KEF M500 vs. Pioneer HDJ-X5-K

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of KEF M500 and Pioneer HDJ-X5-K. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

KEF M500 vs. Pioneer HDJ-X5-K Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS KEF M500 Pioneer HDJ-X5-K
Product Type Headset - wired Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 208 g 277 g KEF M500 are lighter than KEF M500 headphones.
Colour Classic Black
Body Material Aluminium alloy -
Design - DJ
Recommended Use Portable electronics, phone -
SOUND QUALITY KEF M500 Pioneer HDJ-X5-K
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband Yes -
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 30000 Hz Pioneer HDJ-X5-K offer a larger frequency range than KEF M500.
Max Input Power 30 mW 2000 mW
Sensitivity 103 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 102 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE KEF M500 Pioneer HDJ-X5-K
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL KEF M500 Pioneer HDJ-X5-K
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track -
CABLE KEF M500 Pioneer HDJ-X5-K
Cable Type 2 x headset cable - 1.3 m Headphones cable - coiled - 1.2 m
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS KEF M500 Pioneer HDJ-X5-K
Connector Type Headset (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS KEF M500 Pioneer HDJ-X5-K
Included Accessories Protective case, in-flight plug adapter, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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