According to the brand, the new HDJ-S7 are the world’s first on-ear DJ headphones to feature 40 mm high-definition drivers to ensure the clear sound separation needed for monitoring during mixes, from rich and powerful bass to clear mid and high frequencies. Featuring 48 Ω impedance and 107 dB sensitivity, with 2,000 mW maximum input power, the drivers are able to reproduce high-resolution sound from 5Hz to 40 kHz – the same frequency range achieved by Pioneer DJ's flagship HDJ-X10 over-ear headphones. Designed and built to be highly robust, they have cleared the US Military Standard MIL-STD-810G Shock test3, as well as Pioneer's stringent in-house durability tests, including opening and closing 20,000 times.
The new HDJ-S7 professional on-ear DJ headphones are available in black or white and feature a swivel mechanism, a flexible headband and a smaller on-ear can, which is preferred by some DJs – so they can comfortably use the HDJ-S7 for every style of DJ monitoring. They weight only 215 g without cable.
"When developing any new product, we create numerous prototypes, each time with improvements based on the feedback of highly respected international DJs who test the equipment. Using this feedback and the results of our analysis of many different styles of monitoring, we’ve made sure the HDJ-S7 headphones are comfortable to use for any monitoring style, especially when hanging them on your neck with the swivel angle fixed to 45 degrees forwards. What’s more, the outside of the housing is textured for enhanced grip, so you can quickly grab it and start listening," the company explains.
Improvements made to the ear pads (compared to those on the HDJ-C70 headphones) enable more comfort for longer use. The company selected high-quality urethane material that’s soft to the touch and provides cushioning, and even paid attention to the positioning of the stitching to ensure users don’t feel it.
Other key features of the HDJ-S7 headphones include the 4-core twisted-structure cable, with independent ground wire to provide superior left and right channel separation, improving sound quality. The design also features a bass reflex chamber in the upper housing to ensure excellent bass response and sound insulation.
Always important in products for the segment, replacement parts are available, including detachable cables and ear pads. For users traveling to gigs, the HDJ-S7 headphones is well protected in the included compact carry case, made from strong materials and featuring pockets for storing accessories such as USB devices and SD cards.
The HDJ-S7 headphones come with two detachable cables: a 1.2 m coiled cable (approximately 3.0 m when extended) and a 1.6 m straight cable. An L-type mini-jack prevents the connection from being knocked or accidentally disconnected during performances, even in cramped booths.
The HDJ-S7 headphones are available from late-April 2018 at an MAP of $199 and a 2-year warranty is included.
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