Hey dudes, just bought these then from the US for about AU$270. Did a lot of research, was gunna go with the top of the line Technics cans but the apparantly hurt your ears, so I just got an Allen & Heath Mixer on the w.e, thought i may as well stick with them. The Xone: XD 53's had raving reviews. Professional Monitoring Headphones The new Xone XD-53 professional monitoring headphones have been developed to complete any professional DJ’s set up, and complements perfectly the Xone DJ mixer range. The XD-53’s incorporate a circumaural design, providing excellent isolation from ambient noise, making them the ideal headphone solution for DJ’s working in loud environments. The XD-53’s are also the perfect headphone for studio monitoring applications. As used by: John Digweed Ralph Lawson Andy Barlow Nick Warren Chris Healings (Hybrid) Chris Liebing Richie Hawtin • Excellent sound reproduction • 53mm diameter drivers • High power neodymium magnet design • High SPL capacity • Rotating earpieces for easy one-ear monitoring • Adjustable metal-reinforced headband • Folding design for compact portability • Long listening comfort • Carry pouch included • OFC [Oxygen-free Copper] wire cables • 3.5mm [1/8"] connector with 6.3mm [1/4"] jack adapter • Type: Closed-back Dynamic (circumaural isolation design) • Frequency Response: 5 – 33,000 Hz • Maximum Input Power: 3,500 mW • Sensitivity: 105 dB/mW at 1 kHz • Impedance: 36 ohms • Weight: 320 g • Cable: 1.2 m (Coiled)/Max. 3.0 m (OFC)