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| Lightweight nice sounding PA speakers...? [message #99873] |
Mon, 04 August 2008 23:12  |
Kim
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Hi all,
Just wondering if anybody has any advice on some fairly portable but nice
sounding (preferably powered) PA speakers. I'm not looking to blow people
away volume wise... I'd rather good sound than loud noise, but I'm hoping
to find something that sounds nicer than the joe average PA setup, which
is nice and portable, and won't break my rather small budget.
I'm considering building something myself. I figure I could start with a
premade cabinet and install some decent speakers, and perhaps amps. I figure
I want the speakers to be wood, because those plastic models just don't cut
it for me.
Has anybody come across any bargains they think might be relevant?
Cheers,
Kim.
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| Re: Lightweight nice sounding PA speakers...? [message #99874 is a reply to message #99873] |
Tue, 05 August 2008 01:49  |
Kim W
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I was in a small trio a couple of years ago, and bought three of these: (an
extra for foldback).
http://www.musosstuff.com/catalog/product/999/DB+Technolgies _Opera+415.php
Great sounding boxes, and pretty light.
I used to lug one in each hand, no problemo.
They sounded sweet, and had ample headroom for even largish rooms.
There is a lower power version available here:
They never went into thermal, and didn't miss a beat for three years.
Go to manny's and have a look.
cheers,
Kim
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DB-Technologies-OPERA-402-Loudspeaker _W0QQitemZ280144166156QQihZ018QQcategoryZ23785QQrdZ1QQssPage NameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
"Kim" <hiddensounds@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>Hi all,
>
>Just wondering if anybody has any advice on some fairly portable but nice
>sounding (preferably powered) PA speakers. I'm not looking to blow people
>away volume wise... I'd rather good sound than loud noise, but I'm hoping
>to find something that sounds nicer than the joe average PA setup, which
>is nice and portable, and won't break my rather small budget.
>
>I'm considering building something myself. I figure I could start with a
>premade cabinet and install some decent speakers, and perhaps amps. I figure
>I want the speakers to be wood, because those plastic models just don't
cut
>it for me.
>
>Has anybody come across any bargains they think might be relevant?
>
>Cheers,
>Kim.
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| Re: Lightweight nice sounding PA speakers...? [message #99875 is a reply to message #99874] |
Tue, 05 August 2008 01:50 |
Kim W
Messages: 165
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Sorry, lower power version here:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DB-Technologies-OPERA-402-Loudspeaker _W0QQitemZ280144166156QQihZ018QQcategoryZ23785QQrdZ1QQssPage NameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
used to lug one in each hand, no problemo.
>They sounded sweet, and had ample headroom for even largish rooms.
>
>There is a lower power version available here:
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>They never went into thermal, and didn't miss a beat for three years.
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>Go to manny's and have a look.
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>cheers,
>
>Kim
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> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DB-Technologies-OPERA-402-Loudspeaker _W0QQitemZ280144166156QQihZ018QQcategoryZ23785QQrdZ1QQssPage NameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
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>"Kim" <hiddensounds@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>>Hi all,
>>
>>Just wondering if anybody has any advice on some fairly portable but nice
>>sounding (preferably powered) PA speakers. I'm not looking to blow people
>>away volume wise... I'd rather good sound than loud noise, but I'm hoping
>>to find something that sounds nicer than the joe average PA setup, which
>>is nice and portable, and won't break my rather small budget.
>>
>>I'm considering building something myself. I figure I could start with
a
>>premade cabinet and install some decent speakers, and perhaps amps. I figure
>>I want the speakers to be wood, because those plastic models just don't
>cut
>>it for me.
>>
>>Has anybody come across any bargains they think might be relevant?
>>
>>Cheers,
>>Kim.
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| Re: Lightweight nice sounding PA speakers...? [message #99877 is a reply to message #99875] |
Tue, 05 August 2008 04:13 |
Kim W
Messages: 165
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Sorry Kim, Not with it today,
This is the lower power 15 box:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/dB-Technologies-Opera-LIVE-405-Powere d-Speaker_W0QQitemZ190167332605QQihZ009QQcategoryZ149531QQrd Z1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1 247
The other link was to the smaller 12" which wouldn't have the beef of the
15's.
Kim
"Kim W." <no@way.com> wrote:
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>Sorry, lower power version here:
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> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DB-Technologies-OPERA-402-Loudspeaker _W0QQitemZ280144166156QQihZ018QQcategoryZ23785QQrdZ1QQssPage NameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
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> used to lug one in each hand, no problemo.
>>They sounded sweet, and had ample headroom for even largish rooms.
>>
>>There is a lower power version available here:
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>>They never went into thermal, and didn't miss a beat for three years.
>>
>>Go to manny's and have a look.
>>
>>cheers,
>>
>>Kim
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>> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/DB-Technologies-OPERA-402-Loudspeaker _W0QQitemZ280144166156QQihZ018QQcategoryZ23785QQrdZ1QQssPage NameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
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>>"Kim" <hiddensounds@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>Hi all,
>>>
>>>Just wondering if anybody has any advice on some fairly portable but nice
>>>sounding (preferably powered) PA speakers. I'm not looking to blow people
>>>away volume wise... I'd rather good sound than loud noise, but I'm hoping
>>>to find something that sounds nicer than the joe average PA setup, which
>>>is nice and portable, and won't break my rather small budget.
>>>
>>>I'm considering building something myself. I figure I could start with
>a
>>>premade cabinet and install some decent speakers, and perhaps amps. I
figure
>>>I want the speakers to be wood, because those plastic models just don't
>>cut
>>>it for me.
>>>
>>>Has anybody come across any bargains they think might be relevant?
>>>
>>>Cheers,
>>>Kim.
>>
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| Re: Lightweight nice sounding PA speakers...? [message #99878 is a reply to message #99873] |
Tue, 05 August 2008 06:29 |
Aaron Allen
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Wood? no. That's not a wood built market. Are you planning to pole mount
those? If so, rethink the wood part of that, your back will absolutely hate
you otherwise. The difference in weight is not small.
AA
"Kim" <hiddensounds@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:4897ef4c$1@linux...
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> Hi all,
>
> Just wondering if anybody has any advice on some fairly portable but nice
> sounding (preferably powered) PA speakers. I'm not looking to blow people
> away volume wise... I'd rather good sound than loud noise, but I'm hoping
> to find something that sounds nicer than the joe average PA setup, which
> is nice and portable, and won't break my rather small budget.
>
> I'm considering building something myself. I figure I could start with a
> premade cabinet and install some decent speakers, and perhaps amps. I
> figure
> I want the speakers to be wood, because those plastic models just don't
> cut
> it for me.
>
> Has anybody come across any bargains they think might be relevant?
>
> Cheers,
> Kim.
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| Re: Lightweight nice sounding PA speakers...? [message #99890 is a reply to message #99878] |
Tue, 05 August 2008 11:49 |
Tyrone Corbett
Messages: 253
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Kim, I know you mentioned building something, but if you decide to go the
prefab route, the Mackie series is pretty good. Outside of the touring I
do playing big rooms, I do quite a few private events with a number of different
bands. In large part, the Mackie powered series seems to be the choice of
weapon. I'm not sure if this is simply cost related (probably), but they
sound pretty good.
Usually,they run as many as six vocal mic's keys, horns,kick and snare. I
think they hold up faily well. I've seen them used in rooms that cover up
to about 200 people. In all honesty, I don't recall the model (they are quite
varied in the line), though I did a gig this past weekend and actually asked
because I was impressed. Never had the good fortune to try the DP's, would
love to hear them. Best of luck!
Tyrone
"Aaron Allen" <know-spam@not_here.dude> wrote:
>Wood? no. That's not a wood built market. Are you planning to pole mount
>those? If so, rethink the wood part of that, your back will absolutely hate
>you otherwise. The difference in weight is not small.
>
>AA
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>"Kim" <hiddensounds@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:4897ef4c$1@linux...
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>> Hi all,
>>
>> Just wondering if anybody has any advice on some fairly portable but nice
>> sounding (preferably powered) PA speakers. I'm not looking to blow people
>> away volume wise... I'd rather good sound than loud noise, but I'm hoping
>> to find something that sounds nicer than the joe average PA setup, which
>> is nice and portable, and won't break my rather small budget.
>>
>> I'm considering building something myself. I figure I could start with
a
>> premade cabinet and install some decent speakers, and perhaps amps. I
>> figure
>> I want the speakers to be wood, because those plastic models just don't
>> cut
>> it for me.
>>
>> Has anybody come across any bargains they think might be relevant?
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Kim.
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| Re: Lightweight nice sounding PA speakers...? [message #99894 is a reply to message #99890] |
Tue, 05 August 2008 12:16 |
Tom Bruhl
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Hey Kim,
I use the Mackie 450s. They have a fairly bright sound
but a little eq can help that. They are healthy on the bottom end
for a 12" but I wouldn't want to put kick and bass through them
all night without a sub. Not too heavy and powered adequately.
$650 each last year. They sound better than the JBL Eons to
my ear. JBL horns in the Eon series make me cringe.
Tom
"Tyrone Corbett" <tyronecotbett@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:4898a0bd$1@linux...
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> Kim, I know you mentioned building something, but if you decide to go the
> prefab route, the Mackie series is pretty good. Outside of the touring I
> do playing big rooms, I do quite a few private events with a number of
> different
> bands. In large part, the Mackie powered series seems to be the choice of
> weapon. I'm not sure if this is simply cost related (probably), but they
> sound pretty good.
>
> Usually,they run as many as six vocal mic's keys, horns,kick and snare. I
> think they hold up faily well. I've seen them used in rooms that cover up
> to about 200 people. In all honesty, I don't recall the model (they are
> quite
> varied in the line), though I did a gig this past weekend and actually
> asked
> because I was impressed. Never had the good fortune to try the DP's, would
> love to hear them. Best of luck!
>
> Tyrone
>
>
> "Aaron Allen" <know-spam@not_here.dude> wrote:
>>Wood? no. That's not a wood built market. Are you planning to pole mount
>
>>those? If so, rethink the wood part of that, your back will absolutely
>>hate
>
>>you otherwise. The difference in weight is not small.
>>
>>AA
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>>"Kim" <hiddensounds@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:4897ef4c$1@linux...
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> Just wondering if anybody has any advice on some fairly portable but
>>> nice
>>> sounding (preferably powered) PA speakers. I'm not looking to blow
>>> people
>>> away volume wise... I'd rather good sound than loud noise, but I'm
>>> hoping
>>> to find something that sounds nicer than the joe average PA setup, which
>>> is nice and portable, and won't break my rather small budget.
>>>
>>> I'm considering building something myself. I figure I could start with
> a
>>> premade cabinet and install some decent speakers, and perhaps amps. I
>
>>> figure
>>> I want the speakers to be wood, because those plastic models just don't
>
>>> cut
>>> it for me.
>>>
>>> Has anybody come across any bargains they think might be relevant?
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Kim.
>>
>>
>
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| Re: Lightweight nice sounding PA speakers...? [message #99896 is a reply to message #99894] |
Tue, 05 August 2008 13:03 |
Tyrone Corbett
Messages: 253
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Kim, I am in agreement with Tom about running the kick and snare through the
Mckies without a sub.
Tyrone
"Tom Bruhl" <arpegio@comcast.net> wrote:
>Hey Kim,
>
>I use the Mackie 450s. They have a fairly bright sound
>but a little eq can help that. They are healthy on the bottom end
>for a 12" but I wouldn't want to put kick and bass through them
>all night without a sub. Not too heavy and powered adequately.
>$650 each last year. They sound better than the JBL Eons to
>my ear. JBL horns in the Eon series make me cringe.
>
>Tom
>
>
>"Tyrone Corbett" <tyronecotbett@comcast.net> wrote in message
>news:4898a0bd$1@linux...
>>
>> Kim, I know you mentioned building something, but if you decide to go
the
>> prefab route, the Mackie series is pretty good. Outside of the touring
I
>> do playing big rooms, I do quite a few private events with a number of
>> different
>> bands. In large part, the Mackie powered series seems to be the choice
of
>> weapon. I'm not sure if this is simply cost related (probably), but they
>> sound pretty good.
>>
>> Usually,they run as many as six vocal mic's keys, horns,kick and snare.
I
>> think they hold up faily well. I've seen them used in rooms that cover
up
>> to about 200 people. In all honesty, I don't recall the model (they are
>> quite
>> varied in the line), though I did a gig this past weekend and actually
>> asked
>> because I was impressed. Never had the good fortune to try the DP's, would
>> love to hear them. Best of luck!
>>
>> Tyrone
>>
>>
>> "Aaron Allen" <know-spam@not_here.dude> wrote:
>>>Wood? no. That's not a wood built market. Are you planning to pole mount
>>
>>>those? If so, rethink the wood part of that, your back will absolutely
>>>hate
>>
>>>you otherwise. The difference in weight is not small.
>>>
>>>AA
>>>
>>>"Kim" <hiddensounds@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:4897ef4c$1@linux...
>>>>
>>>> Hi all,
>>>>
>>>> Just wondering if anybody has any advice on some fairly portable but
>>>> nice
>>>> sounding (preferably powered) PA speakers. I'm not looking to blow
>>>> people
>>>> away volume wise... I'd rather good sound than loud noise, but I'm
>>>> hoping
>>>> to find something that sounds nicer than the joe average PA setup, which
>>>> is nice and portable, and won't break my rather small budget.
>>>>
>>>> I'm considering building something myself. I figure I could start with
>> a
>>>> premade cabinet and install some decent speakers, and perhaps amps.
I
>>
>>>> figure
>>>> I want the speakers to be wood, because those plastic models just don't
>>
>>>> cut
>>>> it for me.
>>>>
>>>> Has anybody come across any bargains they think might be relevant?
>>>>
>>>> Cheers,
>>>> Kim.
>>>
>>>
>>
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| Re: Lightweight nice sounding PA speakers...? [message #99899 is a reply to message #99890] |
Tue, 05 August 2008 15:07 |
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I was going to suggest the Mackies, Kim said no plastic. But these things
kick out pretty darned well; two the SRM 450s drive an R&B band I work with
very nicely for weddings etc, and we use them as monitors on bigger gigs.
We've used a lot of systems over the years, and with these the
weight/power/sound/price ratio is making us very happy.
- Kerry
On 8/5/08 11:49 AM, in article 4898a0bd$1@linux, "Tyrone Corbett"
<tyronecotbett@comcast.net> wrote:
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> Kim, I know you mentioned building something, but if you decide to go the
> prefab route, the Mackie series is pretty good. Outside of the touring I
> do playing big rooms, I do quite a few private events with a number of
> different
> bands. In large part, the Mackie powered series seems to be the choice of
> weapon. I'm not sure if this is simply cost related (probably), but they
> sound pretty good.
>
> Usually,they run as many as six vocal mic's keys, horns,kick and snare. I
> think they hold up faily well. I've seen them used in rooms that cover up
> to about 200 people. In all honesty, I don't recall the model (they are quite
> varied in the line), though I did a gig this past weekend and actually asked
> because I was impressed. Never had the good fortune to try the DP's, would
> love to hear them. Best of luck!
>
> Tyrone
>
>
> "Aaron Allen" <know-spam@not_here.dude> wrote:
>> Wood? no. That's not a wood built market. Are you planning to pole mount
>
>> those? If so, rethink the wood part of that, your back will absolutely hate
>
>> you otherwise. The difference in weight is not small.
>>
>> AA
>>
>> "Kim" <hiddensounds@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:4897ef4c$1@linux...
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> Just wondering if anybody has any advice on some fairly portable but nice
>>> sounding (preferably powered) PA speakers. I'm not looking to blow people
>>> away volume wise... I'd rather good sound than loud noise, but I'm hoping
>>> to find something that sounds nicer than the joe average PA setup, which
>>> is nice and portable, and won't break my rather small budget.
>>>
>>> I'm considering building something myself. I figure I could start with
> a
>>> premade cabinet and install some decent speakers, and perhaps amps. I
>
>>> figure
>>> I want the speakers to be wood, because those plastic models just don't
>
>>> cut
>>> it for me.
>>>
>>> Has anybody come across any bargains they think might be relevant?
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> Kim.
>>
>>
>
"... being bitter is like swallowing poison and waiting for the other guy to die..." - anon
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| Re: Lightweight nice sounding PA speakers...? [message #99900 is a reply to message #99896] |
Tue, 05 August 2008 15:10 |
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Yep, I'll ditto that unless the levels are fairly low. But the 450s are
definitely worth a look.
- Kerry
On 8/5/08 1:03 PM, in article 4898b1fc$1@linux, "Tyrone Corbett"
<tyronecorbett@comcast.net> wrote:
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> Kim, I am in agreement with Tom about running the kick and snare through the
> Mckies without a sub.
>
> Tyrone
>
> "Tom Bruhl" <arpegio@comcast.net> wrote:
>> Hey Kim,
>>
>> I use the Mackie 450s. They have a fairly bright sound
>> but a little eq can help that. They are healthy on the bottom end
>> for a 12" but I wouldn't want to put kick and bass through them
>> all night without a sub. Not too heavy and powered adequately.
>> $650 each last year. They sound better than the JBL Eons to
>> my ear. JBL horns in the Eon series make me cringe.
>>
>> Tom
>>
>>
>> "Tyrone Corbett" <tyronecotbett@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:4898a0bd$1@linux...
>>>
>>> Kim, I know you mentioned building something, but if you decide to go
> the
>>> prefab route, the Mackie series is pretty good. Outside of the touring
> I
>>> do playing big rooms, I do quite a few private events with a number of
>
>>> different
>>> bands. In large part, the Mackie powered series seems to be the choice
> of
>>> weapon. I'm not sure if this is simply cost related (probably), but they
>>> sound pretty good.
>>>
>>> Usually,they run as many as six vocal mic's keys, horns,kick and snare.
> I
>>> think they hold up faily well. I've seen them used in rooms that cover
> up
>>> to about 200 people. In all honesty, I don't recall the model (they are
>
>>> quite
>>> varied in the line), though I did a gig this past weekend and actually
>
>>> asked
>>> because I was impressed. Never had the good fortune to try the DP's, would
>>> love to hear them. Best of luck!
>>>
>>> Tyrone
>>>
>>>
>>> "Aaron Allen" <know-spam@not_here.dude> wrote:
>>>> Wood? no. That's not a wood built market. Are you planning to pole mount
>>>
>>>> those? If so, rethink the wood part of that, your back will absolutely
>
>>>> hate
>>>
>>>> you otherwise. The difference in weight is not small.
>>>>
>>>> AA
>>>>
>>>> "Kim" <hiddensounds@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:4897ef4c$1@linux...
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi all,
>>>>>
>>>>> Just wondering if anybody has any advice on some fairly portable but
>
>>>>> nice
>>>>> sounding (preferably powered) PA speakers. I'm not looking to blow
>>>>> people
>>>>> away volume wise... I'd rather good sound than loud noise, but I'm
>
>>>>> hoping
>>>>> to find something that sounds nicer than the joe average PA setup, which
>>>>> is nice and portable, and won't break my rather small budget.
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm considering building something myself. I figure I could start with
>>> a
>>>>> premade cabinet and install some decent speakers, and perhaps amps.
> I
>>>
>>>>> figure
>>>>> I want the speakers to be wood, because those plastic models just don't
>>>
>>>>> cut
>>>>> it for me.
>>>>>
>>>>> Has anybody come across any bargains they think might be relevant?
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheers,
>>>>> Kim.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
"... being bitter is like swallowing poison and waiting for the other guy to die..." - anon
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| Re: Lightweight nice sounding PA speakers...? [message #99901 is a reply to message #99873] |
Tue, 05 August 2008 19:16 |
Paul Artola
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The PAs we use in my band meet almost all your criteria. I don't think
they are cheap, but our guitarist (and their owner) was a Bose dealer,
so he got them at a good price.
I am talking about the Bose L2. These are the heftier versions of the
L1 that are mass marketed. I think the L2 are a bit beefier and with a
couple of the subwoofer units, we get pretty good sound with these.
They are very portable compared to traditional cabs and don't require
monitors, which saves money, space and backs.
I think Lou Guarino is using the L1s for his stage setup, and I recall
him having good comments about them.
- Paul Artola
Ellicott City, Maryland
On 5 Aug 2008 16:12:28 +1000, "Kim" <hiddensounds@hotmail.com> wrote:
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>Hi all,
>
>Just wondering if anybody has any advice on some fairly portable but nice
>sounding (preferably powered) PA speakers. I'm not looking to blow people
>away volume wise... I'd rather good sound than loud noise, but I'm hoping
>to find something that sounds nicer than the joe average PA setup, which
>is nice and portable, and won't break my rather small budget.
>
>I'm considering building something myself. I figure I could start with a
>premade cabinet and install some decent speakers, and perhaps amps. I figure
>I want the speakers to be wood, because those plastic models just don't cut
>it for me.
>
>Has anybody come across any bargains they think might be relevant?
>
>Cheers,
>Kim.
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| Re: Lightweight nice sounding PA speakers...? [message #99904 is a reply to message #99901] |
Tue, 05 August 2008 21:06 |
Jamie K
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This isn't out yet, but it looks like Bose will be getting some
competition with the small line array approach.
http://www.gearwire.com/fishman-soloamp.html
Cheers,
-Jamie
www.JamieKrutz.com
Paul Artola wrote:
> The PAs we use in my band meet almost all your criteria. I don't think
> they are cheap, but our guitarist (and their owner) was a Bose dealer,
> so he got them at a good price.
>
> I am talking about the Bose L2. These are the heftier versions of the
> L1 that are mass marketed. I think the L2 are a bit beefier and with a
> couple of the subwoofer units, we get pretty good sound with these.
> They are very portable compared to traditional cabs and don't require
> monitors, which saves money, space and backs.
>
> I think Lou Guarino is using the L1s for his stage setup, and I recall
> him having good comments about them.
>
> - Paul Artola
> Ellicott City, Maryland
>
> On 5 Aug 2008 16:12:28 +1000, "Kim" <hiddensounds@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Just wondering if anybody has any advice on some fairly portable but nice
>> sounding (preferably powered) PA speakers. I'm not looking to blow people
>> away volume wise... I'd rather good sound than loud noise, but I'm hoping
>> to find something that sounds nicer than the joe average PA setup, which
>> is nice and portable, and won't break my rather small budget.
>>
>> I'm considering building something myself. I figure I could start with a
>> premade cabinet and install some decent speakers, and perhaps amps. I figure
>> I want the speakers to be wood, because those plastic models just don't cut
>> it for me.
>>
>> Has anybody come across any bargains they think might be relevant?
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Kim.
>
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| Re: Lightweight nice sounding PA speakers...? [message #99976 is a reply to message #99959] |
Thu, 07 August 2008 19:16 |
Aaron Allen
Messages: 1988
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Funny you should mention that. I am in the process of evaluating those
carvins, and working to get some units in to put in real world use. Specs,
weight, power.. everything looks better than the EON G2's I currently have
at work and they are HALF the price.
Carvin support I've also found to be light years ahead of the call/email JBL
support and hope they call/email you back crap.
AA
"Bill L" <bill@billlorentzen.com> wrote in message news:489b1f17@linux...
> Carvin! I bought a couple of their 10" and 12" adn I love them. Cheap and
> great sounding. Lots of inputs and EQ. I A/Bed them against a JBL Eon and
> we preferred the Carvins.
>
> Kim wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> Just wondering if anybody has any advice on some fairly portable but nice
>> sounding (preferably powered) PA speakers. I'm not looking to blow people
>> away volume wise... I'd rather good sound than loud noise, but I'm
>> hoping
>> to find something that sounds nicer than the joe average PA setup, which
>> is nice and portable, and won't break my rather small budget.
>>
>> I'm considering building something myself. I figure I could start with a
>> premade cabinet and install some decent speakers, and perhaps amps. I
>> figure
>> I want the speakers to be wood, because those plastic models just don't
>> cut
>> it for me.
>>
>> Has anybody come across any bargains they think might be relevant?
>>
>> Cheers,
>> Kim.
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