Pioneer SE-DJ5000 Dj Headphones

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Product Features

• The SEDJ-5000 is ideal for high-volume monitoring with high sensitivity and high-power input handling capabilities.
• Well-insulated and tightly closed structure captures delicate sounds and ensures dynamic reproductions.
• Exclusive single-ear monitor with shoulder rest.
• Housing rotation/reverse rotation
• Robust, stress absorbing structure

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 12.6 x 9 inches ; 9.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002DV7ZC
• Item model number: SE-DJ5000
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,621 in Musical Instruments (See Bestsellers in Musical Instruments)

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Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Pioneer SE-DJ5000 is an over-the-ear, sound-isolating headphone set, designed for DJs. It offers large, high-sensitivity 50mm drivers with unusually high input power level capabilities. An in-line Mono/Stereo monitoring switch is a special feature for live or studio remixing, and the ergonomic design of the headphone housing enables full forward or reverse rotation, for flexible dual- or single-ear monitoring.

• Sound-isolating , high output DJ headphones with comfortable midweight design
• High, distortion-free input power levels
• In-line Mono/Stereo monitoring switch for live or studio remixing
• Shoulder rest for single-ear monitoring
• Large 50mm drivers for extended low and high frequency reproduction
• Rotating and reverse-rotation housing for flexible single- or dual-ear use
• Comfortable padding for earcups, coiled cable with 10' extension

Product Description

The best possible choice for professional DJs! If you're a professional DJ, you'll want to give the best performance you possibly can, so you'll need the best possible technical backup. Pioneer has created the new SE-DJ5000 professional W headphone system to give you precisely that. Its large 50 mm diameter phones combine superior sensitivity with high power input capabilities that let you catch every note, while its ergonomic design enables flexible movement and comfortable hands-free single-ear monitoring. For professional DJs, Pioneer's new SE-DJ5000 is the best possible choice.The SE-DJ5000 is equipped with a push-in shoulder pad designed to simplify single-ear monitoring during deejaying. This exclusive feature makes it possible to hold the headphone unit in place by resting it on one shoulder, leaving both hands free for other work.The SE-DJ5000's housing is capable of both rotation and reverse rotation to enable use as a one-ear monitor, or folded for convenience when carried or stored away.The SE-DJ5000 is ideal for high volume monitoring with high-sensitivity and 3000 mW high power-input handling capabilities. Highly-insulated tightly-closed structure captures delicate sounds and ensures dynamic reproducibility.Active DJs will appreciate the flexibility of movement that the SE-DJ5000's coiled cord and belt-clip provide.Designed to support professional DJs in action, the SE-DJ5000 incorporates a solid construction featuring a high-durability 04 mm cord and moving bushes that absorb sudden stresses, etc. to minimize the possibility of damage during active use.By switching to Mono during single-ear monitoring, the W can listen to a mixed L/R signal. This is an indispensable function for professional remixing.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Headphones - they have faults, but compared to the rest...., October 14, 2009

By	DJ Pone "DJ Pone" (Bay Area, CA) - See all my reviews

Despite the faults and lack of user replaceable parts, the SE5000 is a great, sturdy headphone.

The headphone strap is a little uncomfortable after a few hours - it's not too padded like the other Pioneer DJ headphones HDJ1000. So if you want padding, go for the HDJ1000. But I prefer the SE5000 as a working DJ - see below.

The 1/4" cable goes out after about 1.5 years of heavy use (playing gigs 2-4 times a week + practice) - the cable is not user replaceable like the HDJ1000. Actually, one summer, the cable went out on a set after 10 weeks of almost daily gigging (5-7 times a week). That being said, the headphones are cheaper than the HDJ1000 by about $30 to $70 bucks depending on where you get them (watch out for the knockoffs on eBay). The HDJ1000 is $136 at amazon.com. The replacement cable for the HDJ1000 is about $20-$30 bucks I think anyway, and for the one set of HDJ1000 I did own, the cable went out in about 3 months after my regular gigging (2-4 times a week). So do the math. 18 months with these Pioneer SE5000 - at $99, versus replacing the cable every 3 months on an Pioneer HDJ1000 - $136 plus 6 replacement cables at about $20 something each. That's $170 plus $120, coming to about $250. I did the math, and didn't find the HDJ-1000 worth it.

Also, these headphones are more compact - they fit more snuggly on my head than the HDJ1000, which are a bit bulkier.

Finally, these headphones, besides the cable, are built like a rock. The problem with swivel-mounted headphone cups on DJ headphones is that they break pretty easy. I went through 2 pair of Sony V700 in about a year (they are "industry standard") because the headphone cups broke off easily - most of the damage happens when the headphones are folded up and in your bag. The swivel mounts on these headphones are thick, and I've never had a headphone cup break off on these out of the about 5-6 sets I've owned. The only reason I need to replace these are the cable, described above.

Sound quality. The Sony V700 may be superior to the Pioneers. The bass is accentuated the most on the Sony. And the Technics pro DJ headphones don't work as well in terms of loudness - they don't compare to either Pioneer or Sony. However, the sound quality of the Sony is not enough to outmatch the durability of the Pioneer SE5000; it's only a slight difference anyway. But if you can afford to shell out $100 for a new Sony V700 every 6 months because the cups break off, and you want the slight advantage in sound quality, go for it.

Overall, Pioneer SE5000: good sturdy high quality DJ headphones at a reasonable price compared to the higher-priced Pioneers. The cable will go out eventually, and you can't replace it, but they will last much longer than the other headphones.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Been DJing at clubs with the same pair for 8 years. Excellent., November 25, 2008

By	Eric Weiss - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've been a DJ since 2000, and these were my first pair of serious headphones. I've blasted countless hours of music through these and they've held up beautifully. The wiring is in tact, nothing has broken, they're still in great condition. When we throw parties, my friends ask to borrow my headphones for their sets. For 8 years I have had no complaints. The only reason I looked these up again is because I'm going to buy a pair for my friend for Christmas. All around excellent product.

3.0 out of 5 stars Pioneer headphones, April 30, 2009

By	G. Howard "DJ G" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Look & feel sturdy. Close out external noise good to hear tracks through headphones. Folded up nice for travel!! But not very comfortable & treble overshadows the bass.. My cheaper Sony's are much more comfortable & tones are more even & easier on the ears at loud volumes than this Pioneer. But we'll see how it does once I get use to it.