People love acting like there is one correct answer here.

There isn’t.

A starter bundle can be smart. Buying separately can also be smart. The problem is not the format. The problem is when people choose based on vibes, then act shocked when the setup feels mismatched.

A bundle makes sense when you want less friction. You do not want to spend three nights pretending you enjoy comparing speakers, headphones, cables, and compatibility charts. Pioneer Malaysia’s Raya promo pages already show bundle-style buying paths such as DDJ-FLX2 + DM-50D Monitor Speaker at RM1,999 (marked down from RM2,248) and DDJ-FLX4 + Odyssey Universal EVA Case at RM1,999 (marked down from RM2,318).

Buying separately makes more sense when you already know what you want to prioritise. Maybe you already have speakers. Maybe you want to practise privately first, so headphones matter more. Maybe you want to build slowly instead of buying everything in one shot. Pioneer Malaysia currently lists the HDJ-CUE1 at RM599 and the DM-50D at RM1,279, which gives beginners room to shape the setup based on actual budget and real-life use.
 

So what is the real answer?

• Choose a bundle when you want convenience, fewer decision points, and a faster “just let me start” route. 
• Choose separate purchases when you want more control and are clear on what matters to you.

Bundles → are not automatically smarter.
Separate → is not automatically more advanced.
And no, making the process more complicated does not make you more serious.

The smartest setup is the one that gets you practising sooner without making your life weirdly harder.

That is the only answer that actually matters.