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Denon have made the smart move. They can't push Pioneer out of the clubs directly so they have dropped the price to get into the bedrooms of up and coming DJ's. 10 years down the line those kids will be demanding Denon in the clubs.

The only reason pioneer is still the standard is because they probably sponsor almost every dj in the djmag 100 top.

Pioneer are selling a Toyota while telling everyone it’s an F1 race car, and some people are buying it.

Let's not get it twisted... Pioneer is so behind and people only accept it's limitations because it's the standard... ha ha ha so much for pushing yourself forward as a DJ and setting yourself above the rest.

It's funny to me that all the reviewers keep making this argument that the 3000s are targeted to professionals, and the 6000s are targeted to bedroom/wedding/prosumers. Denon DJ first came onto the standalone scene with their "change your rider" campaign, so really they were (are) marketing to everyone! The problem is that most professionals are like old dogs that don't want to learn new tricks, and unfortunately those that look up to them follow suit. If enough Pro DJs had the balls to experiment with a new platform, Pioneer would be dethroned within a single product cycle (4 years)!! Because no matter how you look at it, the 6000 blows the 3000 away.

If you’re not a fanboy of either you would say the denon is the better player and should become the industry standard. The only Pro Djs who aren’t looking into the Denons are the ones who’re either stuck in their ways or too scared to change! If you want to be ahead of the game get the best tools that can enhance you’re set and forget about the brand.

No love for Pioneer anymore, or getting emotional coz pioneer took their customer base for granted. See how slow CDJ-2000nxs2 was............. Now they launched CDJ 3000.... CDJ 3000 must havee launch 4 years ago, but they did now coz of DENON DJ Sc5000 and SC6000 eating their market shares. Thank to DENON DJ big time for given great competition to Pioneer. Now company who will provide great product and justified price tag will survive... Before in the race Pioneer alone was running.

C'mon, man. The "they aren't aimed at us" argument is a defence for the price Pioneer charge. Surely people must know Pioneer could sell these at the same price as Denons players.

Right let’s straighten a few things out here ! Firstly I’ve had 2000 nexus for well over 5 years . I switched over to 6000M around 6 weeks ago . I was one of the first people in the country to purchase them and it was a complete blind buy as I couldn’t test them due to Covid Yesterday I went to Dj on a radio station to do a guest mix they had the nexus 2000 Mk 2 decks and Djm 900 nexus 2 mixer . When I used the pioneers which acccording to most review sites the new Cdj 3000s feel the same but with a larger screen . The cdjs feel like a cheap plastic toy !!! They are not in the same league as the Denons I do not use rekord box or any of the software I use my ear to mix . The main issue with pioneers is the jog wheel when comparing it the Denon the jog wheel is absolutely rubbish on the pioneer it feels non responsive And as for this non sense of pioneer being a professional industry club standard player and Denon cannot step up to that , well only because pioneer have monopolised the market then Denon 6000M would be a much better choice for any DJ as it feels better , the deck is solidly built , jog wheel is amazing , pitch control feels solid and responsive . Also the decks can analyse tracks instantly , built in Wi-Fi gives you access to millions of tracks via subscription services There is not ONE benefit the pioneer offers over the denon not one and as a man that’s had both I am telling him The 6000M is the best , it’s better value , had more features , better build quality , and is a lot faster and responsive , not to mention you can put a 4TB hard drive in the base of each deck And you guys doing these reviews come on stop taking the piss and telling people ‘ oh well there both as good as each other ‘ if your scared of being repremanded by one of the manufacturers for a having a preference , Don’t make the day video instead of playing it safe and mugging of potential consumers

Denon is just way better. Most DJs are not doing big festivals or clubs. Pioneer dropped the ball big time.

interesting info: pioneer has no sealed electronical boards but Denon has. So Denon is better protected for liquid attacks if we talk about "pro gear" features.... :D Just look a little in the future: pioneer will fight to catch up to the Denon level of the year 2020 while Denon can continue to push foward the level of possibilities... R.I.P. Pioneer! It was a nice ride!

Really enjoyed this video. Great arguments. Also props to the video editor. Top job.

This was a great video. Top Work!

Glad you mentioned the pitch faders, I really thought Pioneer would have improved the firmness on the new players I've always thought they felt a little 'flimsy' on my old cdjs. They still look great overall but the Denons will prob be next for me

Great video guys

You lads are one of my favorite entertainment duos of all time. Much love to you guys and thanks for the info disguised as laughs. Super happy with my SC6000M, cheers guys!

I love this, it helped me tremendously. Thank you all

You guys did great on this fam 👏🏼

I don't know what happened with the speed test video.. but these guys are awesome. They' ve been fair... and showed the truth.. straight.. that's something that many can't handle.. Nice job guys respect.

This was very funny and informative, top video boyz. 👌👌👌

What's happened to the "WE ARE SHOCKED CDJ-3000 VS SC6000 Speed Test video" Where is it? Who deleted? And Why? Because Pioneer CDJ 3000 no read device no analysis!?

Great and also funny video! A very solid comparison this time! ✌️ Two comments: "Only Pioneer for festivals" --> I beg to differ, the SC5000 already provided a better build quality than the NXS2, plus the shown safety features and even serious water proofing. They are definetly very solid and no toys. "Top DJs demand a familiar layout" --> Not to mention all Primes accept Rekordbox media, the overal layout+GUI is very similar and undesired featurs (like dual-layer, Wifi and pads) can be deactivated entirely; shouldn't those high-payed guys show a bit more courage & diligence by trying out something new? In the end, both players a great, with Denon having the much better value for money.

Hey what happened to the "Pioneer vs Denon Speed Test video"? Did Pioneer make you take it down because they lost so badly?

Most interesting & entertaining comparison video out there.

-no dual layer functionality -no performance pads -no internal track analysis -no cross-platform support -no inbuilt HD/SSD option -no internal WiFi -no loop encoder -no multitouch touch screen -no track buffering (just 4-beat emergency) -no reserve power (power failure) -small hot cues buttons located in horrible position -only one USB port and it got downgraded to 1.0A -no SDXC support (

Pioneer the apple of dj industry.

Brilliant as always guys.

This is the killer video ever... Would be good to see DENON DJ sc6000 instead sc6000m vs CDJ- 3000. How SC 6000 looks. Thanks for the video.. Wow denon is the champ.....

I am trying out the SC6000, but I am missing the fact that, on the CDJ, I can press on the platter to get the vinyl brake effect (and can do it partially), whereas the SC6000 stops playback completely, and instantly, regardless of the dialed in setting. Can someone tell me, on the SC6000M, how hard is it to stop the playback vs. just slow it down a bit temporarily? Like, will just a bit of pressure stop the vinyl from spinning instantly, or does it have enough grip (and power in the motor, which I assume it has) where you can press it pretty firmly and it will just slow down but not stop (let's say just a 5-20% slowdown)? Really appreciate it. I don't want to get a SC6000M and have one of each, although maybe that's the way I have to go, then trade the one I don't like back in. It's really too bad there's no way to have the screen AND the motorized platter, that would be awesome!

Got the Denon on order . Can not wait !

@getinthemix Where did the performance video go? And when can we expect the second part?

Love this video. Don’t know how many times I’ve watched. Got the Denons with the x1850. Great kit!

Argggg!!!! Do I get the Pioneer to set myself up for big club/festi gigs which will likely be a blue moon thing or get the Denon and pursue private gigs as a mobile DJ. Also, whihc road is better, Rekord Box or Serato.......

I think the Pionner CDJ-3000 is a great device... if we were in 2010.

Sorry Pioneer, but another vote for the Denon SC 6000m. Better price and looks like it performs just as well or even better and love the motorized platter.

Best review ever. Thanks guys!

Can you use your spotify account trough wifi on the Denon ?

While Pioneer are currently number 1 when it comes to large venues and festivals I can see the playing field evening out over the next couple of years. At the moment very few are buying top end gear and that includes clubs/venues or rental company's. There just no market for it. The only ones that are buying gear are younger DJs. Pioneer couldn't have picked a worse time to launch a new player. Most if not all DJ's are at home playing with little or no prospect of a gig until at least next spring at the earliest. While Pioneer will certainly shift a few units to the bigger DJ's as well as some smaller ones, it will still be relatively noting. Most's DJ's are on a budget at the moment and as such will look at bang for buck. That's where Denon steps in. I spend a lot of time on FB groups, be it Pioneer, Denon or just DJ related groups and what I have noticed over the past few months is the huge increase in the amount of younger people showing off their new Denon gear. And it's not just regular Denon gear it's SC5000 and SC6000. The vast majority of them claim they would not go with Pioneer because for what you get it's just far too expensive when compared to Denon. What you have to consider is that all these young DJ's that are now using Denon players will be the same DJ's that will be playing in our clubs in the not to distant future. Personally I think at this time Denon are right where they need to be. From the looks of it they will be back in the DJ booth sooner than any of us expected. Now that doesn't mean that I want Pioneer to disappear. I think there's room for both of them and there need's to be for our sake. No competition is bad news for all us DJ's.

Thanks for your research. I would like to listen to both players playing music if there is any differency soundwise.

When can we except new stock of the SC6K’s ??

I"m just watching these videos like i can afford any of them. lol

It's funny how in all the reviews I've watched, I'd say 99% of commenters have said the Denons are better and yet, the Pioneers will still be the industry standard. Just shows how marketing and sponsorship rules, and quality means next to nothing.

Lads were did the speed test video go? Please dont tell me pioneer sent some brown envelopes?🤣

3 Sc6000s with a model 1 mixer. A man can dream....

Can you use one of each? Or do they work with different programs?

DJ Laidback luke has already used Sc-5000 in clubs and festivals, and surely he will use Sc60000 next as covid 19 came. Sorry and please don't miss guide people that sc6000 are for mobile dj's. and it is for the younger genration or upcoming ipad genration that is really. They are for every purpose. DJ's who are used to pioneer CDJ's can easily work with SC6000, there is very little learning curve.. Plus rekordbox library can be easily analyze onboard or on the go on Denon Sc 60000.

Hey. What happened to your other video review of these two units?

Great debate just purchased sc6000 and x1850 from you guys cheers

IMHO From a technical point of view, the Demon is better. Pioneer is just doing the bear minimum to stay the game ridding on their brand popularity

I purchased a Denon SC6000 and love it and just ordered 1 CDJ3000 to have a solid Pioneer unit on board as well. Thing I like about the CDJ is if you invest in them they sell near original value 5 or 6 years later.

I'm waiting for Denon to beat Pioneer on Sample tools like djs1000. How to sync them in case (denon prime and djs1000)? Would Akai force be comparable ?

Ok! So who is a pro DJ if I may ask? What can a pro DJ do on a Pioneer that they Can't do on a Denon? Switching over to the car industry for a sec...What's the better choice, a Fully Spec'd, Full Options car like the AMG/BMW-M lines or a Basic Entry level car? To me Pioneer is looking like an entry level product right now and to say it's aimed at the Pros...is an outright insult. Owning a pair of the SC6K players has led me to lay my CDJs to eternal rest...

The best I've heard regarding this. Is that "Do you want to spend your money on technology or nostalgia?"

Muscle memory on the Pioneer's Hot Cues??? But, Pioneer has moved them on the 3000. A horse and cart used to be industry standard before Car's came along so a horse and cart must be better right? 😉

You will have noticed that Maceo Plex in his latest lockdown sessions has moved over to the Denon Sc6000M

Have been Denon DJ since the DNS-5000 and the DNX-1500. The first motorized plater. Play two tracks from same cd. Remove cd track keeps playing. Denon had everything I wanted when I was first looking into my first buy past turntables. Still with Denon on the SC3900's and DNX1600 and DNX1700 after I fix the power. Out of warranty and not sending it out. I know how to fix all my gear. Cue button on one SC3900 stopped working so I replaced all of them with one size taller button and the response is so much better.

Denon Dj all day long .....pioneer could of been so much better. Time to replace my CDJ's 1000's 😂Will be getting the Denon ones ...can't wait ... will look beautiful next to my SL1200LTD's.

So if I get you right: Denon is a “prosumer” equipment better than the “Pro gear” for lower price just because clubs and huge venue are “used to” buy and put Pioneer gear on their booth?.... what an Apple way to think! Let’s open our mind guys. I’m what you would call “bedroom dj” and using TraktorS4 Mk3 controller... but as soon I feel comfortable I ll swap to... Denon.

Is that Koop from Human Traffic?

Nice debate guys... as usual..LOL....I have tried both units and I am from the Ol' school and believe we should still root for the underdog with potential rather than the comfortable standard for the reason again...of hoping for innovation not the standard. I am rooting for Denon as I really like what they Engine DJ team is doing...the updates for the system has been amazing.....

Not forgetting. If you are a mobile DJ, as with the Prime4 as well, you can stick any SATA drive in the spare bay. HDD or SSD. So you could have 4TB of music on-board if you really wanted too. You only have to have the Drive in 1 player. Any other players on the Ethernet Bus can access that music instantly.

Both players are for Pros but Pioneers I think are for those permanent installations (clubs, bars, festivals with multiple djs) and you could buy a DDJ-1000 to get some familiarity with the CDJs. SC6000Ms I personally bought them because I rarely use CDJs and play on Turntables whenever I can. Newer DJs will probably prefer the SC6000 as they seem to be more a controller-based feature set player. The fact that I could use the Denons as a controller for Serato & Virtual DJ along with a Rekordbox USB and Streaming is a HUGE reason why I love the SC6000Ms. BUT I would not be mad playing on the 3000s at all. They are both GREAT decks.

Doesn't the denon hv ssd storage?

I would like to see a comparison of sc5000 and the cdj3000. My opinion is that the sc5000 is a better player.

I have been waiting for these Denon’s since April this year. What’s with the delay man just release them already. Pioneer have panicked and released the 3000 because they know their market share is in tatters when the SC6000 hits

I am happy Denon stepped up their game to show Pioneer they need to Work at wanting to be number one .....Because they owned the market all this time I am glad we given something else to choose from .Choose what works for you as a DJ

Great marketing strategy Denon, as he said, "some will grow big and they will want denon gear"

Pioneer DJ is like the Apple of the DJ world, their products might not always be on the bleeding edge of technology but generally look the best and when a feature is implemented it usually works better than the competition.

Denon all the way. Hands down 25 years dj ing denon was always in use some pioneer for a bit but always sold my Pios and kept the denon, they Just Last.

Spends time on extremes of ejecting usb sticks...ignores the fact that the Denon also has to option of an internal hard drive so that wouldn't be a worry for a dj.👀

So, funny I just convinced a club owner to ditch his 10+ year old Pioneer rig for a full Denon DJ install and all the regular artists love it. Some minor learning curve here and there but now it's a huge win and a welcomed replacement. Don't be fooled by hype, marketing wank, and haters - Denon DJ has always be on par and the new SC5 & 6000 series are top notch; in many ways edging out Pioneer.

I'd use either and be happy as fuck. I want Denon to be the standard cos it looks more fun and loads more features but at same time I dj for fun like most people and I couldn't care less what the clubs have. Id actually always just wanna use my ddj1000, it does everything these do and more and is still got the good audio qaulity

I said this in a few videos. As a business perspective this is what's happening. Like Blackberry Every company gets knocked off there throne sooner or later buy being complacent. Also by taking a ravel to lightly. InMusic isn't here to mess around, InMusic you can see by the company name didn't just by Denon, Rane, Akai, Numark to play around. They plan to be compelling by spending a lot in R&D and by listening to there Market. They have a lot of patents by buying all these companies. What they are doing with Denon and Rane is just the begining. While Pioneers New parent Company fully intends to make 3 or 4 time their initial 600 million dollare investment back. They don't intend to make that money back over a long period by investing tens of millions more in R&D. They intend to make that money back buy selling piles and piles of Controllers . They have been very successful @ that already. Why would Pioneers Parent Company really care about CD'js. They arent a music company, Noritsu Koki is a photo processing Company. Pioneer DJ was an investment for them. They have no intention of spending a bunch of money going to battle with InMusic. There Formula is already working, sell tons of controllers, theres nothing wrong with that. Controllers are now there bread and butter. Why would you wait till now to try and sell 8 grand of gear (2 decks and mixer) to closed bars and clubs. Some Clubs on the verge of closing permanently. Buying new Gear is the last thing on these club owners minds. Pioneer is is right tho, the plan they are fallowing is rights on trend. Before the pandemic even started, I see more and more dj's walking into the clubs that I'm res dj with their own controllers. They prefer to play on there own DDJ than to play on the CDJ that is there. So This leaves InMusic an opening to come in @ a lower price point with new innovations with Denon and Rane. who knows what they will do next with the other Music Companies they own. There are Rumors InMusic is talking about purchasing Traktor or all of Native instruments not sure witch one. Anyways I think the new CDJ3000 is just and example that Pioneer knows the easier more profitable market share and they intend to get paid now not later. InMusic can't use that same plan. InMusic is establishing them selves as a more advanced more innovated and more affordable brand thats what they have to do. InMusic is ready for a long bloody expensive fight, Pioneer is not, there is low hanging fruit and if they can transform more than half the market to controllers then it's still a win for them and they are already winning there. I've done alot of research I work in tech I'm a tech Junky and I love both Companies products up until now. I like the CDJ3000 but I don't love it, if it had the DDJ layout with more Denon features I would've loved it. I my self seem to be converting to a controller and am considering all Rane Components for my next stand alone units but I will fallow the SC6000 and see if my mind can be changed in the next few months. I'm not buying anything except a new controller tho until my Dj buisness is back to normal.

I have a hibrid setup, 2cdjs and 2 denons, everyday I find myself liking the denons more.

Honestly though, wouldn't a more fair comparison be between the SC6000 and the CDJ-900NXS? Those two are closer in price, SC6000 - $1,499, CDJ-900NXS - $1,399

I cant afford either.. lolz.. cool video

Surprise: you can bring your own gear and use them at clubs too.

I get the whole "familiarity" point of view BUT, I would definitely future proof my rig with the Denon SC6000M

I got pioneer but the denon is much better for the scratch dj so I would pick denon.

Denon need to make the pc & mac app of engine a fully fledged dj software app that works with their products, instead of just an library & analysis app. Similar to Rekordbox. It also needs to offer a better BPM counter if it has 0.001 pitch resolution & has beat gridding for better BPM analysis, in the player firmware.

The Pioneer CDJ 3000 would have been a great choice, in 2017... future is bright for Denon !

As far as I know the Dennon SC6000 (m) can actually preview tracks while they are playing as long as you have connected the player with a dennon 1800x/1850x mixer!

Some of us can remember when people turned their noses up at cdjs, before they were the industry standard. It's not always been this way lol. Also, people turned their noses up at digital DJing in general (some still do) Things change if you let them.

Awesome video but I thing “new” in this case means better

Your gaining so much with Denon

Both players are excellent. The turnaround to get Denon into clubs is the problem . I practice on NXS2 and have cues and loops set, so need to go to any club and feel confident i can still replicate all my hard work on the club gear. ATM pioneer is the only solution. Who can afford both set ups to practice just in case? : ) Good video.

I think denon are looking at a long term takeover plan. Like they said, the denon gear will appeal much more to new DJs. Eventually, these newer DJs will step up the ladder and the standard will change

For a fair review you should use a&h xone mixer !

The Denon is way ahead of the Pioneer. It doesn't matter where you DJ. The product is just better. At this time. Stop making excuses for Pioneer making bad decisions.

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I’ve been djing for 47 years and I chose Denon. Many Dj’s have become so used to relying on laptops and software programs to assist them and they have forgotten about the art of djing. Denon answered that with a spinning platter a scream that allows us to leave the laptop at home and store your music on the fly. So what’s the issue? There shouldn’t even be a debate here. Because, Denon gave us the solution… 💪🏾

Why was your speed test comparision getting deleted? Censoring by pissy Pioneer or what is going on here? That video was on point! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pd9llryrmbuxYps.html

The CDJ-3000 is the final nail to pioneer's own coffin. Rest in Peace.

The Denon has a MPU since the SC5000s

i just received my SC6000s love them. but i must admit. if i had the money i would've bought the CDJ 3000s...

Both players have the same quality and workmanship. Each of the two has strengths and weaknesses compared to the other ... Both are the finest players in the world who are looking for their equals! Difinitive! Both are on top ... BUT ..... When it comes to the price-performance ratio, then it speaks CLEARLY in favor of Denon SC6000M / SC6000 Why ?! In such uncertain times as this corona time when most clubs are closed and the DJ's are forced to perform in their own living room via stream and without making a lot of money, you think three times for what you invest your money in. That's it! OK. My conclusion: If Denon continues like this, the future belongs to her!

Agree 100%

Pioneer is all about 'they do not need to' have wifi, 4 decks etc, but it is always nice to have an option, sucks that kind of monopoly on the market and lack of innovation. Especially with Beatport link wifi is necessary

i misses the old denon dn 2000