Pioneer DJ VM Series Speaker Review - How do they stack up?

[@djchef7284]

Got mine yesterday (vm 80) and the sound quality coming out of these is amazing Cleveland Rocs 🎉 thanks

[@mrbrian0223]

I’m using the JBL LSR 308. I had the Yamaha MSP7 for about but 15 years if not longer. These seem like they are really nice. Thanks for the videos Bro!! You’re doing an EXCELLENT job!!!

[@travissmith3568]

Great review just ordered my 80s can’t wait!

[@james2k2]

Well this review was very useful! I wasn't even looking as I've been pretty happy with my Alesis M1 Actives, and then to see this review actually mention them as a comparison... I'm sold. I definitely want to pick up the VM-80. Take my money! 😂

[@FBA_AllTHEWAY]

I like the options on those pioneer monitors currently I use JBL which are working out for me. Great review btw👍🏾

[@AF-fe2ej]

Aye thanks for the great review man, you convinced me to get the VM-80. Really hyped for them to arrive

[@pappo666]

And how are / were they? did they live up to the hype? do you agree with him?

[@AF-fe2ej]

@@pappo666 yea they're dope. i use them for djing mainly, also do some producing on them. i've taken them to other houses for small-ish parties and they deliver well, but i do run em through a 10-inch sub now when more bass power is needed. i also use them for movies and while studio monitors usually aren't great for that, the dsp settings on the back really help to make them sound less flat/clinical if that's what you want

[@lukeharalambou6527]

@@AF-fe2ej you have a sub to go with your vm-80s? what Sub did you go for in the end

[@dennismcdaniel1]

Thanks bro, I was on the edge between a few monitor styles/brands. After listening to several reviews on KZbin, your review was simply stated and clear. I’m gonna give the pioneer 80’s a go.

[@rickibe]

You did a great job! I was quite confuse in what monitor should I get and now I know, I’m getting the VM80

[@CJ-gp9yh]

Yo just wanted to say keep the dope reviews up CT

[@stuartrobson5265]

Another awesome review...I'm currently using the HS7s in my studio and absolutely love em...but obviously if there's something better I will be all for an upgrade...going to watch the market carefully to see if any other manufacturer ie.. Yamaha etc may bring something out this year maybe that will compete with the new pioneer...thank you again, always enjoy your reviews..👍👍👍

[@trevorwoodley3897]

DJ with a small project studio here; I engineer on JBL LSRs (the 5-inch ones) monitors which I really love. I've been looking to buy a pair of Pioneer DJ monitors, as I plan to set up my DJ practice spot in in my studio as well. I was considering the VM-70s or VM-80s as I live the fact that they're designed for both critical/production and DJ use (with those EQ presets etc), and I love that they've added the ability to toggle the Energy Saver/sleep feature on and off. I was leaning toward the 70s due to the added $50 lift for the 80s, but based on your valued counsel, I think I'll spring for the 80s; the extra bass SPL will be welcome for when I'm playing house, rap and other bass-heavy stuff. My studio is 10x10 so they'll be perfect knowing they can handle the creamy bass. I've used the lockdown time to rip and restore a lot of my 80s, 90s, 00s vinyl including entire 12-inches with all the mixes! And I discovered that a lot of the house remix vinyl I ripped contain VERY useable alternate mixes and dubs and other cool shit of many hit tunes I played when I used TTs along with CDJs (I stopped using TTs about 2009 and mostly bought only house wax after that). With a pair of VMs it'll be nice to have a "second opinion" monitor-wise when I'm doing restoration on the vinyl. Sometimes I add a very subtle high lift to some tracks just so they'll sit better sonically with the newer digital stuff during a set (gigging won't resume for me for another month or so). The VMs will give me a better idea in-studio how my restoration labors turned out before I go out and start dropping remix versions of tracks most people have forgotten about or have never heard! Keep up the good work.

[@tobydulanski9480]

I’d love to see a comparison between these Pioneers and the KRK Rokit series. Currently I’m using Rokit 5’s first generation. KRK Rokit 5’s price around $250 each

[@practicalphotography1235]

I use the 50s in a small room (300 square feet) and they produce awesome sound.

[@lldjwhyteell]

Yes I’m in a small apartment but I want the 70s

[@_Stilo]

Do you use 1?

[@topbillins9528]

Really nice review and definitely useful. I'm not currently using any studio monitor speakers, but looking for something to throw under the table (or on top) as a DJ monitor speaker. I will give the Pioneer's hard look for that purpose (unless someone can suggest a better option for a DJ monitor). Thanks again dude!

[@Shaanproduces]

After watching this video, I settled on a couple VM-80's. Thanks for a great review!

[@Dravito94]

Just got them, wonderful machines. 👍

[@maxmiami3053]

really nice review, thank u!

[@DJRobsta831]

Alesis Prolinear 720’s. I have had them for 13 years. Have been very satisfied with them.

[@waxtapecdeater]

JVC 1000W With Sub Woofer, Been Rocking Them For Over 20yrs, Ive Only Replaced The Original Receiver Once. Its Great But Been Wanting To Upgrade To Something New This Coming up In 2025. These pioneer look and sound awesome. Tryingto build a stereo rack and these speakers seam to pay the bill

[@chris12321222]

Rockin the KRK Rokit 5”s They sound clear as day. Use them with an audio interface for Dj and home theater.

[@la-shonarchibald1601]

Yes. Same here. Great review C. Terry.

[@brandonsealey4511]

I use Yorkville YSM5’s on my Studio computer and Larger YSM6’s for my home DJ setup. The 6’s have a switch for bass similar to these pioneers and are more than enough. Hit really low for a studio monitor and very clear.

[@brandontrovondarden9]

Currently using some AudioEngine A5+‘s for regular, everyday listening in my studio. Thinking about upgrading to two VM80’s since I’ve always dreamed of having HS8’s 😂

[@mike._.feliciano6782]

Same as Chris. KRK 5s but I'm liking the dip switch for "regular" listening sound. $289 is not a bad price per each. Got me thinking...

[@larrycoffey806]

Great review! How would these work as mobile DJ monitors?

[@dogefresh2]

I started on the jbl lsr2328p which sounded great. Then I updated to the jbl lsr308 mk1. Still have them today and still satisfied with their performance. Want to also add the lsr310s subwoofer.

[@RandomRoger]

Myself, I just got me a pair of the JBL 305P MK2. I love them so far. They are my first studio monitors so I don't really have a baseline to compare them to as far as personal use. I know they sound great to me. I'm dying to turn them up, but apartment living won't let that happen. Plan on adding the matching subwoofer to them at some point.

[@bigdaz7272]

I used to have the JBL 308's and you are bang on, for the Price point they are a seriously great speaker, great lows and the Soundstage from their Tweeter design makes your 'sweet spot' Huge, would recommend them all Day for folks on a Budget, also the Adam T7V's T8V's for a little extra Clarity.

[@Nosh_Feratu]

currently have some Focal Alpha 65 which I used for Production 4-5 years back, they are amazing but I just use them for DJing now and they're not so well suited, basically theyre super tight, super flat and super accurate which is not really what you want when DJing at home...i'm seriously thinking of getting the 80s purely for home DJing to give it some real club-style fatness...it sounds like the 80s would be perfect for this?

[@RightOnQEntertainment]

I’m considering getting the VM-50’s just because of size of the speakers and price. After watching this I’m now considering the VM-80’s. You didn’t talk a whole lot about the 50’s though.

[@ClevelandTerry]

Because they don’t sound nearly as good.

[@gromchina]

Can I use 50' in a room about 50m2? Or should I go to 70'? I am thinking of getting either two 50' or one 70'?

[@abhishekkumarrathore]

Two bose f1 812 with sub woofers or 5 vm80 speakers? Have to play for a party in the mountains for 300 people.

[@StoryBites2025]

Can you recommend a subwoofer for the VM-80 please?

[@edestree]

Great really great, thanks

[@redataoussi]

May sound stupid but I dj on a Bose companion 50! For house and garden parties it’s awesome! Lord of clarity, lots of bass! Had it for a long time and tried it one day! Everybody was chocked on how good it performed!

[@konpadelic]

Hey Cleveland. What do you think of the Adam Audio T7 and T8V monitors?

[@d4hrly950]

How do these stack up to it’s predecessors the pioneer sdjx-50 etc.?

[@groovygrabbag2620]

Nice using RCF AYRA-Eight-PRO 8" how would these ones compare would you recommend the switch to a pair of vm80s

[@frankfarago2825]

I listened to all 3 RCF Ayra Pros in a pro audio place here in Europe. They sounded horrendous, so much so that even the salesperson doing the demos steered me away from them. So if it is a choice between the RCF and the PINOEER, take the latter, please.

[@Velo.kavousi]

Hey how is your experience with RCF Ayra pro 8?

[@hunglaihang]

I Just Bought VM70 Yesterday 😂

[@2neason]

i use the Pioneer Bulit 8's and they sound great !!!!

[@keyboardpatriot]

What's the difference between the 50 and the 80 please? Does the 80 allow you to play music louder and better quality? Are the 50's professional enough to start producing music?

[@ClevelandTerry]

Any of these will work for your needs. I think the middle is a perfect choice. The largest one is pretty big, but it does sound the best...as it should

[@callumbrowns]

Would they be good for listening to vinyl and if so what would be best model from the line?

[@P4boot]

lol is that a roast on KRK?? “Funky yellow cone”. Always trust you for an honest and thorough review!

[@lelito33]

Agree with you, the yellow colour is because is the natural color of Kevlar fiber... Sounds like a Pío-fan

[@ClevelandTerry]

Don’t make allegations of things you can’t prove. I’m a fan of all products.

[@rsvp9816]

any chance you could record the hs8 vs the vm80 with some audio test in your listening setup? thanks.

[@munishkumar82]

Hey Man I don’t own any DJ equipment and got the pioneer reference one speaker for casual listening so plz help me figure out which cable I need to use for connecting it to my phone

[@trajansmith92]

I have a set of jbl partybox 110's. Could these be used as monitors for a dj set gig...or do I need a pair of the vm's?

[@ThanatorzOfficial]

Please can you confirm if the standby mode works correctly, because I have the VM70 and they never go into standby, thanks!

[@drich52]

Thanks for the review. Between krk 5 Adam t5v and this new pinner which one would you choose?

[@frankfarago2825]

KRK has different quality monitors at different price point with 5-inch woofers. Which one(s) are you talking of?

[@alfkylfalt9184]

I uses the Kali-LP6. Affordable and have a great natural sound.

[@countonme9893]

How do they compare to yamaha?

[@mortlow6688]

some nice lookin krks...

[@carlos_mann]

Thinking about getting the dm 40s. Anyone use those? I'll mainly be using them for DJing / practice, making edits, etc.

[@harryparadise615]

HR824mk1 to deejay with. I love them!

[@MrSirjamalot]

I'm using Rockville APM8. I paid 199 dollars. These are the first studio speakers I've owned and they sound pretty good.

[@aleksandrlaz8847]

Why not BT version??

[@ClevelandTerry]

I don’t know?

[@djkeithjust]

KRK Rokit 5 looking the Presonus Eris 66

[@nomad1517]

Best bang for your buck if you're a DJ.

[@ramonvaldez8050]

I say Hs8 with dbx go rack which goes than less $100 will be more like the Vm 80 but better just watch out for clip on go rack it can kill your mic when using it.

[@frsr416]

can u use your phone or laptop through these

[@Tdiesel2679]

HOW MUCH ARE THEY PAYING YOU!?! 😆 I need to get some good studio monitors. I had some Mackies, but I have converted them into my computer speakers. Lol So now I just set up 1 of my Mackie Thumps as my monitor.

[@ClevelandTerry]

not getting paid enough I can tell you that.

[@ramonvaldez8050]

Also prefer the white cone look of hs8 looks more interesting.

[@_traphic]

da bass, mon ;)

[@pisonkosawantana3135]

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