Blak Randy Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Easy men A bar here in berlin have asked me to help sort their DJ system out and I'm trying to help them do it as cheap as posss but still good kit. They have a decent mixer sorted and 2 technics 1210s. However a lot of the guys play house/techno and like to play off USB with CDJs, but I think the CDJ 850s are about 800 Euros each. WHat I was wondering, is there a good alternative to Pioneer CDJs that are just as good to play off? The same responsiveness off the platter, build quality etc? Or are the Pioneers just that much better? (I don't know as I never play off CDs). The other thing is that the other DJ's will all play off Pioneer CDJs everywhere else so it needs to be something they can come in and feel comfortable using straight away. (Hence why I mentioned the platter needs to work well etc). I'm looking around other forums too but can't find much recent info. Any feedback would be wicked guys. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rasteri Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 This is a difficult one. The problem is that CDJ users invariably have everything organised via rekordbox indexes, which are only readable by Pioneer units. Compounding the problem is that even the CDJ900NXS won't be any use if you plan on booking even slightly known DJs, as they invariably demand CDJ2000NXSs on their rider. Most clubs that cheap out on equipment end up renting a pair of CDJ2000NXSs every weekend anyway. I normally just advise them to buy some upfront and avoid buying cheaper players that will never get used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blak Randy Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 This is a difficult one. The problem is that CDJ users invariably have everything organised via rekordbox indexes, which are only readable by Pioneer units. Compounding the problem is that even the CDJ900NXS won't be any use if you plan on booking even slightly known DJs, as they invariably demand CDJ2000NXSs on their rider. Most clubs that cheap out on equipment end up renting a pair of CDJ2000NXSs every weekend anyway. I normally just advise them to buy some upfront and avoid buying cheaper players that will never get used.Thanks for the help man. How about this one that supports that program? http://www.pioneerdj.com/en/product/player/cdj-850/black/overview/It's only a bar so they ain't gonna be booking big names n stuff. They ain't gonna drop 4k on 2 CD players. You know anything about the Gemini 700 or 1000. I can see they are clearly pioneer rip offs. You know if they are any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rasteri Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Yeah the Geminis are pretty good, Denon makes some bangin players too. But the platter quality probably doesn't mean as much to most DJs as rekordbox compatibility. They might be able to get away with CDJ-350s, and then just say "bring your own fucking equipment then" to anyone who complains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blak Randy Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 So very lastly man, what about this Pioneer CDJ 850 k that does support Rekordbox? http://www.pioneerdj...black/overview/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 Maybe consider pioneer xdjs , they're pioneer cdjs but with no cd drive, only USB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rasteri Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 So very lastly man, what about this Pioneer CDJ 850 k that does support Rekordbox? http://www.pioneerdj...black/overview/ Yeah man that would be even better, but I thought you said they were too pricey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blak Randy Posted February 3, 2016 Author Share Posted February 3, 2016 So very lastly man, what about this Pioneer CDJ 850 k that does support Rekordbox? http://www.pioneerdj...black/overview/Yeah man that would be even better, but I thought you said they were too pricey? Those ones are only 800 euro whereas the 2000 Nx ones are like 2500 euro. These are probs still too pricey for them like but I'll let them know. @Jon. Some people play with CD too. Really it's just whether to fork out for Pioneer or whether Gemini or Denon would do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeljms Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Could you pick some up second hand? I wouldn't scrimp if you can help it and would go for Pioneer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miggydb Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 (edited) Well CDJs are irreplaceable hands down. As much I'm against controllers,Pioneer XDJ RX is really solid for rekordbox users. Its technically a 2000/900 nxs set tbh. and no, dont settle with denon or geminis Edited February 6, 2016 by miggydb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rasteri Posted February 6, 2016 Share Posted February 6, 2016 As much I'm against controllers,Pioneer XDJ RX is really solid for rekordbox users. Its technically a 2000/900 nxs set tbh. Yeah the XDJRX is actually starting to show up as an alternative to CDJ2000s/DJM900s on some big-name DJs riders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHouse Posted February 7, 2016 Share Posted February 7, 2016 XDJ-RX definitely looks like a good compromise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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