Pioneer Releases the HDJ-500T-K Headphones

We recently brought you the review of the new Pioneer HDJ-500 headphones along with unboxing and first impression videos. Now those same headphones are being updated by Pioneer to also add Hands-Free Cell phone operation. Introducing the Pioneer HDJ-500T-K headphones that will come with a coiled cord for DJ purposes and a straight cord with an integrated microphone than allows users to answer incomoing calls when connected to a smartphone with the touch of a button. Details and Press Release inside.

Author:: DJ Blaze
Updated:: Feb 12, 2018
Original:: May 4, 2011

We recently brought you the review of the new

Pioneer HDJ-500 headphones

along with unboxing and first impression videos. Now those same headphones are being updated by Pioneer to also add Hands-Free Cell phone operation. Introducing the Pioneer HDJ-500T-K headphones that will come with a coiled cord for DJ purposes and a straight cord with an integrated microphone than allows users to answer incomoing calls when connected to a smartphone with the touch of a button. It seems to me like this may be a great idea. I personally have been using the HDJ-500's as my travel companion and all of my music and games are currently stored on my Blackberry which I use them to listen with. I could definitely use this new functionality for my plane trips and for all around MP3/Cell phone use as I wouldn't have to remove the headphones for different Blackberry activities. I have always been a fan of over-the-ear style headphones for all my listening needs and the HDJ line are very comfortable through extended periods of use. I'll try to get my hands on a set when they come out and let you all know if the upgrades are worth the additional cost. Right now the MSRP is listed at $145, but I expect retailers to come in slightly cheaper when it finally launches this month in May 2011. Details and Press Release below.

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Pioneer is now offering its base-model DJ headphones in all of the colors they offer the new DDJ-WeGO. The Pioneer HDJ-500's which are already offered in Black, White, and Red, will now also be offered in the latest color schemes of Green and Violet. We reviewed the HDJ-500's a while back and they are a great DJ headphone for all users all in a great price. The new Green and Violet HDJ-500's will be available by the end of December 2012 with a street price of about $125. Check out the press release straight from Pioneer and my review inside.

Today, Pioneer has announced their newest DJ headphones, the HDJ-700. It looks to me like the new HDJ-700 will likely replace the entry-level HDJ-500 Headphones that we reviewed some four years ago. The HDJ-700 headphones have an "on-ear" fit come in a few different color schemes. The HDJ-700 have a replaceable/removable cable, and one earcup can swivel for easy one-ear monitoring. Check out the quick press release and intro video inside.

The Pioneer DJ Division has sent me a couple of pairs of their HDJ-500 Headphones to take into the Lab for a full written review. In the meantime, I was able to put together a quick video of the unboxing and first impressions of the Pioneer HDJ-500 headphones. The video will show the quality of workmanship plus everything that is included in the box at the time of purchase. (Video Inside).

Pioneer has just announced a new color option that will now be available to DJ's on their top-of-the-line DJ headphones. The Pioneer HDJ-2000's are now available in a Black and Chrome edition that are guaranteed to perform just as good or even better than they look. The Pioneer HDJ-2000-K Professional DJ headphones look great in their new color and we'll try to get a set in for a Full HD-Video Review. Pioneer is also releasing the HDJ-HC01 which is a EVA shock resistant headphone carry-case for protection and easy transport. Press release and links inside.

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The all new Pioneer HDJ-1500 professional DJ headphones has just arrived in the lab at DJbooth.net for a full HD-Video review. The HDJ-1500's replaces the Pioneer HDJ-1000 headphones and falls right in the middle of their headphone lineup with the HDJ-500's coming in at the lower end and the HDJ-2000's are at the top end in both performance and price. The HDJ-1500's boast 50mm drivers, great build quality, and new comfortable padding. The full review will be ready to go shortly, but check out the unboxing and first impressions video to hold you over until then.

Pioneer DJ has announced that they are releasing the popular HDJ-1500 headphones in an all-gold-everything edition. The new Gold Pioneer HDJ-1500-N headphones have the same exact properties and features as the original HDJ-1500's we reviewed a few years ago. They are a great set of over-the-ear headphones for DJ's and now they are available in Gold, Black, Silver, or White.