AIAIAI TMA-1 Headphones

You often hear about headphones being “designed by DJs for DJs” – we’re probably guilty of it ourselves! But, like Indiana Jones on his search for the Holy Grail, the real deal isn’t likely to be some gaudy, sparkly bit of kit. It’s probably simple, practical, easy to overlook – and perfect for the job.

This is just the case for the AIAIAI TMA-1 Headphones. Designed (yep) by DJs for (you guessed it) DJs, these all-plastic cans produce superb-quality sound, but in a robust, stripped-down design that’ll take all manner of day to day abuse.

Comfortable leather earpads		Logo detail inside the headband		Stretchy coiled cord is useful too!

Because DJs operate in the dark, Danish company AIAIAI have ditched high-end styling in favour of a satin black finish. The lightweight and adjustable headset will fit most head sizes (rock-star ego permitting) and the leather earpads are great for minimising external noise. Assuming you want to drown out the crowd, of course – if you want the best of both worlds the flexible nylon headband will let you wear just one headphone at a time. This gives them a durable, functional feel that’s closer to powertool-cool, than catwalk-chic. We reckon Indy would’ve chosen these.