I’m looking to purchase new tops for DJing. I would like to get a pair that could be used by themselves (without a sub) for mobile gigs, weddings, frat parties, bar shows, etc… I’ve use the Mackie SRM450v2’s weekly for my other job and like their sound, but have been told by MANY people that the art312a’s would blow them out of the water. Can someone give me a good review of the art312’s in comparison to the SRM450v2’s?? I’m talking full range, no sub, mid-high volume shows, too. I’m mostly concerned that the RCF’s won’t provide enough low to mid-low sound that I’m used to with the Mackie’s.
QSC k series are great, I agree. But I don’t want to spend that much money on a set. I’m looking for something in the price range of the 3 mentioned in the post title. I know, I know: “Save up and buy the best ever of everything!!!” That’s just not a plausible option for me at this time. So, if anyone has experience with the RCF 312a, the Mackie SRM450v2, or JBL Eon315 please let me know how they stack up to one another, keeping in mind that I’m looking for something that can be used without a sub but still provide the sound I need.
JBL then, I don’t have experience with RCF and I have had problems and got rid of every piece of Mackie gear I have owned in under a week from speakers to mixers.
^ this. I just got done posting a link to bill’s site. Lol The dr250s are the best all around and are fine without a sub. The otops are easier to build, but don’t have quite the performance value of the dr’s. Your looking at under $500 for two dr250s with all the bells and whistles.
If I were just going to use these myself, I wouldn’t have an issue building anything. However, I’m going to need to buy a few sets of these speakers for a mobile DJ business and distribute them to employees. They need to be easy to use, compact, and have a warranty . What kind of yorkville active’s would you recommend?
It’s just such a hassle to get all the parts needed and to actually build this many sets of speakers. I really don’t want all that extra work. Thanks for the idea, though!
On a more specific note regarding the RCF, Mackie, and JBL speakers: What kind of sound am I going to get out of the RCF and JBL’s?
Building doesn’t make sense for everyone, some people don’t have the time and space to do it and there is something to be said for having nice finished looking production speakers (as opposed to a lot of the diy looking caps I see people haul around) that just work right out of the box.
I love my 2x JBL Eon 515’s… Have good enough lows to keep me over until i can add a sub to the mix..
AND THEY ARE LIGHT!!! Ezsiest speakers I have ever transported in my life. I think they come in around 12lbs’ish each.. Go with the JBL’s if you have the option, my $.02
However, you can still have someone build you those speakers for a fraction of the cost of commercial speakers. Not to mention they sound way better. And cosmetically they look the same as commercial speakers.
If the guy wasn’t on a budget he would just buy whatever he wants. Since he’s trying to maximize his money, then why not consider it?
He’s running a pro sound business, so he can easily get twice as many speakers going the custom route, and have multiple systems, for the same price. And since the product is sound, wouldn’t you want the best speakers you can get for your budget?
Where can you get the cabinets built properly? Seems like you would kind of be taking a chance with some local company to build cabinets for you, I mean they look like there is some precise wood work involved to get them right and looking up to par and if you went with a certified builder on their site and had them shipped it seems like you would end up paying a ton and there is uncertainty as to the finished quality plus wait time.
Own a pair of 312a’s and can’t fault them. Use then with a RCF pro 8002as sub and the sound is superb.
Recently played with a band who were using FBT Maxx 4a’s and i was very impressed with the sound. Incredibly light too. The maxx series are certainly worth checking out.
They have several certified builders across the us, and I wouldn’t be surprised if there was one within an hours drive for most people. If you ask around, I’m sure someone would be happy to have you come by and hear theirs. Many people do.
. What kind of yorkville active’s would you recommend?