Cheap DJ Equipment: Reviews of Complete DJ Systems

Cheap DJ Equipment for us and expensive DJ equipment for the rest of them.

Ok, so even if I'm not a big fan of DJ systems or the "DJ in a Box" doesn't mean they don't perform up to par.

Cheap DJ gear doesn't necessarily mean poor performance. DJ systems have come in handy for plenty of DJs who wish not to spend a lot of money. Some DJ systems have even lasted longer than the more expensive ones.

Cheap DJ gear can also benefit parents who want to buy their son or daughter a complete DJ system all in one shot with out having to figure out what different DJ gear they need to buy.

It does make life easier when all you have to do is look at DJ in a Box set and find everything you need for a third of the cost of what the pro DJs use.

However, if you're on a tight budget and would rather build your own brand name DJ set then click this link. Beginner DJ sets.

DJ systems are not necessarily cheap. They are scaled down versions of the top end DJ gear. That makes them inexpensive DJ equipment.

If you are a budding DJ or you want to pick up DJing as a hobby then buying a complete DJ system is the right move.

By buying a complete DJ system you avoid confusing yourself and playing the guessing game. There are some words of caution though before you buy. Make sure that the DJ system you buy comes with DIRECT DRIVE turntables.

It is pointless to try to DJ using belt-drive turntables. You'll only frustrate yourself. Besides belt-drive turntables aren't really made for DJing. The belt-drive turntables are the REAL cheap DJ equipment. Avoid at all cost.

Cheap DJ equipment are made by all of the major manufactures of DJ gear but Stanton, Numark, and Gemini make the DJ in a Box stuff.

In this DJ equipment review I put together a table for easy comparison. I took the information directly from my favorite place to buy DJ equipment online.

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Make	Model	In The Box	Price
Stanton	Stanton DJLab.1 DJ Pack	2 T.50 belt-drive turntables with slipmats and dust covers 2 500B cartridges mounted on headshells M.201 2-channel mixer DJ PRO 80 headphones All cables	$349
	Stanton DJLab.2 DJ Pack	2 T.60 direct-drive turntables with slipmats and dust covers 2 500B cartridges mounted on headshells M.201 2-channel mixer DJ PRO 80 headphones All cables	$399
	Stanton DJLab.3 DJ Pack	2 T.80 high-torque direct-drive turntables with slipmats and dust covers 2 500B cartridges mounted on headshells M.202 2-channel mixer DJ PRO 80 headphones All cables	$599

Numark	Numark Battle Pak DJ System	DM1001X mixer TT1520 turntables with cartridges and a pair of slipmats A pair of D-50 headphones All connecting cables No warranty on faders. 3 year warranty on mixers. One year warranty on all other products.	$399

Gemini	Gemini Scratch Master 5.0 Direct Drive Turntable Package	TT-02 turntable: High-torque, direct-drive turntable ±10% variable pitch slider Solid aluminum platter with easy-glide grooves Straight tone arm for superior tracking Fully adjustable counterweight and anti-skating controls 33/45rpm LED-illuminated, soft-touch start/stop and rpm buttons Removable head shell CN-1000 cartridge and felt slipmat Detachable RCA and ground cables 17-3/4"W x 3-1/4"H x 13-9/10"D 13 lbs. MX-02 Mixer: 2 stereo channels 2 phono/line convertible inputs 3-band EQ and gain control per channel 2-band EQ and volume mic control Cue section with mix capability Talkover feature DJX-03 Headphones Ideal for DJ monitoring Suitable for portable CD/MP3 players Warm, clear, natural tones with rich bass Adjustable headband with 180°, cushioned, swivel ear pads Lightweight body for easy transport Gold-plated 1/8" connector with straight 1/4" adapter 4-1/2' cable	$399

Now these 3 manufacturers do make cheaper DJ equipment but they are belt drive systems so I did not bother to mention them.

In my professional opinion I would take either the Stanton DJ Lab.2 or the Numark Battle Pack DJ System. But certain conditions apply. I would take the Numark if I already had a stereo system or some other DJ gear in order to hear the music.

If you do choose a Stanton package get the DJ Lab.3 DJ Pack. It's a true mid-grade system and at $599 you really can't beat the price.

The Stanton T.80 digital-equipped turntables normally list anywhere from $199 to $399 each (the same goes for Numark and Gemini) so you can see the economical advantage of buying cheap DJ equipment in a box.

Cheap DJ equipment in a box does have real value for new DJs.

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