Headphones
Koss PRO DJ 100
NEW! The Koss Pro DJ100 headphones are the cans of choice for professional DJs and music lovers alike. With stylish spun metal earcups that swivel 180 degrees, shifting between single and double-ear listening is easy. Transitioning from stereo to mono modes is as simple as a flick of a switch. The Pro DJ100 soft cushions create a closed seal against ambient noise while providing very good wearing comfort. Expect extreme bass response from these lightweight and long-lasting lifetime warranty headphones. The Koss Pro DJ100 will even fold flat for ultimate portability!
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Product Features:
- Beefy durable build with closed-back earcup design
- Earcups swivel 180 degrees for one-ear mixing OR handy fold-flat storage
- Sweet Koss lifetime manufacturer's warranty
What's In The Box:
- 1/4" full-size stereo plug adapter
Applications:
Specifications:
- Sensitivity: 99 dB
- Headphone Type: Full Size
- Manufacturer Warranty: Limited Lifetime
- Connector Type: 1/8
- Isolation: -12dB ~ -18dB
- Detachable Cable: No
- Impedance @ 1kHz: 38 Ohms
- Cord Length: 8ft
- Cord Type: Coiled Left-Side
- Ear Coupler Type: Full-Size
- Driver Type: Dynamic
- Acoustic Seal: Closed
Average Rating
Posted by T.mouse from in the House on 2012-02-12
Recommend Product: No
Pros: Cheap, flat sound
Cons: Cheap, flat sound, uncomfortable
My Sony MDR-V700DJs are on the downside of a long 8 year run, so I am in the market. Saw these for $60.00, so why not. Plugged them up, put them on the normal way, and they fit alright. Sound was rather flat, but clear. Not too bad so far until I configured them for DJ use. OUCH! The metal was cutting into my neck! After a minute trying to get them to sit correctly for mixing, I got fed up, plugged my Sonys back in, and double OUCH! The Sonys apparently take a lot less headphone power than the Koss. My Sonys have dryrotted woofers, and they still outperformed the Koss. $60.00 is a great price if you plan on using these for normal headphone use. However, they are not for a folded earcup DJ like me. Back to the store these go!
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Posted by TravisD from Kalamazoo, MI on 2012-02-02
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Good low bass, forward mids, Female Vocals, Lifetime Warranty, Build Quality, Design
Cons: Comfort Issues for some, Coiled cord, some need burn-in (Titanium Driver)
Back in 2010 I bought the Koss UR-55 and lliked it. Decided to give the DJ100 a try and loved it. Since summer of 2010 I've been raving about these things ever since. Feels like I'm on a one man mission to get people to try these.
Why do I like these? Their sound signature for me is addicting. It's a fun sound signature and not exactly a studio monitor. It gets you into the music like a Grado SR-225is does. Unlike the 225i, it has very good bass and even good sub-bass.
It's signature to my EARS is very well balanced yet does have quite forward mids and a slight bass boost. Some say these don't have enough bass and I don't understand this. I think they have quite a large bass boost. Slightly less than an M50 to my ears. They're not bass heavy. There is no bass bleed.
There is not tons of treble and it's slightly rolled off, but this makes it much less fatiguing for me.
Do you listen to any Asian pop music, perhaps with female vocals? You NEED these. Utada Hikaru sounds amazing on these. Yes, on a DJ headphone!
I will say that some pairs need a few days of use to be at their best. Many of the other Koss headphones are the same way I hear. They should sound good out of the box, but if not, give them some time.
I've also found that for an even bigger improvement, they work with the M50 pads. This seems to give me the impression of more treble and a larger soundstage.
These are also very detailed and not too forgiving of source. Not as detailed as the KRKs, but close. The sound to me is crystal clear and especially with vocals.
Despite being "easy to drive", they don't play well with some tiny players. I've had good luck with a Sansa Clip and Ipod Touch 2G. I think they're a good match with the Headroom Micro Amp and even the Airhead. I've found there's quite a few amps out there they just don't like.
They also make a good budget gaming headphone. I played through Bioshock 2 with them and loved every minute of it.
If you're curious, I've tried long and hard to find a DJ100 killer that's cheap. The only thing that's come close is the KRK KNS-8400. Not even the Shure SRH-940 or SRH-840 can do it.
Why do I like these? Their sound signature for me is addicting. It's a fun sound signature and not exactly a studio monitor. It gets you into the music like a Grado SR-225is does. Unlike the 225i, it has very good bass and even good sub-bass.
It's signature to my EARS is very well balanced yet does have quite forward mids and a slight bass boost. Some say these don't have enough bass and I don't understand this. I think they have quite a large bass boost. Slightly less than an M50 to my ears. They're not bass heavy. There is no bass bleed.
There is not tons of treble and it's slightly rolled off, but this makes it much less fatiguing for me.
Do you listen to any Asian pop music, perhaps with female vocals? You NEED these. Utada Hikaru sounds amazing on these. Yes, on a DJ headphone!
I will say that some pairs need a few days of use to be at their best. Many of the other Koss headphones are the same way I hear. They should sound good out of the box, but if not, give them some time.
I've also found that for an even bigger improvement, they work with the M50 pads. This seems to give me the impression of more treble and a larger soundstage.
These are also very detailed and not too forgiving of source. Not as detailed as the KRKs, but close. The sound to me is crystal clear and especially with vocals.
Despite being "easy to drive", they don't play well with some tiny players. I've had good luck with a Sansa Clip and Ipod Touch 2G. I think they're a good match with the Headroom Micro Amp and even the Airhead. I've found there's quite a few amps out there they just don't like.
They also make a good budget gaming headphone. I played through Bioshock 2 with them and loved every minute of it.
If you're curious, I've tried long and hard to find a DJ100 killer that's cheap. The only thing that's come close is the KRK KNS-8400. Not even the Shure SRH-940 or SRH-840 can do it.
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Posted by Lester C from Bergenfield, NJ on 2012-01-31
Recommend Product: Yes
Pros: Comfortable, GREAT value, AMAZING sound.
Cons: No color selection?! preposterous!
I originally owned Aerial7 Tanks (100$ headphones) and I've had them for 2 years. I've used them for everything. Running around, lounging around, at college, while DJ'ing... And they were great headphones
Then I buy these headphones from Headroom.com... and I COULDN'T believe the different. 20 dollars less, but with SO much more to offer.
Metal reinforced flexible build with 180 degree DJ swivel? SWEET
Mono to Stereo DJ switch? SWEEEET
Lifetime warranty? REALLY sweet
Deep bass and amazing middle/upper tones? SUPERRR SWEEEET
I've tried them all, from bose to skullcandy to beats...
these KICK Skull candys and Beats in the BUTT. and you save 20-220 dollars. word?
I mean, bose is bose. Come on. You're paying for the name and quality.
the ONLY DOWN SIDE is I wanted blue headphones. But come on. Really? A deal like this?
I suggest these headphones. I DJ with them, and noise cancel is NOT BAD. I walk around/bike around/long board around with them. they fit nicely, not too loose and NOT TIGHT (important!) snug! comfortable! I can wear them for hours!
All right. I'm done reviewing. You should get these headphones.
Then I buy these headphones from Headroom.com... and I COULDN'T believe the different. 20 dollars less, but with SO much more to offer.
Metal reinforced flexible build with 180 degree DJ swivel? SWEET
Mono to Stereo DJ switch? SWEEEET
Lifetime warranty? REALLY sweet
Deep bass and amazing middle/upper tones? SUPERRR SWEEEET
I've tried them all, from bose to skullcandy to beats...
these KICK Skull candys and Beats in the BUTT. and you save 20-220 dollars. word?
I mean, bose is bose. Come on. You're paying for the name and quality.
the ONLY DOWN SIDE is I wanted blue headphones. But come on. Really? A deal like this?
I suggest these headphones. I DJ with them, and noise cancel is NOT BAD. I walk around/bike around/long board around with them. they fit nicely, not too loose and NOT TIGHT (important!) snug! comfortable! I can wear them for hours!
All right. I'm done reviewing. You should get these headphones.
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