That stretchy, coiled headphone cord should be cool for the club, but sometimes you must straighten up, fly right, and answer a number of phone calls. Enter Pioneer’s HDJ-500T-K DJ headphones. These cans are effectively a typical re-issue of the regular HDJ-500 series, but adding a brand new swappable straight cord with a microphone and answer button. DJ with the (also included) extendable coiled leash, or enjoy leisure listening and hands-free calling with the straight cord. Pretty simple. Search for these in May for $145, and hit the break for the complete press release.
New HDJ-500T-K Entry Level DJ Headphones Can be utilized for Hands-free Phone Calls
LONG BEACH, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.’s Professional Sound and visible Division today introduced the HDJ-500T-K (MSRP: $145.00) multi-functional entry level DJ headphones that may be used for DJing, leisure music listening and now hands-free calling. The hot HDJ-500T-K includes two interchangeable cords: a coiled cord for DJ purposes and a straight cord with an integrated microphone that allows users to respond to incoming calls when connected to a smartphone.
“Consumers are always searching out accessories which could do greater than only 1 thing. With the brand new HDJ-500T-K you could go from using it at a gig, to enjoying music from a smartphone, to taking a decision, all with the identical device. a snappy push of the solution button at the straight cord enables a phone conversation, and once that ends you’re back to paying attention to music, all with high-quality sound,” said David Arevalo, senior marketing manager, Professional Sound and visible Division for Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
Versatility
The HDJ-500T-K DJ headphones include two interchangeable cords: a coiled cord and a 1.2 meter straight cord with a microphone and make contact with answer button. The normal 1.2 meter coiled cord (extends to 3m) is right for normal DJ performances, while the 1 meter straight cord is optimal for leisure listening when connected to a smartphone music device, and may also answer incoming calls with an easy touch of a button.
For optimum flexibility during performances, the HDJ-500T-K encompasses a rotating arm structure that permits the user to rotate the appropriate earpiece forward and back by up to 60 degrees. At that position, the flexible headband maintains enough side pressure to permit the DJ to hear audio on only one side of the headphones.
The Sound Difference
The HDJ-500T-K adapts the identical great sound quality present in Pioneer’s current HDJ-500 line of headphones. It provides clear audio reproduction, enhancing the critical low and mid frequency ranges which might be essential for remixing. With a 40 mm diameter driver, thick 19 µm (micrometers) diaphragm and a copper clad aluminum wire (CCAW) voice coil, the headphone can efficiently reproduce the lower frequency audio range reminiscent of snare and kick drum sounds, which might be easily distinguished to make matching the tempo of tracks easier, even for novice DJs.
Refined Design
The HDJ-500T-K DJ headphones offer similar styling and function design cues as Pioneer’s top-of-the-line HDJ-2000 headphones. Designed with maximum comfort and reliability in mind, the HDJ-500T-K uses comfortable urethane pads for the ears that let the headphones to mold round the user’s head and ears for a comfortable and slip-resistant fit. Furthermore, the urethane pads are wrapped in quality leather, providing greater comfort and extended wear. The foremost structure of the headphones is crafted with magnesium alloy for light weight and sturdiness, making them ideal for travel and long periods of use.
The black HDJ-500T-K DJ headphones come in May at a manufacturer suggested retail price of $145.00.
Specifications:
Style: Fully enclosed dynamic stereo headphones
Frequency Range: 5Hz–28,000Hz
Impedance: 45O
Max Input: 2000 mW
Output Sound Level: 105 dB
Driver Unit: 40 mm dia. dome type
Plug: 3.5 mm dia. 3P mini-plug (gold-plated, screw-in)
3.5 mm dia. 3P mini-plug (gold-plated) for straight cord
Weight: 6.8 ounces (without cord)
Included Cords: 1.2 m side mount coil cord (extends to a few m), 1 m straight cord with microphone
6.3 mm dia. 3P plug adapter (gold-plated, screw-in)
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Pioneer offers an entire line of pro DJ Equipment through its Professional Sound & Visual Division. Its DJM series of mixers has become an industry standard at clubs, studios, mobile rigs and houses all over the world, known for its quality sound and reliability. For additional information, visit www.pioneerdjusa.com.
Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc. is headquartered in Long Beach, Calif., and its U.S. Web address is www.pioneerelectronics.com. Its parent company, Pioneer Corporation, established in Tokyo in 1938, is a preeminent manufacturer of high-performance audio, video and computer equipment for the house, car and business markets.
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