Let’s say your name is, I don’t know, Jonathan Peters or Jojo Flores or Armand Van Helden. As a DJ you need a pair of solid headphones, ones that not only sound good but look good. (It’s a vain industry, DJing.) Are these Pioneer HDJ-2000 headphones what the doctor ordered? Who knows—I haven’t heard them yet—but given Pioneer’s pedigree I’d say there’s a good chance that, yes, these are quality.
The machine translation reads:
35μm thick plate vibration, and high magnetic field of magnet driver employed with a diameter of 50mm. DJ will be required to reproduce low-range oriented, while the enhanced sound quality. At the same time, to ensure a large volume of the audible, but also improve sound insulation.
So, not only have I not used them, hearing how they sound, but the information isn’t even in English.
I do know, however, that Pioneer wants ¥33,000 (around $340) for them, so they’re not exactly cheap. In fact, they’re downright expensive, especially since it looks like the world is about to plunge into economic chaos. Well, they’re not expensive if you’re signed to Rekids or Renaissance or something
I had a go of these for an afternoon this week. They are lovely headphones. Well built, and they sound great. A bit expensive for my wallet, but I’d be happy to own a pair.
here’s the hdj-2000s on the pioneer european webiste… in english!
with video demo, too….
http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/products/44/216/2183/HDJ-2000/index.html
Wow - checked these out at my local store today - they sound amazing - go very loud… AND feel great on your head.. thank god it’s christmas - now @ number 1 on my list ! :-)
I also ordered a pair to give a try hoppe is good tehnicall sounds like is good the price is good .
ordered a pair today… had the hdj-1000’s. they were made out of plastic and werent really suitable for a club (drunk) environment…
hopefully these will be tougher!