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# Starting to DJ: Learnings, Insights and Tips on Speakers, Subs and DJing

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- [Why Your First DJ Speakers Don’t Have to Be Perfect](https://startingtodj.com/why-your-first-dj-speakers-dont-have-to-be-perfect/): Let me kick things off with some honesty—if you’re dreaming about your first set of DJ speakers being the audio equivalent of a Lamborghini, you might want to pump the brakes (and the bass). Most of us start out with something a little more… humbling. My first “DJ speakers” made every kick drum sound like someone drop-kicking a soggy cereal box. Did I rock the party anyway? Heck yes. Did the neighbors threaten to call the cops? Also yes.
- [Testing Pioneer DJ OPUS-QUAD – The Initial Review 2024](https://startingtodj.com/testing-pioneer-dj-opus-quad-the-initial-review/): Shortly after releasing their new DJM-A9 mixer, Pioneer DJ has another unit in the pipeline. The Opus Quad is a four-deck standalone mixer with a whole new design. 
- [What Size Studio Monitor Should You Get? A Quick Guide](https://startingtodj.com/studio-monitor-size-calculator/): Setting up the perfect home studio requires making one critical decision – choosing the right size for your studio monitors.
- [Best Affordable Highest Sensitivity Speakers in 2024 [All Tested]](https://startingtodj.com/best-highest-sensitivity-speakers/): When talking about HiFi (not pro audio or PA), speaker sensitivity has primarily been driven by the progression of amplifier technology and performance, not the other way around.
- [Why I Regularly Buy Vinyl from Amazon (Things Got Better)](https://startingtodj.com/buying-vinyl-from-amazon/): When I began purchasing vinyl from Amazon five years ago after getting my first turntable in years, I was getting LPs dispatched in lightweight boxes coming with damaged corners or seam splits, but they've since stepped up their game, and most vinyl purchases come double-boxed with air cushion pockets inside the outer box so items come in mint condition.
- [Can Speakers Be Too Big for a Room? (Room Size-Speakers Correlation)](https://startingtodj.com/room-size-to-speakers-correlation/): If you're looking at buying new speakers, you're likely wondering what size you should get, particularly concerning your room.
- [Head to Head: Pioneer DJ Opus-Quad vs. XDJ-XZ](https://startingtodj.com/pioneer-dj-opus-quad-vs-xdj-xz/): Pioneer XDJ-XZ is a standalone semi-4-channel DJ unit ideal for events, pubs, clubs, or at-home DJing. Its professional layout, sturdily built, and great club-ready sound delivers all the features DJs need.                       
- [Best Wooden Retro Bluetooth Speakers in 2023 (All Are Tested)](https://startingtodj.com/best-wooden-retro-bluetooth-speakers/): When people think of wooden speakers, most assume that the older equipment is in question. But even today, some manufacturers still use this material.
- [JBL Boombox 4 – Release Date, News (2024)](https://startingtodj.com/jbl-boombox-4/): Its rugged, waterproof exterior is designed for outdoor use and is perfect for small parties, beach fun, picnics, or camping.
- [Adding Subwoofer to 2-Channel Stereo – The Definitive Guide](https://startingtodj.com/adding-subwoofer-to-2-channel-stereo/): No matter your current setup, most of the solutions you'll find online on adding a subwoofer to a 2-channel stereo system are from home theater forums and are not straightforward.
- [Best Subwoofers for 2-Channel Stereo (All Are Tested)](https://startingtodj.com/best-subwoofers-for-2-channel-stereo/): There are two uses for a subwoofer in music. First is the physical - low note that you're attempting to reproduce.
- [Phone Speaker: Watts and Decibels Across Different Models](https://startingtodj.com/how-are-phone-speakers-so-loud-how-many-watts/): I recently bought a new phone - the iPhone 14 Pro, put it side by side with my 13 Pro, and I noticed that it sounds much louder and better.
- [How to Know How Loud a Speaker Is (By Looking at Specs)](https://startingtodj.com/how-to-know-how-loud-a-speaker-is/): With many other forms of computers and electronics, you can do online research, compare the numbers, and get a pretty good idea of what's best for you. 
- [Ceiling Speaker Coverage – How Many Per Square Foot? (2023)](https://startingtodj.com/how-many-ceiling-speakers-per-square-foot/): If you're looking to install ceiling speakers and think there's a rule of thumb of how many of them you need, you'd be disappointed.
- [5 Best Neckband Wearable Speakers Tested (November 2023)](https://startingtodj.com/best-neckband-wearable-speakers-tested/): Since it's placed on your shoulders, the neckband speaker doesn't directly block your ears, so you don't get fatigued even if you use it for a long time.
- [Best Vintage Subwoofers of All Time RANKED (2023 Edition)](https://startingtodj.com/best-vintage-subwoofers-of-all-time/): Subwoofers were used extensively in movie theatres in the late '60s and '70s, and they were far from consumer items. 
- [Best Vintage Studio Monitors of All Time (All Are Tested)](https://startingtodj.com/best-vintage-studio-monitors-of-all-time-tested/): A developing school of thought suggests something must be nice because it's new and bad if it's old. But in reality, quality hi-fi is as timeless as great music.
- [5 Best Vintage Bookshelf Speakers – TESTED (2023 Edition)](https://startingtodj.com/best-vintage-bookshelf-speakers/): Back in the 60s and 70s, "bookshelf" speakers actually sat inside a bookshelf.
- [Best Vintage YAMAHA Speakers Ranked (Tested in 2023)](https://startingtodj.com/best-vintage-yamaha-speakers-ranked/): By the early to mid-1970s, the Japanese giants YAMAHA, Matsushita Electric (Technics), and SONY had established a reputation as world leaders in producing audio equipment.
- [Best Vintage Marantz Speakers – Tested in 2023](https://startingtodj.com/best-vintage-marantz-speakers-tested/): The generalized idea is that speakers from a company that makes receivers are not very good. In the same way, great speaker manufacturers often don't make the best headphones.
- [5 Best Vintage Technics Speakers – Tested in 2023](https://startingtodj.com/best-vintage-technics-speakers-tested/): Some speakers remain in the memory of several generations and sometimes are firmly embedded in history and become symbols of their era.
- [Best Vintage SONY Speakers Ranked (Tested in 2023)](https://startingtodj.com/best-vintage-sony-speakers-tested/): Sony usually gets that bad rep when discussing vintage speakers, or to say it better, lack of interest.
- [Best Altec Lansing Speakers of All Time (Vintage) – 2023 Edition](https://startingtodj.com/best-altec-lansing-speakers-of-all-time-vintage/): Altec Lansing was dominant in the USA in cinemas and studios, and homes with "higher requirements" from the 40s until the late 70s. 
- [5 Best Vintage Cerwin Vega Speakers – Tested in 2023](https://startingtodj.com/best-cerwin-vega-vintage-speakers-tested/): I have bought and sold all kinds of speakers over the years since I was in the DJ business, and I know a lot about sound. I noticed that vintage Cerwin Vega is a brand that rarely receives positive reviews.
- [Best Vintage Kenwood Speakers – Tested – 2023 Edition](https://startingtodj.com/best-vintage-kenwood-speakers-tested/): The under-appreciation of Kenwood audio equipment has long bewildered me. Kenwood manufactured some of the best speakers out there, although they are rare.
- [6 Best Vintage Klipsch Speakers – Tested – 2023 Edition](https://startingtodj.com/best-vintage-klipsch-speakers-tested/): I've always loved the look and sound of the older Klipsch speakers, but I didn't have enough space for the big ones like LaScala or Cornwall.
- [5 Best Vintage Pioneer Speakers (All Are Tested) – 2023 Edition](https://startingtodj.com/5-best-vintage-pioneer-speakers-tested/): For the past 12 years, I’ve been doing audio upgrades in houses of wealthy hometown residents and venues. Let it be a small home studio, theater, or concert hall, and I’ve seen them all.
- [5 Best Vintage JBL Speakers (All Are Tested) – 2024 Edition](https://startingtodj.com/best-vintage-jbl-speakers-tested/): I have never much cared for most elements of the classic JBL sound: boomy midbass, shallow soundstage, obscure imaging, absence of deep bass or really high highs, and (frequently) piercingly sharp middle highs.
- [JBL PRX vs. SRX – Which One to Choose? (Difference Explained)](https://startingtodj.com/jbl-prx-vs-srx-which-one-to-choose-difference-explained/): If you're about to choose between the JBL PRX and SRX series, you probably know for which purpose you will use it. 
- [Sony vs. Bose vs. JBL Bluetooth Speakers – Updated in 2023](https://startingtodj.com/sony-vs-bose-vs-jbl-bluetooth-speaker/): The first AV device that comes to mind as a summer leisure companion is a waterproof Bluetooth speaker that can be taken outdoors for active leisure activities.
- [Bose Bass Module 900 Subwoofer – Release Date, News (Nov 2023)](https://startingtodj.com/bose-bass-module-900-subwoofer/): Bose Bass Module 700 is a power-packed subwoofer that can also be paired with Bose soundbar 300, 500, 700, and 900. 
- [Bose Soundbar 900: How Many & Which Speakers Can You Pair](https://startingtodj.com/how-many-speakers-can-you-connect-to-bose-soundbar-900/): Bose Soundbar 900 is certainly one of the world's best soundbars. It has been tested and shown to deliver outstanding sound quality, and functionality and carry many features at an affordable price.
- [Mixing Different Subwoofers: Pros, Cons, How-to (2023)](https://startingtodj.com/mixing-different-subwoofers/): Is mixing different subwoofers a good idea is an age-old debate for which there's no definitive answer.
- [JBL vs. Sony Bluetooth & Party Speakers Tested in 2023 (In-Depth)](https://startingtodj.com/jbl-vs-sony-bluetooth-party-speakers-in-depth/): Bluetooth speakers from Sony and JBL are usually considered the most popular. These two manufacturers offer a wide variety of portable models for home, party, and outdoor use.
- [5 Best DJ Mixers for Vinyl & Turntables in 2023 (All Tested)](https://startingtodj.com/best-vinyl-dj-mixers-for-turntables-tested/): A DJ vinyl turntable is a record player with several features that make mixing between two different tracks easy. 
- [Speaker Break-in Is Real: Here’s Why & How to Do It Properly](https://startingtodj.com/speaker-break-in/): During the years, there was a ton of discussion on whether speaker break-in is a myth or actually does happen.
- [Subwoofer Not Working – Diagnosis and Repair (Full Guide)](https://startingtodj.com/subwoofer-not-working-diagnosis-and-repair/): Even the highest-quality subwoofers are not immune to breakdowns. A variety of reasons can cause this.
- [JBL vs. Sony Headphones – Which Are Better? (Sep 2023 Update)](https://startingtodj.com/jbl-vs-sony-headphones-which-are-better/): Headphones are an essential attribute of any phone owner, gamer, or lover of good-sounding music. Today, wired headphones are becoming a thing of the past, giving way to wireless models.
- [SVS SB-3000 vs. SB-4000 TESTED for Home Theater & Music (2023)](https://startingtodj.com/svs-sb-3000-vs-sb-4000-tested/): SVS stands for subwoofers with an exceptional price/performance ratio. This has made the company from the USA an established name in the subwoofer sector.
- [15 Entertaining Wedding Reception DJ Games (2023)](https://startingtodj.com/15-entertaining-wedding-reception-dj-games/): Wedding games – pure fun for some, true hell for others. Every wedding can be loosened up with well-chosen wedding games or DJ games and thus ensure an entertaining celebration.
- [The Best Bose Speakers of All Time (1972 – 2023)](https://startingtodj.com/the-best-bose-speakers-of-all-time/): Love them or hate them, Bose speakers are a phenomenon whether they are more impactful culturally or in audio terms.
- [How Many Watts is a Good Subwoofer? (in 2023)](https://startingtodj.com/how-many-watts-is-a-good-subwoofer/): Once you have acquired some knowledge of the subject, you know that this figure does not mean much, at least not if it applies to an ordinary subwoofer, and especially if it is supposed to reflect the volume of the music you can listen to in your living room.
- [Maschine Mk4 – Release Date, Rumors, News (2024)](https://startingtodj.com/maschine-mk4/): The third generation of Maschine took over the classic Groovebox workflow and made it faster and more intuitive. 
- [Best Subwoofers for Small Room in 2023 (All Are Tested)](https://startingtodj.com/best-subwoofers-for-small-room/): One of the problems when discussing subwoofers in small rooms is that people often give you what looks like conflicting or contradictory suggestions. And the person we are advising doesn't understand how to sort it all out.
- [1 vs. 2 Subwoofers for Home (1 Big or 2 Smaller) – A Quick Guide](https://startingtodj.com/1-large-or-2-small-subwoofers-for-home/): I recently got a master's degree in acoustical design, and now one of the main questions I get from my friends who are into listening to music and/or have a home theater is, "What's better, one large or two small subwoofers?".
- [PC Subwoofer Placement – Where to Put a Sub for Best Sound](https://startingtodj.com/pc-subwoofer-placement-desk-or-floor/): If you just bought 2.1 PC speakers with a subwoofer, you might be wondering where to put a sub near the PC.
- [How Much Money Do DJs Make in 2023: Club, Wedding, Pros](https://startingtodj.com/how-much-money-do-djs-make-club-wedding-pros/): They're not just playing music at one show a weekend; they play multiples shows throughout the week, travel all over the world, meet people from different countries, bring new music to your favorite venues every night of the week.
- [Where Do DJs Get Music? Free and Paid (2023)](https://startingtodj.com/where-do-djs-get-music-free-and-paid/): If you're new to DJing, you might be confused about where most people get their music and how people who aren't wealthy can afford hundreds or thousands of songs legally.
- [12 Tips for Becoming a Successful DJ in 2023](https://startingtodj.com/how-to-be-a-successful-dj/): It includes everything from what you perform, when you play it, how you perform it, everything that went before it, what comes after it, where it clicks into the overall narrative you want to present, how you expect the people to react to it, etc.
- [Streaming Services for Rekordbox in 2023 – A Complete Guide](https://startingtodj.com/best-streaming-services-for-rekordbox/): They're also great for those who have just started playing house parties and need a streaming service to play songs that they don't have on the fly.
- [Active vs. Passive Speakers (Explained for Beginners)](https://startingtodj.com/active-vs-passive-speakers-difference-and-recommendations/): DJs, amazing bands, and the emotional music they play will only turn into a wonderful sound experience for you with the help of correspondingly high-quality speakers.
- [How Loud Are Speakers by Wattage? (From 3 to 2000 Watts)](https://startingtodj.com/how-loud-are-speakers-by-wattage-from-3-to-2000-watts/): Humans are very similar in nature, and even though someone might need a speaker for the home and someone a speaker for a party, we similarly perceive loudness.
- [Pioneer XDJ-RX3 vs. XDJ-XZ – Why It Makes (No) Sense Buying RX3](https://startingtodj.com/pioneer-xdj-rx3-vs-xdj-xz/): Pioneer XDJ-XZ is a pro, all-in-one 4-channel system DJ system excellent for events, a pub or club, or home DJing.
- [Here’s Why Pioneer Will Release XDJ-XZ2 (Nov 2023)](https://startingtodj.com/pioneer-xdj-xz2/): With its professional layout, sturdily built, and superior club-ready sound, it delivers all the features we DJs need to get the job done.
- [Pioneer vs. Denon in 2023 – Why Denon Is Better for Some](https://startingtodj.com/pioneer-vs-denon-why-denon-is-better-for-some/): Right now, Pioneer is undoubtedly the industry standard when it comes to DJ equipment. However, Denon's forward-thinking method has landed them some heavy recognition, resulting in an apparent overnight rise to prominence. 
- [Do Watts Matter in Speakers? Not as Much, Here’s Why](https://startingtodj.com/do-watts-matter-in-speakers-not-as-much-heres-why/): When we are looking for speakers, and we are new in the field and looking for the best price, we make the very serious mistake of looking only for power expressed in watts.
- [What Speakers do Streamers Use in 2023? (And How)](https://startingtodj.com/what-speakers-do-streamers-use-and-how/): Streamers use speakers to increase the volume of their voices. Also, some streamers, mostly those partnered with Twitch, use speakers even though their microphone is good enough for viewers to hear them clearly.
- [12 vs. 15-inch PA Speakers – 12’s Are Better, Here’s Why](https://startingtodj.com/12-inch-vs-15-inch-pa-speakers/): A decent number of people will go with 15s if they lack a subwoofer, thinking that it can substitute one. Or they'll buy a pair of 15s, thinking they will be louder than a pair of 12s.
- [What Exactly Are DJ Headphones – Explained for Beginners](https://startingtodj.com/what-exactly-are-dj-headphones-explained-for-beginners/): If you're a novice in this field and you've only recently started to think about getting a pair of DJ headphones, natural questions that pop up are:
- [Best Speakers & Subwoofers for Mobile DJs (2024)](https://startingtodj.com/best-speakers-and-subwoofers-for-mobile-djs/): When looking for speakers as a mobile DJ, sound per size is more important than sound per dollar, as only so much gear will fit in a vehicle.
- [What Makes a Good DJ Set: 9 Must-Have Elements](https://startingtodj.com/what-makes-a-good-dj-set-9-must-have-elements/): I think there are two kinds of audiences: those who desire what they expect, and those who desire what they don't expect.
- [How to Throw a Rave (In the Woods): The Ultimate Checklist](https://startingtodj.com/how-to-throw-a-rave-the-ultimate-checklist/): It will take a few folks to coordinate, some trucks, the gear, and word of mouth. 
- [Why Are CDJs So Expensive? There’s a Perfect Explanation](https://startingtodj.com/why-are-cdjs-so-expensive-theres-a-perfect-explanation/): CDJs are just a CD/USB playing unit with pitch faders, a large jog wheel, and perhaps a touchscreen if it's more recent. 
- [Best USB Drives for DJing – CDJs, XDJs, Rekordbox (2023)](https://startingtodj.com/best-usb-drives-for-djing-cdjs-xdjs-rekordbox/): People are always asking me which USB drives to use for CDJs/Rekordbox. Also, they're asking me about which SSD to purchase, and I've got something to say about that.
- [7 Problems Exporting From Rekordbox to USB Solved [2024]](https://startingtodj.com/how-to-export-from-rekordbox-to-usb-7-common-problems/): Rekordbox is a beautiful piece of software, and it would be a shame not to use all the features that it brings.
- [Preparing Tracks In Rekordbox – An Essential Guide](https://startingtodj.com/preparing-tracks-in-rekordbox-an-essential-guide/): The essence of preparing tracks in Rekordbox is to get as much helpful information per song as possible and eliminate everything unnecessary.
- [Rekordbox Lag? Not Responding? Here’s the Fix [Sep 2023]](https://startingtodj.com/rekordbox-lag-or-glitch-not-responding-these-are-the-fixes/): I recently talked to a friend who's a software engineer, and he told me that it blows his mind how Rekordbox has so many problems, given how dominant they are in the space.
- [Headphones Issues with Rekordbox and How to Fix Them](https://startingtodj.com/rekordbox-headphones-issues-how-to-fix-them/): Rekordbox can sometimes be a bit unpredictable, but we love it and use it anyway. Headphone delay, sound cuts, messed up channels, etc., are some of the problems most Rekordbox users experience. At least once.
- [DDJ-1000 No Sound, Crackling, Sound Cut etc. (Fix These!)](https://startingtodj.com/most-common-ddj-1000-sound-problems-and-how-to-fix-them/): The DDJ-1000 is an incredible piece of equipment, but it's annoying when you have to mess with your laptop settings to get the sound working.
- [Headphones Problem on DDJ-1000? Here’s What to Do](https://startingtodj.com/headphones-problem-on-ddj-1000-heres-what-to-do/): First, they didn't work at all, and then I couldn't listen to individual channels through my headphones when mixing.
- [How Many Speakers Can You Connect to Bose Soundbar 700?](https://startingtodj.com/how-many-speakers-can-you-connect-to-bose-soundbar-700/): However, do you know how many speakers you can connect to Soundbar 700? This question is common for Bose soundbar buyers because they want to expand the sound quality without buying another speaker system.
- [Subwoofer by Room Size – Easy Calculator & Recommendations](https://startingtodj.com/subwoofer-by-room-size-easy-calculator-recommendations/): There is a difference between trying to pressurize a space to a certain pressure level and getting good bass performance within a particular listening area. And good bass performance within a given area is probably why you're here.
- [One of the Faders on DDJ-400 Not Working? Here’s What to Do](https://startingtodj.com/one-of-the-faders-on-ddj-400-not-working-fix/): One of the faders on Pioneer DDJ-400 is stuck, broken, or sends funny signals to Rekordbox. And you're not sure what to do.
- [The Real Rekordbox System Requirements (2023)](https://startingtodj.com/the-real-system-requirements-for-rekordbox/): If you're still deciding on which DJ software to choose or have finally decided and chosen Rekordbox, you surely want to know about its system requirements.
- [Inpulse 500 vs. DDJ-400 – Why Hercules Is Better Choice in 2023](https://startingtodj.com/inpulse-500-vs-ddj-400-why-hercules-is-better-choice/): While I agree that Pioneer DJ is one of the biggest names on this market, I don't necessarily agree they have the absolute best at beginner DJ controllers.
- [Properly Connecting Speakers to DDJ-400/FLX4 (2024)](https://startingtodj.com/connecting-speakers-to-ddj-400-problems-solved/): Whether you're new to DJing or you've been mixing for a while, connecting DDJ-400/FLX4 to speakers and fixing issues with speakers can be a bit tricky.
- [Using a DJ Controller with Ableton – Mapping, Drivers, other MIDIs](https://startingtodj.com/using-dj-controller-with-ableton/): You might be wondering, is that even possible? What MIDI signals does it send? Could you use it to fire up samples with the various buttons? Could you use the jog wheels for Ableton chain selectors?
- [DDJ-1000 vs. XDJ-RX2 – Comparison & Why I Kept DDJ](https://startingtodj.com/ddj-1000-vs-xdj-rx2-comparison-review/): On the one hand, I really wanted to move away from the laptop, and the CDJ style layout was ideal for getting club-ready. But on the other, the DDJ-1000 appealed to me in many ways, from the larger jog wheels, four channels, and general size and layout.
- [Headphones Not Working on FLX4/DDJ-400? Here’s How to Fix It](https://startingtodj.com/headphones-not-working-on-ddj-400-fix/): Some were having problems immediately after unpacking, and some successfully used their headphones since purchasing the controller. Still, all of a sudden, they cannot get any sound out of their headphones no matter what they do.
- [Isolating Instruments in Songs – Best Tools up to Date (2024)](https://startingtodj.com/isolating-instruments-in-songs-best-tools-up-to-date/): Splitting a song into distinct vocals and instruments has always been a headache for producers, DJs, and anyone who wants to play around with isolated audio. There are many ways to do it, but the process can be time-consuming and often imperfect. Open-source music separation tools make this tricky task faster and easier.
- [How to Use Multiple MIDI Controllers at Once](https://startingtodj.com/how-to-use-multiple-midi-controllers/): I've been doing quite Googling, watching YouTube videos, and reading through Reddit to figure out how to do this, and for all of the tutorials I have come across, none of them seem to work for what I'm trying to do.
- [Using a DJ Controller with FL Studio – A Quick Guide](https://startingtodj.com/using-dj-controller-with-fl-studio/): But although FL Studio is not precisely for DJing, it is certainly possible to use a DJ controller with it.
- [How Many Watts Is Good for Speakers?](https://startingtodj.com/what-is-considered-a-good-speaker-wattage/): Are you curious to discover what wattage is typical for different high-quality speakers and fill your surroundings with sound?  Great!
- [What Software Do Most Professional DJs Use? (2023 Update)](https://startingtodj.com/what-software-do-professional-djs-use-11-pro-dj-producers/): There's plenty of professional DJs out there who are into all kinds of music genres. While they do mix on the spot, they also need some preparation before the gig.
- [DVS DJ Software – What Is It? Which Is the Most Recent Setup?](https://startingtodj.com/dvs-dj-software-what-is-it-which-setup-is-the-most-recent/): Many people get confused when it comes to setting up so-called DVS systems. They find it difficult or do not see the use of using traditional gear in combination with software. But it doesn't have to be difficult at all.
- [2-Channel vs. 4-Channel DJ Controller – What to Know](https://startingtodj.com/2-channel-vs-4-channel-dj-controller/): If you're looking to upgrade or planning on buying your first controller, you might want to know the difference between 2-channel and 4-channel DJ controller. Why some controllers have 4-channels but only two decks? Is it worth it to spend more on a 4-channel controller?
- [DJ Monitors vs. Studio Monitors – The Key Differences](https://startingtodj.com/dj-monitors-vs-studio-monitors/): My cousin once told me that a studio monitor was better than a DJ monitor speaker for my home mixing. While I can clearly see how this mistake can be reached, it is not that simple explanation. They are both useful, but there's a big difference. Also, both have different features for two distinct purposes.
- [How Many Speakers Does a DJ Need? – Practical Advice](https://startingtodj.com/how-many-speakers-does-a-dj-need/): Choosing the right amount of speakers for DJing is like picking the right pillow for a good night's sleep - in other words, it's personal.
- [Connecting DJ Controller to Bluetooth Speakers (2 Ways)](https://startingtodj.com/connect-dj-controller-to-bluetooth-speakers/): If you're a bedroom DJ just starting out and have Bluetooth speakers at home, you're probably wondering can you connect them to your DJ controller.
- [Can You DJ with Studio Monitors? (Pros, Cons, FAQ)](https://startingtodj.com/can-you-dj-with-studio-monitors-whats-the-difference/): For a long time, studio monitors have been linked with sound technicians and play a massive role in recording, mixing, and mastering. They're seemingly similar to standard speakers, but are they suitable for DJing?
- [DJ Ear Protection – How to Protect Your Hearing as a DJ?](https://startingtodj.com/dj-ear-protection-how-to-protect-your-hearing/): Every DJ understands it: 'the ear is your gear.' Without normal hearing, it is practically impossible to make the right mix and get a full floor of nightclubbers dancing to your beats.
- [Can You DJ with Bluetooth Headphones? How to Connect?](https://startingtodj.com/can-you-dj-with-bluetooth-headphones/): In this article, I will explain how can you DJ with wireless headphones, what are the disadvantages, and how to connect them to a DJ controller.
- [How to DJ with Headphones Only: 4 Solutions Without Speakers](https://startingtodj.com/how-to-dj-with-headphones-only/): Learning to mix only in your headphones is totally possible and is a helpful skill for DJs to have. 
- [Why DJs Wear Headphones When Mixing? (Explained for Beginners)](https://startingtodj.com/why-djs-wear-headphones/): If you’re a newbie in the DJ world, you probably wonder why DJs use headphones and always put them on and off while playing a live set.
- [How to Legally DJ: Uploads, Remixes, Permissions (UK, US, EU)](https://startingtodj.com/how-to-legally-dj/): With more and more people getting into DJing, performing live, and making mixes available online, the subject of DJing legally has never been more extensively discussed.
- [Speaker Wattage & Room Size – How Many Watts Per Square Foot](https://startingtodj.com/speaker-wattage/): Ready to find out how many watts your speakers should have and boost your room's sound? Awesome!
- [Generator Size Guide for DJ Equipment – Portable Power Supply](https://startingtodj.com/dj-equipment-generator/): Let's talk generators! I love power. It's so fun because it's straightforward. Unlike the lighting…
- [How to Practice DJing Without Equipment – A Starter’s Guide](https://startingtodj.com/dj-without-equipment/): So, you've only recently gotten interested in DJing and looking to get into it as a hobby.
- [Laptop Specs for DJing – The Definitive Guide (2023)](https://startingtodj.com/dj-laptop-specs/): DJing laptops don't require high-end specs, and most of us already own a reliable laptop that can run a DJ software smoothly.
- [Becoming a DJ After 30: Encouraging Analysis & Simple Tips](https://startingtodj.com/dj-after-30/): Our existing society is so preoccupied with youth that people who are "less young" feel like starting something new at a certain age is just a waste of time.

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## Product Reviews
- [We’re Testing Pioneer DJ OPUS-QUAD – The Initial Review](https://startingtodj.com/product-review/pioneer-dj-opus-quad/): Shortly after releasing their new DJM-A9 mixer, Pioneer DJ has another unit in the pipeline. The Opus Quad is a four-deck standalone mixer with a whole new design.