Pioneer cdj 800 0r 1000 whats the difference?

[Steve RH]

Hi all,
I've no intention of ever getting rid of my technics but that inevitable time has come where I need to buy some cdj's aswell.Problem is especially at this credit crunching time is that they are so piss takingly expensive and i will have to whore my ass to get them but thats a problem for me.

anyway what I really wanna know is whats the main differences between the 800 mk 2's and the 1000 series.My main concern is if I buy the 800 mk 2's will I struggle to mix if I turn up at a club and they have the 1000's?As someone who's always had 1210's I remeber the first time I tried to beat match on a pair of Vestax:$ lets just say I'm glad it wasn't in front of a paying crowd and I know of other DJ's who have turned up to do sets only to be confronted by a pair of Vestax and totally clanned all thier mixes because the pitch controls are so different,obviously I dont want the same problem with cdj's so are the pitches different between the 800 mk 2's and the 1000 range?Will I be able to mix easily on the 1000's if i get used to mixing on the 800's?It's just that the 800's are so much cheaper...

 

[zot]

Firstly I'd like to address your ass situation ( well not personally)...but yu know, yu right, the 1000's are pricey but well worth it....if yu into that sorta thing

I've had a set of CDJ MK3 1000's for about 18 months now, sold my 1200's and wouldn't look back, took me about three evenings to beat match and I love them sooooo...highly recommended

These links may help you make your desicion ?

YouTube - Pioneer CDJ-400 vs. CDJ-800 vs CDJ-1000 w/ DJM-700

YouTube - mix house platine cdj-800 mk2 cdj-1000 mk3 cdj 1000 cdj1000

 

[wayne]

I have one of the 800's and have really found it quite easy to adapt to after using just 1210's for 15 years. I also enjoy using it.

I have never actually used a 1000 but i believe they are quite similiar to handle.

If you want to save money i would recommend the denon dnhs5500 which is amongst many other things 2 decks built into one- thus saving more money.

It is also packed with features and there is a model available with a front loading cd- i use it just with a memory stick in (no need to burn) and then i use my 800 for cds.

I know a few peeps on her have sold there 800's so will be interesting to here from others on the subject- good luck with your choice

 

[pleasuredrom2]

Id also go denon over cdjs

 

[bren]

if i was you go for the 1000mk3 ive had a set for 6 months i would never look back

 

[Steve RH]

Thanks for the replies guys.I'll check out them you tube vids aswell.Has anyone tried mixing on both though???