DJ Speakers: Here's What You Need to Know

So you want to be a dj, or you already are one, and you need some dj speakers to replace the old cheap dj speakers that you already blew out. 

There are a few things you need to consider when buying dj speakers:

1. What kind of music will you mostly be playing?
2. How big are the venues?
3. What brand will you choose?

Knowing what kind of music you will be playing will help you immensely in choosing the right speakers.

If you’re going to be playing rock and roll or alternative music, smaller speakers with a mid range speaker and tweeter will probably be fine. But if you’re playing rap, hip-hop, pop, or r&b, you will need speakers with built in subwoofers. Or you could consider buying a totally separate subwoofer, but that would just be one more thing to lug around.

The size of the venue that you will be playing at and whether it is inside or outside also makes a difference. If you are going to be performing at a small club in front of less than 200 people, a 2-speaker system will work fine. If you’re performing outside in front of 200+ people, you may want to consider 4+ speakers. I know there is no way to predict what kind of venues you will be playing in the future, if you’re a beginner, start out with 2 speakers and see where you end up. If you eventually get to the point where larger venues are hiring you, then think about upgrading your dj equipment speakers.

There are a lot of brands out there that make dj speakers. I try and stick to the companies that are dependable and have been around for a long time. The kind of speakers that I, and many other dj’s use, are JBL dj speakers. JBL has been around for a long time, not only do they make dj speakers, but they make a wide range of products within the music industry that have been proven to be of high quality. Besides JBL, some other good brands to consider are Bose, Yamaha, and EV. Make sure you listen to the speakers before you purchase them, if they sound good to you, chances are they’ll sound good to 150 people. Also, make sure the peak rating and RMS mode are up to your standards before you buy. Peak rating has to do with the speaker’s ability to handle sudden jolts in frequency, and RMS mode is the typical volume that you will be running your dj speaker at.

You don’t want to be performing in front of 1,000 people and have your speaker’s snap, crackle, and pop. So as long as you follow these basic instructions before purchasing your first pair of dj speakers, I’m sure you will be happy with your choice.