Best DJ Headphones Under N30,000: Great Performance and Quality

One thing is true, getting the best DJ headphones under N30,000 is not one of the easiest of things to do. This is because most professional and great headsets go even as high as over a 100 grand. That is true.

Nevertheless, at every level, there are the best products. While this may not and should not normally beat things like Sony headsets that can even go as high as 200,000 Naira, they should at least, get the job done.

Best headphones for DJ use are supposed to be great at delivering a wide frequency response as well as high dynamic range. More so, they are supposed to be comfortable since you may end up wearing them for a long time and while standing.

Considering these and other important things such as durability, here are our bugs picks for the best DJ headphones under N30,000:

Behringer HPX2000 Headphones High-Definition DJ

The Behringer HPX2000 Headphones High-Definition DJ are not your ever day headsets. These are some of the most versatile you can get out there for the price in question.

While the headphones should serve a professional DJ, they should as well serve you just right if you want something for your casual music listening or for any other thing.

It is one headset that I found to be very comfortable, durable, and cooperative if we can call it that. To the build,

When it comes to sound, that is where this German pair does it better. The bass gives you high definition performance, even as you get the mids and highs quite rightly. More so, with the strong bass, you will definitely not miss the thumping of any party song you are hitting. And when it is the soft music, you are still covered thanks to the balance there is with this piece.

Do you get sound leakage? Yes, even though it is controlled. More so, there is also considerable noise isolation.

Pros

• Top notch performance at all levels
• It has very good and balanced sound performance
• Comfortable and durable.
• Considering its price, this is a very wise bargain

Cons

• The leathering on the ear cups are not the best you can get.

Verdict

By now, it should be obvious why this piece tops others among our best DJ headphones under N30,000. It is one that has quality and performance to it and should serve you for a long time. The good news is once you are done DJying and you want to watch movies, play some game, or listen to more music casually, this will still get you covered.

Pioneer hdj-1000

When it comes to headphones, pioneer is definitely a big name. With the HDJ-1000, the company has been able to create something that has lasted and should last for a long time.

It comes with an interesting classy design to top its quality make. More than that, it features very soft ear pads which are very comfortable and durable because they are tear-resistant.

To the sound reproduction which is the most important thing, this has a good sound reproduction for even most other best Dj headphones under N30,000. You will have your bass tight as it should be, even as the treble is detailed. Essentially, at highs, lows, and mids, you get well covered with this.

Above the sound production, it comes with a stereo/mono selector with which comes when you want to have a single ear sound monitoring. Once you select either, you will be able to mix right and left channel signals differently.

With the great sound quality and durability, hardly are there more than a few in this class that can beat this piece.

Pros

• The sound reproduction is fantastic
• It is a very comfortable piece
• There is beauty, class, and quality to these headphones
• It is collapsible, hence portable.
• Flexible and comes with interesting options while using.

Cons

• It can be a little large for some

Verdict

Apart from a DJ with plenty of swag, these headphones are best for those who want to have a DJ experience while listening to their favorite songs. While you get great performance with this, you are also assured of quality and beauty.

American Audio HP550 Pro

These bestselling headphones don’t have everything to offer, but the few they have, they give it well. That is mostly beauty, portability and sound performance. Okay, there is as well durability to some level.

The design of this pair of headphones is simple and sleek. It has lightweight and portability to it, even as it is collapsible. This makes it very easy to use for a DJ that travels a lot.

More so, even as it is plastic made, there is still considerable durability to its build for a professional DJ headphone that costs less than 30,000 Naira.

With the sound quality is where you shine with this piece. Even as there is clarity to the audio, there is as well completeness in sound performance. While the bass is strong, the treble as well, does not lag behind.

Pros

• Sound performance that you can depend on.
• Because it is collapsible and strong, it is travel-friendly.
• Lightweight and portable.
• It is well priced

Cons

• The quality is good, but it is still plastic all round.

Verdict

This is one that should serve you if you are always on the move as a DJ. That is if today you are in Abuja, and tomorrow you will be in Jos, or PH, or somewhere else, since it is travel-friendly thanks to its make.  More so, it performs well when it comes to sound production.

Superlux HD662 EVO

These Evo are way super cool both in build and performance. The price is not premium, but the quality is good and the sound is premium.

With closed back, this piece isolates in a nice way, even as it manages to handle the problem of little vibration that you could get with closed ear headphones.

I cannot say this is aesthetically on point, neither can I say it is ugly. Also, it is a comfortable piece most especially if you are not going to use it for a very long time.

To the sound, which is all that this piece is about, it is simply epic. You do not get what you pay for, you even get better. The bass is punchy and with moderate impact. Playing Timaya and Don Jazzy’s concur on this will definitely take it to another level.

With the mids, there is completeness and details even better than expected. The highs, however, is where it drags the foot as you don’t hear it going all the way. Nevertheless, the sound is great.

Pros

• Premium sound quality
• It is very cheap and affordable
• Comfortable for not very long use.

Cons

• Although good, they are not appealing to the eyes.

Verdict

If you are a part-time DJ who doesn’t work too much, this may as well be the piece for you. This is as it will need to be handled like an egg, even as it produces sound quality that you can hardly find any in the same price range that can beat. In fact, it has gone better than some more expensive ones in that regards.

Numark HF125

If your budget even gets below 20, the Numark HF125 can get you covered in a good way. It is for beginner DJs and those who are students and see DJying work as another way to earn extra cash.

Because it is considerably cheaper than most others, it doesn’t have their build, but it still has a quality that is decent and sound performance that is great. More so, it is very friendly to use as it is flexible enough to fold in 7 positions even as the ear cups are easily adjustable.

Apart from the fact that those features add the convenience of use and portability, there is also a comfort to this thanks to its good padding on the headband and the ear cups and the fact that it is not heavy.

Also, featuring a massive 40mm Mylar speaker drivers, the sound you get from this is very good. It allows you to follow your mix exactly as it moves, with highs and lows that are very good. With the lows, however, is where you get the emphasis more as with other DJ headphones.

Overall, there is a mixture of good build and balanced sound with this.

Pros

• You get clean sound with this
• One of the best for young DJs.
• It is very flexible
• The price is very good.
• Has generous comfort.

Cons

• They are not the strongest of headphones

Verdict

If that is where the budget takes you, you can never be wrong with this headphones, or if as a student or young DJ you are looking for something you can count on that is not expensive. While this may not perform like the big boys, it has earned a good spot.