Pioneer announced that they will enter the market with a new product category: premium in-ear headphones for DJs.
Two models will be launched, giving DJs a professional option for in-ear monitoring, preparing sets on the road or just having a premium lifestyle product.
Features
From the press release:
DJE-2000
- Hybrid two-way driver system for superior sound quality:
- Dynamic driver with 9.4 mm aperture and rare earth magnets for a rich bass
- Balanced armature driver produces clear mid to high frequencies
- Secure over-ear structure uses shape-memory resin to provide excellent hold and maximum comfort
- Polyurethane earbud tips (S/M/L) ensure a snug fit and superior noise cancellation
- Highly durable, detachable cable features textile coating to reduce tangling
- Silicone earbud tips (XS/S/M/L) and triple flange earbud tips are also provided
- Available in black (DJE-2000-K) or white (DJE-2000-W)
DJE-1500
- Dynamic driver with large 9.4 mm aperture for a rich bass sound
- Ceramic powder-coated tremblers and lightweight CCAW voice coils produce a clear mid range to treble
- Choice of wearing styles: in-ear or over-ear
- Polyurethane earbud tips (M) ensure a snug fit and superior noise cancellation
- Highly durable, detachable cable features textile coating to reduce tangling
- Silicone earbud tips (XS/S/M/L) are also provided
- Available in black (DJE-1500-K) or white (DJE-1500-W)
Both models come with a durable carry case, and are built with the rigours of the road in mind. The robust, thick cables are clad in a braided textile material that prevents tangling and can be detached at the earpiece and replaced if necessary.
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The DJEs will be available from the end of March.
Prices:
DJE-2000: EUR 299/GBP 239, including VAT.
DJE-1500: EUR 159/GBP 139, including VAT.
What do you think? These are professional in-ear headphones, will they be worth the stiff price?
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