With regards to comfort, they’re surprisingly lightweight, and the large vegan leather cushions and headband both contain memory foam, making them extremely comfortable for extended use (the leather is resistant to sweat). That remains the case today, 30 years on. Yes, the HD 25s clamped your head a bit, yes they weren’t hi-fi headphones for long-term listening, but they sounded great, and were utterly reliable – you knew what you were getting. For the price, you really can’t go wrong, although just be aware they might get a little uncomfortable when wearing them for longer DJ sets as the ear cups are quite small. And whilst these are definitely not a premium set of cans, you wouldn’t expect them to break anytime soon! Approximate price: The new HDJ-CX on-ear DJ headphones from Pioneer are so light that you might not even notice you're wearing them. High-quality sound isolation, long-lasting comfort, tight audio reproduction and a wide dynamic range for mixing and monitoring music in any situation are just a few of the features found on these amazing new CX DJ headphones!

Their minimalist design allows them to be extremely lightweight (they’re technically the second lightest on this list, but only by a few grams!), with a unique split headband for extra customization and comfort. I found the headband a little narrow, meaning the top half of the earpads pushed harder on my ears than the bottom half. But apart from that they felt comfy enough. They’re certainly no less comfortable than my HD 25s, which actually apply more pressure on the ears. They just feel a bit different. The Pioneer HDJ-CX Lightweight On-Ear DJ Headphones are designed for professionals, with an ultra-lightweight design that will make you forget you're wearing headphones at all! Combining superior comfort with stunning, balanced sound quality; the HDJ-CX set a new standard for DJ headphones with a robust yet flexible design. After testing them ourselves, these things are plenty loud enough, offering crisp highs and a pronounced bass output – which is just what you need for mixing in noisy environments. They’re also very well-padded and lightweight, with rotating ear cups and an extendable headband that would fit most people.In addition to the HDJ-CX headphones themselves, Pioneer DJ include useful accessories that improve their longevity and let you adapt them to different listening contexts. In the box you receive a 3m coiled cable that’s suited for pro DJ and studio use, a straight 1.6m cable for casual and on-the-go listening, a pair of replacement ear pads and a handy 1/4" plug holder to keep your adaptor secure during a performance.

The HDJ-CX headphones by and large look and feel like the HD 25s, with the added advantage of easily detachable cables, plus a choice of coiled or straight cables in the box, and spare pads provided. Plus, they sound good, and are about the same price. The HDJ-CX headphones have a surprisingly full sound, with deeper bass than expected, and a featherlight fit. Released in March 2022, the HDJ-CX are professional on-ear DJ headphones from Pioneer DJ– similar in many ways to the Sennheiser HD 25s that we’ve just covered. As referenced frequently in this post, these are all things you’d want to see in a decent set of DJ headphones:These on-ear DJ headphones give you superior insulation from a durable and robust construction with interchangeable parts and accessories. You can wear the HDJ-CX headphones for several hours and hardly feel their presence. This supreme level of comfort comes from the brand-new lightweight, ergonomic design. Every tiny detail has been considered, including the wiring in the cable which has been slimmed down to reduce weight, and even the positioning of the curl on the coiled cable which has been moved closer to the plug for greater balance. It’s easy to find a perfect fit thanks to all this, plus a high level of flex in the sturdy, stainless steel headband and adjustable earcups. Of course, the highs aren’t going to be very pronounced on a DJ headphone, but the frequencies aren’t rolled off either. They actually possess a pretty flat timbre that appears even and well communicated. It presents a good amount of clarity with a solid amount of volume to the treble region. Summary Comfort-wise, the ear pads are made from nylon and contain memory foam, making them extremely comfortable. For monitoring purposes, the clamping force on your head is also about right (meaning you wouldn’t want them on your ears constantly, same as with all on-ear designs).