Pioneer expands headphone range

The arrival of the brand new HDJ-500 and an updated version of the HDJ-1000, see’s Pioneer’s headphone offering in Australia grow to 24 models, including colour variations.

Since the birth of digital turntables, Pioneer has continued to arm both professional and aspiring DJs with leading technology.

The new HDJ-1000 see’s a well-loved DJ headphone undergo both cosmetic and sound quality improvements, whilst the arrival of Pioneer’s HDJ-500 headphone provides aspiring DJ artists with a more affordable, quality headphone option.

Pioneer HDJ-1000 Headphones Available in two new colours (black or gold), the new limited edition HDJ-1000 now offers exceptional sound quality, lightweight design and futuristic look of the widely used HDJ-1000.

The Pioneer HDJ-1000 headphones feature a thicker diaphragm (38 micrometers) and longer voice coil (1.5mm), to enable playback of low and heavy sounds, achieving high responsiveness – even with a high input. Plus, the protection resistance value in the MONO/STEREO switch has been halved, making beats and other sounds in the mid-range even easier to hear.

For a more comfortable fit and better sound insulation, the HDJ-1000 comes equipped with Low-rebound urethane on the ear pads, which makes for a better fit, ensuring comfort during even the longest DJ set.

As with its predecessor, the huge 50mm dome driver reproduces the best possible sound clarity. The ear pads create a tight seal on your ears for incredible sound isolation and accurate monitoring in even the loudest clubs.

Other features on the HDJ-1000 include the swivel mechanism with 90-degree housing rotation to support a wide range of monitoring styles, a convenient MONO/STEREO switch for single ear use and exchangeable cables and ear pads.

Pioneer HDJ-500 Headphones For aspiring DJ artists, the highly anticipated HDJ-500 proves that top sound quality and style are no longer reserved solely for professional level DJs, but are now available to anyone who wants to get the most out of their dance music.

Utilising the research and technology from our flagship DJ headphone, the HDJ-2000, the HDJ-500 offers both style and substance in a lightweight design.

Available in three distinct colours; red, black and white, the HDJ-500 is designed to be as usable in the club as they are at home or on the go.

The HDJ-500 is sound engineered to strongly reproduce the low and mid level frequencies needed for accurately monitoring dance music when DJing. It reproduces a rich low-range and increases the sound pressure by utilising our newly developed 40 mm diameter driver unit and by narrowing the ear pad opening, giving you crystal clear sound, whatever your needs.

With its rotating arm structure, the HDJ-500 is also completely adaptable to your personal DJing style.

Pioneer will release the HDJ-500K (black) in November 2010 for RRP$149, with the HDJ-500R (red) and HDJ-500W (white) to be released in January 2011.

Pioneer will also release an iPod-friendly HDJ-500 model in January 2011 called the HDJ-500iK, for RRP$179.

The limited edition HDJ-1000 headphones will also be released in January 2011 with a recommended retail price tag of $269.

Whilst both headphones will be sold nationally through authorised Pioneer DJ retailers, the company is currently exploring other retail avenues for the HDJ-500.

For more information on Pioneer’s headphone range, visit www.pioneer.com.au or call 1800 060 852.