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AIAIAI TMA-2

Modular DJ headphones you can repair and retune part by part; the stock DJ tuning is bass-heavy and hides vocals.

AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ headphones, front three-quarter view

Photos: AIAIAI

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86%

of 14 reviews recommend it4.7/5 from 12 Thomann owners

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Best for
DJs who want light, repairable headphones and plan to swap parts over time.
Skip it if
You want a balanced sound out of the box, or cups that fold flat.

The Internet’s Opinion

From 14 professional reviews and 30 owner reviews: a fair amount of evidence.

Most reviews recommend the TMA-2 system for its replaceable parts, light weight and sturdy build, and owners repeat all three. The recurring reservation is the bass-heavy DJ tuning, which buries vocals and treble; reviewers advise choosing parts carefully, because the sound changes with each speaker unit and pad.

12 recommend2 mixed0 avoid

What people praise

  • Every part can be swapped, so a pair can be repaired or retuned instead of replaced
  • Comfortable for long sessions
  • Sturdy, durable build
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  • Loud, punchy bass that suits club mixing
  • Light on the head
  • Isolates well in loud rooms

What to know first

  • The DJ tuning is bass-heavy and buries vocals and treble
  • On-ear clamp feels tight on some heads over long sessions
  • Sound changes a lot with the parts chosen, and they are hard to judge online
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  • Cups do not fold or swivel flat for packing or one-ear monitoring
  • Costs more than rivals with more features
  • Plain headband constructionReplaceable part
  • Wireless presets: hiss in wireless mode or a battery that stopped chargingReplaceable part

Owner ratings, as the retailers publish them

  • Thomann4.7/5from 12 ratings · read Oct 15, 2026
  • Guitar Center5.0/5from 2 ratings · read Oct 15, 2026
See the 14 reviews behind this

14 professional reviews (12 recommend, 2 mixed, 0 avoid) covering the original modular system and the DJ, DJ XE, Studio and wireless presets; 30 owner reviews read at Thomann (26, DJ XE, Studio and DJ Wireless presets) and Guitar Center (4)Compiled 2026-10-11How this is compiled

Video reviews

  • CrossfaderJan 2021Recommends

    AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ Headphone Review - Do they sound as good as they look?

    AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ Headphone Review - Do they sound as good as they look?

    CrossfaderJan 2021Recommends
  • DJ UnprotectedFeb 2025Recommends

    AIAIAI TMA 2 DJ Headphones Review - Great Sound & Comfortable!

    AIAIAI TMA 2 DJ Headphones Review - Great Sound & Comfortable!

    DJ UnprotectedFeb 2025Recommends

Plays from YouTube when you press play. Picked from the reviews counted above, including one that disagrees where there is one.

Prices

Before you buy

Released
April 2015
Status
Current

Works with

  • Mixers and controllersAdapter included

    The DJ preset ships with the C02 coiled cable (1.5 m, extends to 3.2 m) and a screw-on 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter; the cable locks into the speaker unit so it cannot be pulled out mid-set AIAIAI, checked 2026-10-11

  • TMA-2 partsEvery part sold separately

    Speaker units, headbands, ear pads and cables are sold individually, so any part can be replaced or swapped to change the sound and fit AIAIAI, checked 2026-10-11

  • Wireless upgrade kit (S11 + X03)Sold separately

    Two S11 speaker units and the X03 W+ Link transmitter fit the headband and pads of any TMA-2 for ultra-low-latency wireless use with more than 20 hours of battery AIAIAI, checked 2026-10-11

  • PhonesCable with mic

    The C01 straight 1.2 m cable has a one-button remote and inline microphone compatible with most smartphones AIAIAI, checked 2026-10-11

You’ll also need

  • A04 hardcaseNot in the box

    The TMA-2 DJ preset lists speaker units, headband, ear pads and a coiled cable only; AIAIAI sells the A04 protective hardcase as a separate accessory AIAIAI, checked 2026-10-11

  • Over-ear pads (optional)Sold separately

    The stock E02 pads sit on the ear; the E04 PU leather and E08 Alcantara over-ear pads are sold separately for comfort on longer sessions, with the E08 trading away isolation AIAIAI, checked 2026-10-11

Key specs

Type
On-ear, modular (TMA-2 DJ preset)
Weight
190 g
Impedance
32 Ω
Cable
C02 coiled, 1.5 m (extends to 3.2 m), locks to the speaker unit
Connector
3.5 mm angled stereo plug, screw-on 6.3 mm adapter
Frequency response
20 Hz – 20 kHz
All 11 specifications
Driver
40 mm, bio-cellulose diaphragm, neodymium magnet (S02 speaker units)
Sensitivity
97 dB @ 1 mW
Resonance frequency
80 Hz
Power handling
30 mW rated / 70 mW max
Preset parts
S02 speaker units, E02 on-ear PU leather earpads, H02 nylon headband, C02 coiled cable, A01 pouch

11 of 11 figures sourced; hover one for its source

Our take

Dex JonesWritten from the sources on this page, not from a loan unit.

Twelve of fourteen professional reviews recommend the TMA-2 system, across builds from the original DJ preset to the DJ XE and studio versions. Reviewers and owners praise the replaceable parts, light weight and sturdy build. The recurring reservation, raised by nine sources, is the bass-heavy DJ tuning that buries vocals and treble. Buy it for repairable, punchy DJ headphones, and pick a different speaker unit if you want a more balanced sound.

What it is

Status, October 2026: current. AIAIAI still sells the TMA-2 DJ preset and every TMA-2 part on its own.

What it is

The TMA-2 is a modular headphone system from AIAIAI, a Danish audio company founded in 2006 and based in Copenhagen (AIAIAI product page). It launched in April 2015 and followed the TMA-1. Speaker units, headbands, ear pads and cables are separate parts, so each one can be replaced or swapped to change the sound and fit. AIAIAI sells them individually, through its online configurator, and as ready-made presets.

The TMA-2 DJ is the preset for DJs, and the one this page's specs describe. It combines S02 speaker units, with 40 mm bio-cellulose drivers and an internal vent tuned for bass, the H02 headband in reinforced nylon with a silicone pad, E02 on-ear memory foam pads covered in PU leather, and the C02 coiled cable, 1.5 m long and extending to 3.2 m. The cable locks into the speaker unit, ends in an angled 3.5 mm plug and comes with a screw-on 6.3 mm adapter. The speaker units slide on the headband to adjust the fit. Impedance is 32 ohms, sensitivity is 97 dB at 1 mW, and the headphones weigh 190 g.

It sits beside the TMA-2 DJ Wireless and the lighter TMA-2 DJ XE, which weighs 168 g. A wireless upgrade kit, made of two S11 speaker units and the X03 W+ Link transmitter, fits the headband and pads of any TMA-2 and runs for more than 20 hours on a charge (TMA-2 parts).

The box holds the four parts and an A01 protective pouch. The A04 hardcase and over-ear pads are sold separately.