3 DJ headphone features that are worth the money

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It is no secret that a good DJ needs a lot of equipment to perform to the best of their ability. One of the most coveted items that a DJ must have is a good set of headphones. Believe it or not, there is a lot that goes in to purchasing a great set of headphones with the right amount of features. This article will serve as a way to decipher which features are worth the extra money.

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1. Coiled cable. If you are going to use your headphones for running, listening to music on your phone or tablet, or watching netflix, you will most likely want a wireless model or one with a cord that is not noticeable. If you are a DJ however, you will likely want to purchase a set of headphones that come with a coiled cable. The coiled cable is important because you will most likely want to spend a great deal of time playing music and therefore you will want to have a cord that can stay coiled after a long period of time. If it does not coil, it could get stuck under your feet or get caught up in your hands as you are playing. In addition, the length that the coil can provide will help you a great deal. Just imagine that you are DJing a wedding and need to lean over to take a request or take a drink of water. If you do not have a cord that is long enough, this could serve as a problem.
2. The ability to use on one ear. Like a coiled cable, if you are just purchasing a pair of headphones to use on a casual basis, the one ear’d feature will probably not be worth it to you. If you are a DJ however, this feature is a must-have as it can make your job so much easier. With the ability to hear with one ear will allow you to listen to the monitor speaker with one ear and also the incoming track on the other ear with the use of your headphones. When selecting your headphones be sure that you look for a model that offers earcups that swivel and move.
3. Comfortable. While it is true that most people want their headphones to be comfortable around their ears, DJ’s will typically want their headphones to feel good around their neck. The reason for this is that DJ’s are more likely to wear their headphones around their neck for extended periods of time. DJ’s will use their headphones to cue a track but will most often have them resting around their neck for the duration of the gig.

These three features are important and well worth the money you will need to spend to purchase a pair that will deliver all of these. Other things that you need to consider before you make a purchase include taking a close look at the durability and transportability of the model you end up investing in.