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Liz · 09-02-03, 11:25 AM

Okay, so I got my 1st table coming in the next day or 2 (the other one, I'm still shoppin' for)...and my mixer will be here tomorrow.

Now onto: needles & headphones. Got any suggestions on where I can get some needles & what brand (for a beginner dj). Guess I'll be getting either Sony or Pioneer phones. Just thought I'd share my excitement with some of ya.

MAD-MAX101 · 09-02-03, 11:49 AM

If you are on a budget, I would get the sony headphones. But the pioneer's are badass. I would get Ortofon needles becuase they are a reasonalbe price, and they hold up real well.

Liz · 09-02-03, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MAD-MAX101
If you are on a budget, I would get the sony headphones. But the pioneer's are badass. I would get Ortofon needles becuase they are a reasonalbe price, and they hold up real well.

mkay, thanks for the info bro. much appreciated!

mizz red ~

Eric Scholwinski · 09-02-03, 01:02 PM

Ask John, get the Technic headphones (DJ-1200's).

The sound quality is very choice.

and ortofon needles.

09-02-03, 01:06 PM

Liz, 1st,...Stfu.

When you actually want to purchase them give me a call.

thank you please drive thru.

j.

Liz · 09-02-03, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by johnwalker
Liz, 1st,...Stfu.

When you actually want to purchase them give me a call.

thank you please drive thru.

j.

damn! ouchie booooy. uhm, mkay. i'm TRYING to get a hold of your old lady. i should be coming over to your pad TONIGHT (is she'll call me back)...we can discuss it then.

peace ~

(i need to ask you about a record anywho...i heard it wednesday night at chrome last week...and i think either you or paul have it - i want it bad!!! i'll be over for my singing lessons after work - it should be interesting...bring your earplugs hehehehe)

Liz · 09-02-03, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Eric Scholwinski
Ask John, get the Technic headphones (DJ-1200's).

over pioneer and sony? hmmm....how much?

09-02-03, 04:18 PM

the technic phones are good, but it depends on what comfort level you want. i mean they have great padding, but they do not flex like the sony or pioneers do. the new pioneers have a larger cup for your ear then the older pioneer phones. the technic phones do have great sound i will say that, but i like them to flex better so i do not have to have them on my head all the time. i like the have my phones around my neck. the sony are great if you are on a budget like someone else had said.

as for the needles it really depends on what you are going to be doing with them. if you are going to be scratching i might suggest a different set then if you are going to be just mixing straight out. overall the ortofon are the best in my book. honestly i dont have any, but i know they hold to the groove alot better, because they have the diamond tip instead of the spherical tips. plus they will not ware the vinyls grooves down like spherical tips will do after a while. basically if you want to keep your vinyls in good shape get ortofon. o yea if you have a scratch in a vinyl then the ortofon also, most of the time, keep the vinyl from skipping.

good luck and congrad on getting your new toys,
one luv,
joseph n.

la dj · 09-02-03, 05:02 PM

i like my ortonfon dj carts, but i still contend that i got more brilliance from my old trackmasters.

btw, you can get both ellipsoidal and spherical for ortofon dj carts.

depends on what you're going to be doing with them.

RaveMasterWes · 09-02-03, 06:34 PM

just got a new pair of stanton 505skll they are badass needles
very good quality and feel get theses i highly recomend theses

Blake · 09-02-03, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RaveMasterWes
just got a new pair of stanton 505skll they are badass needles
very good quality and feel get theses i highly recomend theses

shutup. please.

get ortofon needles.

09-03-03, 03:18 PM

ortofon scratches (or "pinks") are great, i love mine. just don't get the all in one model, get the kind that you have to attach to a headshell. the all in one cart/needles setup can damage the contacts in your tonearm.

congratulations on getting your tables...

kELSEY · 09-03-03, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by snowcrash
the all in one cart/needles setup can damage the contacts in your tonearm.

I read a post from the Revolution Turntable guy (Jay, I think

) that said that the newer models have gold contacts, like Technics headshells, so that the corrosion problem doesn't happen anymore...

Liz · 09-04-03, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by kELSEY
I read a post from the Revolution Turntable guy (Jay, I think ) that said that the newer models have gold contacts, like Technics headshells, so that the corrosion problem doesn't happen anymore...

sweet! yeah, i know jay - for about 4 yrs. now. i'm gonna take my tables to him, for a tone up & fix da pitch. thanks for all your suggestions. much appreciated ppl!

09-04-03, 10:30 AM

I think the general consensus with needles is Ortophone. We've had Concordes for almost two years now and they've been fine.

I would suggest buying Pioneer headphones over the Sony for spinning. We have two pairs of Sonys (MDR-V600's for the studio machine and MDR-V700's for spinning) and one pair of Pioneer (HDJ-1000 for spinning as well).

Sony makes a good headphone. The pair we use for studio purposes is great. The Sony pair we use for spinning is nice and punchy, but I think the Pioneer ones have a little higher quality of sound and definitely fit better and seem to be a lot more sturdier (as the MDR-V7's tend to fall apart after awhile).

Just my 0.02.

09-02-03, 11:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Liz House This Body Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Las Colinas, TX Posts: 4,833	DJ needles? Okay, so I got my 1st table coming in the next day or 2 (the other one, I'm still shoppin' for)...and my mixer will be here tomorrow. Now onto: needles & headphones. Got any suggestions on where I can get some needles & what brand (for a beginner dj). Guess I'll be getting either Sony or Pioneer phones. Just thought I'd share my excitement with some of ya.

09-02-03, 11:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
MAD-MAX101 I share IP's with a drag queen named FIRE Join Date: May 2003 Location: in the THUNDER-DOME Posts: 1,541	If you are on a budget, I would get the sony headphones. But the pioneer's are badass. I would get Ortofon needles becuase they are a reasonalbe price, and they hold up real well. __________________ ThunderDome Records MAD MAX101 http://www.myspace.com/madmax101

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Eric Scholwinski Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Munger Historic District Posts: 27,788	Ask John, get the Technic headphones (DJ-1200's). The sound quality is very choice. and ortofon needles. __________________ Remix Records 2639-A Elm st. Dallas,Texas, 75226 214-758-0138 Saturday's from 3pm-4pm on http://www.myhouse-yourhouse.net http://www.myspace.com/eric_scholwinski December 23rd - Got House? 6th Annual Xmass w/ Jason Douglas December 27th @ Zubar - ORCHID BAR REUNION December 31st - NYE TBA January 26th - Lunar Tunes w/ Special Guest February 28th - Lunar Tunes w/ Special Guest

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09-02-03, 01:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
tito jackson Guest Posts: n/a	Liz, 1st,...Stfu. When you actually want to purchase them give me a call. thank you please drive thru. j.

09-02-03, 04:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
INFECTEDGROOVES Guest Posts: n/a	the technic phones are good, but it depends on what comfort level you want. i mean they have great padding, but they do not flex like the sony or pioneers do. the new pioneers have a larger cup for your ear then the older pioneer phones. the technic phones do have great sound i will say that, but i like them to flex better so i do not have to have them on my head all the time. i like the have my phones around my neck. the sony are great if you are on a budget like someone else had said. as for the needles it really depends on what you are going to be doing with them. if you are going to be scratching i might suggest a different set then if you are going to be just mixing straight out. overall the ortofon are the best in my book. honestly i dont have any, but i know they hold to the groove alot better, because they have the diamond tip instead of the spherical tips. plus they will not ware the vinyls grooves down like spherical tips will do after a while. basically if you want to keep your vinyls in good shape get ortofon. o yea if you have a scratch in a vinyl then the ortofon also, most of the time, keep the vinyl from skipping. good luck and congrad on getting your new toys, one luv, joseph n.

09-02-03, 05:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
la dj only lived in LA for 2 weeks Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 14,032	i like my ortonfon dj carts, but i still contend that i got more brilliance from my old trackmasters. btw, you can get both ellipsoidal and spherical for ortofon dj carts. depends on what you're going to be doing with them.

09-02-03, 06:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
RaveMasterWes Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Justin Posts: 443	just got a new pair of stanton 505skll they are badass needles very good quality and feel get theses i highly recomend theses

09-03-03, 03:18 PM	#12 (permalink)
snowcrash Guest Posts: n/a	ortofon scratches (or "pinks") are great, i love mine. just don't get the all in one model, get the kind that you have to attach to a headshell. the all in one cart/needles setup can damage the contacts in your tonearm. congratulations on getting your tables...

09-04-03, 10:30 AM	#15 (permalink)
-m- Guest Posts: n/a	I think the general consensus with needles is Ortophone. We've had Concordes for almost two years now and they've been fine. I would suggest buying Pioneer headphones over the Sony for spinning. We have two pairs of Sonys (MDR-V600's for the studio machine and MDR-V700's for spinning) and one pair of Pioneer (HDJ-1000 for spinning as well). Sony makes a good headphone. The pair we use for studio purposes is great. The Sony pair we use for spinning is nice and punchy, but I think the Pioneer ones have a little higher quality of sound and definitely fit better and seem to be a lot more sturdier (as the MDR-V7's tend to fall apart after awhile). Just my 0.02.