Gear Advice
What to buy, at your budget, from DJs who own the gear and are not selling it to you.
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Ask a gear question — join free- For home studio monitoring on a budget, the Yamaha HS5 and M-Audio BX5 are excellent choices. The HS5s are neutral and…
- Buying used DJ equipment can save money, but be careful. Check for physical damage, test all buttons and knobs, and…
- For home production, I recommend the Akai MPK Mini or Novation Launchkey. The Akai MPK Mini is compact and has good…
- Good headphones are essential for DJs. Solid picks to consider: the Sennheiser HD 25, Sony MDR-7506, or Audio-Technica…
- If you are just starting out as a DJ, you do not need the most expensive controller. Good beginner options: Pioneer…