ChrisPointon 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 This thread was at the suggestion of Jimbo55. The idea is to list various retailers where DJ's can obtain a demo of sound & lighting equipment. Please post your local suggestions below. Don't forget to include yourself, if you are willing to demonstrate items of your own gear to other members!. Link to post Share on other sites
BigBen 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Cookies in Tunstall do a pretty good lights demo. They close the blinds, get some smoke pumped, play some music - of your choice, if you take something with you - and go through all the lights in turn. You can ask for combinations, singles, etc. [insert quirky comment] Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo55 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 For good Lighting Demo room I can recommend Terralec Nr Southend Essex. Jimbo Digital Fusion Entertainments Bose L1 system user. Link to post Share on other sites
brianmole 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Essex DJ in Colchester have a good demo room, Dave & Dave are a real bunch of Diamond geezers too. Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 TR MUSIC in Stafford street, Walsall. Purpose built demo room with loads of kit on view. 01922 613101. Closed Thursday & Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites
DJ Marky Marc 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Guilford sound and light have most of the DJ gear set up ready to use... anyone is welcome to come visit me for demos of the gear I use, details are on my web site... I can also arrange Demos of Proel / FBT / ALto gear at Proel in south london for anyone looking to buy one of there sound systems... <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_Mitchell 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Orchard House, in Devon. Loads of kit there to look at. Orchard House Steve 5 European cups and 18 leagues, that`s what we call history. Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 QUOTE (stevemitchell @ Apr 11 2006, 10:22 AM) Orchard House, in Devon. Loads of kit there to look at. Orchard House Pity about the grumpy owner......... http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/whistling.gif Link to post Share on other sites
YourBigEvent 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/071.gif .....but what do I know ? Your Big Event Office:01803 813540 Direct: 0797 0717 448 e.mail:info@yourbigevent.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
Dukesy 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Can we stay on topic? Ok, there used to be an excellent place where quite a few Mobile Djs used to gather and watch the light shows in awe, listen to all types of disco speakers, demo the gear, hands on stuff, etc, etc. But that place used to be called PLASA. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/071.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 When I was repping, which feels like a lifetime ago, the following were good: Portsmouth Sound and lighting Dave Seamer, Oxford Matthews Birmingham TSR in Coventry Images in Livingstone NJD in nottingham Sparks near manchester Zelma in South Wales There was also shops, which I can't remember the names of in: Litherland Glasgow Southampton Sunderland Farnborough Shrewsbury Rhyl The above are all the ones that made reps a coffee and therefore deserved a mention. All had loads of stuff on display. Sorry for any i have inadvertantly missed off!! Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_Mitchell 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Living in a town there is no such venue to view/listen to gear. I suppose it a city type thing? I used to go to B & S sound & Light which was in Old Swan , Liverpool. Steve 5 European cups and 18 leagues, that`s what we call history. Link to post Share on other sites
Dukesy 0 Posted April 11, 2006 Report Share Posted April 11, 2006 Spire Leisure can arrange a lighting demo - call in any time! Also, Andrew has generously offered bulk-order deals and other discounts to DJsUnited and DJ Associate members on products......top man. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/thumbup.gif For example, call about the 4 pack I solution I-move 5s Moving Heads, DMX, controller and link leads, lamps deal Please contact Andrew at Spire Leisure on 01722 742222 www.spireleisure.com Link to post Share on other sites
nrgize 0 Posted April 12, 2006 Report Share Posted April 12, 2006 DSC Sound and Lighting in Dunstable. They are really good in there, have the lastest Sound and Lighting equipment all setup. Lighting shows are given, pump of smoke and away you go!! The Entertainment house In Lacey Green is really good. After going to Mobile DIsco show couple of months ago visited there as was accross the road. CR Entertainment Shop They even have an online shop. Soundcontrol in Milton Keynes Xscape is pretty good, hands on testing for yourself. Soundcontrol Milton Keynes Xscape Nathan Email :: info@nrgize-disco.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
Danno13 0 Posted April 23, 2006 Report Share Posted April 23, 2006 Dj Supplies in Kidderminster, Worcs. have a great demo area, the staff have always been helpful when i've been there as well. Revolution Discos - Covering Midlands and the Cotswolds - 01386 898 113 - 07791 261 263 Link to post Share on other sites
AJS Mobile Disco 0 Posted April 24, 2006 Report Share Posted April 24, 2006 P&L Sound and Lighting This shop is in Scarborough. They bring down the shutters turns on the smoke turns up the music and you can really get a good idea what is going on. Anne AJ's Mobile Disco Ryedale North Yorkshire PLI and PAT equipment Link to post Share on other sites
vibemobilediscos 0 Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 in somerset area there is: amazon - brigewater K F gregson - taunton pro sound and light- exter S W sound and light - exter all good, and are more than happy to go outa thei way to display etc... Elliott VIBE Mobile Disco's A professional Service For all ages and occassions Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 QUOTE (Danno13 @ Apr 23 2006, 10:56 PM) Dj Supplies in Kidderminster, Worcs. have a great demo area, the staff have always been helpful when i've been there as well. Forgot about them, nice people, always helpful too! Think it was Simon & his Dad. Link to post Share on other sites
slug boy 0 Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 ESP in Newbury are pretty good... don't make you feel like an idiot in there either... the website is www.djkit.co.uk i think there's a video of the shop in there too... i know them quite well cos my mate used to run the clothes shop next door. (nice kebab shop the other side too!!.. MMmmm!) Link to post Share on other sites
DJ Ryan White 0 Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Anywhere in Lancashire worth a mention... I only know West Coast Radio and Stagebox (did me work experience there) demo gear... Skype Me: djryanwhite Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Westcott 0 Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 Anyone know of anywhere in Devon? I use South West Sound & Light, Cockwood, If I need anything but the place is a bit cramped for decent equipment tests, although I've always found the staff very willing to help where possible. Link to post Share on other sites
superstardeejay 0 Posted November 25, 2006 Report Share Posted November 25, 2006 I would particularly urge buyers of sound systems to 'demo' stuff in a venue if at all possible, if you're spending a fortune it may pay to hire a set for a weekend, listen to another disco or go to a pub that has them installed. Maybe we could include venues that have popular sound systems? . Link to post Share on other sites
OllieJames 0 Posted February 3, 2008 Report Share Posted February 3, 2008 fabtronic.co.uk in Northampton always have gear on demo. Another one is HTFR.com (Hard To Find Records) in Birmingham. Link to post Share on other sites
skydj 0 Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 Evening Guys Electromarket.co.uk, Thames Road in Barking (Mad), off A13 (londoners) Just ask for Jay or Kam, both will bend over backwards to demo and assist in new equipment, and will also give good prices even if they don;t stock it they will source Cheers J Music Entertainment covering London & within the M25 Areas English & Asian Events catered for www.skydj.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Cunnington 0 Posted February 4, 2008 Report Share Posted February 4, 2008 FOr PA, some of the Digital Village Stores have reasonable facilities. It might need a call to the store in advance to arrange what you want to hear. No use for lighting tho. :-( Phil Cunnington Member of the LWP Link to post Share on other sites
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