wilson_sri
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Anyone here with a bit knowledge about the pioneer cdj 100s? looking into a set, look worth the price tag. Whats the opinion on them, anyone had any experiance using them. Just really for bedroom use, putting together mixes, house partys etc
http://www.djstore.com/item/piocdj100.htm
[Edited on 28-03-2009 by wilson_sri]
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jrsteeve
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for home use they'd be fine mate. Not much point going for top of the range when you won't use or need half of the extra features
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Carl
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I had one a few years ago. Put it this way, if you can mix with them it is a piece of piss when you get onto the proper cd decks.
It was a bit shit to tell you the truth, but the my mate had the top gear at his house so I had direct comparison and could realise how rubbish and harder to use it was.
They aren't worth anywhere near that though, you will be dissapointed if you spend that for a set then realise what they are like compared to others. i'd go second hand option, sure I paid about 100 quid and sold it for the same.
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Cheese Man Chris
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I was faced with a similar decision earlier this week. I was looking at the 200's tho, spoke to a DJ friend and asked him if they were any good and he said....NO lol
He said don't waste your money on decks that dont have vinyl mode, and I kind of thought hummm cant be that much of a difference I don't want to do scrathching. Bearing in mind I just sold vinyl decks he said I will hate not having that feature. However with vinyl I never used to scratch a record in so couldnt really understand the problem with having a play button.
Anyway he lent me some with vinyl mode to see what they are like, and omg he's right! If i were to dj on them just cueing a track and pressing play it's like having a both arms chopped off.
How about getting a cheaper brand second hand that have vinyl mode for a tiny bit more money 
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Jonny P
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To be honest, "vinyl" mode is a bit of a gimmick. Its good for slowing records down but you don't NEED it.
Im lucky enough to have Pioneer CDJ1000's and they are the top of the range. Before that i had Numark Axis 9's which are great! For the price i would highly recommend them. Obviously if you can pick up some CDJ800s second hand then do so, but if you cant, Numark Axis 9's are great.
www.djstore.co.uk
www.decks.co.uk
2 great sites i've used plenty of times before. Hope ive been a help to you mate.
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Wrighty
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id say spend a tad more and go for either the 400's or 800's, ya can pick up 800's second hand for a bit more.
im currently on 2x cdj 1000's & djm 400 but when i get a bit better il be looking to expand on my kit i think
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wilson_sri
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quote:
Originally posted by Wrighty
id say spend a tad more and go for either the 400's or 800's, ya can pick up 800's second hand for a bit more.
im currently on 2x cdj 1000's & djm 400 but when i get a bit better il be looking to expand on my kit i think
Yeh i have been looking at 400s tonight. TBH the more i look, the more i think the 100s are nowhere near capable of what im wanting. So would rather splash out a bit more on 400s.
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Wrighty
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Chris @ the audio works uk will be able to sort you out a good deal  where i got my kit from!
http://www.theaudioworksuk.com/userimages/procart4.htm
iv also dealt with www.getinthemix.co.uk, they werent too bad
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Carl
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quote:
Originally posted by wilson_sri
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Originally posted by Wrighty
id say spend a tad more and go for either the 400's or 800's, ya can pick up 800's second hand for a bit more.
im currently on 2x cdj 1000's & djm 400 but when i get a bit better il be looking to expand on my kit i think
Yeh i have been looking at 400s tonight. TBH the more i look, the more i think the 100s are nowhere near capable of what im wanting. So would rather splash out a bit more on 400s.
They are capable, you can mix with them, but i'd advise against buying them unless they were an absolute bargain.
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