Which active PA speakers to go for?

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Which active PA speakers to go for?

Hi

I want to add a pair of active PA speakers for use in my “party room”. The room is about 7m x 20m with normal ceiling height so not huge. I have a pair of ADAMS’s for monitoring, but want to add some sound for my friends when we are partying! I am thinking 12" is fine, I would prefer to not get an extra sub if I can help it for space.

I was thinking (12"):

http://www.mackie.com/products/thump/

Also I figured I have 3 ways of putting them in:

  1. Tripod (takes up lots of footprint)
  2. Hang by chains (got to get cables up there)
  3. Wedge them on the floor (this is preferred, but is the sound any good?)

Any help greatly appreciated. :slight_smile:

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The ideal setup would be 2 speakers and a sub. Speakers should be atleast a couple feet off the ground minimum.

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For the size of room was hoping a pair of 12"'s would do? If not, any recommendations on a small sub?

I have found these speaker stands that have min footprint: Pardon our interruption...

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You could always mount the speakers to the wall…

http://www.parts-express.com/cat/speaker-wall-mounts/2018

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Honestly youll be ok. I just feel you will end up wanting a sub.

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Yeah no wall space really (its a funny layout). Thanks tho! :slight_smile:

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Have a look at some 15"s (e.g. Yamaha DXR) if you don’t want a sub.

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Behringer B212d’s are what I use and love for in home/studio and taking to gigs!

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QSC K12’s, They sound great and they’ve got a bass boost switch if you’re not using them with a sub.