anditz Posted April 17, 2012 Share Posted April 17, 2012 HD25-II Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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anditz Posted April 17, 2012 Author Share Posted April 17, 2012 No seriously, everyone does it. Thinks "oh I need a new pair of headphones, I've heard of those Sennheisers but I'll do some research anyway"I thought I'd write this thread (which should be made sticky) to tell these people not to bother wasting time. Your thought process will most likely follow the following steps.1. Look at cheaper headphones. Brands like AKG and SONY2. Discover this isn't exactly what your looking for (sound quality, isolation, build quality)3. You amp up the budget to around $130-$1704. You think about getting HD25-SP's for about a day (Make sure you proceed to step 5!)5. You realise that for an extra 50 bucks or so you can just get the real deal and be happy/carefree.So if this is you, I can assure you that it is a completely safe option to go with the HD25-II's from the outset. They will last you a very long time, and most likely pay themselves off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Step 6. you Discover XD53's that have a larger driver, wider freq range, and are full ear cups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 There are two headphones you need to worry about.The HD-25's and the XD53's.Delete all the other threads, and just sticky this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelodyIlliterate Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Agree with jaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Step 6. you Discover XD53's that have a larger driver, wider freq range, and are full ear cupsdiscover you neck hurts after a wearing them a while cos they're so heavy.... realise the extra frequency range is stuff you can't hear anyway so makes no difference and realise the HD25's block out everything without covering your entire outer ear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelodyIlliterate Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Me thinks your over exaggerating about the weight bro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dflux4 Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Step 6. you Discover XD53's that have a larger driver, wider freq range, and are full ear cupsdiscover you neck hurts after a wearing them a while cos they're so heavy.... realise the extra frequency range is stuff you can't hear anyway so makes no difference and realise the HD25's block out everything without covering your entire outer ear. Smart man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 Step 6. you Discover XD53's that have a larger driver, wider freq range, and are full ear cupsdiscover you neck hurts after a wearing them a while cos they're so heavy.... realise the extra frequency range is stuff you can't hear anyway so makes no difference and realise the HD25's block out everything without covering your entire outer ear. you have got to be kidding me...This is the XD's statsType Circumaural, Closed-Back, DynamicFrequency Range 5Hz - 33kHzImpedance 36 OhmsSensitivity 105dBMaximum Input Power 3500mWConnectors Stereo 3.5mm Mini Plug with 1/4" AdapterCable Length 3.9' (1.2m) (Coiled)Weight 11.3 oz (320g)thats right, 320 grams and your complaining hahahahahahahaving an oily hair day probly weighs more dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anditz Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 Either way, just don't waste your time considering anything else. HD25s have stood the test of time, and can double as a street headphone. The bigger driver doesn't mean much, HD25s are very punchy and don't lose quality as you turn up the volume anyway. I personally don't like wearing big bulky headphones. But that's just personal preference I guess. I tested both and chose the HD's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anditz Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 And HD25s are less than half the weight at 140g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 HD25'sEar coupling supraauralTransducer principle dynamic, closedNominal impedance 70 ΩFrequency response (headphones) 16 - 22000 Hz (already covers more than what's audible to the human ear)Max. Sound pressure level (aktiv) 120 dB SPLLoad rating 200 mWTHD, total harmonic distortion < 0,3 % (Can't grumble with that quality)Contact pressure ca. 2.5 NJack plug 3,5/6,3 mm stereoCable length 1,5 mWeight w/o cable ca. 140 g (no sore neck here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggssell Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 sore necks? Wtf you fellas made of jelly or have no backbone or sumthin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 sore necks? Wtf you fellas made of jelly or have no backbone or sumthinnah, just making a meal of the fact that those recycled wheelie bins weigh far too much when compared to the HD25's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggssell Posted April 18, 2012 Share Posted April 18, 2012 if princess leia could wear big ass cans anyone can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anditz Posted April 18, 2012 Author Share Posted April 18, 2012 haha for me it's not even really about the weight its more about the aesthetics of a smaller can.just get hd25's people! you can find really good deals on them for brandnew if you look hard enough too! i know i will have lots of love for mine for a very long time from now. i doubt i will ever need another pair, theyre that part of you're dj kit that really become your babies. you take them to all your gigs and they serve you well without skipping a beat (unless you don't beat match )so yeah, i'd say it's the one piece of gear you shouldn't cheap out on unless you just dj at home where the sound levels aren't so loud, even still hd's would be a fine choice.i'm sure those who have xd53's will stand by them to the death and i understand that i guess but at the end of the day a good 80% of full time djs own a pair of hd25s (or want to) for a reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anditz Posted April 19, 2012 Author Share Posted April 19, 2012 blah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexJ Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 but at the end of the day a good 80% of full time djs own a pair of hd25s (or want to) for a reasonidk bout this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russell Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 but at the end of the day a good 80% of full time djs own a pair of hd25s (or want to) for a reasonidk bout this..I can't verify the percentages but I do know that the majority of pro DJ's in Europe use HD25's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robsta Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 XD53s hurt your neck...Australian Soft Cocks ForumHD-25s felt way too flimsy for me and I prefer the full ear covering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandy Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I liked it better when robsta was banned Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I liked it better when robsta was bannedThis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anditz Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 HD-25s felt way too flimsy for me*sighs* ^are you serious? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREMM1S Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Can assure you they are not, after one gig i left them in my backpack on my floor, somehow i forgot and thanks to a messy room the bag was under some clothes and i was essentially walking on my sennies everyday, didnt break at all they were fine, easily the best dj cans out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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