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Swedish company NOCS makes some seriously desirable gear. The orange wireless NS2 monitors are obviously on my shopping list as the ideal DJWORX accessory for the worxlab. But for me, they’ve really been missing a DJ oriented product. But after a lengthy gestation period, the NOCS NS900 DJ headphones are here.
We first spied them casually scattered around the Dynamic Distribution stand at BPM 2013, but the final specs are now released:
NS900 LIVE
Like most of our products, the NS900 was created to satisfy our own wants and needs. Something was missing from the DJ headphones we used while playing, and we wanted to create a product with a suite of features that filled this gap.
The NS900 as it stands today took two years to develop. Over that 24-month period, the headphones went through a number of different designs. We were determined not to stop until every necessary function was included, and until the functions worked together to enhance the product’s performance. This dedication to cohesiveness, the idea that the sum is greater than the whole of its parts, is the essence of the NS900.
The materials we used were inspired by common products from our “familiar” environment — products we use in everyday life – and were chosen because they specifically fit our vision. As such, nothing was thrown in on a whim; the sandblasted/high-polished/brushed stainless screw is proof of this.
We’re extremely proud of how the NS900 turned out. It’s what we’ve always wanted in professional DJ headphones.
Sound characteristics
The NS900’s custom titanium drivers are state-of-the-art – a true leap forward in sound technology – providing an optimal sound experience for even the most discerning ears.
If perfection was a sound, it would demand to be heard through the NS900. Closed, dynamic and with a clean, well-balanced sound, no other headphone is better optimized for club environments. The NS900 is the gold standard for all things audio, and an absolute must for your next gig.
Materials and design
The NS900 is an unbeatable combination of durable, replaceable parts, unparalleled engineering acumen, exceptional sound quality and user-friendly ergonomics.
With only the highest quality in mind, the NS900 shines through with comfortable earcups, exchangeable earcushions, a resizing slider function and a PVD-coated stainless steel headband with an internal headband secured by steel hex screws.
Features
Drivers: 40.0 mm titanium coated
Sensitivity: 110 dB @ 1 kHz
Impedance: 32 Ohm @ 1 kH
Frequency: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Cord length: 1.4 m
1 year replacement warrantyModel number
NS900-001, Black
Compatibility
The 3 button remote and mic are supported by:
iPhone 5
iPhone 4S
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
iPad (1st generation and later)
iPad mini
iPad 2
iPod touch (2nd generation and later)
iPod classic
iPod nano (4th generation and later)The remote is supported by:
iPod shuffle (3rd generation and later)The 1 button remote and mic are supported by:
Android
WP8
In the box
- NS900 Headphones
- Carrying pouch
- User manual
- Exchangeable cables
- Cable 1: 1.4 m coiled cable for computers, phones, music players and any device with headphone output.
- Screw-on jack adaptor 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm
- Cable 2: 1.2 m Made for iPhone/iPod flat cable with integrated remote and microphone with 3.5 mm connector
- Cable 3: 1.2 m flat cable with integrated remote and microphone with 3.5 mm connector for Android and Windows phone devices
Cable lock
The NS900 includes a cable lock to ensure the cable stays secure during listening sessions and live performances.
MSRP
2195 SEK
2195 NOK
1995 DKK
199 GBP
249 EUR
249 USDLaunching partners
Hypebeast
Turntable lab
BleepAvailable through nocs.se and launching partners for pre-order starting November 1
“It took us nearly 2 years, now with the product in my hands I can say it was all worth it. Thanks to our team and our DJ friends we have managed to create a fantastic product.”
So, another pair of cool DJ headphones. Crafters of such things are finally getting the message that plastic hinge-heavy designs just don’t cut it anymore for DJs. Our gear is taking on ever-cooler aesthetics, and we want our head gear to match as well, and it has to tick the increasing number of boxes that make up our digital life.
NOCS seems to have done that with the NS900 DJ headphones, and have them kitted out with DJ and lifestyle cables. But the proof of the pudding is in the eating or wearing, and a pair of these are on their way to us very soon.
