Best DJ Headphones

Updated September 2020
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Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Sony MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone
Sony
MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone
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Bottom Line

While these headphones are pricey, they have awesome sound quality.

Pros

Comfortable for long-term use, they collapse for portability and have been known to last years and years.

Cons

The sound quality is lacking a little bass.

Best Bang for the Buck
Mpow Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear
Mpow
Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear
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Bottom Line

You'll do great with them if you're not moving around too much while wearing them.

Pros

Though these have a terrific sound, there's not a lot of bass. They're very comfortable to wear and pair up quickly.

Cons

The charging cable is short, and there can be a hissing sound when making the Bluetooth connection.

Jelly Comb On Ear Headphones with Mic
Jelly Comb
On Ear Headphones with Mic
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Bottom Line

These are a great value, especially for kids; you just can't beat the price while still getting quality sound.

Pros

Comfortable over the ears, these headphones will also stay in place and are lightweight. They're noise-cancelling but not 100%.

Cons

There's a little static when the cord is moved and no deep bass.

TaoTronics Wireless Headset with Microphone
TaoTronics
Wireless Headset with Microphone
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Bottom Line

While these headphones can be uncomfortable if you wear glasses, they provide exceptional sound with clear highs and lows.

Pros

As lightweight as these are, they block out significant background noise even though they aren't noise-canceling and last hours on a single charge.

Cons

There are no EQ options offered, and the mic doesn't pick up loudly enough.

JIFFY Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Over-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic
JIFFY
Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Over-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic
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Bottom Line

An affordable alternative to high-end headphones, they are perfect for traveling as they fold up and fit into the included carrying case.

Pros

These headphones offer the utmost in comfort, as the ear cups can be turned to fit perfectly, and the sound quality is better than average with balanced bass.

Cons

The battery can drain quickly, even when not in use, and while the noice-cancelling is good, it doesn't block all outside noise.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

12 Models Considered
1 Experts Interviewed
143 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Headphones are among the most important pieces of equipment for DJs since they offer better audio quality than regular speakers alone. While main speakers drive the music for listeners and dancers, the headphones are for the DJ alone. A high-quality pair of headphones makes it easy to mix tracks, apply effects, perform scratches, and otherwise alter the performance music in real time. Compared to regular headphones, models designed for DJs often swivel at the cup, making it easier to wear just one side while leaving an ear open to hear the main audio feed in the actual performance space.

Other Products We Considered
The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.
OneOdio
Over Ear Foldable Lightweight Headphone
GRADO
SR80e Prestige Series Wired Stereo Headphones
Sennheiser Pro Audio
HD 25 Professional DJ Headphones
PIONEER
HDJ-X10-K Professional DJ Headphones
Tascam
TH-02 Closed Back Studio Headphones
The team that worked on this review
  • Katie
    Katie
    Editorial Director
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Sony

MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone

Sony

MDR7506 Professional Large Diaphragm Headphone

While these headphones are pricey, they have awesome sound quality.
$95
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Mpow

Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear

Mpow

Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear

You'll do great with them if you're not moving around too much while wearing them.
$38
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Jelly Comb

On Ear Headphones with Mic

Jelly Comb

On Ear Headphones with Mic

These are a great value, especially for kids; you just can't beat the price while still getting quality sound.
$9
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TaoTronics

Wireless Headset with Microphone

TaoTronics

Wireless Headset with Microphone

While these headphones can be uncomfortable if you wear glasses, they provide exceptional sound with clear highs and lows.
$19
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JIFFY

Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Over-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic

JIFFY

Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Bluetooth Over-Ear Stereo Headphones with Mic

An affordable alternative to high-end headphones, they are perfect for traveling as they fold up and fit into the included carrying case.
$70

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