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Are 2 CDJs and 1 DJM worth it? Posted on: 17.04.2013 by Emelina Paglia There's this guy that is selling his 2 CDJ 350s and DJM 350 for $1100. Right away I jumped on the opportunity to get those at that price... In my opinion it's a steal. Very good deal! What do you guys believe? (the condition of the gear is good, everything works and looks great)
Grace Gatica 19.04.2013	There is nothing wrong with CDJ 1000 mk3. And yeah they still have them in a lot of clubs which doesnt matter for me because i bring my USB's and my CD's and SD cards for any setup. I've seen people rock up to play in a club after me and chuck a tantrum because they only brought usb's and theres only 1000s. Always good having CD's as a backup
Emelina Paglia 19.04.2013	I already use 2 USB drives so that's not an issue for me.
Alphonso Deitchman 19.04.2013	A cheap 2 deck controller makes more sense than low end CDJs. UI elements can be easily disabled if you want to practice mixing without visual aids. The 850s are alright if you don't mind sorting/duplicating tracks over 2 USB drives, or if you have Serato for HID. If you're going to be burning CDs the 800 Mk2s are a better value option.
Dedra Kreinbring 19.04.2013	Ha yeah I was saying 350's were better than 1000's (in a tired and semi incomprehensible way though).
Doreen Schurle 19.04.2013	The 350s are probably my most hated Pioneer product, small jogwheels, no quantized loops, just generally very rattly/plasticky build quality, etc.
Anissa Perusek 19.04.2013	Personally, 850s are a middle ground. I would go cheap, practice my little buns off, and eventually go for 900s or 2000s. That's just me.
Emelina Paglia 19.04.2013	What do you guys believe, for $1100 (canadian) 2 CDJ 850s... Big Panda, I'd rather have 350s. I'm not sure if that's what you were implying also.
Dedra Kreinbring 19.04.2013	I am looking to get used to CDJ's, but I don't see much advantage if buying 1000's over 350's. for home practice, you can get used to burning CD's and also be proofed for the future to use rekordbox. Should hold their value better as well if you buy 2nd hand.
Anissa Perusek 19.04.2013	Originally Posted by Cook If your just starting out, buy a pair of bloody CD decks! what happens when you have a nice lovely set made up on your USBs, you turn up to the gig and its 1000mk3's or something (which are still in a HELL of a lot of clubs), buy CD decks, burn your CDs, save your money, stop being lazy by sticking everything on USB and rekordboxing it untill your good enough to demand a rider with 900/2000s on it. This. Just upgraded from 350s to 900s. Same difference. I actually really liked my 350s.
Dione Haimes 19.04.2013	If your just starting out, buy a pair of bloody CD decks! what happens when you have a nice lovely set made up on your USBs, you turn up to the gig and its 1000mk3's or something (which are still in a HELL of a lot of clubs), buy CD decks, burn your CDs, save your money, stop being lazy by sticking everything on USB and rekordboxing it untill your good enough to demand a rider with 900/2000s on it.
Emelina Paglia 19.04.2013	I didn't end up buying the 350 set. I'll wait 'til I find a good set of 850s.
Grace Gatica 19.04.2013	Originally Posted by robbyluca lol good tip! but I'm not a fan of the 800 and 1000 models. No USB input. It's more for traktor users, in my opinion. I'd like CDJ 850s though. I do agree for a club feel I should go with 800 and up, but I'll be honest, that extra $1000 that ill need to spend for those, I'd rather not... I'm a student, I pay my own tuition, I have to pay my phone bill (canada, highest rates in the world), pay my car and for gas, and I can only work 2-3 times a week max because of school. My goal is to get these for now and upgrade next year. So, am I getting ripped off? If I can find CDJ 850s and DJM 850 at the same price, that'd be perfect lol I'd be open minded and spend a bit more, but not over $1500. The best deal for a CDJ 850 was $650, decent price, but still expensive with no mixer. If i was you i would go for a pair of CDJ 850-k and a djm-800. 850-k are about $800 new here and 800 are discontinued but better than the 700 which they still sell. If you look around on your local second hand sales sites you may get lucky and score a good deal. Unfortunately however 850s and 900s dont seem to popular on the used market, no one seems to sell them.
Emelina Paglia 19.04.2013	lol good tip! but I'm not a fan of the 800 and 1000 models. No USB input. It's more for traktor users, in my opinion. I'd like CDJ 850s though. I do agree for a club feel I should go with 800 and up, but I'll be honest, that extra $1000 that ill need to spend for those, I'd rather not... I'm a student, I pay my own tuition, I have to pay my phone bill (canada, highest rates in the world), pay my car and for gas, and I can only work 2-3 times a week max because of school. My goal is to get these for now and upgrade next year. So, am I getting ripped off? If I can find CDJ 850s and DJM 850 at the same price, that'd be perfect lol I'd be open minded and spend a bit more, but not over $1500. The best deal for a CDJ 850 was $650, decent price, but still expensive with no mixer.
Grace Gatica 19.04.2013	Originally Posted by Coldfuzion I paid total out of pocket: CDJ 850-K's - $425 each (slightly used, but looks brand new) DJM-850-K - $1005 (brand new) I jus wanted to feel cool too . thats a good deal for thos 850-ks. Ebay, Gumtree or somewhere else?
Grace Gatica 19.04.2013	Originally Posted by robbyluca Also found 2 CDJ 400s for $500. No mixer. I prefer the 350 setup for double the price. If what your going for is to get a club feel of djing for experience with CDJ's stear clear of the CDJ models under 800. CDJ 800 mk2, Cdj 1000 mk3, CDJ 850k, CDJ 900 are what you should be looking at for practicing. You should be able to grab a pair of 800s or 1000s fairly reasonable but you have to be patient haha, what i did was message everyone with listings on gumtree and asked them would they sell 1 CDJ or just the mixer. Most will say no but you will find one or two who will say yes and you will be able to grab 1 cdj a lot cheaper than buying a pair. Then you wait a while longer, message the same people who have 1 cdj left and they will realise they cant sell a cdj by itself so they will settle for a cheaper price. Thats my tip haha
Carlee Pickard 19.04.2013	I paid total out of pocket: CDJ 850-K's - $425 each (slightly used, but looks brand new) DJM-850-K - $1005 (brand new) I jus wanted to feel cool too .
Alphonso Deitchman 19.04.2013	400s are better for laptop DJing (HID control), and 350s are better for non-laptop (Rekordbox). Neither are that great but either should do fine for practice at home.
Emelina Paglia 18.04.2013	Also found 2 CDJ 400s for $500. No mixer. I prefer the 350 setup for double the price.
Emelina Paglia 18.04.2013	Originally Posted by mdcdesign Don't say that. Everyone will start saying "they're Pioneer, they're amazing and far better than any MIDI controllers". I don't use a laptop to DJ, so I don't need any MIDI controller.
Dione Haimes 18.04.2013	Originally Posted by mdcdesign Don't say that. Everyone will start saying "they're Pioneer, they're amazing and far better than any MIDI controllers". i just tell it how it is
Doreen Schurle 18.04.2013	Originally Posted by Cook 350s are horrible players though... imo Don't say that. Everyone will start saying "they're Pioneer, they're amazing and far better than any MIDI controllers".
Dione Haimes 18.04.2013	350s are horrible players though... imo
Emelina Paglia 18.04.2013	That is a retardedly low price! I feel like I am getting ripped off now... lol I'm asking for the set for 800$... For 1100$ it's a fair deal, but as I see that I can get a better deal, I'll go for it. Watch me end up with nothing.
Yajaira Harang 18.04.2013	Honestly i wouldn't go for some used ones, but for new ones ! Bought a used DDJ S1 and had bad issues :/ Anyway the price seems correct !
Hayden Raugh 18.04.2013	still not bad for a minor issue like that
Grace Gatica 18.04.2013	Originally Posted by city_boy07 yes as in Ridiculously GOOD! Edit: hence why i asked it was all in good order, cos thats to good to b true oh haha, my bad. One of the cue buttons needs replacing but the cue still works fine (cue stuck down issue). Waiting patiently for some cheap 900s to appear around my area
Hayden Raugh 18.04.2013	yes as in Ridiculously GOOD! Edit: hence why i asked it was all in good order, cos thats to good to b true
Grace Gatica 18.04.2013	Originally Posted by city_boy07 that is a ridduclus price. was it all in good order? Ridiculous price? that is extremely cheap where I am for that. Australia btw. And yes it works fine
Hayden Raugh 18.04.2013	Originally Posted by Klaxsis I got a djm 800 for $700 and 2 CDJ 1000 Mk3 for $600. You got ripped off for that package. that is a ridduclus price. was it all in good order?
Grace Gatica 18.04.2013	I got a djm 800 for $700 and 2 CDJ 1000 Mk3 for $600. You got ripped off for that package.
Bernard Wieand 18.04.2013	That is a nice start to it.
Latoria Kavulich 18.04.2013	We got 2 CDJ-800's and a DJM600 for just over a grand NZD. Its a sellers market, just need to shop around.
Jorge Furber 18.04.2013	I paid my 2 CDJ 400 and a DJM 600 for 500$ CAN. I call that a steal. Yours is just a very decent deal.
Gaynell Rydberg 18.04.2013	From a quick search, DJM350 -500 CDJ350 - 500 each So 1500 total Used CDJ350 go for like 300-400 I believe and DJM350 for maybe 300 too. I don't believe you overpaid, but I don't believe you got a steal. These are all US prices though.
Emelina Paglia 18.04.2013	How much is it worth in your opinion? Brand new they go for $2000
Latoria Kavulich 17.04.2013	seems a little steep to me mate, your call

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