Though this definitely diverts from my usual posts about DJ headphones, I’ve always been fascinated with the loud, vintage headphones of the past that hipsters tend to wear. So I’ve done the research and have tracked down the best indie headphones that are commercially available (I’ve seen some really cool custom headphones that folks have made on their own, but since you can’t buy them anywhere I’m not going to bother).
Panasonic RP-HTX7 Monitor Headphones Review
The Panasonic RP-HTX7 line is popular for its classic design and wide variety of color choices. They have a closed back design which encloses your entire ear and powerful 40 mm drivers for great sound reproduction. In red, green, and white they really look sharp.
WeSC Oboe Headphones Review
WeSC Oboes are some of the most hipster headphones available. They’re actually like the Urban Outfitters of headphones manufacturers. They have good Sennheiser components, but you pay extra for the awesome retro-modern design. The Oboes only have 30 mm drivers, but that’s good enough for most music listeners. They also come in a HUGE variety of colors and designs. The uglier colors typically have the more reasonable prices.
WeSC Sitar DJ Pocket Headphones Review
The WeSC Sitars are frequently seen in hip urban clubs due to their fantastic style and sleek design. They sound basically the same as the Oboes, with the same 30 mm driver. These come in even more colors however, with even some multi-toned pairs available. One other feature worth noting is the rotating earcups.
WeSC Bongo Headphones Review
This is the last WeSC product I’m going to review in this post, I promise. The Bongo headphones have much higher audio quality than the Oboe and Sitar – due to the Bongo’s larger 40 mm drivers. Stylistically, they are pretty similar to the Oboes, but have more limited edition colors and designs available.
WeSC headphones have become pretty popular lately, so if you want a certain color or design it’s best to order it soon before they’re sold out or discontinued.
Koss Pro-4AA Studio Quality Headphones Review
I’m not gonna lie, these Koss Pro-4AA headphones are meant for studio use and not exactly for travel, but they’re heavy but they look great in a retro sort of way. These have the highest sound quality of all the headphones I’ve talked about so far.
Are Skull Candy Headphones Indie?
No. They’re mainstream, overpriced, and terrible. That’s all my opinion, of course.
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4 Comments for The Best Hipster Headphones For Indie Style
What Makes "DJ Headphones" Special? | The Tech Training Zone | December 8, 2009 at 2:03 pm
HIP | April 28, 2010 at 10:18 am
God Damn Hipsters and their god damn hipster headphones, why don’t you rack off back to Shoreditch and leave the fucking headphone industry alone you mother fucking hipstfghjnvasedfp;lojk cd unrt./
Retro watch Hunter | August 17, 2010 at 6:13 pm
Heh today I saw two hipsters get on the tram at different stops, both had the hip dad’s blazer with tight jeans look, both had the same hipster headphones..i loled when they saw each other and realised what a cliche they were XD
lol | October 20, 2010 at 4:00 pm
u mad?
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