I haven't used this but I was thinking of buying it?
Is it that bad?

It's a good mixer. Play with one first and you'll see.

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Originally posted by Existo22 I haven't used this but I was thinking of buying it? Is it that bad?

for fucks sake, it's not that bad. people are making this thing out to be a god damn behringer djx700 when really it's quite a solid piece of gear if you take care of it.

honestly, i'd go A&H, but there is really nothing wrong with going pioneer for the effects, you're mixing in your bedroom, oh god, all those invisible people in your bedroom won't be enjoying your mix because it's not A&H sound quality. give me a break. you're mixing in your bedroom, not fucking cocoon club

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Originally posted by jupiterone for fucks sake, it's not that bad. people are making this thing out to be a god damn behringer djx700 when really it's quite a solid piece of gear if you take care of it. honestly, i'd go A&H, but there is really nothing wrong with going pioneer for the effects, you're mixing in your bedroom, oh god, all those invisible people in your bedroom won't be enjoying your mix because it's not A&H sound quality. give me a break. you're mixing in your bedroom, not fucking cocoon club

/thread already.

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Originally posted by jupiterone for fucks sake, it's not that bad. people are making this thing out to be a god damn behringer djx700 when really it's quite a solid piece of gear if you take care of it. honestly, i'd go A&H, but there is really nothing wrong with going pioneer for the effects, you're mixing in your bedroom, oh god, all those invisible people in your bedroom won't be enjoying your mix because it's not A&H sound quality. give me a break. you're mixing in your bedroom, not fucking cocoon club

Actually is that bad simply because of the quality vs cost ratio. For that money the DJM800 should bring you a fucking cup of tea in the morning and have your dinner waiting when you get home.

Ok, it's not that bad a mixer but it really isn't that great.

It's build quality is average at best (but better than the abysmal 500/600), the EQ is OK if a little unprecise and broad, the FX are toys, the faders don't last and all this for the privilege of shelling out $1300!!!

Don't get me wrong - pioneer CDJ's are clearly the best choice for CD decks - they really got them right and are reasonable on pricing vs. quality and function.

But with the 800 You are paying for all marketing that pioneer do.

Allen and Heath have way better sonic and build quality, faders that don't bleed and they don't sound like crap when shit DJ's redline them for the whole set (as often happens with DJM's).

Id argue about the 500/600 build quality. I have dropped my 500 down a flight of concrete stairs and it barely got a scratch and works fine...

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Originally posted by DJ RANN Actually is that bad simply because of the quality vs cost ratio. For that money the DJM800 should bring you a fucking cup of tea in the morning and have your dinner waiting when you get home. Ok, it's not that bad a mixer but it really isn't that great. It's build quality is average at best (but better than the abysmal 500/600), the EQ is OK if a little unprecise and broad, the FX are toys, the faders don't last and all this for the privilege of shelling out $1300!!! Don't get me wrong - pioneer CDJ's are clearly the best choice for CD decks - they really got them right and are reasonable on pricing vs. quality and function. But with the 800 You are paying for all marketing that pioneer do. Allen and Heath have way better sonic and build quality, faders that don't bleed and they don't sound like crap when shit DJ's redline them for the whole set (as often happens with DJM's).

+1 - and I, like you, know the score.

Its got so bad now, that I have to put a big fucking sticker in the console by the meters saying words to the effect of ' do not redline the master' or am continually havng to turn it down.(Some DJs are ok- a lot of the A listers tend to be very consistent and well behaved) It sounds SO bad when it hits the red that thing. And the Eq is awful.
The absolute worst thing on them though, is the faders. Terrible build quality...

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Originally posted by Joss Weatherby Id argue about the 500/600 build quality. I have dropped my 500 down a flight of concrete stairs and it barely got a scratch and works fine...

My mate who is a light use bedroom DJ (at best) had no end of problems with his 500. The headphone cue pan started to crackle after 3 months and the faders followed shortly after. He got it replaced under warranty only for the next one to develop problems too. Honestly, I probably know 5 other DJ's who had similar (unaceptable) stories.

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Originally posted by Freak +1 - and I, like you, know the score. Its got so bad now, that I have to put a big fucking sticker in the console by the meters saying words to the effect of ' do not redline the master' or am continually havng to turn it down.(Some DJs are ok- a lot of the A listers tend to be very consistent and well behaved) It sounds SO bad when it hits the red that thing. And the Eq is awful. The absolute worst thing on them though, is the faders. Terrible build quality...

You know it........long time no hear by the way? When you in town?

I was at this bar a week ago and DJ before us redlined the thing so bad and the owner kept telling him for to for that exact reason, and in the he just had to turn it down. So when it's may mates turn, he's got the levels correct on his first track and it's so fucking quiet the crowd nearly stops dancing. The owner had fucked off by this point meaning we didn't have access to the zoning amps so we had to red line the mixer for the rest of the evening - so now I truly fucking hate the sound of a redlined DJM800.


Everyone who is reading this - fuck both the A&H + DJM's - get a good mixer: Japanese made Vestax (you know the score...)

I had to have my 800 replaced 3 times.....in one month. Literally. The 92 replaced it and hadn't looked back since....

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Lol. After reading this thread I don't think I want a 800 anymore.

Overpriced, and sound quality is not on par for cost...and lastly the faders are shit. Penny & Giles faders ftw!