TDK MP100 Monitor DJ Stereo Headphone

by TDK

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.5 x 10.2 x 4 inches ; 8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000083KFU
• Item model number: MP100
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: December 20, 2002

Product Description

TDK Life on Record DJ Style Headphone features a padded adjustable headband, sealed circumaural (over-the-ear) earpieces, and large 40mm drivers. A deep 20Hz bass response drives the feeling home, while the 9-foot cord makes it easy to connect the headphone to an A/V receiver or desktop computer's rear-panel soundcard jack.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good value headphones for general usage, August 11, 2003

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DT (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: TDK MP100 Monitor DJ Stereo Headphone (Electronics)

I bought the MP100 (AUD$24) because they were cheap, because I have faith in TDK as a brand and they looked pretty decent. I also have a pair of Sennheiser HD320's (supra-aural design), and used these for reference.

The MP100's are a closed back design, DJ style without all the fancy features of your standard DJ fare (HD25, etc). They're a simple pair of cans and I was hoping to use them as a secondary pair at work - purely for music, not games or watching DVDs.

I am not an audiophile, nor a sound engineer, although I have studied audio engineering for a year or so. I'm a musician as well as a music lover and would like to think I have discerning ears!

The HD320's are a pair of headphones I have had for some years now, and I've grown accustomed to their light weight, comfort and very natural sound. They were great value when I bought them at AUD$120. I can listen to them all day without fatigue and because they sit on gently on my ears as opposed to gripping tightly, they are very comfortable. The flipside is that they fall off rather easily!

The Sennheiser design seems to be of a generally higher standard than the TDK - quality plastics, cord, connector, 1/4" adaptor, etc. You would expect this at 5 times the price.

The TDK's are firmer on the head, with a nice cushion underneath the headband. They grip quite firmly without being too tight, although if you have large ears you might find that your ears don't fit perfectly.

Sonically, how do they compare? Well the Sennheiser's are definitely the winner and that's what I expected. BUT, the TDK are far from being ....

The TDK's are more trebly and tend to have a slightly more EQ'd nasal and brittle sound. I don't listen to these at high volume for hours because they are fatiguing. The mid range on the Sennheiser's is far more natural and vocals sound more forward and defined.

The Sennheiser's also have a warmer and solid bottom end, whereas the TDK appears a bit thinner.

My audio source is just my PC, running through a Creative Sound Blaster - no fancy stereo components here. It's a good test I guess because many people out there buying the TDK's would be on a tight budget.

Here's the verdict - the TDK's are decent. They will be fine for casual/general listening - look good and sound alright to boot. They won't please an audiophile or a serious muso/engineer, yet you wouldn't expect them to at this price.

They are definitely better sounding than some Sony's I have used at double the price and FAR more comfortable too.

Well done TDK, I look forward to more of your products in the future!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars TDK MP100 very good for value!, November 20, 2005

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Maestro89 "John" (Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: TDK MP100 Monitor DJ Stereo Headphone (Electronics)

I purchased these headphones with no real expectations in regards to their sound or indeed any other aspect of their performance, whether it be comfort or otherwise.

However, I was happily surprised. I use them mainly for listening to my MD and gaming, and have found them to be very detailed in their sound reproduction. Of course, its nothing like what a 400$AU pair of Seinheissers or Sonys get you, but in the price/performance ratio, TDK has really outdone themselves.

When compared to my other pair of KOSS headphones that retail for roughly the same price, the TDKs are more comfortable, and reproduce sound with a more natural sound. I think that TDK really deserves a pat on the back for their effort with the MP100 and thats a compliment I rarely give.

And lets not forget...At around $AU25, these headphones are really the best low-end ones I've seen to date...

Well Done!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great sound but..., December 5, 2008

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Electronics geek - See all my reviews

This review is from: TDK MP100 Monitor DJ Stereo Headphone (Electronics)

I'm writing this review because my case doesn't seem to be the norm. I bought these a while back and probably paid something like $10 for them so it was worth the try. The sound was impressive! They're not a Bose or Sennheiser, but hey they're $10. However, there is an important problem to note...they weigh half a pound!! While that might not seem like much, it becomes a lot after extended use. I think you can say my ears are medium to small and the headphones still press on them quite a bit. Beyond mere discomfort, these actually hurt! So, if they fit you that's great and you'll be getting a good deal. If it's just sound you want without paying a lot, go with these above all the other low-priced headphones! But if you want a 5 ounce lightweight item of comfort for long periods of time, you've gotta go with Bose.