I can't believe this is the 15th review I have seen on this turntable and no one talks about the sound quality. Thanks for covering the features, however.
I have no problem doing long beat mixes with the digital pitch on the Pioneer that some people in these comments say sucks. I get it 1200's are nice but I often think people let there love for them blind them or make them biased.
I got just mine Today,please let me know how they performed ,im getting mixed reviews some about sound feedback ,others about pitch Fader not being precise ,please let me know I have 30 day money back Guarantee
Better sound and build quality. Yet better value. For home audiophile use these have superior sound that you usually find in lot more expensive tables.
Great review and I'm glad to see that you picked up on the PLX-1000 arm! I'm looking for a turntable and I'm wanting to stay away from the Music Hall / Pro-ject / Rega offerings in that price range. Would you recommend the Pioneer PLX 1000 direct drive for home use or is there another direct drive TT that you prefer?
Had a few days on my new Stanton 150 Mk1. What a great and splendid sounding turntable, never would I have thought I would end up with a Stanton having initially deciding on a couple of the latest models! Here in the U.K they had 12 ST 150 STR Mk 1 turntables in stock and now they have 4 left within a week!
just goes to show that there is still a demand for turntables if pioneer is going to take the time and effort to make turntables.as a technics sl1200 user currently on serato dvs its good to see that djs still wanna spin with decks............long live vinyl DJS (real vinyl or dvs)
+DJbooth DJ's yo brother just want say thank you so much for the review.Thanks to you I now have my PLX 1000.What a turntable it is...Damm strong too..👍👍
Yes this is a very good home audiophile TT. PLX 1000 and Ortofon 2M Blue for example is a very good match for home use. Some of the TT's that are 3 more coins can only match the Pioneer. Recommend and very good value.
That's weird...I seem to always prematurely comment on your videos asking a question which is later answered in the video...that's a really good thing actually, I wish more channels did that.
Hey Kareem is the counterweight the same as the Technics?. Recently misplaced the counterweight in route to a gig and don't want to spend $75 on a replacement. Recommendations?
How are these when playing in a club environment. Want to know if they can handle all the bass in a DJ booth without skipping. I know most 1200’s are pretty good in most DJ booths. Want to know before I drop some money on these.
I just used those in the club two days ago...turntables were set up on concrete blocks underneath and performed well without any feedback etc. So I think as long as they are isolated properly you will be just fine.
D.J. Raphiki Yes, this is required for every turntable you are using. Obviously most of the time it will be either Technics or Pioneer since those are direct drive ones. But proper isolation in dj booth is essential. Cheers
the question is.. how long will these china made pioneer decks last.. ? i have had my technics sl-1200 decks since 1987 and they still work like new to this very day and i have never had one problem with them, oh.. and never had them serviced, and yes they get used every other day. TECHNICS IS A WINNER..
The digital pitch they used is the most fatal flaw of the entire deck, along with the major lack of dampening mass, feedback issues and cheap internal electronics.
Its made by Panasonic. It wouldn't matter if the PLX were made by NASA, they did a shit job. Only takes a few minutes of disassembly and comparison to see how: www.decodedmagazine.com/hold-onto-technics-pioneer-plx-1000-review-teardown/
What who u go with ? I'm not holding to what you would do I think I would be happy either way . Also have you ever used ortofon s 120 hardshell needles ?
I still love the Stanton ST-150's the best... They have the most solid build and they are proven after all this time...I also recommend ortofon concorde and I use the Qbert models a lot. The Serato version are great too...
I would like to see the pitch control set to the strobe light settings to see if the platter dots wow and flutter. Can you post that for the Pioneer PLX1000?
I don't have it anymore, but my local guitar center has one that has been on display for two years with heavy use and they are still in tip top shape. My friend also has a set that has no issues for over a year now.
Reloop and Stanton mentioned have few extra functions. For DJ these would maybe give a slight advantage. The Pioneer is a bit different. Pioneer is a better sounding table for home audiophile that can compete against the best. Pioneer table is heavy and stable, very strong motor with optical speed control, no gimmicks and no extra functions, very good insulation to ensure a silent table, simplified and rugged build for easy cost effective maintenance. Biggest advantage is the sound quality.
I am sorry but you are mistaken... The Pioneer table is lighter than the Stanton and Reloop and it also has worse isolation and wow/flutter than those decks as well. It also does not have the rubber bottom base that the Stanton has which is much more superior for stability and audio quality. There are also other videos of this turntable on youtube where they show the issues with sound quality on this deck. It's not terrible but definitely NOT audiophile or anywhere near that quality. Go see for yourself...
@@kareem_the_dream The video in question is absolute BS. It wasn't even grounded and for sure it wasn't the first time out of the box. Happen to have the PLX 1000 and it has none of the problems. It was just a Technics fanboy creating bullshit. Pioneer has step further insulation for the tonearm and it is sunk. Stanton STR8.150 MKII 10.2 kg Wow and Flutter 4.5 kgf・cm Reloop RP-7000 MK2 11.7 kg Wow and Flutter
@@paulboyce8537 Thanks for the reply. The Stanton 150 that I am referring to is the 1.0 version. The 2.0 is a totally different turntable... The original 150's and the original Audio Technica decks are still the standard for me as they are the only ones with the heavy rubber base that truly has the best isolation. Too bad you can't find them brand new anymore...
@@kareem_the_dream Both models are discontinued. In any case the motor on both were lacking speed control and mkII would have been a fix in some short comings. Redesign where the rubber matting wasn't needed to save in cost is my guess. A bit like Technics where the circuit boards and power where directly under the platter. That's bad. New Technics I believe doesn't have the Rubber matting anymore instead there is just a plastic block for weight. Pioneer does have a rubber matting under the tonearm. In the end these are all Hanpin TT's. Not the same but all are made to budget these days. But because Pioneer gained the rights for the Technics at 2010 I believe it has an edge over the others even that the blue prints were never used. My guess because the classic Technics just was outdated. Technics made in Japan is a bit better but with very expensive labor cost the reality is the price doesn't match quality. There are some teardowns of these TT's and to be honest they have electrics galore and lot of cheap rubbish in them and very very expensive to repair and maintain. Plus the sound is not what you want for the money compared to similarly priced top TT's. In my opinion the TT market in as a whole is a ripoff. Pioneer included but maybe less than the others where the real people can still get a good TT to enjoy in a bit lower price.
Good job Dj blaze I been waitin on this comparison video Hopely in the future I can see you do some blazin cuts on the pioneer plx 1000 Oh yea wich turn tables Do you like better between The Stanton turn tables Or the pioneer plx 1000's ?
Don't bother buying the Technics MK7 you will be wasting your money. I have been mixing on Technics 1210's for Donkeys and never thought I would like another brand deck. Got rid of my decks couple of years back. Wanted to buy some more Technics but could not find them cheap enough as Technics stopped making them. I then heard about these Pioneers and took a chance on them. I was so impress when I tried them. They are superb for mixing on and I have made some awesome mix tapes. I actually find these just as good as the Technics for mixing if not better as the pitches have more range and more to play with. If you are thinking of buying new Technics do try these out first. There are some places which allow you to try before you buy.
Hey! nice vid! my grandparents have a Sony Ps-lx49p, do you (or any one else here) know if this is good enough to start my collection? or will it damage my records, for the record i will of course get a new stylus for it!
This will not damage your records and it is a solid turntable... You should get the righth stylus and needles for the playback type you plan on using them for...
@@julietagalvan2824 PLX 1000 is a good audiophile turntable. The sound quality is excellent. The turntable doesn't come with a cartridge so you choose what cartridge sounds good for you and your taste of music. I would pair this table with Ortofon 2M Blue for good value cartridge. Of course if you are doing DJing then a different cartridge for that.
Yes check out TH-cam channel called the bright pixel he tears down a plx 1000 , I seriously recommend anyone thinking of buying one of these watch his review. 👋.
They are basically the same on the inside... If you are really going to use MIDI buttons to control software functions, then the 8000 might be the way to go. I personally wouldn't go with the 8000 because of the odd motor-off behavior...
They are all super OEMs they all have amalgamations of exactly the same internal parts and share mix and match external parts, they are all made by HANPIN in CHINA whether you pay 150 or 600 pounds for one you get the same thing only the cabinet and names change, that is it 😉.
***** ok just wanted 2 hear your thoughts on that cause u get to play with mlso many different types of turntables thanks again and I can't wait 2 see that one
In your opinion which one is better between the plx 1000 or the reloop 8000? I saw your reloop review and I didn't like the power break/stop feature on the reloop. It just cuts off or speed up and goes slow. Looking for a great first time turntables. Thanks!!!
The start stop feature on the Reloop 8000 would be a dealbreaker for me. Plus my mixer has buttons on it already so I don't need them on the turntable...
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Any ortofon concord MKII cartridge is EXCELLENT for all DJ needs... You don't need to get the most expensive Digital or Scratch Models if you don't have the cash... The MIX version will work just fine...
It's called Jitta On The Track - Dont Care About Yah and its on my November mixtape that you can download or stream absolutely free! www.djbooth.net/index/albums/review/dj-blaze-blazing-cuts-november-2014
Pioneer are really nice no skip if you know how to hook up your cartridge n they feel like the 1200 technics very strong motor im a more scratch DJ n they work perfectly no problem at all heavy they made them just when technics when out of business just a simple good truntable 👍😎 my second choice before my technics 1200
I'm also waiting for the Top 5 turntables !!! I don't know why nobody is talkin bout the built quality in all details. Like start/stop button. Plastic or metal and other parts which could break easily. I have seen the Synq X-TRM 1 which is cheap (350€) but the colour sucks. Audio Technica (430 €) nice design. Stanton T-150 but all of them hav plastic buttons. Even the all the Reloop Models hav crappy buttons. I was taking a look on the Audio Technica AT-LP120 Black edition. Which looks also good but has almost the same price like Synq X-TRM 1. I think the Pioneer look the best, but they r too expansive. I would love to have a good Turntable for home to train a bit and add to my Pioneer DDJ SX2. Also just to listin to nice vinyls. I would like to see a professional compare these Super OEMs
+nonesta13 if you're looking for just listening and not dj'ing, there are much better options for you that would be cheaper, so you could put more money into the cartridge, preamp, speakers, etc to really get the best out of your music. these turntables are really made for dj'ing, so they are heavy and have powerful motors to get that music starting and stopping for scratching and mixing.
I was thinking about getting the Pioneer white turntables.Is it similar to the 1000.Its the same table but it's white.Question is it the same as the Techniques
White is the PLX 500 and the jump to PLX 1000 is a leap. And no it is nothing like Technics. The build quality and simplicity of PLX 1000 makes it lot better than the new Technics under $2000 and the classic well those are 25 plus year old tables and today's standards are lot higher. The sound quality in my opinion to get better you need to spend excess of $2000 to beat PLX 1000.
2:29 mark, you've gotta laugh.... He's chatting about what the tt has to minimise vibrations, only to see the tonearm jump up when he touches the platter....
@@RealDJblazeThanks for replying , your videos are very good and informative, thankyou. I found two Stantons but they have straight arm, I noticed yours has curved arm, will that make any difference?
@@RealDJblaze you been very helpful, am I able to use the Concorde Ortofon cartridge or is the cartridge that comes with the turntable sufficient to do the job?
This turntable is great for scratching or performance but straight mixing club djs who liked technics, forget this, the digital pitch is worse pitch I have ever mixed on, stick with technics sl1200 or 1210 mk2 analog pitch if your DJ who likes mixing records avoid digital pitch control
I used those PLX1000s just two days ago in the club and they worked just fine...digital or analog pitch control does not matter really...your skills do :)
+DJbooth DJ's thanks bro I'm about to order a pair of PLX 1000s I've been doing a loads of research since I departed ways with my 1200 mk2 due to moving to another country (Australia>>Germany) for my family...I've watched your vids a number of times.Its not easy going from 15 years of owning my 1200s then having nothing!!!😂😂
That is something that all TT's can have. The TT rocks at back of the truck or van 1000km it can become loose. But this is not a fail. Also this is something that anyone can adjust. th-cam.com/video/a0LJ4tEaMsU/w-d-xo.html This shows you how easy it is. Don't be scared getting the PLX 1000. Sound quality alone you would have to spend at least double to get better and the motor is really good on these.
So ou're saying that even now in 2019 we can find turntables built around the 15 years old "Hanpin DJ-5500" plateform known as "super OEM" ? I was considering buying a new pair of TT as my - don't laugh - BST Pro PR 4.5 turntables were a little bit old (bought in 2003) but I changed my mind and I'll keep them. It is exactly the same as the Stanton ST150 in design, only brand change.
Yes, they are the same basic designs and they are now tried and true! Keep your older SUPER-OEM tables as they may now be worth even more than the newer ones due to rarity. I still have my T.120 and T.120c pairs as well and they are even harder to find. No need to upgrade because there is no real upgrade...
basshero08 I wouldn't call this or a Technics 1200 a true audiophile turntable... These are better suited for DJ turntables, but they do have great sound... Just not audiophile quality in my opinion...
***** Do you know some audiophile ones? this has been trouble to me since I want great sound. I have an AT-LP120, sound is good, but not the best for me
@@nutribass Actually these do give a great sound. To beat it you would have to spend lot more. There are fair few reviews that take this table with a suitable cartridge and it does give a good result. For example Ortofon 2M Blue would give a great sound in reasonable budget.
Recently purchased some AT1240's. Considering the feature set, I am completely confused at the pricing for these decks. Super OEM's for a hell of a lot more money with less features than it's own counterparts. Wouldn't they sell more units if they lowered the prices to match their feature set? Or are they trying to go after the "1200" purist that believes this is a superior product over other super OEM's because they look like 1200's, have identical feature sets and cost and arm and a leg, because reasons?
+Sysaphys Companies are utilizing their brand and (a big plus for them) Psychology (1200 like platter)... Thus the incredible price difference. I own a few and I can see that part s are interchangeable.
That's what they have the PLX-500 for. Also, supposedly this is a higher quality Super OEM than the average Hanpin (Pioneer won't even cop to it being a Super OEM, but then again, they won't do that for the PLX-500, either)
Audio Technica did make a Super-OEM turntable with a better motor than the LP120... It's called the LP1240 and I also reviewed this on video on my channel. The PLX and no other turntable that I know of (except vestax) is made in Japan. They are all Chinese imports...
The word "best" is a matter of opinion... turntables in present day have double the amount of torque in the motor and more features overall. Sorry but this convo is going nowhere... 1200's aren't manufactured anymore and what's left is overpriced for old technology.
I'll take a pair of Technics SL1210mkII over any other dj turntable, a lot of them are still about that have been used in clubs for 30 years and still going regardless about beer and stuff being spilt on them. I highly doubt the Pioneer, Reloop and Denon dj turntables would last 30 years especially 30 years of club use. When you started pressing the start/stop button, the RPM speed buttons and popped up the light it all sounded horrendously cheap quality, the Technics SL1210 by comparison sounds lovely and high quality. By the way ther SL1210 is made by Technics not Techneecs, lol. I'm all for technology getting better as time moves along and the introduction of the phono sockets on the backs of the newer turntables is a good idea but Technics SL1210 cables usually last as long as the turntable if taken care of. But I do believe the newer dj turntables are cheap quality full of gimmicks turntables next to the still even now reigning god of dj turntables the Technics SL1210 mkII. That's why as far as i'm aware all clubs that have vinyl turntables as well as cd turntable STILL decide to have Technics SL1210mkII NOT Pioneer, Denon, Stanton or Reloop. To be honest if you want a proper review/road test put these turntables in hot nightclubs where dj's abuse them for 6 months and see how they get on compared to Technics.
I think you left out the Technics SL-1200MK2... the wheel of steal!!.. they are the pioneer and the base on how turntables are designed!!!.. Pioneer bought the rights to the Technics blue print back in 2010 when they stop making 1200s.. so that's why it look the same as the 1200s only with new features... and the 1200s came out in 72 but didnt get the pitch control till 78..
LOL, this is not the Technics blueprint... The PLX-1000 is a Super-OEM turntable motor and base design... not a 1200... They have a Super-OEM turntable that they tried to make as similar to a 1200 as possible, but not the 1200 blueprint at all....
I just performed a detailed comparison video, so it is up to you to decide what is better. I personally like the ST-150's the best because they have the extra features, they have a rubber base-bottom like the 12's instead of plastic and they are heavier... All Super-OEM turntables are great though and the PLX-1000 is no exception.
You've got a new subscriber because normally on videos reviewing/demonstrating turntables I have to ask questions in the comments which tend to never get answered, I left a comment here because I hadn't seen the whole video and you replied even though the question is answered in the video, that's brilliant, much more necessary detail than the average reviewer.
I saw these and I do not scratch or battle but I am into sound and these sound so great to me it's just my option but the Pioneer sound better then the Stations but if it's sound you want you can not beat Pioneer.
I have a buddy of mine that bought a set and he had a big problem with feed back I was just wondering if you had any problems with this, I am well ground in my Studio I have a ground strip that has a braded Ground Strip to an 8 ft. ground rod in the ground and is hard for me to tell but I told him I would look at it for they sent the one Pioneer Turntable back saying nothing was wrong so I desided to open it for I had a technic 1200 do the same to me and sure enough same problem the ground screw was there but the wire inside was no where I was lucky to have them send me a wire Diagram sent to me and I had to replace this wire and for his RCA hook up one wire was so loose I had to fix this also but I told him to ground his mixer too for he was lucky being I am a Tech but this was the first I heard about a Pioneer having feedback but this was uncalled for I was just wondering if you had feed back issues with this Pioneer Turntable or any equipment you may have had at one time but Thanks so much DJ-"D"
Deany D Arton Honestly, I didn't really test this turntable at high volumes to rule out distortion or feedback... I found that other review after I did mine and returned the turntable back to Pioneer already... I didn't have any issues but I didn't test for it like this guy did...
To me this guy had something wrong for I has a technic's 1200 with the same problem and it was a bad ground connection inside the 1200 I had bought a set and it was only one and the was the dust cover was not packed you can bet it was sent back and he bought it off line and got a one that was returned for problems but to me he was compairing it to the Technic's1200 but I had this problem with my first 1200 but I did not say I never would buy another one he should have tested it first but you can clearly see that the box looked retaped and the dust cover was not packed ether but I have had top of the line equipment with problems and this is why I only look at your video you do a great job and I am sure if something is wrong you would say something about it thanks.
+STACKTRACE It is pretty old now, they have been out for like 5+ years. The reason they don't skip is because Serato or Traktor has an absolute mode where the needle can skip but the music wont!
The feedback that is sent back to these is unacceptable and if you want to do tricks it's going to be ok but when it comes to long bpm mixes stay away from digital pitch it does not have anywhere near as accurate pitch as an analogue one,to give an example think about a d pad on a game controller compared to the analogue stick,and that transferes to these decks as well digital definitely has it's place but digital pitch faders are to be avoided.
that"s the best review of plx 1000 even in 2021. cheers mate, probably gonna get one this week
I can't believe this is the 15th review I have seen on this turntable and no one talks about the sound quality. Thanks for covering the features, however.
Silent and sound quality is very high level that you usually pay lot more.
I have no problem doing long beat mixes with the digital pitch on the Pioneer that some people in these comments say sucks. I get it 1200's are nice but I often think people let there love for them blind them or make them biased.
Some of the top professionals do agree with you. Their take is the motor is superior on PLX. And home audiophiles rate the sound quality very high.
Just bought me a pair of PLX 1000s and they are awesome. Low key, I like em better than the Technics 1200s/1210s
I got just mine Today,please let me know how they performed ,im getting mixed reviews some about sound feedback ,others about pitch Fader not being precise ,please let me know I have 30 day money back Guarantee
Better sound and build quality. Yet better value. For home audiophile use these have superior sound that you usually find in lot more expensive tables.
The PLX 1000 is a great turntable, very solid, precise and pitch control is spot on,
Yes it is pretty good.
Great review and I'm glad to see that you picked up on the PLX-1000 arm! I'm looking for a turntable and I'm wanting to stay away from the Music Hall / Pro-ject / Rega offerings in that price range. Would you recommend the Pioneer PLX 1000 direct drive for home use or is there another direct drive TT that you prefer?
You sold me on the Pioneer when you said the Stanton has a "plasticky" pitch slider. Nothing beats the feel of sturdy, heavy metal!
Just got my plx 1000 I upgraded from auto technica 120 this is an.awsome turn table well build heavy and sounds awsome.
Had a few days on my new Stanton 150 Mk1.
What a great and splendid sounding turntable, never would I have thought I would end up with a Stanton having initially deciding on a couple of the latest models!
Here in the U.K they had 12 ST 150 STR Mk 1 turntables in stock and now they have 4 left within a week!
thank you for doing turntables instead of just dj controllers keep it up!
just goes to show that there is still a demand for turntables if pioneer is going to take the time and effort to make turntables.as a technics sl1200 user currently on serato dvs its good to see that djs still wanna spin with decks............long live vinyl DJS (real vinyl or dvs)
It's a great thing to see! I love my turntables and happy to see all the support from the industry now.
Yeah know exactly what you mean
Thanks for that review and the comparison! Your the best Dj Blaze you really listen to all your followers.
Thanks brother! I always try my best...
Fantastic turntable Pioneer ,I like this 💕👍
Thanks for the help bro,I've just ordered two PLX 1000!!!! Once they arrive in a Few days,I'll post a vid!!!👍
Dope! You're gonna love em...
+DJbooth DJ's yo brother just want say thank you so much for the review.Thanks to you I now have my PLX 1000.What a turntable it is...Damm strong too..👍👍
I'm about to by two plx 1000 for mixing house music,do you recomend these tables for that purpose?
That’s is seriously a very good looking turntable !!
Looks like this would make a nice Hi-Fi turntable as well.
Not important but you posted this video on my birthday. I think that's a sign that I should be a dj.😊😊😊😊😆😆
I appreciate this review and it was more helpful than most but none of the reviewers talk about flutter or how well they actually hold a mix.
Thanks! They hold the mix quite well, but they aren't built very well... Others have a better construction for less money. See the Reloop RP7000...
@@kareem_the_dream Thank you for the reply. I'll definitely check it out! You've got a new loyal subscriber that's for sure.
WAtching all these Super OEM Hanpin TTs, I tend to buy spare parts for my 1200s!!
Yes this is a very good home audiophile TT. PLX 1000 and Ortofon 2M Blue for example is a very good match for home use. Some of the TT's that are 3 more coins can only match the Pioneer. Recommend and very good value.
That's weird...I seem to always prematurely comment on your videos asking a question which is later answered in the video...that's a really good thing actually, I wish more channels did that.
Hey Kareem is the counterweight the same as the Technics?. Recently misplaced the counterweight in route to a gig and don't want to spend $75 on a replacement. Recommendations?
+Cut Correct No, they are not the same... You should get the real Technics counterweight... Thanks.
How are these when playing in a club environment. Want to know if they can handle all the bass in a DJ booth without skipping. I know most 1200’s are pretty good in most DJ booths. Want to know before I drop some money on these.
I just used those in the club two days ago...turntables were set up on concrete blocks underneath and performed well without any feedback etc. So I think as long as they are isolated properly you will be just fine.
Mechanoid is that something you’d have to do with Techs as well?
D.J. Raphiki Yes, this is required for every turntable you are using. Obviously most of the time it will be either Technics or Pioneer since those are direct drive ones. But proper isolation in dj booth is essential. Cheers
@@mechanoid6152 Ok cool. Thanks for that info
the question is.. how long will these china made pioneer decks last.. ? i have had my technics sl-1200 decks since 1987 and they still work like new to this very day and i have never had one problem with them, oh.. and never had them serviced, and yes they get used every other day. TECHNICS IS A WINNER..
streetbass 786 sold my plx 1000 to get some technics m5g and never looked back!
Pioneer are solid man they have the best pitch control in the market with them 1200s as for the rest is simply maintenance
The digital pitch they used is the most fatal flaw of the entire deck, along with the major lack of dampening mass, feedback issues and cheap internal electronics.
You do realize that Technics is not a self brand..AND, that Technics is actually made by PIONEER??? :/
Its made by Panasonic. It wouldn't matter if the PLX were made by NASA, they did a shit job. Only takes a few minutes of disassembly and comparison to see how: www.decodedmagazine.com/hold-onto-technics-pioneer-plx-1000-review-teardown/
What who u go with ? I'm not holding to what you would do I think I would be happy either way . Also have you ever used ortofon s 120 hardshell needles ?
I still love the Stanton ST-150's the best... They have the most solid build and they are proven after all this time...I also recommend ortofon concorde and I use the Qbert models a lot. The Serato version are great too...
I would like to see the pitch control set to the strobe light settings to see if the platter dots wow and flutter. Can you post that for the Pioneer PLX1000?
any long term review updates? anything busted down on the PLX 1000 after 2 years of use?
I don't have it anymore, but my local guitar center has one that has been on display for two years with heavy use and they are still in tip top shape. My friend also has a set that has no issues for over a year now.
Reloop and Stanton mentioned have few extra functions. For DJ these would maybe give a slight advantage. The Pioneer is a bit different. Pioneer is a better sounding table for home audiophile that can compete against the best. Pioneer table is heavy and stable, very strong motor with optical speed control, no gimmicks and no extra functions, very good insulation to ensure a silent table, simplified and rugged build for easy cost effective maintenance. Biggest advantage is the sound quality.
I am sorry but you are mistaken... The Pioneer table is lighter than the Stanton and Reloop and it also has worse isolation and wow/flutter than those decks as well. It also does not have the rubber bottom base that the Stanton has which is much more superior for stability and audio quality. There are also other videos of this turntable on youtube where they show the issues with sound quality on this deck. It's not terrible but definitely NOT audiophile or anywhere near that quality. Go see for yourself...
@@kareem_the_dream The video in question is absolute BS. It wasn't even grounded and for sure it wasn't the first time out of the box. Happen to have the PLX 1000 and it has none of the problems. It was just a Technics fanboy creating bullshit. Pioneer has step further insulation for the tonearm and it is sunk.
Stanton STR8.150 MKII
10.2 kg
Wow and Flutter 4.5 kgf・cm
Reloop RP-7000 MK2
11.7 kg
Wow and Flutter
@@paulboyce8537 Thanks for the reply. The Stanton 150 that I am referring to is the 1.0 version. The 2.0 is a totally different turntable... The original 150's and the original Audio Technica decks are still the standard for me as they are the only ones with the heavy rubber base that truly has the best isolation. Too bad you can't find them brand new anymore...
@@kareem_the_dream Both models are discontinued. In any case the motor on both were lacking speed control and mkII would have been a fix in some short comings. Redesign where the rubber matting wasn't needed to save in cost is my guess. A bit like Technics where the circuit boards and power where directly under the platter. That's bad. New Technics I believe doesn't have the Rubber matting anymore instead there is just a plastic block for weight. Pioneer does have a rubber matting under the tonearm. In the end these are all Hanpin TT's. Not the same but all are made to budget these days. But because Pioneer gained the rights for the Technics at 2010 I believe it has an edge over the others even that the blue prints were never used. My guess because the classic Technics just was outdated. Technics made in Japan is a bit better but with very expensive labor cost the reality is the price doesn't match quality. There are some teardowns of these TT's and to be honest they have electrics galore and lot of cheap rubbish in them and very very expensive to repair and maintain. Plus the sound is not what you want for the money compared to similarly priced top TT's. In my opinion the TT market in as a whole is a ripoff. Pioneer included but maybe less than the others where the real people can still get a good TT to enjoy in a bit lower price.
God that picture can’t get any better than that
I have Technics 1200 and Cdj 2000, but not sure to buy another set of Turntables.
Great review dj blaze👍👍
Thanks!
Always a Solid review from dj blaze
Good job Dj blaze I been waitin on this comparison video
Hopely in the future I can see you do some blazin cuts on the pioneer plx 1000
Oh yea wich turn tables
Do you like better between
The Stanton turn tables
Or the pioneer plx 1000's ?
I like the Stanton turntables better because they have the extra features and they have the rubber bottom which makes them feel more sturdy...
Awe OK that what's up
What catridge would you recommend using for the Pioneer PLX turntable?
Ortofon or Shure M447's...
are u still using your 150's? I love mine, how are yours holding up? great video by the way...
+Behren Valiukas Mine are still as good as new! They are still my favorites!
Do you recommend to buy these Turntables?
Don't bother buying the Technics MK7 you will be wasting your money. I have been mixing on Technics 1210's for Donkeys and never thought I would like another brand deck. Got rid of my decks couple of years back. Wanted to buy some more Technics but could not find them cheap enough as Technics stopped making them. I then heard about these Pioneers and took a chance on them. I was so impress when I tried them. They are superb for mixing on and I have made some awesome mix tapes. I actually find these just as good as the Technics for mixing if not better as the pitches have more range and more to play with. If you are thinking of buying new Technics do try these out first. There are some places which allow you to try before you buy.
It seems that Pioneer set to beat the mid range Technics and yes I agree with you they did just that. The sound quality is very good also on Pioneer.
Hey! nice vid! my grandparents have a Sony Ps-lx49p, do you (or any one else here) know if this is good enough to start my collection? or will it damage my records, for the record i will of course get a new stylus for it!
This will not damage your records and it is a solid turntable... You should get the righth stylus and needles for the playback type you plan on using them for...
I am looking for a turntable that has excellent sound quality? what do you recomend me? Is this good?
It depends on your purpose. A DJ turntable is different from the best sounding turntable.
@@kareem_the_dream thank you, and with best sound, which do you recommend me?
@@julietagalvan2824 PLX 1000 is a good audiophile turntable. The sound quality is excellent. The turntable doesn't come with a cartridge so you choose what cartridge sounds good for you and your taste of music. I would pair this table with Ortofon 2M Blue for good value cartridge. Of course if you are doing DJing then a different cartridge for that.
Do you have a video of using the Pioneer?
Yes check out TH-cam channel called the bright pixel he tears down a plx 1000 , I seriously recommend anyone thinking of buying one of these watch his review. 👋.
Fuck it if it's Super OEM.. Nothing can beat 1200s
dj booth are the pioneers a good choice ? reliable etc ?
These are definitely a reliable turntable...
23lnp the Wm
Frankie Santiago ?
How would you compare the PLX 1000 with the Reloop 8000. Torn between them. What do you advise?
They are basically the same on the inside... If you are really going to use MIDI buttons to control software functions, then the 8000 might be the way to go. I personally wouldn't go with the 8000 because of the odd motor-off behavior...
They are all super OEMs they all have amalgamations of exactly the same internal parts and share mix and match external parts, they are all made by HANPIN in CHINA whether you pay 150 or 600 pounds for one you get the same thing only the cabinet and names change, that is it 😉.
I watch alot of ur videos and they always help And just wanted to ask u in your opinion what are the top five Vinyl Turntables
I like to hear this answer. Because he gets to see all the toyz. Lol
I will make a video on this... It will be the usual Super-OEM suspects though...
I think that might be one of your greatest video's.
***** ok just wanted 2 hear your thoughts on that cause u get to play with mlso many different types of turntables thanks again and I can't wait 2 see that one
friend, tried the feedback ? Other videos show that has a high threshold compared to technics
In your opinion which one is better between the plx 1000 or the reloop 8000? I saw your reloop review and I didn't like the power break/stop feature on the reloop. It just cuts off or speed up and goes slow. Looking for a great first time turntables.
Thanks!!!
The start stop feature on the Reloop 8000 would be a dealbreaker for me. Plus my mixer has buttons on it already so I don't need them on the turntable...
Hi dj blaze. What's ur mixer right there? Tnx
That's a Pioneer DJM-T1 Traktor Mixer.
All around 500 used what should I go with reloop 8000 straight , Plx 1000 or the technics 1200 mk2 ?
They are all good... Pick the one you like the most...
What song is that at end of your review? It's sounds good. Pioneer plx would look good with the DDJ sz
It's Jitta On The Track - Dont Care About Yah and you can download it for free on my mixtape page here --- www.djbooth.net/index/albums/review/dj-blaze-blazing-cuts-november-2014
The brushed aluminum looks is real fuckin cool!
Good review. I really enjoy your videos.
Hello Kareem what is a good referral for a cartridge and needle? I am using traktor scratch control vinyl
Any ortofon concord MKII cartridge is EXCELLENT for all DJ needs... You don't need to get the most expensive Digital or Scratch Models if you don't have the cash... The MIX version will work just fine...
What's the song played at the end? Very nice review on the plx too.
It's called Jitta On The Track - Dont Care About Yah and its on my November mixtape that you can download or stream absolutely free! www.djbooth.net/index/albums/review/dj-blaze-blazing-cuts-november-2014
Pioneer are really nice no skip if you know how to hook up your cartridge n they feel like the 1200 technics very strong motor im a more scratch DJ n they work perfectly no problem at all heavy they made them just when technics when out of business just a simple good truntable 👍😎 my second choice before my technics 1200
I'm also waiting for the Top 5 turntables !!!
I don't know why nobody is talkin bout the built quality in all details. Like start/stop button. Plastic or metal and other parts which could break easily. I have seen the Synq X-TRM 1 which is cheap (350€) but the colour sucks. Audio Technica (430 €) nice design. Stanton T-150 but all of them hav plastic buttons. Even the all the Reloop Models hav crappy buttons. I was taking a look on the Audio Technica AT-LP120 Black edition. Which looks also good but has almost the same price like Synq X-TRM 1. I think the Pioneer look the best, but they r too expansive. I would love to have a good Turntable for home to train a bit and add to my Pioneer DDJ SX2. Also just to listin to nice vinyls. I would like to see a professional compare these Super OEMs
I want to get into Dj'ing. I have no idea what is going on, lol. I wantto make music for parties. Thanks for these videos.
Great review video.
What Pioneer mixer are you using in this video?
+STACKTRACE That is a Pioneer DJM-T1 for Traktor...
Is the Pioneer good just for listening to my classic rock vinyl?
+nonesta13 Sure, it will work for that.
Thank you
+nonesta13 if you're looking for just listening and not dj'ing, there are much better options for you that would be cheaper, so you could put more money into the cartridge, preamp, speakers, etc to really get the best out of your music. these turntables are really made for dj'ing, so they are heavy and have powerful motors to get that music starting and stopping for scratching and mixing.
You would have to spend double for Technics and still I think the Pioneer is better on sound. Ortofon 2M blue would be a good budget match.
which one do you reccomend, this one or udio tehnica lp 1240 usb ? please answer. thanks!
+Tin Cole They will both work as well as each other. It depends on which styling and brand you like better really...
*****
Hmmm I think I'll buy Audio Tehnica. Thanks man!
I enjoy playing records
on my Audio Technica
120USB.
Toney Isaiah me too bro, I just recently got a plx1000, but I still really like my lp120
I was thinking about getting the Pioneer white turntables.Is it similar to the 1000.Its the same table but it's white.Question is it the same as the Techniques
Not exactly the same as technics but very very great as well...
No it's not the same as technics.
White is the PLX 500 and the jump to PLX 1000 is a leap. And no it is nothing like Technics. The build quality and simplicity of PLX 1000 makes it lot better than the new Technics under $2000 and the classic well those are 25 plus year old tables and today's standards are lot higher. The sound quality in my opinion to get better you need to spend excess of $2000 to beat PLX 1000.
Do you review cartridges e.g. Shure or Ortofone?
+STACKTRACE I have reviewed some cartridges on this channel, yes...
+DJbooth DJ's Great thanks! I'll check them out.
Thanks for the review.
Alright! Great review, lots of info and pro league insight. Thanks
Thanks!
@@RealDJblaze hello ,
is the plx 100 robust like the technics 1200? chers from bs argentina
@@bpm122 Not like the old 1200'... more like the new 1200mk7 which arent as strong and sturdy as the originals...
2:29 mark, you've gotta laugh....
He's chatting about what the tt has to minimise vibrations, only to see the tonearm jump up when he touches the platter....
Good observation. Spot on.
Please Please Help? Plx 1000 or Stanton Str 150 mk 1, I'm about to purchase.
150 MK1 if you can find them!
@@RealDJblazeThanks for replying , your videos are very good and informative, thankyou.
I found two Stantons but they have straight arm, I noticed yours has curved arm, will that make any difference?
@@jasonhardy142 No it won't... I like both.
@@RealDJblaze you been very helpful, am I able to use the Concorde Ortofon cartridge or is the cartridge that comes with the turntable sufficient to do the job?
@@jasonhardy142 Ortofon cartridges are the best in my opinion. They also last a really long time.
This turntable is great for scratching or performance but straight mixing club djs who liked technics, forget this, the digital pitch is worse pitch I have ever mixed on, stick with technics sl1200 or 1210 mk2 analog pitch if your DJ who likes mixing records avoid digital pitch control
I used those PLX1000s just two days ago in the club and they worked just fine...digital or analog pitch control does not matter really...your skills do :)
agreed with the comment below. great review bro...
Maybe he can try the new Denon because they are designed from the ground up by Denon. I know they are new, but they should be out soon.
I will be reviewing the Denon and New Numark turntables shortly!
I want to buy a pair of SL1200GAE,but @ €3,499 for just one!!! 😡😡😡So PLX 1000 might be the go..My concern is...The tone arm,is it loose at all??
No it is not loose at all...
+DJbooth DJ's thanks bro I'm about to order a pair of PLX 1000s I've been doing a loads of research since I departed ways with my 1200 mk2 due to moving to another country (Australia>>Germany) for my family...I've watched your vids a number of times.Its not easy going from 15 years of owning my 1200s then having nothing!!!😂😂
That is something that all TT's can have. The TT rocks at back of the truck or van 1000km it can become loose. But this is not a fail. Also this is something that anyone can adjust. th-cam.com/video/a0LJ4tEaMsU/w-d-xo.html This shows you how easy it is. Don't be scared getting the PLX 1000. Sound quality alone you would have to spend at least double to get better and the motor is really good on these.
So ou're saying that even now in 2019 we can find turntables built around the 15 years old "Hanpin DJ-5500" plateform known as "super OEM" ?
I was considering buying a new pair of TT as my - don't laugh - BST Pro PR 4.5 turntables were a little bit old (bought in 2003) but I changed my mind and I'll keep them.
It is exactly the same as the Stanton ST150 in design, only brand change.
Yes, they are the same basic designs and they are now tried and true! Keep your older SUPER-OEM tables as they may now be worth even more than the newer ones due to rarity. I still have my T.120 and T.120c pairs as well and they are even harder to find. No need to upgrade because there is no real upgrade...
@@RealDJblaze Thanks for the reply, sure I'll keep them ;)
1200's Techniques hands down no matter where you play everything else is junk
fuck you fan boy im sick of 8% pitch youre limited dumbass
HaHaHa.
Can the PLX-1000 be used for Serato DVS?
Yes it can!
I dont know if I missed it but does the pioneer have a built in pre amp or can I use my own
This does not have a built in pre-amp....
No pre amp but that's a good thing. It allows you to choose what suits you and it keeps it minimal on the table itself to give better sound.
Hello, Can you please tell me if this is an audiophile turntable? does it have same or better sound than technics sl-1200?
basshero08 I wouldn't call this or a Technics 1200 a true audiophile turntable... These are better suited for DJ turntables, but they do have great sound... Just not audiophile quality in my opinion...
***** Do you know some audiophile ones? this has been trouble to me since I want great sound. I have an AT-LP120, sound is good, but not the best for me
basshero08 Sorry, I don't know about audiophile ones...
Thanks for the advice, the thing is, you can only find it really used at a high price
@@nutribass Actually these do give a great sound. To beat it you would have to spend lot more. There are fair few reviews that take this table with a suitable cartridge and it does give a good result. For example Ortofon 2M Blue would give a great sound in reasonable budget.
Recently purchased some AT1240's. Considering the feature set, I am completely confused at the pricing for these decks. Super OEM's for a hell of a lot more money with less features than it's own counterparts. Wouldn't they sell more units if they lowered the prices to match their feature set? Or are they trying to go after the "1200" purist that believes this is a superior product over other super OEM's because they look like 1200's, have identical feature sets and cost and arm and a leg, because reasons?
+Sysaphys Companies are utilizing their brand and (a big plus for them) Psychology (1200 like platter)... Thus the incredible price difference. I own a few and I can see that part s are interchangeable.
That's what they have the PLX-500 for. Also, supposedly this is a higher quality Super OEM than the average Hanpin (Pioneer won't even cop to it being a Super OEM, but then again, they won't do that for the PLX-500, either)
PLX 1000 has less but the build quality is step up and the sound quality lot better.
Wish he would of reviewed and demoed the plx500
If audio technica would upgrade the motor on the lp-120 to the stronger motor it would under cut this pioneer. Are the plx1000 "made in japan"?
Audio Technica did make a Super-OEM turntable with a better motor than the LP120... It's called the LP1240 and I also reviewed this on video on my channel. The PLX and no other turntable that I know of (except vestax) is made in Japan. They are all Chinese imports...
I have the lp1240's they're great but lp120 has the sl1200 look to them. Japan made is a big plus in my opinion.
***** lp1240 has the exact same tone arm as the stanton st-150... the Scratch DJ Academy uses st-150's.
The word "best" is a matter of opinion... turntables in present day have double the amount of torque in the motor and more features overall. Sorry but this convo is going nowhere... 1200's aren't manufactured anymore and what's left is overpriced for old technology.
***** Not sure what you are talking about... Been using Super-OEM for 10 years and they are solid...
Aren't the Reloop RP 7000, RP8000 & Audio Technica AT-LP1240 also considered Super OEM?
Yes, same things...
You can find teardowns and the PLX is very different.
I like the design
I'll take a pair of Technics SL1210mkII over any other dj turntable, a lot of them are still about that have been used in clubs for 30 years and still going regardless about beer and stuff being spilt on them. I highly doubt the Pioneer, Reloop and Denon dj turntables would last 30 years especially 30 years of club use. When you started pressing the start/stop button, the RPM speed buttons and popped up the light it all sounded horrendously cheap quality, the Technics SL1210 by comparison sounds lovely and high quality. By the way ther SL1210 is made by Technics not Techneecs, lol. I'm all for technology getting better as time moves along and the introduction of the phono sockets on the backs of the newer turntables is a good idea but Technics SL1210 cables usually last as long as the turntable if taken care of. But I do believe the newer dj turntables are cheap quality full of gimmicks turntables next to the still even now reigning god of dj turntables the Technics SL1210 mkII. That's why as far as i'm aware all clubs that have vinyl turntables as well as cd turntable STILL decide to have Technics SL1210mkII NOT Pioneer, Denon, Stanton or Reloop. To be honest if you want a proper review/road test put these turntables in hot nightclubs where dj's abuse them for 6 months and see how they get on compared to Technics.
I'm not a deejay nor
a record scratcher.
I want a good Pioneer
turntable so I can play
my classic vinyl records.
Toney Tillery Isaiah.
Toney Isaiah plx 500 will work if you dont want to spend more 1000
I wish Stanton wouldn't have gotten rid of the T120s
I think you left out the Technics SL-1200MK2... the wheel of steal!!.. they are the pioneer and the base on how turntables are designed!!!.. Pioneer bought the rights to the Technics blue print back in 2010 when they stop making 1200s.. so that's why it look the same as the 1200s only with new features... and the 1200s came out in 72 but didnt get the pitch control till 78..
LOL, this is not the Technics blueprint... The PLX-1000 is a Super-OEM turntable motor and base design... not a 1200... They have a Super-OEM turntable that they tried to make as similar to a 1200 as possible, but not the 1200 blueprint at all....
whats the difference in scratchning between plx1000 and audio technica 1240lp
Nothing... they are the same internally really...
Looks the same but inside it is very different.
@@RealDJblaze Actually different circuit boards and tonearm. Similar motor but not the same. Sound quality is not even close on AT.
Bro which mixer is tht on your left?
Pioneer DJM-T1... It's the first and last Pioneer Traktor battle scratch mixer... I have 2...
Super like for King of pop frame behind!!!!!
What's good for a starter set up? makes models and direct drive dex?? anyone
Get the Epsilon Pro Pak or the DJ Tech Super-OEM turntables. Best price is like $200 per deck for a SUPER-OEM turntable...
Pioneer PLX-1000 DJ Turntable Review & Super-OEM
Is this better than the Stanton ST150 by far or is it on par/just a bit better? Because I'm torn between the two when I decide to get an upgrade.
I just performed a detailed comparison video, so it is up to you to decide what is better. I personally like the ST-150's the best because they have the extra features, they have a rubber base-bottom like the 12's instead of plastic and they are heavier... All Super-OEM turntables are great though and the PLX-1000 is no exception.
You've got a new subscriber because normally on videos reviewing/demonstrating turntables I have to ask questions in the comments which tend to never get answered, I left a comment here because I hadn't seen the whole video and you replied even though the question is answered in the video, that's brilliant, much more necessary detail than the average reviewer.
Harry Armstrong Thank you!
Is tnat a djm 909? I cant tell...
Is that a 120c?
What speakers are those in the back ?
+Αποστολης Μαριου Alto Professional Black Series 12-inch models... Very loud and good quality. Check out my review of those on the channel...
Pioneer PLX-1000 DJ Turntable Review & Super-OEM Comparison Video
How much?
I saw these and I do not scratch or battle but I am into sound and these sound so great to me it's just my option but the Pioneer sound better then the Stations but if it's sound you want you can not beat Pioneer.
LOL, you obviously haven't seen that other PLX-1000 review... th-cam.com/video/mNzMcH2ZbtU/w-d-xo.html
I have a buddy of mine that bought a set and he had a big problem with feed back I was just wondering if you had any problems with this, I am well ground in my Studio I have a ground strip that has a braded Ground Strip to an 8 ft. ground rod in the ground and is hard for me to tell but I told him I would look at it for they sent the one Pioneer Turntable back saying nothing was wrong so I desided to open it for I had a technic 1200 do the same to me and sure enough same problem the ground screw was there but the wire inside was no where I was lucky to have them send me a wire Diagram sent to me and I had to replace this wire and for his RCA hook up one wire was so loose I had to fix this also but I told him to ground his mixer too for he was lucky being I am a Tech but this was the first I heard about a Pioneer having feedback but this was uncalled for I was just wondering if you had feed back issues with this Pioneer Turntable or any equipment you may have had at one time but Thanks so much DJ-"D"
Deany D Arton Honestly, I didn't really test this turntable at high volumes to rule out distortion or feedback... I found that other review after I did mine and returned the turntable back to Pioneer already... I didn't have any issues but I didn't test for it like this guy did...
To me this guy had something wrong for I has a technic's 1200 with the same problem and it was a bad ground connection inside the 1200 I had bought a set and it was only one and the was the dust cover was not packed you can bet it was sent back and he bought it off line and got a one that was returned for problems but to me he was compairing it to the Technic's1200 but I had this problem with my first 1200 but I did not say I never would buy another one he should have tested it first but you can clearly see that the box looked retaped and the dust cover was not packed ether but I have had top of the line equipment with problems and this is why I only look at your video you do a great job and I am sure if something is wrong you would say something about it thanks.
Deany D Arton True... you might be right, but I wish I tried this test myself too. Oh well...
What is a dicer?
+STACKTRACE Lookup Novation Dicer...
+DJbooth DJ's Thanks. I can't believe the records don't skip when you bang on the dicer pads...
Seems like old technology but is definitely cool.
+STACKTRACE It is pretty old now, they have been out for like 5+ years. The reason they don't skip is because Serato or Traktor has an absolute mode where the needle can skip but the music wont!
+DJbooth DJ's ah so that's what absolute mode is. Thanks!
how much they pay?
Where are the Pioneer PLX-1000s made?
I have no idea...
Aren´t they labeled somewhere on the turntable? I found on the web It might be china but I want to make sure.
Probably China, but I don't have it anymore to check...
oh I see, thanks anyway.
Japanese design made in China. Just like some Technics.
The feedback that is sent back to these is unacceptable and if you want to do tricks it's going to be ok but when it comes to long bpm mixes stay away from digital pitch it does not have anywhere near as accurate pitch as an analogue one,to give an example think about a d pad on a game controller compared to the analogue stick,and that transferes to these decks as well digital definitely has it's place but digital pitch faders are to be avoided.