Pioneer DJ PLX-500-W
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Pioneer DJ

Pioneer DJ PLX-500-W

★★★★★ 4.6/5 · 460 reviews on Amazon.co.uk
Approx. price ~375 € Check current price on Amazon Amazon's price changes daily and by country; we send you to the official product page.

The first turntable in this catalog, direct-drive with direct comparisons to Technics in the reviews.

7.0out of 10

The quick verdict

  • 455 reviews at 4.6/5, with direct comparisons to Technics in the reviews
  • Direct-drive, the technology DJs prefer over belt-drive
  • Cartridge included, ready to use straight out of the box
  • At nearly 11 kg, anything but portable: built to stay in one place
  • You need to buy the timecode vinyl separately to use DVS
  • 2-year factory warranty, in line with the rest of Pioneer but not exceptional

Best for: Anyone who wants to start with real vinyl (playing or scratching) without paying Technics prices, with the option to add DVS later.

Editor's score

Editor's score 0-10, only comparable within turntables.

Spec sheet

Drive typeDirect-drive
Cartridge includedYes
Weight10.7 kg
Warranty2 years
Other data
USBDirect digital recording to PC/Mac
DVS compatibleYes, together with rekordbox dvs and RB-VS1-K timecode vinyl
Cover Art DisplayShows the track's cover art while playing

The PLX-500 is a direct-drive turntable (not belt-driven), built for both playing regular vinyl and DJing: it includes a cartridge, and you can record digitally to your PC or Mac over USB. With rekordbox dvs and the RB-VS1-K timecode vinyl (not included), you turn it into a DVS deck to scratch your digital files just like real vinyl.

With 455 reviews and a 4.6/5 average, several users compare it directly to Technics, the industry's historic benchmark, highlighting that the difference in feel is minimal for considerably less money. At nearly 11 kg, it's rock solid: one review even notes you can feel the weight on old wooden floors.

What's good

  • 455 reviews at 4.6/5, with direct comparisons to Technics in the reviews
  • Direct-drive, the technology DJs prefer over belt-drive
  • Cartridge included, ready to use straight out of the box
  • DVS compatible together with rekordbox and timecode vinyl

What could be better

  • At nearly 11 kg, anything but portable: built to stay in one place
  • You need to buy the timecode vinyl separately to use DVS
  • 2-year factory warranty, in line with the rest of Pioneer but not exceptional

Best for: Anyone who wants to start with real vinyl (playing or scratching) without paying Technics prices, with the option to add DVS later.

What buyers say

455 reviews at 4.6/5. Several users compare it favorably to Technics for much less money, and highlight the ruggedness and weight of the unit.

Cliente Amazon.nl5 out of 5 stars

Semplicemente fantastico! Costa metà di un Technics ma c'è pochissima differenza. Sono molto soddisfatto e ne comprerò un altro.

✓ Amazon
Cliente Amazon.nl5 out of 5 stars

Das Ding ist wirklich massiv und bringt knapp 11 Kilo auf die Waage.

✓ Amazon

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