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    Default Will my speakers be powerful enough for an upcoming party

    I am going to be DJing a party for possibly 200 people Im curious if my pair of http://altoproaudio.com/products/ts112a will be powerful enough or will I need to rent a second pair or whatever else Ill need to get.

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    Add a sub or 2. Also those tops are 400w continuous. You won't have much headroom for 200 people
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    Im no expert, but id think the size of the room your playing will be an important factor as well.

    Ive got a similar set up mate, and i found that just active speakers weren't quite 'filling' enough for whatever i was doing, as in they were loud but not at all warm, so i bought an active Sub to go with them for some extra rumble.

    As it stands ive got x2 400w speakers and a 1200w active sub (gained by accident when the company i bought it off mishipped me it. I originally wanted a 600w, but got that monster for the same price. I wasnt complaining!) and they fill a small hall/large bar type venue quite well.

    Again im no expert, but that works for me.
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    it definatey has to do with what place ur going to play at.

    sure it will fill up a 80 sqm room. But if its more like a sportshall id definately put some subs in there aswell.
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    So I'll probably rent a sub if possible and get some stands. I haven't been to the place yet but Im guessing its a bit smaller that a highschool cafeteria. It's at an American Legion if that helps, my friend works there so he is going to reserve the space

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    What kind of music and what type of party? If it's just dinner music, you'll be fine... if it's music for dancing, you DEFINITELY need at least 1 subwoofer. Those speakers will have zero low end in a large room, especially once you get bodies in there.
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    Primarily a dance party and It'll be a mix of house, moombahton, hip-hop and a few other genres

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    Quote Originally Posted by Luxuro View Post
    Primarily a dance party and It'll be a mix of house, moombahton, hip-hop and a few other genres
    In that case... 2 subs minimum and I would also recommend 2 more tops. You'll definitely push your 2 existing tops to the limit without.
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    Quote Originally Posted by brocklambert View Post
    In that case... 2 subs minimum and I would also recommend 2 more tops. You'll definitely push your 2 existing tops to the limit without.
    This right here.

    The most badass set up I have used so far from me and my buddies renting is 4 tops like your original picture and 2 1200W subs. It can go louder then your ears personally will enjoy!@

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    I never heard of Alto Pro until reading this thread. How do you like the build and sound quality? These fit my price range.
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