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Our range of headphones and earphones covers closed-back over-ear models for DJ and studio work alongside wired earphones and in-ear monitors. Whichever you choose, two things decide whether you will be happy: whether the source can drive them, and whether they stay comfortable for as long as you wear them. Found it cheaper elsewhere? We will match the price.

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Over-ear or in-ear?

Over-ear headphones sit around the ear and give better isolation, more comfort over long sessions and easier access to the controls of whatever you are using. They are the standard choice for DJ booths, studios and desks. In-ear models are far more portable and, for performers, allow a personal monitor mix on stage without a wedge speaker. On stage the in-ear wins on practicality. At a desk or in a booth, over-ear wins on comfort.

Closed back and why it matters

A closed back seals the driver behind a solid shell so outside noise stays out and your audio stays in. That is essential anywhere a microphone is recording nearby, since an open design will leak enough for the microphone to hear the backing track. Every model here is closed back for that reason, which also means better isolation in a loud room.

Impedance and your source

Impedance decides how much voltage is needed for a decent level. Around 32 ohm suits a phone, laptop or mixer headphone socket. Models of 150 ohm and above expect a dedicated headphone amplifier or a proper mixer output stage, and will sound thin and quiet from a phone. Check this before buying, because it is the most common reason a good pair of headphones disappoints.

Fit, seal and comfort

For over-ear, look at clamping force, padding and cup depth, and check whether the earpads can be replaced, since pads always wear before the drivers. For in-ear, the seal is everything: try every tip size supplied, because without a seal the bass leaks away and the earphones will seem far worse than they are. A good seal also lets you listen at a lower level.

Cables and adaptors

A detachable cable is worth seeking out, since cable failure at the plug is the most common way headphones die. Coiled cables suit booth and studio use because they take up slack tidily. Most models end in a 3.5mm jack with a screw-on 6.35mm adaptor for mixers and interfaces, so confirm the adaptor is supplied and keep it attached to the headphones.

Listening at safe levels

Headphones and earphones make it very easy to listen louder than you would through speakers, and prolonged exposure at high levels causes permanent hearing damage. The isolation of a closed or sealed design is best used to hear more detail at a lower volume rather than to push the level higher. Keep it low enough to hold a conversation, take regular breaks, and treat ringing ears afterwards as a warning sign.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy over-ear headphones or in-ear monitors?
Over-ear gives better isolation and comfort for long sessions, which suits booths, studios and desks. In-ear is far more portable and lets a performer have a personal monitor mix on stage without a wedge. Choose by where you will use them.

Will these work with my phone or laptop?
Models around 32 ohm will run well from a phone, laptop or mixer socket. Anything 150 ohm or above expects a dedicated headphone amplifier or a proper mixer output stage and will sound quiet and thin otherwise.

Why are all of these closed back?
Closed backs keep outside noise out and your audio in, which is essential near a live microphone and better in loud rooms. Open backs sound more natural but leak in both directions, so they only suit quiet home listening.

My in-ears sound thin. What is wrong?
Almost certainly the seal rather than the earphones. Work through every tip size supplied, and use different sizes in each ear if needed. Without a seal the bass escapes, and a good seal also lets you listen at a lower level.

Can I replace a broken cable or worn earpads?
On many models yes. A detachable cable is worth looking for, as failure at the plug is the usual cause of death, and replaceable earpads restore both comfort and isolation for a fraction of the cost of new headphones.

How do I protect my hearing?
Use the isolation to listen more quietly rather than louder, keep the level low enough that you could hold a conversation, and take a break each hour. Ringing ears after listening or performing is a warning rather than something to accept.

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