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Description

The AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones offer a revolutionary approach to personal audio, inviting musicians to craft their ideal listening experience. With a modular design, these headphones allow you to customize every component, from the speaker units to the headband, ensuring that your sound preferences are met with precision. Whether you're a DJ, a studio engineer, or simply a music enthusiast, the TMA-2 adapts to your needs, delivering an immersive audio experience with its punchy, bass-forward sound profile.

Crafted with durability in mind, the TMA-2 features a robust nylon headband and high-isolation PU leather ear pads, making it perfect for live performances or intense studio sessions. The 40mm bio-cellulose diaphragm in the S02 speaker units not only enhances sound clarity but also ensures deep, resonant bass that will satisfy any audiophile's craving for low-end richness. With the added convenience of an angled stereo plug and cable lock, these headphones offer a secure connection in any environment.

Join a community of creators who value both high-quality sound and personalized gear. The AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones are more than just a listening device—they are a canvas for your auditory imagination.

Key Features:

  • Modular design for personalized customization
  • S02 speaker units with 40mm bio-cellulose diaphragm
  • Punchy, bass-focused sound profile
  • Durable nylon headband with PU leather ear pads for high isolation
  • Angled stereo plug and cable lock for secure connections
  • Compatible with the entire AIAIAI TMA-2 modular range

Product specs

Type Wired
Fit Style Supra-aural (On Ear)
Driver Size 40mm
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
Impedance 32 ohms
Connectivity 1/8" plug, 1/4" adapter
Cable Type Coiled
Cable Length 4.92 ft.
Detachable Cable Yes
Material Memory foam cushions with PU leather cover
Case/Bag Pouch

FAQs

Are the AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones suitable for DJ use?

Yes, the AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones are designed with DJs in mind, offering high isolation and a durable build to withstand the rigors of DJ environments.

Do the AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones have noise-canceling capabilities?

No, the AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones do not feature active noise cancellation, but their high-isolation earpads help minimize external noise.

Can I customize the AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones?

Yes, the AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones are modular, allowing users to customize components such as headbands, earpads, and cables to suit their preferences.

What type of connectivity do the AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones offer?

The AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones are wired, featuring a 1/8" plug and a 1/4" adapter for versatile connectivity.

Are the AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones comfortable for extended use?

The AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones feature memory foam cushions with a PU leather cover, designed to provide comfort during long listening sessions.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Modular design allows for easy customization and replacement parts

  • Durable design, with options like the H01 slim foam for enhanced lifespan

  • Comfortable for long use sessions, with soft padded headband and over-ear cups

  • Sound quality highly praised, especially with S05 and S10 drivers for balanced output

  • Flat, honest sound signature ideal for DJing, producing, and critical listening

  • Wireless option available for freedom of movement

  • Good battery life on wireless models (16 hours on a 2-hour charge)

  • Offers a variety of configurations to suit different listening environments and preferences

CONS

  • Some configurations may have an overwhelming bass or high frequencies at louder volumes

  • Leatherette can flake over time; alternative materials like Alcantara recommended

  • Cable durability can be an issue, with some users experiencing breakage

  • Significant sound bleed, making them less ideal for quiet, public settings

  • Spare parts availability can be challenging for some users

  • Comfort issues reported with prolonged use, especially with certain ear pads

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones.

Build quality

  • Some owners report the plastic material develops a greasy surface over time, and ear pads and headbands may start disintegrating after a year of minimal use.

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  • Some owners report that their TMA-2 headphones have held up better than Sony MDR 7506 and 7509HD after three years of use.

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  • The headband quality of the TMA-2 is noted as suitable for modular use, allowing for separation and reassembly without wear concerns.

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Features and functionality

  • The headphones come with a mini-joystick for control but lack advanced codecs, only supporting SBC and AAC, which can impact Bluetooth sound quality.

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  • The TMA-2 Wireless Studio+ faces volume clipping issues beyond half-volume when used with DJM850 Mixer due to a Wi-Fi transmitter limitation.

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  • Wireless mode has a permanent hissing sound, with no firmware update timeline for a fix despite being acknowledged by the company over a year ago.

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  • Both speakers in the TMA-2 have a mini-jack, enabling flexible configurations and easy reassembly for different use cases.

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User experience

  • The ear pads on the TMA-2 Move Wireless are more of a hybrid between on-ear and over-ear, potentially causing discomfort for those with larger ears.

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  • Sound quality in wireless mode is described as lacking middle frequencies and having a muddy low end, with no high-end clarity.

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Comparisons

  • Sennheiser Momentum 4 offers similar subbass extension but without the lower mids peak, providing a more detailed sound for various music genres compared to TMA-2.

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  • Owners report that ATH M50xBT2 headphones offer superior Bluetooth range and sound quality compared to the TMA-2.

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Value and pricing

  • Spare parts for the AIAIAI TMA-2 series are considered expensive, often making it more economical to purchase new headphones rather than replace parts.

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Use cases and applications

  • Wireless functionality is considered unsuitable for DJing, with many users opting to use the headphones in wired mode for live performances.

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  • The TMA-2's modular design allows users to create two mono headphones by using each speaker unit independently without damaging other parts.

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4.5 out of 5

Based on 12 Reviews and 58 Ratings

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carbinax

After upgrading a bit, these are amazing !!

When you spend hours mixing at night, with headphones on because you don't wanna wake up others, you want something that feels nice on your ears. Although these sound great, a comfort upgrade was necessary, and, because they're modular, I was able to swap out all the parts and upgrade them. I started with the default wired pair, but upgraded to the wireless headband, and the most unbelievably comfortable 2 inch thick pads. I can't remember what the material is called, but they remain cool around your ears, even after wearing them for hours.

Sound-wise, they really do the business. They are honest, very balanced , flat response, uncoloured reference cans and so great at what they do. No studio reference headphones will ever perfectly recreate the experience you get from speakers because the right ear can't hear what the left ear hears, when wearing headphones, and vice versa, but its very easy to get an accurate tonal mix with these, and I wouldn't switch to any other brand now. The charge is awesome too. 2 hours of charge lasts for 16 hours of wireless freedom. Fantastic headphones !!!

thatlkjguy

Because of your review, I bought the E10 (on ear REPREVE®) ear pads to possibly replace my E02 (on ear PU leather) ear pads. What a difference it's made in terms of not just comfort but also low-mid clarity! Still gonna keep my E02 ear pads around for the times I need the extra isolation. But omg the S10/E10 combo has been absolutely amazing.

I think with the virtual monitoring feature just recently offered in Sonarworks, we can get a pretty good approximation of speakers (assuming one knows how to work on speakers). Though with our AIAIAI TMA-2 configurations being custom, we'd need to create a custom target curve in which frequency response correction is turned off but virtual monitoring is still enabled. It's worked out for me. Maybe it'll work out for you too?

Thanks for taking the time to write your comprehensive review! =)

tawmi

my fave in the stu and on the decks

accurate but not grating sound, light and comfortable, modularity allows for ultimate flexibility and repairability. durability isnt perfect tho; it do be plastic

Preferred Settings + Usage:

Studio config (S05-H04-E08-C02)

twistedsound

Perfect indoor and less noisy environment headphone

Young Guru edition have much higher highs than standard TMA-1, can be overwhelming at higher volume. The TMA-2 Studio Monitor Preset (S03- E04) are amazing truly for indoor monitoring, for live club gigs I still prefer the original preset (S02-E02). Will try out the S01 with E02 for noisy club environment soon.

feralcreatures

Had the TMA Studio Pros for over a year

These headphones are real value for money. The sound quality for electronic musicians is not hyped and has a very honest bottom end to them plus there great in a dj performance. Also they are a lovely looking pair phones.

gttlx

The Best and Stylish !

I have the Beatport edition, let me say this is the best Dj headphone on the planet ! God bless AIAIAI ! Great Poduct...

joshkerr

These are the TMA-1 Studio Young Guru edition headphones. Amazing.

bassgenerator

Had a chance to try them out and YES they are super flat, was listening to some edm and waiting for the bass to overpower - didn't happen!

sebastiaan_kouwets

Pretty good

Really good built, they do hurt my ears when using for about 20 minutes. Sound is good, loads of bass, but I just use them for dj-ing.

tris10

My dj/monitoring headphones

I use the TMA-1 for djing and monitoring. I would have given them 5 stars if the highs were more defined.

C

Awesome look. Awesome sound.

deadringer

Do you use them for producing?

S

never feel like the AIAIAI TMA-1's will ever break. UNBREAKABLE,

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See how Zedd uses AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones

Zedd

Music Producer

ARE WE DREAMING

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This photo from AIAIAI's Facebook page shows Zedd performing with a pair of TMA-2 DJ Preset headphones on.

See how Thom Yorke uses AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones

Thom Yorke

Singer, Guitarist

Radiohead

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Thom Yorke's TMA-2 DJ Preset headphones have a skull on them in this Facebook photo from AIAIAI's album.

See how Dan Auerbach uses AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones

Dan Auerbach

Guitarist, Keyboardist

The Black Keys

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In this photo provided by AIAIAI of Dan Auerbach near what appears to be a Technics turntable, he is wearing a pair of TMA-2 DJ Preset headphones.

See how Nick Valensi uses AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones

Nick Valensi

Guitarist

The Strokes

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Nick Valensi looks at his screen with a pair of TMA-2 DJ Preset headphones around his neck in this Facebook photo from AIAIAI.

See how Flux Pavilion uses AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones

Flux Pavilion

Music Producer

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Verified via Reddit

In his reddit AMA, Flux Pavilion was asked "Hey! I need a suggestion on headphones! What's your recommendation??"

His reply was that he uses the AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ Preset headphones.

See how Bonobo uses AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones

Bonobo

Bassist, Composer

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"With wit, skill and irreprehensible craftsmanship, the London-based artist has created a career for himself, which simultaneously mirrors and adds significant momentum to Ninjatune, one of our favorite labels of all time." - AIAIAI

Bonobo mixes with a pair of TMA-2 S02-H02-E02-C02 Preset headphones around his neck in this Facebook photo.

See how Richie Hawtin uses AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones

Richie Hawtin

Music Producer

Sven Väth & Richie Hawtin

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Richie Hawtin posted a photo to Instagram where he can be seen using the AIAIAI TMA-2 Young Guru edition headphones at a show in Romania.

See how Feed Me uses AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones

Feed Me

Music Producer

Seventh Stitch

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The left earpiece of Feed Me's TMA-2 DJ Preset appears just below his chin in this photo from AIAIAI's Facebook album.

See how Boys Noize uses AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones

Boys Noize

Music Producer

Dog Blood

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While he seems to prefer other headphones in the studio, Boys Noize uses the TMA-2s to cue tracks when DJing, and previously had a signature model of the headphone, which can be seen in this photo from the brand's website.

See how Madlib uses AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones

Madlib

Rapper, Music Producer

Madvillain

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In this photo from AIAIAI's Facebook album, Madlib is seen mixing with a pair of TMA-2 DJ Preset headphones.

See how MF Doom uses AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones

MF Doom

Rapper, Music Producer

Madvillain

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In this photo provided by AIAIAI, MF DOOM is performing with a pair of TMA-2 DJ Preset headphones on. The unmistakable earcup shape is just to the right of his head in the shot.

See how Nicolas Jaar uses AIAIAI TMA-2 Modular Headphones

Nicolas Jaar

Music Producer

Darkside

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In this photo provided by AIAIAI of Nicolas Jaar, Nicolas can be seen wearing a pair of TMA-2 DJ Preset headphones.

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Sennheiser HD 25 Headphones

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similar sound

The TMA-2 & HD 25 are essentially direct competitors.

If you went for the AIAIAI S05/E02 combo, then you'd have the closest thing to a HD 25 clone at this time of writing.

For a bass-heavy sound signature, you could get the standard AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ preset.

For something even more neutral than the HD 25, you could get either the S05/E10 or S05/E08 combo (E10 is on ear, while E08 is over ear).

Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Monitor Headphones

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similar sound

Another very popular studio phone that even sees some DJ use sometimes. These are real closed backs; they are far from the TMA's "closed back" isolation. While the TMAs can be disassembled and flat packed, these just simply fold up and become much more compact. These are also much more widely available, especially outside of Europe. They of course lack the modular capability of the TMAs, but replacing the ear cups and cable is just as easy.

AIAIAI TMA-2 Wireless+ Headphones

$212.00 - $349.00

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While it is just the Studio preset with a different headband, the Wireless+ system is a peerless solution that allows wireless, lossless playback from your audio source with no perceptible latency, which is indispensable for musicians who are playing strapped instruments or who have to move around a big studio. You can of course get the headband itself to upgrade an existing set of TMAs with this functionality.

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