great headphones to plug into your iPhone or iPad or anything with a music player, it's going to be great for that. Also in the studio, you want to have headphones in the studio when you're playing so that you can monitor yourself and play against that DAW.

These headphones have high-definition bass and super transparent highs, so no matter what kind of music you listen to it's going to be great. These headphones also have a high dynamic range which means from quiet to loud, they're going to sound awesome. Now these headphones come with the 1/8" inch jack, which is going to work great with your music players and if you want to plug into a console, an adapter is included as well.

These headphones have a single sided chord with oxygen free copper wires. The ear cups on these headphones are cool because they are rotatable and switchable so if you're a professional DJ and you're moving whatever side ear you'd like to use, it's going to work for you. These headphones also have ultra-rugged headband construction which means after a lot of time of use they're going to work great and last.

All in all, these are one of the best DJ headphones in the basic category. Even if you are a pro DJ, you can get one for yourself as a backup, in case your main headphones give up on your for some reason or another.

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The Crossfade LP2 has an amazing sound and unrivaled durability. V-Moda has crammed a lot of stuff into this fairly small package. With all the metal and Kevlar used here, these are built like a tank, even the rubber and plastic skin is specially tough, although the matte black color scheme isn't especially flashy.

The headphones include two 3.5 millimeter audio cables: one standard and one with a mic and remote. The one button remote works with everything from iDevices to android and windows devices. The highs, lows and bass of this headphone is fairly good, but do not expect it to be of the level of the higher end models by V Moda.

You can push the volume pretty high without distortion and chances are your ears will reach their limit before the headphones reach theirs. These aren't noise cancelling but they create a good enough seal that you're not going to hear much else.

The V-moda Crossfade LP 2's go for a mid-range price and that's right where people start really carefully considering their decisions rather than just going for the first thing. If you like bass but you don't want to sacrifice sound quality to get it, consider getting this headphone. 

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At first glance, you'll notice the adjustable headband around the ear design and gold accents of this beautiful headphone. Design-wise the headphone is pretty firm yet flexible. The plush cushions are great for when you're working for long hours in music production and want to minimize that fatigue.

The headphones have a semi-open back so you're not completely isolated from the noise around you.The headphone comes with a detachable cable that runs ten feet long and an adapter. There is also a mini XLR input that plugs into the left ear cup and it is included with a release button for the adapter.

This lets you connect the headphones with auxiliary devices. In terms of how the headphones sound, it does give a flat natural response which is ideal when you're mixing or recording the audio. However, you will also notice there is a lack of bass when you're using the headphones.

Overall the K240 Studio is a solid pair of headphones with its accurate response and crystal clear sound. The plush design makes it comfortable to listen to and the detachable cable is great in case anything ever does go wrong with the cable itself. For a price below hundred bucks, this is one of the best headphones.

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Here we have another piece by Audio Technica. This time it is the 40x in the M series.

This is one of the best DJ headphones you can get under a tight budget. Starting off with the design, the 40 X looks professional and is designed to wear in studios or video production settings. The attention to detail on the precision is amazing in these headphones, with every line and every curve having a premium feel.

Despite being made of plastic, it feels very rigid and it definitely feels like these are going to last a very long time. Since these are extremely flexible and versatile so it can fit in any type of head with ease and can swivel in all different kinds of ways to guarantee a perfect fit.

The headphones come with a leather pouch so in the occasions you take this out of your DJ booth, you can put it in this pouch. There are two cables included and keep in mind that these cables are now removable from the headphones which is a really nice feature. Comfort wise, these are really really pleasant to wear and can be used for long hours.

The sound is very flat and accurate, with 40 millimeters drivers. This lets you really hear the natural sound without any distortion and is an important feature for music production.

Overall, these are the headphones for a young DJ. Hands-down. Period. These are very ergonomic, they come with many accessories and the sound quality is top-notch as well.

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These headphones seem to be a great bang for the buck. The 50mm drivers offer a wide dynamic range and also some bass response. The headphones are good if you are DJing on the go. These run okay on low-power devices like your smartphones or mp3 player, but sound exceptionally great when it is paired with ABS due to its low impedance.

They have a frequency response of 10 Hertz to 30 kilo hertz, which is great and also should be a relatively flat. The headphones are ideally great for mixing and music production. 

The semi open bag design of these headphones give a wide sound stage, which is great for natural listening experience, although the frequency spectrum is not provided out of the box. Comfort wise, the headphones can be used for extended studio sessions.

The inner ear cups are foam type, which are great because they are not leather and wont get sweaty. The headphones are pretty decent and have an amazing flat sound quality, which is very realistic.

All in all, since this is a basic headphone, it is not recommended for the professionals. However, if you are just starting out and need a great fix, then this headphone can be considered as one of the best headphones out there.

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