“Mobile DJ’s” speaker advice.
Couldn’t find any useful threads on this, I’m looking for an affordable solution for a 2-speaker & a sub set-up for house parties and whatnot. I play a lot of bass-heavy music, I don’t need a PA or anything, just the speakers. One of my friends has opted to make the purchase, and I’m not sure how to advise him.
T.Hanks
i use 2 powered 15" behringer
I have used this for about a year, and it is surprisingly loud and clean for for the price, extremely mobile as well.
It also has two “through” outputs for hooking up two or more of them in a chain, or using it as reenforcement someplace that has sound already.
There is a 1000 and a 2000, obviously the 2k is larger/more expensive.
I would say the 1k is good for 100-150 ppl, and I dont really see the 2k being adequate for more than 200-250.
i have two behringer eurolive b412 dsp 12 inch active speakers (not available anymore) and a cerwin vega cva 118 18 inch active subwoofer.
total output system 1500 watt rms
a lot of bang for not to bad price but heavy.
If i should upgrade know i would go for the new ev live x active speakers light and decent priced. 2 12 inch tops and a 18 inch subwoofer total 2000 dollars but you have aportable and killer system
QSC KW series is going to wipe the floor with any comparable items out there.
At five times the cost of the B-52, I would hope so.
I’ve heard great things about the Matrix 1000 set-up which has a sub included and personally own a pair of Mackie Thumps (no sub but they are very powerful on the low end and loud enough for a house party - not anything much bigger though)
Thanks for the suggestions, didn’t realize what I was getting into financially :S
You’re paying for quality, reliability, and an unheard of warranty. I can’t see how you can go wrong when a company is going to back their product with a 6 year warranty on speakers which are meant for mobile applications. It says a lot about them.
and for the record, I don’t think I would trust any active speaker that’s comparable to mine that retails for $300. Keep in mind, you get what you pay for.
Also keep in mind that the QSC (almost all series) have optional hardware that makes them flyable. The fact that people use them in installs really says something great about the active QSC series quality. I can’t think of any other brands that customers are doing that with.
+1 for the B52 Matrix 1000v2 setup. In the <$1000 price range, it is the only thing to seriously consider. At the Matrix2000 price point, there are some better options.
There are not many other “powered speaker” options that I am a fan of…most are OK, but the powered speaker market is a HUGE profit center for the different manufacturers.
I have heard (and like) the QSC K series. The K10 is the best overall compromise among the tops…it can be used stand alone for practice or really small gigs. If these speakers were half their list price, they would be a great value.
what up jesc you have the b215d 550 watts ??? how are they do u like em I heard them last time in guitar center and they sounded louder than the mackie thumps…
i have the 400w one and they bump, i need a bass bottom tho. Ive been looking on craigslist like crazy.
Do the mackie thumps provide enough low end on their own to justify holding off on a sub?
All tops will get you by, but a sub is going to give your sound a much different (read BETTER) sound.
Im interested in this as well. as my 100 watt harbingers are nice, but in large rooms the sound dies out… especially with no sub.
I had the Matrix 1000s in my frat house till they blew out and I upgraded us to 500 watt Peavys and a Sub. (god i loved that system)
thinkin maybe at most my budget is gonna be 1200 (for a 3 piece - and not really interested in the matrix setup, personally wasnt much of a fan, it was heavy and meh IMHO).
thinking maybe the thumps and a nice sub. cause that would be about 1200ish…
Those Behringers are powered? Into the mixer and good to go?