[Jitter MC]

Which are the best in terms of durability, comfort, sound and features?

 

[Parula]

I have the ATH-PRO700MK2 and find it VERY uncomfortable and I find the sound muddied with bloated bass. I've never worn the Allen & Heath.

 

[Jitter MC]

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I have the ATH-PRO700MK2 and find it VERY uncomfortable and I find the sound muddied with bloated bass. I've never worn the Allen & Heath.

Thank you very much for your quick response!

 

[Jitter MC]

I need answers please...

 

[Jitter MC]

Anyone?

 

[Jitter MC]

http://graphs.headphone.com/graphCompare.php?graphType=0&graphID%5B%5D=153

 

[Jitter MC]

I found this graph and it seems so wrong... 10 Hz-22 kHz (+/- 15 dBr)

 

[Roller]

Neither are comfortable, and both are moderately durable.
 
What is your budget?

 

[Jitter MC]

€ 180

 

[Jitter MC]

In terms of sound which one has a more balanced sound signature?

 

[Roller]

Have you considered the Ultrasone DJ1 (counterpart to the HFI-580) or DJ1 Pro (counterpart to the Pro 550)? Both are very durable, have impactful sound (the DJ1 moreso than the DJ1 Pro), and are comfortable enough (debatable, some find them uncomfortable, some find them ok, they're not too comfortable but personally they work just fine), and would suit DJing, considering your specified budget.
 
If you can stretch your budget further, you can also consider the Pioneer HDJ-2000.

 

[Jitter MC]

Hmmm... I liked very much the fact that the Xones and the ATHs uses 53 mm drivers except for 50 mm that's why I firstly interested in these models... (Sorry for my English...)

 

[Jitter MC]

For studio use (recordings) I use Beyerdynamic DT770 PRO 250 Ω LTDs and I absolutely love them but I try to find a good and not overpriced set of headphones for DJing...

 

[Roller]

The XD-53 and the ATH-PRO700MK2 aren't as detailed as either the DJ1 or the DJ1 Pro. The ATH-PRO700MK2 have a strong bass presence, but it's of quite low quality, IMHO, while the DJ1/DJ1 Pro have much more defined bass. Also, both Ultrasones have 50mm drivers, although I don't think you should be going under the idea that bigger headphone drivers will perform better.
 
And it's important you're aware that both XD-53 and ATH-PRO700MK2 have very shallow pads that become uncomfortable quickly, so when doing long listening sessions, they physically hurt the ears, not just causing discomfort.

 

[Jitter MC]

Thank you very much for your advice! It was very helpful! I am just curious... I have heard a lot about the sound of ATH-PRO700MK2s but not for the sound of XD2-53s... How would you describe it?