Headphones
AlphaTheta HDJ-F9 Review
By Rory Tassell
Rory Tassell
Founder and editor
Rory is the founder and editor of DJ Tech Reviews. With over a decade behind the decks and in the studio, he started the site to help DJs and producers cut through the noise and find the right gear. He writes across the range, from controllers and studio monitors to headphones, lighting and microphones.
184 reviews, 45 guides, and 4 originals
Reviews
Lighting
BeamZ Pro CC1200 Review
By Rory Tassell
Lighting
Chauvet DJ Funfetti Shot Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Hercules DJControl T10 Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Numark MixTrack Go Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Numark Party Mix III Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Rane SYSTEM ONE Review
By Rory Tassell
Lighting
ADJ Jolt 300 Review
By Rory Tassell
Lighting
Chauvet DJ Mini Strobe LED Review
By Rory Tassell
Lighting
Chauvet DJ Shocker Panel FX Review
By Rory Tassell
Audio Interfaces
Elgato Wave XLR MK.2 Review
By Rory Tassell
Audio Interfaces
RØDE RØDECaster Duo Review
By Rory Tassell
Audio Interfaces
RØDE Streamer X Review
By Rory Tassell
Audio Interfaces
Yamaha AG06MK2 Review
By Rory Tassell
Lighting
ADJ Fog Fury Jett Review
By Rory Tassell
Lighting
Chauvet DJ Cumulus HP Review
By Rory Tassell
Lighting
Chauvet DJ Geyser Move Review
By Rory Tassell
Lighting
Chauvet DJ Hurricane 1000 Review
By Rory Tassell
Lighting
Chauvet DJ Hurricane 1600 Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Cordial CCM FM Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Cordial CPM FM-Flex Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Crane Stand Plus Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Gravity LTS 01 B Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Hercules Stands DG400BB Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Hosa Pro Microphone Cable Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Millenium Laptopstand Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Mogami Gold Studio Review
By Rory Tassell
Keyboards
Novation Launchkey 49 MK4 Review
By Rory Tassell
Keyboards
Novation Launchkey Mini 25 MK4 Review
By Rory Tassell
Keyboards
Roland FP-10 Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Sommer Cable Stage 22 Highflex SGHN Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
the sssnake SM Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
UDG Ultimate Height Adjustable Laptop Stand Review
By Rory Tassell
Keyboards
Yamaha PSR-E383 Review
By Rory Tassell
Computers
Apple Mac mini (M6) Review
By Rory Tassell
Computers
Apple MacBook Air (M5) Review
By Rory Tassell
Computers
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M6) Review
By Rory Tassell
Computers
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606GA) Review
By Rory Tassell
Computers
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition Review
By Rory Tassell
Drum Machines
Arturia DrumBrute Impact Review
By Rory Tassell
Lighting
Chauvet DJ Scorpion Dual RGB ILS Review
By Rory Tassell
Samplers
Elektron Digitakt II Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Gator Frameworks Heavy-duty Keyboard Table Review
By Rory Tassell
Drum Machines
Korg volca drum Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Magma Rolltop Backpack III Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Magma Solid Blaze Pack 120 Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Odyssey CTBC2060 Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Odyssey FZF5437T Fold-out Table Stand Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Quik Lok DJ233 Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Roadworx DJ Table Review
By Rory Tassell
Drum Machines
Roland T-8 Review
By Rory Tassell
Drum Machines
Roland TR-1000 Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Samsung BAR Plus Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Samsung Portable SSD T7 Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
SanDisk DJ Flash Drive Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
SanDisk Extreme PRO Dual Drive Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
SanDisk Ultra Dual Drive Luxe Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
SanDisk Ultra Fit Review
By Rory Tassell
Microphones
Sennheiser XSW-D Vocal Set Review
By Rory Tassell
Microphones
Shure GLXD24+ with SM58 Review
By Rory Tassell
Samplers
Teenage Engineering EP-133 K.O. II Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Transcend ESD310C Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
UDG Urbanite MIDI Controller Backpack Extra Large Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
UDG Urbanite MIDI Controller Backpack Large Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
WD My Passport Review
By Rory Tassell
Microphones
Xvive U3 Review
By Rory Tassell
Samplers
Akai Professional MPC Live III Review
By Rory Tassell
Samplers
Akai Professional MPC Sample Review
By Rory Tassell
Mixers
Allen & Heath Xone:24C Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Allen & Heath Xone:K3 Review
By Rory Tassell
Mixers
AlphaTheta DJM-V5 Review
By Rory Tassell
Mixers
AlphaTheta euphonia Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
AlphaTheta OMNIS-DUO Review
By Rory Tassell
Samplers
AlphaTheta RMX-IGNITE Review
By Rory Tassell
Speakers
AlphaTheta WAVE-EIGHT Review
By Rory Tassell
Mixers
Ecler WARM4 Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Hercules DJControl Inpulse 200 MK3 Review
By Rory Tassell
Speakers
JBL PartyBox Stage 320 Review
By Rory Tassell
Speakers
JBL PartyBox Ultimate Review
By Rory Tassell
Turntables
Korg Handytraxx Play Review
By Rory Tassell
Speakers
QSC K12.2 Review
By Rory Tassell
Speakers
Reloop Groove Blaster BT Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Reloop Mixtour Pro Review
By Rory Tassell
Turntables
Reloop RP-7 Review
By Rory Tassell
Headphones
RØDE NTH-50 Review
By Rory Tassell
Software
Serato DJ Pro Review
By Rory Tassell
Mixers
Allen & Heath Xone:92 Review
By Rory Tassell
Audio Interfaces
Audient iD4 MKII Review
By Rory Tassell
Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO Review
By Rory Tassell
Lighting
Chauvet DJ COLORband PiX-M ILS Review
By Rory Tassell
Lighting
Chauvet DJ Freedom Flex Stick X4 Review
By Rory Tassell
Lighting
Chauvet DJ Hurricane Haze 4D Review
By Rory Tassell
Lighting
Chauvet DJ Shocker FX Review
By Rory Tassell
Lighting
Chauvet DJ Shocker P2 Review
By Rory Tassell
Microphones
Elgato Wave:3 MK.2 Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Hercules DJControl Inpulse T7 Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Loop Switch 2 Review
By Rory Tassell
Speakers
Mackie Thump18Sv4 Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Native Instruments Traktor X1 MK3 Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Native Instruments Traktor Z1 MK2 Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Numark Mixstream Pro+ Review
By Rory Tassell
Mixers
Pioneer DJ DJM-A9 Review
By Rory Tassell
Mixers
Pioneer DJ DJM-V10 Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Rane Performer Review
By Rory Tassell
Microphones
RØDE PodMic Review
By Rory Tassell
Microphones
Shure SM7dB Review
By Rory Tassell
CDJs and media players
AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
AlphaTheta DDJ-GRV6 Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
AlphaTheta XDJ-AN Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Alpine MusicSafe Pro Review
By Rory Tassell
Microphones
Logitech Yeti Review
By Rory Tassell
Lighting
Chauvet DJ GigBAR Move + ILS Review
By Rory Tassell
Lighting
Chauvet DJ Intimidator Spot 360X Review
By Rory Tassell
Lighting
Chauvet DJ Shocker 2 Review
By Rory Tassell
Lighting
Chauvet DJ SlimPAR Q12BT ILS Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Denon DJ PRIME 4 G2 Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Etymotic ER20XS Review
By Rory Tassell
Audio Interfaces
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (4th Gen) Review
By Rory Tassell
Audio Interfaces
Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 (4th Gen) Review
By Rory Tassell
Audio Interfaces
Focusrite Scarlett Solo (4th Gen) Review
By Rory Tassell
Speakers
JBL EON718S Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Loop Experience 2 Review
By Rory Tassell
Speakers
Mackie Thump118S Review
By Rory Tassell
Speakers
Mackie ThumpSub GO Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Numark Mixtrack Pro FX Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV5 Review
By Rory Tassell
Microphones
RØDE PodMic USB Review
By Rory Tassell
Microphones
Shure MV7+ Review
By Rory Tassell
Microphones
Shure SM7B Review
By Rory Tassell
Speakers
Yamaha HS8S Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2 Review
By Rory Tassell
Headphones
AlphaTheta HDJ-F10 Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Denon DJ PRIME 4+ Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Hercules DJControl Mix Ultra Review
By Rory Tassell
Speakers
KRK Kreate 5 Review
By Rory Tassell
Speakers
KRK Kreate 8 Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Native Instruments Traktor MX2 Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Rane ONE MKII Review
By Rory Tassell
Headphones
V-Moda M-100 Pro Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
UDG Creator Controller Hardcase Medium MK2 Review
By Rory Tassell
Headphones
AKG K371 Review
By Rory Tassell
Headphones
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 Review
By Rory Tassell
Speakers
JBL Professional 306P MkII Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Numark NS4FX Review
By Rory Tassell
Mixers
Numark Scratch Review
By Rory Tassell
CDJs and media players
Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000 Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX4 Review
By Rory Tassell
Mixers
Pioneer DJ DJM-S11 Review
By Rory Tassell
Headphones
Pioneer DJ HDJ-CUE1 Review
By Rory Tassell
Speakers
PreSonus Eris E4.5 Review
By Rory Tassell
Mixers
Rane Seventy Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Reloop Mixon 8 Pro Review
By Rory Tassell
Speakers
Yamaha HS7 Review
By Rory Tassell
Speakers
ADAM Audio A4V Review
By Rory Tassell
Speakers
Bose F1 Subwoofer Review
By Rory Tassell
Software
deadmau5 MasterClass Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Hercules DJControl Inpulse 300 MK2 Review
By Rory Tassell
Speakers
IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor Review
By Rory Tassell
Speakers
KRK S12.4 Review
By Rory Tassell
Accessories
Logitech Mevo Start Review
By Rory Tassell
Headphones
Pioneer DJ HDJ-X10 Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Pioneer DJ XDJ-RX3 Review
By Rory Tassell
Controllers
Pioneer DJ XDJ-RR Review
By Rory Tassell
Software
Serato Studio Review
By Rory Tassell
Mixers
Pioneer DJ DJM-350 Review
By Rory Tassell
Discontinued
Speakers
KRK Classic 8 Review
By Rory Tassell
Discontinued, replaced by KRK Kreate 8
Speakers
Pioneer DJ S-DJ50X Review
By Rory Tassell
Discontinued
Controllers
Reloop Tape 2 Review
By Rory Tassell
Discontinued
Controllers
Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX6 Review
By Rory Tassell
Discontinued, replaced by DDJ-FLX6-GT
Headphones
V-Moda M-100 Crossfade Master Edition Review
By Rory Tassell
Discontinued, replaced by V-MODA M-100 PRO
Controllers
Pioneer DJ XDJ-XZ Review
By Rory Tassell
Discontinued, replaced by AlphaTheta XDJ-AZ
Controllers
Pioneer DJ DDJ-800 Review
By Rory Tassell
Discontinued
Controllers
Denon DJ PRIME GO Review
By Rory Tassell
Discontinued, replaced by Denon DJ PRIME GO+ (announced October 2024)
Controllers
Denon DJ MCX8000 Review
By Rory Tassell
Discontinued
Speakers
Electro-Voice ZLX-12BT Review
By Rory Tassell
Discontinued, replaced by Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2
Speakers
KRK ROKIT 5 G4 Review
By Rory Tassell
Discontinued
Speakers
Mackie CR4-X Review
By Rory Tassell
Discontinued
Controllers
Pioneer DJ DDJ-1000SRT Review
By Rory Tassell
Discontinued, replaced by Pioneer DJ DDJ-FLX10
Controllers
Pioneer DJ DDJ-RZ Review
By Rory Tassell
Discontinued
Controllers
Pioneer DJ DDJ-WeGO4 Review
By Rory Tassell
Discontinued
Controllers
Pioneer DJ DDJ-SR2 Review
By Rory Tassell
Discontinued
Guides
Comparisons
DDJ-1000 vs DDJ-FLX10
By Rory Tassell
Buying Guides
Best Studio Monitors for Home DJs (2026)
By Rory Tassell
Explainers
33 vs 45 RPM Vinyl Records and Sizes
By Rory Tassell
Explainers
Which Cables Your DJ Setup Needs
By Rory Tassell
Buying Guides
Best Budget Wireless Microphones for DJs (2026)
By Rory Tassell
Buying Guides
Best DJ Controllers for VirtualDJ (2026)
By Rory Tassell
Buying Guides
Best DJ Lighting (2026)
By Rory Tassell
Buying Guides
Best DJ Software (2026)
By Rory Tassell
Buying Guides
Best Drum Machines (2026)
By Rory Tassell
Buying Guides
Best Mini DJ Controllers (2026)
By Rory Tassell
Buying Guides
Best Serato DJ Controllers (2026)
By Rory Tassell
Buying Guides
Best Speaker Wire (2026)
By Rory Tassell
Buying Guides
Best Strobe Lights (2026)
By Rory Tassell
Tutorials
Traktor Pro 4 Tips
By Rory Tassell
Tutorials
Can DJs Make Money on YouTube?
By Rory Tassell
Comparisons
CDJ vs XDJ
By Rory Tassell
Explainers
DJ Controller vs DJ Mixer
By Rory Tassell
Explainers
How Much Do DJs Make?
By Rory Tassell
Tutorials
How to Organise Music in rekordbox 7
By Rory Tassell
Tutorials
Livestreaming DJ Sets
By Rory Tassell
Comparisons
Numark Mixtrack Pro FX vs Mixtrack Platinum FX
By Rory Tassell
Explainers
What Is a CDJ
By Rory Tassell
Explainers
What Clipping and Redlining Mean for a DJ, and How to Avoid Them
By Rory Tassell
Explainers
2-Channel vs 4-Channel DJ Mixers
By Rory Tassell
Tutorials
How to Use the Beatport DJ App
By Rory Tassell
Buying Guides
Best 5-Inch Studio Monitors (2026)
By Rory Tassell
Buying Guides
Best Audio Interfaces for DJs (2026)
By Rory Tassell
Buying Guides
Best DJ Controllers Under $500 (2026)
By Rory Tassell
Buying Guides
Best DJ Controllers (2026)
By Rory Tassell
Buying Guides
Best DJ Headphones (2026)
By Rory Tassell
Buying Guides
Best DJ Mixers (2026)
By Rory Tassell
Tutorials
Best DJ Setup for Kids (2026)
By Rory Tassell
Buying Guides
Best XLR Cables for DJs (2026)
By Rory Tassell
Explainers
CUE Button vs Hot Cues
By Rory Tassell
Comparisons
Denon DJ SC6000 vs Pioneer DJ CDJ-3000
By Rory Tassell
Tutorials
DJ Transitions
By Rory Tassell
Resources
Where to Download Free DJ Music Legally
By Rory Tassell
Comparisons
FL Studio vs Logic Pro
By Rory Tassell
Tutorials
How to Start Mixing Dubstep
By Rory Tassell
Tutorials
How to Beatmatch by Ear
By Rory Tassell
Tutorials
How to Use MIDI as a DJ
By Rory Tassell
Tutorials
Jog Wheel Types and How to Use Them
By Rory Tassell
Comparisons
Serato DJ Pro or rekordbox
By Rory Tassell
Buying Guides
Best Sound Blankets (2026)
By Rory Tassell
Explainers
What a DJ Booth Is, and What You Will Find in One
By Rory Tassell
Originals
Original
Inside Yamaha's Six-Decade Obsession With Sound
How Yamaha went from pianos to the NS-10M and HS studio monitors: the speakers, materials and methods behind six decades, checked against Yamaha's history.
9 min read·Updated October 2026
Original
History of the Technics 1200 Turntable
Every Technics SL-1200 from the 1972 original to the MK7 and the 2026 editions: what each model changed, with dates checked against Technics' own history.
10 min read·Updated October 2026
Original
The World's Most Influential DJs
Our 2022 study ranked 100 DJs by Spotify listeners, searches and social followers. The top 20, with each DJ's story checked and updated for 2026.
8 min read·Updated October 2026
Original
The World's Most Loved Venues
Our study ranked clubs and venues by hashtags, reviews and searches, from The Warehouse Project to the Sydney Opera House, with facts updated for 2026.
12 min read·Updated October 2026