On-Ear
AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ
72Good
$199
Full review dataAIAIAI TMA-2 DJ vs Skullcandy Icon® ANC: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 72. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ - Good overall at around $199.
On-Ear
Skullcandy Icon® ANC
58Average
$100
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ
Sound7.5
Value7.0
Skullcandy Icon® ANC
Sound5.0
Noise cancelling5.5
Battery9.0
Calls6.0
Value6.5
Specifications
| Spec | AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ | Skullcandy Icon® ANC |
|---|---|---|
| Type | On-Ear | On-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $199 | $100 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 58 / 100 · Average |
| Released | - | - |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | Titanium-coated 40 mm driver with S02 MKII driver unit and bio-cellulose cone | dynamic |
| Driver type | Bio-cellulose | - |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Driver size | 40mm | - |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 10Hz - 40kHz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB/mW | 97.5 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity | 97 | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | - | 5.3 LE |
| Bluetooth version | - | 5.3 |
| Codecs | - | SBC, LC3 |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | - | 60 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 50 h |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 4 h |
| Wireless charging | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| ANC type | - | active |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 190 g | 225 g |
| Water resistance | - | IPX4 |
| Detachable cable | Yes | - |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 4 |
What reviewers said
AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ
The AIAIAI TMA-2 DJ is a modular, wired on-ear headphone built for DJing, offering a warm, bass-forward sound with low distortion thanks to its titanium-coated bio-cellulose driver. Its standout feature is repairability and customization, letting you swap parts for long-term use, though it lacks wireless and noise-canceling features. It works well for studio monitoring and casual listening, but its wired-only, on-ear design limits versatility for travel or sports.
- Pro:Warm, punchy bass with low distortion
- Pro:Modular design allows easy repairs and upgrades
- Pro:Comfortable memory-foam ear pads
- Con:No Bluetooth or noise cancellation
- Con:On-ear fit may not suit all-day wear
- Con:Wired-only limits portability and multi-use
Skullcandy Icon® ANC
The Skullcandy Icon ANC packs impressive endurance and useful features like Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint and fast charging into a budget-friendly on-ear design. While it offers solid noise isolation and a bass-forward sound, its audio clarity and comfort fall short of expectations, making it a better pick for commuters than audiophiles.
- Pro:Excellent battery life (up to 60 hours without ANC)
- Pro:Lightweight and portable on-ear build with IPX4 sweat resistance
- Pro:Multipoint connectivity and quick-charge support
- Con:Muddy, bass-heavy sound lacks detail and balance
- Con:ANC performance is only average, not class-leading
- Con:Uncomfortable clamping force for long listening sessions
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