Miscellaneous DJ Equipment Reviews
There are some things that just defy the general equipment headings and that's what this list is for. If I can't pidgeon hole it with the current groupings, it'll be in here, but expect more groups as time goes on.
Headphone Group Test 2010
Review by Gizmo - May 2010
It's not all about bells, whistle and USB ports - sometimes, it's the stuff wrapped arund y our head that counts. The leaders of the can pack were rounded up and tested.
Headphone Group Test
Review by Professor BX - September 2004
A much neglected area for scratch DJ's. ProfessorBX speaks nicely to the various big boys and gets all sorts of cans sent to him for review.
69ep H Bag
Review by Gizmo - June 2008
Bags are the new flightcases, if only because DJ gear has got smaller and thus lighter. But it still has to keep you gear safe. 69ep jump on the SSL gravy train and bring out the H bag.
AIAIAI TMA-1
Review by Gizmo - February 2011
When the TMA-1 Headphones first hit the news, Sennheiser must have wondered if their HD25s would be knocked from the number 1 position for DJs. Gizmo finds out.
AKG K 181
Review by Gizmo - May 2010
AKG are microphone and microphone pros. So you should expect that a set of DJ headphones are likely to measure up well against the competition. The K 181s certainly do.
Allen & Heath Xone:xd53
Review by Gizmo - May 2010
Manufacturers can't always make their own gear, but anything with an A&H logo is likely to be really quiate, even if it made on their behalf. The xone:53s rock.
American Audio HP700
Review by Gizmo - May 2010
You don't always have to spend a fortune to get solid performance, and the American Audio HP700 headphones certainly prove that. Unashamedly budget, but they work well.
Audio Innovate Innofader
Review by Various - March 2009
Faders are the new controllers, with new ones increasingly popping up. Mr Brown, Professor BX and Gizmo cut, scratched and mixed
Audio Technica ATH-Pro700
Review by Gizmo - May 2010
Audio Technica make headphones, and are damned good at it - so much so that they make them for other people too. The ATH-Pro700s are their own model for the DJ market.
Beyerdynamic DT 1350
Review by Gizmo - April 2011
Just when you though everything that could be done with DJ headphones had been done, Beyerdynamic come at us with a pair that are about as top end it gets. And they're very VERY good.
Crane Stand
Review by Gizmo - October 2010
Not all laptop stands are created equally. Some are minimalist, while others are engineering masterclasses where metal abounds. The Crane Stand is the former and a firm DJ favourite.
Denon DN-HP1000
Review by Gizmo - May 2010
Denon have taken the east route to quality headphones and got Audio Technica to make theirs, which it turns out are identical to the ATH-Pro700s. A good start.
Eclectic Breaks Pro X Fade
Review by Gizmo - September 2005
The fader is arguably the most important parts of the DJ setup so when an small independent company makes seemlingly the dream crossfader, we just had to take a look. Gizmo gushes accordingly.
Hard To Find Records
Review by Gizmo - August 2007
What's this? A retailer getting reviewed? Well we tell you what's hot and what's not but not the retailers. Gizmo spends a day lurking and reports.
Korg kaossilator
Review by Gizmo - July 2008
How much more can Korg squeeze from their KAOSS pad format? Quite a lot apparently as the KOASSILATOR demonstrates. Gizmo hopes Korg don't want it back...
Korg KAOSS PAD
Review by Deft - October 2007
Touchy feely is Korg's thing and having had 2 incarnations of the KAOSS pad out before, the KP3 comes from a solid heritage. Deft checks out if it carries on the good name.
Korg mini KP
Review by Deft - October 2007
Fitting in the palm of your hand, the Korg mini KP offers effects for just about everyone. Deft punishes the £99 wonder box.
KRK Rokit RP5
Review by Gizmo - December 2007
KRK make truly great monitors and their distinctive yellow speaker makes them stand out considerably. So HTFR decided to go one step further and paint them Red.
Litlab Uberstand
Review by Gizmo - December 2006
Laptops are an integral part of many DJ's setups these days, but they take up valuable space. Litlab's Uberstand is the premium laptop stand for DJs. Gizmo tries and fails to break it.
Magma Battle Bag
Review by Gizmo - April 2005
We all need something to carry our DJ life around in and there isn't much better than this.
Magma Headshell Case
Review by Gizmo - July 2006
Despite taking a regular beating, headshells and carts are quite fragile so transporting them safely is vital. Magma's headshell case does just that (it's been to LA and back without a dent).
Magma Controller Bag
Review by Gizmo - January 2010
Gone are the days of needing flight cases, and in is trendy luggage for your controller of choice. Magma's approach is more function than fashion and cradles your gear with typical German efficiency.
Ortofon O2
Review by Gizmo - May 2010
Carving a name for themselves in carts and needles, Ortofon figured thay should have something else to compliment their world class product. The O2 is such a compliment.
Pedestrian Tutoritool?
Review by Lo - June 2005
We all have to start somewhere and a helping hand is always welcome. Laurent from Spin Science checks out the Tutoritool™ from Pedestrian to see if will indeed be that helping hand
Pedestrian Tutoritool Second Edition
Review by Gizmo - May 2008
Having established itself as a force to be reckoned with, the vinyl based Tutoritool gets a sequel and gets even better.
Pioneer HDJ-2000
Review by Gizmo - May 2010
You can always trust Pioneer to aim high, and the HDJ-2000 headphones sets a new bar for others to reach. And an all new price level too. Are they worth it? You bet.
Road Ready RRFSSS Smart Stand
Review by Gizmo - November 2009
Sometimes, a regular lightweight laptop stand isn't enough. And that's where the tank-like Road Ready Smart Stand comes in. Gizmo loads it up ad is impressed with its resilience.
Sennheiser HD25_1 II
Review by Gizmo - May 2010
And here they are - the absolute daddy can for DJs. But what makes these cheap looking all plastic headphones so special? Gizmo puts them on, and wants to leave them there.
Sennheiser HD 380 Pro
Review by Gizmo - May 2010
Not strictly for DJs, but if they get sent they get reviewed. The HD 380 Pros are more for production, but do they bear up well to the battering of DJing?
Shure SRH750DJ
Review by Gizmo - May 2010
It's been a while since Shure did anything new for DJs, so it was nice to get these in the post. The SRH750DJs don't stray far from the DJ headphone blueprint so should win fans.
Sony MDRV-700DJ
Review by Gizmo - May 2010
A veteran of the DJ headphone market, the Sony MDR-V700 cans have a huge following and still sell well, thus they got included in the group test. But how do they compare in the market?
Stanton ATM.6
Review by Gizmo - October 2007
Having spent thousands on gear and music, it pays to get quality audio output. Gizmo check out the Stanton ATM.6s to see if the quality matches the low price.
Stanton DJ Pro 2000
Review by Gizmo - May 2010
e 2000's are dubbed the Tiesto cans, as the rather famous Trance DJ endorsed them and did a fair amount of lobbing them into crowds too by all accounts. But did they survive the punishment?
Stanton DJ Pro 3000
Review by Gizmo - May 2010
Sitting at the top of the Stanton product ladder are the DJ Pro 3000s - cans that despite their relative low price are a firm favourite with many pro DJs.
Technics RP-DH1200
Review by Gizmo - May 2010
Nobody ever got sacked for buying (insert brand here, in this case Technics). Distinctive and worthy of your attention, but are they are earth shatteringly good as the decks?
Ultrasone DJ1 Pro
Review by Gizmo - May 2010
Ultrasone make all manner of headphones, but these unusually style set are aimed right at DJs. Luxuriant and well featured, the DJ1 Pros hit every target.
V-Moda Crossfades
Review by Gizmo - February 2011
V-Moda decided that lifestyle shouldn't mean compromise. The Crossfades offers style and features in one coherent good looking package.
Vestax CF-CC
Review by Markski - February 2006
Faders are the beating heart of any mixer but some are better than others. Vestax have made a new replacement heart for their range of mixers. Markski from Pedestrian tries one out.
ZIP-LINQ Road Warrior Deluxe Kit
Review by Gizmo - August 2006
Need to be on the go and be able to plug in to anything? Ziplinq's Road Warrior Deluxe kits is the Swiss Army Knife of the USB world.
