Pioneer DJ, a member of the Japanese group Pioneer, is the family member who wants to make a living from music not only by listening to it, but also by interacting with it and even producing it. And they are not doing badly. This time they have come to present a new member of their range of monitor speakers, the Pioneer DJ DM-40D-BT, an evolution of their already established DM-40D, but with bluetooth. Because everything goes better with bluetooth and they know it at Pioneer DJ.

In this case, we analyzed the Pioneer DJ DM-40D-BT in black. When we open the box, we find compact 4” speakers with a simple and classic design, but they are not on their own. Inside the Pioneer DJ DM-40-BT box we find:

• DM-40D x2 speakers
• Power cable
• Audio converter cable (stereo mini jack to 3.5 mm RCA)
• speaker wire
• Bottom pads x8
• Quick tutorial
• Precautions for use
• Guarantee

Specifications Pioneer DJ DM-40D-BT

Pioneer DJ presents us with several speakers specifically aimed at DJs and producers who are starting out in the world, with a profile perhaps more amateurish than other models. A sure sign that this is your intended audience is the button on the back that switches between DJ and production mode, affecting the DSP settings (with 96kHz sampling) and adjusting to produce the best sound depending on the use you put them to . In that moment.

They have 4” woofers and 3/4” tweeters that guarantee a good balance of bass, which is accentuated if we switch to the DJ mode we mentioned, just by changing the switch on the back. In addition, the leads have grooves that reduce friction with the air, resulting in solid bass.

Versatility

Its simplicity and good quality attract users of all types of users, except bluetooth, which comes as a novelty with the Pioneer DJ DM-40D-BT. Although this feature is not specifically aimed at DJ and production functions, as RCA provides better sound quality, it is very useful for more casual use (whether professional or recreational) as you can connect it to any device and play music.

Thanks to their neutral design and compact size, they are very comfortable in any workspace without the need for additional supports. They are made of MDF with a vinyl finish, with a ¾” soft dome tweeter and a 4” fiberglass woofer.

On the front we find the headphone jack, very useful for any use, especially for working on a desk or with a mixer. On the front we find both the volume wheel and the synchronization button for bluetooth.

A small annoyance with setting them up in our setup is that if you work (or play) with a desktop, as I do, their layout will be important. The left speaker is the one that has switches on the back, both mode and on/off, and a socket. No problem so far, the problem is that the audio cable is too short and doesn’t reach the tower, so other than redistribution, which I’m not considering now, I have no choice but to use it with bluetooth.

the importance of sound

The litmus test of the Pioneer DJ DM-40D-BT is, of course, playing music on it. The result is bass-balanced sound that’s quite powerful thanks to the Class D amplifier and its 4-inch woofer (maybe not for a big party, but enough for personal use). Even when the volume is increased, we get a sound without distortion.

It has RCA and mini Jack connectors that allow you to connect the speakers to various devices, such as mixing desks, a computer or a sound card.

If you’re using them for DJing, the speakers may be a bit further away from you than when you’re using them with a computer. Or project them to your listening public. Especially suitable for these cases is the design of the DECO convex diffusers, already from the DM-40, but with its update, they offer clear high frequencies in all directions, so you can enjoy good sound quality from a wide range. throughout the room with 3D stereo sound.

conclusions

Although designed for amateur DJ and music production functions, the Pioneer DJ DM-40-BT speakers offer a versatile profile that adapts to other uses and expands the scope of your audience. They offer sound quality in a compact device, with a simple design and very easy to use. In addition, it has a bluetooth function as a novelty in an already consolidated product of the brand. They come in two colors, black and white, and are available on retail channels like Amazon for a price €169.