Reddit reviews Behringer HPX2000 Headphones High-Definition DJ Headphones

No worries at all, sir noob. To explain I'll start at the beginning. Back before the invention of the sync button, records with different beats per minute (bpm) were physically sped up or down on their respective turntables to match one another. For example, if the record on deck A is spinning at 130 bpm and deck B has a 128 bpm track going 'round, we want to increase the speed of the 128 deck by sliding that pitch/tempo fader on the side. On real turntables, this makes the motor spin the turntable and the vinyl faster. At the same time, the beats of the two tracks won't always be right on during this process; if they start out at different speeds, they'll fall out of sync in the time it takes to adjust the pitch faders accordingly. This is where "nudging" comes in, which is when we touch the outside of the spinning table to slow down or speed up the record. We nudge the record, with the goal of keeping the beats from the track on deck B matched with those of deck A, all the while adjusting that pitch fader, until we no longer have to nudge the redorc to keep the beats synced. Sorry if that explanation doesn't make sense, if your still a little fuzzy check out this wiki article on beatmatching for a more formal explanation.

The essence of this method is carried over to pretty much all dj programs, Virtual DJ included. The main difference is that we have the sync button. Even the most precise vinyl turntablist can't always get their records match and synced 100%; they can get very close, but it is near impossible, with analog equipment, to sync two tracks perfectly. With digital mixing however, it's not only possible, but only a mouse click away with the sync button. Sync matches two track perfectly, as long as their beatmapping is correct. But if you want to use the pitch sliders, you can do it exactly the same way as with vinyl; just manually slide the fader of the 128 bpm track on deck B until it is as close to the 130 bpms of the track on deck A. Again, you can get it pretty close, but until you hit that sync button, its unlikely to get it perfectly beatmatched. But that's that's ok, because we can nudge in VDJ as well. Next time you play a track in Virtual, use your left/right arrow keys on you keyboard. You will hear the track slow down or speed up, then return to normal when you take your finger off. This is nudging. To answer your second question, this is the tool you use when the beats of two tracks with identical bpms are not synced. You temporarily slow down or speed up one of them until the beats of both tracks hit at the same time. You can adjust the pitch sliders to do so if you'd like, but you'll likely lose the benefit of having both tracks set at exactly 128, unless you press sync again.

The pitch sliders can also be used during a track to speed up or slow it down for dramatic effect, or if you are trying to move from 130 bpm house to 140 bpm dubstep, for example.

In my opinion, beatmatching is a fundamental skill that should be understood by all DJs. In my experience on the other hand, manually matching beats takes up a lot of time, time which could be spent looking for another track, manipulating effects, inserting samples, or anything else that comes up. In the end it's your choice how you match your tunes.


And those headphones look pretty solid, I'd look up reviews. 123DJ.com is a god place to look at headphones, HeadFi.org has good reviews of all kinds of headphones. Personally, I'd recommend the Behringer HPX2000s if your starting out; they're inexpensive but sound great for the price, they're loud, and they look like "real" DJ headphones if that's a selling point for you.

Hope all that blahblahblah helped, feel free to ask any other questions.

I've ended up with four pairs of these Behringer HPX2000: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000IKWBC2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title and they work really well. Foldable/collapsible, comfortable, adjustable, and right around $20 per head (x 4). No complaints!

Ive got a couple pairs...

I have the Senheiser 380 pro headphones, that is what I was playing on last night. As much as I love these headphones, they werent worth the money I paid for them.

I have a set of Berhingers that I got from amazon for like 25 bucks, they sound great for the money!

http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-HPX2000-Headphones-High-Definition-DJ/dp/B000IKWBC2/ref=pd_ys_qtk_general_recs_2

I'd really like a new pair of headophones. My last ones were destroyed a year ago and I missed having them cover my ears. Plus the ear buds I have now pinch the living mess out of my ears.

Best wishes to all~!

I got the Behringer HPX2000 on Dave Jackson's recommendation.
https://www.amazon.com/Behringer-HPX2000-Headphones-High-Definition-DJ/dp/B000IKWBC2/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=hpx2000&qid=1564232032&s=gateway&sr=8-1

I have these and overall they aren't that bad honestly, for the price I couldn't ask for anything else. The sound is clear though I wouldn't say they have high bass also they can get kinda uncomfortable since they aren't over-ears but rather on-the-ears which I did not know. Just look up some reviews on them from people who have them see what you like.

If you are just learning to DJ your best bet is to spend 100 to 200 dollars.

I started DJing for 120 dollars not including my computer with a Hercules MP3 E2, a set of Behringer headphones, and a cheap external soundcard.

Starting cheaply will allow you to learn the basics and will give you a feel for what you should really spend your money on. Plus if you don't enjoy DJing you only wasted a few bucks (You can pawn the stuff to a friend or on CL).

After you have learned some of the basics and determine that you want to continue doing it then look at the deck and go, "What am I missing here?". Do you want bigger and better platters? More buttons? More knobs? A certain layout? After using something that has just the basics you will be able to determine what you really need.

Links below to the gear I started with.

Deck

http://www.amazon.com/Hercules-DJ-Control-MP3-E2/dp/B002HH9TO2

Headphones (I still use these but plan on getting some new ones)

http://www.amazon.com/Behringer-HPX2000-Headphones-High-Definition-DJ/dp/B000IKWBC2/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1334877900&sr=1-1

USB Soundcard

http://www.amazon.com/External-Audio-Sound-Card-Adapter/dp/B004D3UFL4/ref=sr_1_8?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1334877931&sr=1-8

Total comes out to ~$130 plus shipping.

Also just so you know I currently use a Hercules DJ 4-Mx and the previously mentioned headphones.

Need help with a comfort/fit question on a budget.

Recently acquired some MDR7506 cans for amateur music production, and have been carrying them to work to listen to music at my desk. Realized I don't want to break my nice headphones because I'm poor and can't really afford to replace them, so I need something cheaper I can abuse a little without too much worry.

Bought the Sennheiser HD202 on Amazon because they were the "Best Seller" under $25, and I hated the way they fit, literally returned them a couple hours later.

Any recommendations on cheap, durable, okay-sounding cans that fit more like the MDR7506, and preferably less than $25 shipped? The Koss UR-20, Behringer HPX2000, or Behringer HPM1000 all kinda look like they fit the bill, but I'd like to get some opinions or recommendations if possible.

EDIT: What about the JVC HARX300 or the HARX500? Would I be going wrong there?