Pioneer introduces next-generation pro-DJ headphones

By Pete Hayman
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Pioneer has introduced the latest generation of its pro-DJ headphones in the shape of the brand-new HDJ-2000MK2, which are due to hit the shelves in late February with a price tag of £259.

Available in black or silver finishes, the HDJ-2000MK2s sport a 38 μm-thick diaphragm, 50mm-drivers and precision-rolled voice coil to deliver a frequency response of 5Hz to 30,000Hz.

This, says Pioneer, makes these headphones ideal for dance music and gives them a capacity of 3,500mW of input. Low-volume air chambers, meanwhile, aim to offer "maximum insulation".

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Comfort has also been at the forefront of Pioneer's thoughts when designing the HDJ-2000MK2s – a lightweight magnesium alloy has been used in the headband to reduce pressure on your head.

Soft synthetic leather and "low-rebound urethane memory foam" have been used in the earcups too, with each ear cup able to swivel 90-degrees to support "various styles of monitoring".

The headphones come with a custom-designed hard carry case and two cables: a 1.6m straight cable and a 1.2m curled cord. There's also a 6.3mm gold-plated stereo plug adapter.

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Pete Hayman

Pete was content editor on What Hi-Fi?, overseeing production and publication of digital content. In creating and curating feature articles for web and print consumption, he provided digital and editorial expertise and support to help reposition What Hi-Fi? as a ‘digital-first’ title; reflecting the contemporary media trends. He is now a senior content strategist.