The HDJ-1000's ability to handle big power makes distortion practically obsolete. The HDJ-1000s weigh in at less than one pound, which combined with plush padding, makes it possible for DJs to wear the headphones for hours. Features: 3,500 mW of maximum input making distortion practically obsolete Durable, self-adjusting headband Both ear pads have a swivel mechanism allowing the earcups to be set to any position Soft-touch DJ housing Stereo/mono switch 9.4 foot coiled cable (only 3.9 FT when straight) is replaceable Hermetically sealed body keeps out unwanted sound Black vinyl-carrying pouch Tear resistant ear pads
1 Yes - They Really Do Break
The reviewer before summed up these headphones and their shortcomings wonderfully so I simply want to add my voice to his comments. They DO BREAK; I guess I'm lucky in that mine lasted for just over a year. They sound FANTASTIC, the best I've used, but I've just written Pioneer to try and have them replaced. For $120 pair of phones I should be listening to these 10 years from now, not looking for gobs of tape and super glue just to listen to them only 1 year later. I havea feeling that if you reinforced that area with some tape they'd not break, or at least not for quite a while... kind of silly, but yeah, they sound GREAT.
2 They Break
The sound, fit, and function is perfect for DJing. Exceptionally tight bass that poo poos all over anything by Sony (700, V6/7506, 7509), Korg, or Ixos, and the mids and highs are nicely balanced. There's a slight (and I do mean slight) excess of bass, but it's in a way that lends itself to mixing and is never muddy and muffled. Etymotic's high end in-ear stuff obviously does better on the bass (as well as everywhere else) but that's a different beast. Unfortunately, the 1000's break. First thing to go is usually the slide joint. You'll notice they keep slipping on one side (left usually) and tightening the screw will eventually strip it. The solution is to superglue the sliders (open them up completely) then tape the outside with scotch tape, which is nearly invisible. A perfect solution, assuming you won't ever get to adjust the size again to anyone else's head. However, that's not the biggest problem. The plastic between the ball joint and the horseshoe shaped piece that contacts the driver housing will eventually crack and break completely. This usually occurs on the right side more, though by that time you'll see cracking on the left, too. It can happen out of nowhere one day and is catastrophic. For the price, this is totally unacceptable construction on Pioneer's part. They have been replacing them like gangbusters to people who have the problem, but you pay the shipping cost and there's no end to the number of headphones you'll go through. As far as I know, they haven't fixed it. Mine just went after only about 6 months. There are people on the Pioneer forum on their 5th one. They sound that good and work that well for DJing, but at this point I'm about ready to try the Senn 25. I've been to Numark hell and back about 11 times, and I don't want to start another cycle with a different product.
3 Pioneer never disappoints!
I've had these pair of headphones for about a week now and I can't find anything wrong with them or to complain about. The bass, mids, and highs are all outstanding. I've tested this product with various styles of music just to hear the bass and treble levels, and I'm amazed at how clear the sound is even at the highest level of volume. As for noise cancelling it is perfect for filtering all outside distractions. Once these headphones are on, you're basically in you're own little world literally! I've been a Pioneer products customer for years, and their products have not dispoointed me yet. This just shows how much quality goes into a Pioneer product. Whether you're a Professional DJ or just an avid music listener these headphones they will not disappoint you!
