Pioneer has done what DJs ask for for years: creating a lightweight magnesium set of headphones with an excellent sound. Finally a metal pair of headphones is developed to resist the heavy club environments of todays club DJ/

A redesign of the sound definition gives a much fuller and more detailed sound than it's predecessor the HDJ-1000 and is only 20 grams heavier.

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High-fidelity Sound

The sound of the new HDJ-2000 is loud and precise. There is a complete spectrum of frequencies from the low-end to the tops. When compared to the HDJ-1000 it gives a much straighter sound.

Flexible lightweight magnesium

One of the key features, next to the sound quality, is the materials that are used to construct it. The hinges are made of an lightweight magnesium.

Magnesium (atomic number 12) is lighter and harder metal than aluminium (atomic number 13). The material is so light, the HDJ-2000 is only 20 grams heavier than the HDJ-1000. The magnesium has a cold feel when touched.

The edges of the ear pads and the spring part of the headband are covered with a rubber-feel material. This keeps the headphone on it's place when you put it aside for a moment. Even on tilted surfaces the material 'sticks' the HDJ to the surface to a certain degree...

New design swiffle hinges

The hinges are radically redesigned and spring-loaded. When in use the hinges are locked into the straight position and some force is needed to fold it inwards. When folded back it snaps into it's place.

When in use the rotational part of the hinges are used. These have a spring the keeps them in the straight position. On the picture I've bend it with 1 hand to make a nicer shot.

Memory-foam Ear pads

The ear pads are made out of a memory foam that is designed to keep it's shape no matter what you do to it. This foam is covered with Protein Artificial leather.

Protein artificial leather is a comfortable material developed by combining protein powder with a special resin. Its excellent humidity absorption- and-release characteristics control humidity to realize a level of comfort that approaches that of natural material.

This material was until now only used in furniture and the automotive industry. Pioneer has now incorporated this high quality fabric into their headphones to offer the best thing, next to natural materials.

The size of the ear pads is large and will probably fit around most people's ears. Because the ear pads rest around your ears you can use them a long time before your ear is burning...

Mono/Stereo Switch

This little feature, first introduced by Pioneer, can sometimes just make you hear things a little better.

When a melody sweeps between left and right you might get confused. When set to mono, the HDJ creates a mono mix and outputs the same sound on both ear pads

Removable mini-XLR connector

The cord has a 3.5mm mini jack connector on the end and is shipped with a new screw-on gold plated 6.3mm adapter. The adapter is spring loaded for maximum contact.

The connection from the cord to the ear pad is a mini-XLR connector (3P). Replacing the cord is done within seconds by pressing the release button on the connector and pull it straight out.

A replacement cord is separately available.

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Making your own cord

The mini XLR connector is a universal connector that is easy to obtain. By purchasing such a connector, some wire and a 6,3mm Jack connector you could make your own cord.

When you are experienced with soldering electronics this is a job done in 15 minutes. The Jack and the mini XLR both have 3 connections, so you need a cord with 2 wires and a ground shield. Take a look at the pictures to see how the connections need to be made.

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