AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ XE

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Headphones (Over / On Ear)

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Sentiment score67% positive
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Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Reddit Iconcharliemattworth
3 months ago

These are on ear, not over ear as OP asks for 😊 I'd recommend Aiaiai TMA-2 DJ XE (modular build, so you can select over ear cups)

Reddit Iconseppo2
7 months ago

I have also the TM2 with S01 and E04. I've switched from S02 and E02 and it's way better now!

Reddit Icon41FiveStar
4 months ago

Over ear imo 🤷‍♂️ Love my TM 2 x-DJs a lot.

2 months ago

AIAIAI TM 2 x-DJs are my favorite 🤷‍♂️

7 months ago

I hear my Aiaiai TM2's just fine 🤷‍♂️. I have super sensitive hearing and just keep the headphones just over booth volume and it seems to work

4 months ago

Aiaiai TM2's with the bigger ear cups are fun and comfy. 🤷‍♂️

Reddit Icon72corvids
8 months ago

I went the AIAIAI route as well. Being modular means that I can buy different speaker units, or headbands for whatever comes up. I have the regular headband, over-the-ear earpads and the Bluetooth DJ speakers and a volt yellow coiled cable. I also bought a hardcase for them to live in when not in use. It's been at least 5 years and they are still running strong. They sound great, have excellent isolation and if something breaks, I just order the part. No need to toss the whole set. 👍🏾👍🏾

Reddit Icondjrichardb
11 months ago

You can add (albeit at some extra expense) the matching large OE pads - they are perfect (imho)

Reddit Iconkaydeelethal
8 months ago

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Reddit IconA_Fat_Sosig
3 months ago

i tried out the AIAIAI headphones for how repairable and customizable they are. Not the best listening quality but they do the job for DJing and if anything breaks, it’s like $40 for the most expensive parts

Reddit Iconcherrymxorange
5 months ago

I think it depends entirely on whether you want to mix in headphones or via your speakers. My speakers are on the smaller side, it’s fun to blast music but my nicer headphones give a far more accurate idea of what the mix sounds like. I’ve never tried DT-770s mostly because I’ve heard they’re quite bright and I’ve never liked that in a headphone, I enjoy my Rode NTH-100’s a lot for mixing and just listening, they’re comfortable, well built and not too fatiguing while still being accurate. I also like my TMA-2’s with the S05 speakers and either the E04 or E08 pads depending on whether I fancy more bass or more sound stage. People aren’t lying about the HD-25s, they’re great but I don’t find them comfortable for longer sessions where I’m monitoring in headphones. Astounding otherwise though.

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