Audio-Technica - ATH-M20x

If you are on a budget (like me 🥲), Audio Technica's ATH-M20X might suit you as it has for me. For the monitor, I had used Presonus Eris 3.5 and it wasn't that bad for the price. If you need a speaker that you can carry with you, Headrush's FRFR108 or FRFR Go might be an option as well.

They’re what I use. I especially appreciate them because they’re easy fitting even on my massive noggin…

idk I use non gaming audiotechnicas and they are nice.

plus you get 3 year warranty

I use Sennheiser HD 25's. They are build great, very durable, and you can take them apart/replace parts if they do break (DJ gear takes a beating once you are not playing at home any more). The HD 25s are closed back.... open back means there is mesh or a porious material on the back of the bucket instead of a solid piece of (usually) plastic. idk any DJs who use open back... The HD 25s They have smaller buckets compared to a lot of other headphones designed for DJing. The isolation happens while they are sitting on top of the ear, which makes moving them on and off really easy and quick. They are very comfy and have decent sound. They hold to your head really well without having to adjust the headband, which I have found myself doing when using other headphones. I recommend getting the coiled cable and not the straight like I did. I have gotten caught on a fader once of twice when leaning over to fix something behind the mixer. Not the biggest deal, the coil makes that less likely to happen. Also gives you some feedback when you have stretched away from the mixer "just a bit to far" which the straight doesn't. Personally I would say there are other headphones out there with better sound quality, but honestly, we are splitting hairs after a certain point imo. I often DJ with ear plugs in anyway to protect my lugs, so any difference gets lost at that point. I also like them aesthetically compared to a lot of other "staple" headphones. For instance, I think the Audio Technica ATH range makes people look a bit like the guitarist from Linkin Park lol with that said, the Audio Technica ATH-M20x is probably the best budget DJ headphones, so if thats what you can afford go for it. Anyway, I hope that helps! Good headphones are literally the most important piece of DJ gear imo. If you can't hear your tracks properly, you are fucked. Everything else (aside from a play/pause, basic transport controls, up faders, and a basic EQ) is absolute window dressing and should be easily discarded without impacting your performance to much. But headphones.... fuck me. I was actually asked to play at an afterhours the other week and said "I don't have my headphones" and they went "no one does". I laughed so hard... I can't play without buckets. Major give away that the dudes playing were using a pre-prepared set, sync on, just pressing play kinda vibe.

For me, they are, but with details I.m not a proper Known Pro, but have a lot of years in the game. Apparently they are pretty good for the price, but, finally, is your ears what makes the difference. My personal opinion, there are no "perfect must use" headphones despite some people claiming that this or that brand and model are neccesary. My personal trick, is to test your final results in your old portable radio CD, in your car sound equipment, everywhere you can. With practice, you will learn what your headphones are good for or not and what to check in monitors or external devices so you will get used to the sound they give. For the price, reviews and technical description, i would say yes. BUT eventually you will move to another ones.

If anc isn't your priority go for wired, ath M20X is really good especially considering your sound quality requirements, if you want bluetooth/ANC go for Jlabs Jbuds lux anc they've got you covered on everything, also for Soundcore or jlabs in both case you'll get boosted bass , if you prefer clear vocals and neutral style more and that's your absolute priority go for audio technica, about thr comfort both of them are comfortable enough to wear for long hours, also if you can see check fiio x jade jt1 in wired, they cross your budget a little(5.5k) but as far as I've heard they are worth the money

Very well headphones done mixing for 2-3 years and used it 8 years total ( very rough use non cleaning)

ATH m20x are decent

I have a $40 pair of Audio Technica ATH-M20x (no mic, no noise cancelling) over the ear headphones that are going strong after ten years of daily use for broadcast radio & television. They have a 6ft cord that causes me to trip and yank them down off my desk unintentionally at least 1-3 times a week. I’ve left them in my car in the summer and winter… I even loan them out to new hires. All that abuse and still no loss in function, sound quality or anything except some cracking in the faux leather cushy headband bit. They don’t look super dorky, oversized or gimmicky, and never have trouble connecting to Bluetooth because they don’t have that capability in the first place.

All the AT's are pretty decent. They aren't my favorites, but I'd recommend them over the Sony 7506's. Studio monitor headphones are always a good investment. If they are within your budget, go for it. $50US is kind of table stakes for a good set of headphones for your studio. The best that headphones can provide is a consistent reference that removes your room from the audio playback. No matter what headphones you get, it is helpful to listen to your recordings on other systems as well so you understand how your sound translates more generally. If your audio only sounds good on your headphones, that's a problem. More headphone options listed here - [https://justaskjimvo.studio/how-do-you-listen-gear-roundup-a-selection-of-studio-headphones/](https://justaskjimvo.studio/how-do-you-listen-gear-roundup-a-selection-of-studio-headphones/)