DJM-800 vs DN-X1700 opinions

Thanks for the response thus far! I understand the X1700 compares more to the 850 or 900, but I'm looking at buying the equipment second hand. I've seen the 800 and X1700 for pretty much the same price used (~$800), so I'd figure I go that route. Sounds like the Denon is the overall winner. I've been leaning towards the Denon, too, because of the Matrix input.

Thanks guys, and all opinions are still appreciated.

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Originally Posted by Jaeros

Thanks for the response thus far! I understand the X1700 compares more to the 850 or 900, but I'm looking at buying the equipment second hand. I've seen the 800 and X1700 for pretty much the same price used (~$800), so I'd figure I go that route. Sounds like the Denon is the overall winner. I've been leaning towards the Denon, too, because of the Matrix input.

Thanks guys, and all opinions are still appreciated.

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and don't worry about "not learning on club standard" ;) I feel like it doesn't matter too much when it comes to mixers - basic functions are the same, most of the FX also. DJM mixers are easy to get used to.

And the layout on the Denon is pretty much identical the Pioneer :)

Id still say the pio over the denon... horses for courses though.

Here's EZ using a DJM 800 and this is recent. I do know plenty of big names who still swear by the DJM800

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQaEWVYuyXU

Not saying the denon is bad, am sure it's great. People hate on pio cause they are industry standard but i really like em, think they are industry standard for a reason.

What ever though dude, either mixer is obvs fine :)

I wish id never sold my DJM800

Hard to really go wrong with either mixer. I have a 1700 and love it. Matrix input is great...the Midi mapping capabilities of the controls is nice if you need it, and it is scratch certified.

Scratch certified is a bonus no doubt

Thanks for the feedback. I'm not too worried about Scratch Certified, since I do not use Traktor (I'm on a pair of CDJs). Any other opinions?

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by Jaeros

Thanks for the feedback. I'm not too worried about Scratch Certified, since I do not use Traktor (I'm on a pair of CDJs). Any other opinions?

Thanks!

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I own a X1700 (bought it new for $900 on Ebay) i have used 900's and 800's and the X1700 by a long shot. you can actual see your fader curve as you adjust it (it shows up on the screen). having two effect engines is awesome (although you can't send the same channel to both). the faders are rediculously smooth, and the pots light up to tell you what type of channel you are running (Digital,Line, USB). there is a filter on the effect engines, and you can use it while not having the main effect affecting the sound.

If you get one Be sure to update it right away, as you get an extra effect (beatscratch).

Overall it is a great mixer really easy to use, essentially the same layout as a DJM 8XX, 900. minus the Color effects.

Feel free to ask any more questions.

How are the quality of the knobs compared to the 800? I essentially want a versatile mixer, with high quality construction and sound.

I guess I really want the Denon, but am persuaded to get the Pioneer "industry standard" :/ I guess I feel like there's a reason it's considered the "industry standard" but I don't know what that is.

Thanks!

I got my DJM-850, never used a Denon, and I like it. Costed me $1000.