Pioneer DJ VM-50, VM-70, VM-80 Studio Monitors Review - Best DJ Speakers 2021?

Pioneer DJ has just released a new range of studio monitors aimed at DJs and DJ/producers. So what makes these Pioneer DJ speakers different to monitors from other companies like KRK and Adam Audio, for instance? We take a look at the Pioneer DJ VM-70 (mid-range with the VM-50 and VM-80) to find out what are the best DJ speakers for 2021.
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[@lesleybthedapperkiwi]

Thank you - great video as usual

[@digitaldjtips]

No problem :)

[@Martinmoore87]

Another great video

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks!

[@foundviper11]

Just picked up the VM-80s last week and holy shit the bass is next level! These are some of the monitors with the lowest frequency response I've come across. Amazing speakers

[@sonyx5332]

Hey, would you recommend them for everyday use or weekends use for listening to music even if I'm not a DJ or producer?

[@foundviper11]

@@sonyx5332 You can easily use these for everyday use. I have them set up in my office room in my house and I'll turn these on and play my Spotify playlists while I work. They also get extremely loud if you want to use them for house parties. I chose these speakers because I don't really produce music so I didn't need monitors with a flat response. These have that option to give flat sound as well as switching them to club bass for more listening enjoyment. Great all around.

[@sonyx5332]

@@foundviper11 Thank you for taking your time to reply and help out with my question. I will gladly get two of them for the living room. I do wonder if I need a sub-woofer for them or not though. Hopefully they're good like that.

[@foundviper11]

@@sonyx5332 Yeah for sure. I got these specifically because I wasn't trying to get a separate subwoofer. I can confidently say you don't need a sub since they give off some serious wobbles even at mid volume

[@djkarlthomas]

Really good review and easy to understand. I think the EQ options will certainly add some flexibility for a variety of rooms! Might invest in a pair myself.

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks for watching Karl!

[@notorious8945]

Great review. Just bought a pair. What will be the best stands for these speakers?

[@digitaldjtips]

No idea, depends what you're standing them on (floor, table etc).

[@ithinkmynameismoo5e]

Hi Phil, I have some slightly aging SDJ 60X speakers (quality is starting to deteriorate) that I'm using primarily for production. Are these a worthwhile upgrade or would I not see much of a difference? (would it be better to step up another tier at this point?)

[@digitaldjtips]

If you're just replacing old and worn out speakers, these are your equivalent today. Whether you want to step up a level instead is really up to you though!

[@aaron______________________]

Hi Phil, great review! I am thinking of getting a pair of these. I was going to get some KRKs (they look far nicer) but I keep reading comments about a constant hiss. I don't like the sound of that. People say it is irritating. I have therefore moved towards getting a pair of these.

[@digitaldjtips]

I've only ever had a hiss through KRK's when using equipment that isn't the quality through an RCA connection but these are a solid option

[@aaron______________________]

@@digitaldjtips - Thanks Phil, that might be it.

[@digitaldjtips]

*best quality* that was supposed to say :)

[@aaron______________________]

@@digitaldjtips Thanks Phil, I had to read it a few times but got where you where coming from ;-)

[@d4hrly950]

I’m looking to buy some speakers for home use- practicing by myself as well as small gatherings with some mates (5 to 10 people max). I know you said these aren’t recommended for parties but as I’m on a bit of a budget I was wondering if you’d recommend me getting a pair of these, or maybe just 1 vm70? Thanks and also great review!

[@d4hrly950]

*Also when I say practising I’m referring to the pioneer ddj800 controller

[@digitaldjtips]

They'll be fine for practicing and providing music to a single room in a house

[@Robot_Devil]

Phil, do you think they will release a MK II or replacement for the RMs as well?

[@digitaldjtips]

Don’t think they’ll do that any time soon

[@gabriellundmark]

I wish the would bring back the RM line. So great

[@digitaldjtips]

Yeah we've used them a lot

[@HiFiInsider]

I like to hear them.

[@digitaldjtips]

Agree, although there is no point playing them to you on a KZbin video of course

[@brendancahill3534]

Hi Phil how would the VM70 stack up against the Pioneer S-DJ80X. Which would be best, bedroom DJing? Thanks

[@digitaldjtips]

We'd need to A/B them to offer any insights but either will be more than good enough for bedroom DJing

[@JetLion]

@digitaldjtips I have a question, I got these speakers from Pioneer VM-70 and one of the LED is shining less bright than the other. It is there a problem? Should I contact the seller, or doesn't affect anything? Thank you in advance.

[@digitaldjtips]

I would guess it doesn't affect anything.

[@adrianocardiff7828]

These speakers are fantastic and use for home DJ practice,Got mine on gorilla speaker stands next to the pioneer 3000,So premium guys and totally recommend feel like they are a tad better than the krks in my eyes.😜👌

[@digitaldjtips]

Great setup you've got there!

[@adrianocardiff7828]

@@digitaldjtips Just like to thank you Phil for your amazing reviews that you do better then the rest,Your always an inspiration and we always look forward to new review so massive thanks always.😎👌

[@digitaldjtips]

You're very welcome! Thanks for the support

[@laithmomani9779]

I have a DDJ-1000 controller and am playing melodic house and techno music. Would you recommend a pair of VM-80 for a small gig (like a villa party for 50 people).

[@digitaldjtips]

No, you shouldn't use near-field monitor speakers for parties, they're not designed for that and you'll likely damage them. For 50 people at a guide of 5W per person indoors, you need a PA with 750W RMS output. This kind of thing: www.ld-systems.com/en/series/dave-8-series/

[@lubosimeonov1489]

Hello, Digital DJ tips. I love your work, been following you for a couple of years now, and first I wanted to say a big Thank You for all your unique and professional style of work. I'm looking to start my DJ journey soon with your complete course so I'm looking to buy my gear now. I have a very general and beginner question that i need help with. I chose the Tracktor s4 mk3 for my controller and Pioneer dj vm-80 speakers to start with. What i can't figure exactly out is regarding the RCA cables going from the controller to the speaker. I got a little bit confused. I see on the back of every Pioneer dj vm-80 that there is only a single RCA cable exit. On the traktor controller s4 mk3 all exits are double L and R. I saw your review on the DJ TechTools Chroma Cables Audio 2.0: RCA to RCA and want to buy them but they got only have double L and R RCA cables. So the question is if i buy the double exit cables from them: First - Do plug the rca cables in the Main sound Exit or Deck A and B? Secound - Do I use only one of the sides L For the left pioneer speaker and one R for the right pioneer speaker? Or do i need to find single RCA cables from another company and which one can you recommend? I hope that i explained my questions good enough. Thank you in advance for the help. Keep been great.

[@digitaldjtips]

You connect the left RCA to the left speaker and the right RCA to the right speaker. We actually use DJ Tech Tools cables here, and just pull them apart to run one to each speaker, or you could buy single cables. Both will work.

[@lubosimeonov1489]

@@digitaldjtips Awesome, thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️

[@callumbrowns]

Digital DJ Tips Out of the 3 models which would you recommend for a home listening turntable setup?

[@digitaldjtips]

Depends upon the size of your room.

[@ethannovak17]

Anybody know of any good adjustable speaker stands that fit the size of any of the 3 pioneer vm models?

[@jordanstevens3927]

What about mackie monitor speakers? You should do a review on some of those. I use mackie speakers and they are the clearest cleanest sounding speakers I have used and I have used all kinds of speakers. I use the mackie crx 3 speakers and they sound better than some of the bigger monitor speakers that I have used

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks for the tip we will try to do this.

[@frankfarago2825]

Mackie CRX3? That would barely be sufficient as a PC speaker.

[@warmachinewr7491]

Any suggestions for speakers for small house parties and weddings?

[@digitaldjtips]

We like the LD Systems Dave PAs.

[@ThanatorzOfficial]

Can you confirm that the standby mode works? because I have the 70 model and that option does not seem to work, the leed always remains blank and never turns red, greetings and thanks!

[@digitaldjtips]

It worked on our model, although we no longer have them here for testing so cannot check for you.

[@constantine2975]

Hi Phil, what would be the corect way to connect a single one to my controller, can i use a splitter cable or i'm going to need a stereo to mono convertor?

[@digitaldjtips]

If your controller has a stereo/mono output option, you can just engage that. If not, I guess a stereo to mono converter. If it were me, I'd just plug it into one channel, but I am lazy!

[@djdiscoworm]

Phil, I Downloaded All My cd remixes That I Bought In The (90's} Do You Know If I Will be penalized For Playing Them On Twitch? Thank You, Dj discOworm San Fransisco

[@digitaldjtips]

Most likely not (at least whilst it's live, it'll probably get taken down afterwards)

[@selectaguru]

How do they compare to the Rokit g4 8's? I have the DJ60X model and they sound awesome, are these the upgrade to the Pioneer S-DJ series?

[@digitaldjtips]

Haven't tried the 8's so couldn't say

[@selectaguru]

@@digitaldjtips ok, but you did review the Pioneer S-DJ60X model few years back, is the new VM series the successor?

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks for reminding me! It was 8 years ago so I'd forgotten. Yes, they are the successors.

[@TastySanchez]

Thanks for the review - You mention these shouldn't be used for parties. Is there a specific reason why not? I mean it obviously isn't a PA speaker but the tweeter seems to have reasonably good dispersion and they go pretty loud with solid bass for the size and price. I'm sure two of the VM-70's or VM-80's could happily fill a small to regular living room with 10 people for a casual party?

[@digitaldjtips]

No protective grilles, designed for near-field use not to fill a room, abuse by DJs trying to get everything as loud as possible is a legendary cause of non-PA speaker damage.

[@ggreenleaf47]

Would 5" or 8" or 10" studio monitors perform well as (booth) monitors for (mobile) doing, or would I need to go for 12" /15" speakers?

[@digitaldjtips]

NEVER use monitor speakers for mobile DJing or performance - they are not meant for that and you will break them.

[@bigboyv6827]

I’m hosting a pub event soon and it’s not masssive but still a decent size so you reckon they’ll be half decent for a pub if not what ones should I get

[@digitaldjtips]

No, these are for home use. Hire a small PA from your local DJ shop.

[@alanmodimages]

This was very helpful and concise, Phil! Trying now to decide now between the Adam's and these. It's a bit easier to throw in a sub with the Adam's as the sub has a built in crossover, which then outputs to the T7V's.

[@SLIC3R2]

What are you going to use them for? Thats a big jump from the new pioneer line to Adam t7v’s

[@digitaldjtips]

Thanks for watching Alan!

[@alanmodimages]

@@SLIC3R2 It's just for home spinning with my 1200's. Right now I am using two Polk OM3 wall monitors and a Polk PSW111 Sub. The combo works pretty well, but my receiver is broken. I was looking for something with similar quality. I am sure the Pioneers are fine, but once you have a sub, it's hard to go back!

[@alanmodimages]

@@SLIC3R2 Also, when Mojaxx reviewed the Adams, he mentioned that they were not fatiguing to his ears. I already have Tinnitus from 30+ years in the clubs, so I need something that is easy on my ears :)

[@anthonyboyce6321]

Do they have it in color white

[@digitaldjtips]

I've only seen the VM-50's in white

[@alexxdls]

May comes to the end but that ones are still not n sale. Any information when?

[@digitaldjtips]

Not sure exactly

[@kemoomax]

Is this speaker good for small party home or not ?

[@digitaldjtips]

No, don’t use monitors for parties.

[@K.mersch]

These or the Yamaha HS Monitors?

[@digitaldjtips]

Yamaha HS are probably the more purist choice. Both are good.

[@Atem_S.]

Lots of potentials I see....

[@digitaldjtips]

For sure!

[@keyboardpatriot]

What's the difference in the 50-70-80?

[@digitaldjtips]

Size

[@garymacdonald1684]

Bass amplifier is different on each speaker, the tweeter amp remains the same throughout the range.

[@digitaldjtips]

That’s what we said wasn’t it?

[@garymacdonald1684]

@@digitaldjtips @1:50 - "You've got a 70w amplifier for the bass and that's actually across the whole range, they've all got that" - However each Models LF amps vary, they are 30w, 70w & 90w respectively for LF Amp across the range the HF amp remains the same @ 30w. Just saying.

[@digitaldjtips]

Whoops, thanks - my bad. That's what I meant to say. Thanks for correcting me.

[@jackedkerouac4414]

Thanks. Tweeter amp being the same across the board is a deal breaker for me

[@PVDS_]

Are the vm50’s better than the krk rokit 7’s?

[@digitaldjtips]

Not possible to say one is "better", you should hear them both to see which sounds best to your own ears.

[@tobydulanski9480]

Those look stealthy and hide the price from the wife. Currently have a pair of KRK Rokit 5s 2nd Generation looking at a pair of Subs by KRK. These look like they hide the $$$$$ though. Thanks for the quick heads up Phil 👍

[@digitaldjtips]

Yes they do, although they are quite big and so "feel" pricey!

[@renesalazar9081]

they are trash treble and bass are very very poor

[@TheUNKLEPaulTHX]

Are the 70's miles better than the 50

[@digitaldjtips]

They're mainly bigger. It's more down to the size of your room.

[@TheUNKLEPaulTHX]

@@digitaldjtips I went with the 70's. Very happy 😊

[@flaw3dgenius222]

Id put my house on Kali LP6s sounding better than them.

[@digitaldjtips]

Yeah maybe :)

[@renesalazar9081]

do not buy this speakers treble and base do not work they are garbage and to much money

[@frankfarago2825]

Dumbo.