Pioneer DJ DM-40 Studio Monitors, Black,4 Inch

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The first thing you’ll notice is the warm and pleasant low-end. For a small monitor, it’s rich and full. Very satisfying if you like to listen to bass-heavy music. The mids and highs are also clean and crisp. Muddy tones are not present and the clarity is there.

If you need a speaker that defies the regular square shape that other speakers come with, this speaker is an excellent choice for you. It is oval-shaped, lightweight, and portable. This speaker boasts Bluetooth connectivity with a fantastic range. The only downside to this speaker is that it is not that great when you try to play music at lower volumes. Max dimensions (W x D x H): Lch: 146 x 227 x 223 mm / 5.75” x 8.94” x 8.78”, Rch 146 x 227 x 212 mm / 5.75” x 8.94” x 8.35” It’s a logical move for Pioneer to offer budget speakers for the home DJ market: and these compact ported monitors deliver. Three-quarter inch cones and four-inch fibre glass woofers with two large scooped ports deliver a warm bassy, DJ style response. If you are looking for flat response studio monitors however, then look elsewhere as the sound is designed to be bright and aggressive. They play loud without distortion and are great value. A good choice to team up with a Pioneer all in one controller. If you plan on only practicing DJing, as well as enjoying some casual listening, then the extra punch can be seen as an engaging boost. The Pioneer DM-40 offers two unbalanced connection options. A standard RCA connection along with a ⅛-inch stereo mini-plug. I would have liked to see a balanced option but in most cases, the unbalanced options will be more than suitable.The Pioneer DM-40’s are an excellent set of studio monitors. But they are not for everyone. If you are a bedroom DJ or want something better than computer speakers these are ideal. On the flip side, if you want to hear and analyze your latest musical creation in detail these will fall short.

some of these web prices are cheaper than in-store, so please mention that you've seen these offers online) The compact DM-40 desktop monitors bring excellent audio quality to your home setup. They inherit the best from our professional S-DJX series and Pro Audio speakers, including a front-loaded bass reflex system for a rich, tight bass and DECO* technology for a wider reach and sweet spot. Only after the volume is above 70%, one can start to notice unpleasant artifacts coming through. However, having them blast at just below that amount will be more than enough power for most casual uses. The production quality of the Pioneer DM-40 is adequate. The housing is solid and well built. The 4.9 kg that it weights seems enough to keep it stable. The included cables are also of good quality and quite long. The DM-40 also offers up lots of loudness. Great for plugging into your DJ controller for home practice sessions. They are not loud enough for a party but you shouldn’t be using studio monitors for these types of performances anyway. The sweet spot is not large enough to fill a room with even sound.If you’re into mixing music as a DJ or just fancy something loud and happy to listen to then these might just be the pair of speakers for you. They certainly have enough drive to keep you entertained. If you want to listen for yourself then come down to Richer Sounds for a demonstration. At this price point and for the use these speakers are intended for, that’s a good thing: What you primarily want when practising DJing is volume (and they have enough; 21W per side), and a warm, engaging sound with a lot of “thump”, so you can engage with the music even at lower volumes. Ideally, you want to have dedicated floor speaker stands, if your place allows for them. Having them increases the spread of the sound image and minimizes the vibrational bleeding of the cabinets. Finally a headphone connections (1/8th TRRS) is found on the front of the left speaker. Once connected mutes output the loudspeaker. Ideal for late night sessions, should the speaker be permanently connected to your device of choice. Bluetooth Model (DM-40BT) One of the appealing aspects of the DM-40’s is the compact size. Perfectly suited for smaller studio spaces while still delivering pleasing sound.

Pioneer is a company that has gathered a lot of reverence throughout the years. Their flagship gear is known to be the cream of the crop when it comes to delivering excellent audio quality DJ equipment. Before we dive deep into the review, here are some of the features you stand to gain when using this speaker. If you are looking for compact monitors there are some other options worth considering. Likewise, some interesting budget options challenge the DM-40’s when it comes to price. PreSonus Eris E3.5 ReviewThe DM-40's ¾-inch soft dome tweeters are fitted with DECO convex diffusers that channel high frequencies in every direction. So you’ll enjoy a wide sweet spot and 3D stereo sound wherever you sit or stand. According to Pioneer, the curved front edges help minimize undesirable sonic reflections and the DECO convex diffusers aid in making the sonic sweet spot as wide as possible. These solutions also make for an intriguing smart design. The large convex diffuser around the tweeter adds some nice depth. Add to this the inward-facing beveled edges and restrained use of the Pioneer logo.