What kind of PA System do I need?

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Posted by trancearmada on Jul-02-2002 20:02:

What kind of PA System do I need?

OK well I just bought my decks and I still need a bunch of other stuff, for beginners I need a decent PA System, preferably something not to pricey somewhere around $500-600 USD.

Can anyone recomend anything? I will mostly be using it in the house but once in a while I want to do some outdoor get togethers with friends and have a system that sounds good outside in a big back yard!

I have no clue where to start so I turn to you guys!

Oh and if you can recomend any place on the net that deliver to Canada or/are based in Canada it would be greately appreciated, if not than I just want to hear your opinion!

BTW these are the two systems I am looking at currently what do you think?

FENDER P-250: Passport PA System - $600 USD

The Fender P-250 PA system packs into a convenient, weather-resistant, portable package. It includes a powerful six-channel, 250-watt stereo powered mixer with digital reverb and two full-range speaker cabinets. A handy storage compartment provides a safe place to keep cables and mics during transportation or storage.

Features:
Built-in 250 watt stereo amp (125 watts per channel)
4 mixer mic/ line inputs and two mono/stereo inputs for CD, tape, video or computer connections
Includes two P-51 microphones with cables, mic stand clips, and 2 speaker cables
The P-250 sets up in less than five minutes
System size: 34.25" x 26.4" x 13.4" Wt. 68 lbs.

XTR-400 system - $700 USD

This three piece system contains two GT-1002 satellite speakers and one XTR-400 15" subwoofer. The subwoofer contains an amplifier which not only powers the sub but also the the satellites via speaker cable. Simply plug your mixer output into the inputs of the amp, connect the amplifier to the satellites and you are ready to rock. GT-1002 contains a 10" woofer with dual super horn. Satellites fit completly on top of XTR-400 subwoofer which has four caster wheels for easy transporting.

1 XTR-400 15" amplified subwoofer
2 GT-1002 satellite speakers

Posted by DJ TranceFormer on Jul-04-2002 02:26:

250 watts is a little weak for an outdoor party...

Posted by DennisF on Jul-05-2002 16:29:

400 WATT are good, but not less for an outdoor party

Posted by mute79 on Jul-05-2002 17:05:

i'd get self amplified portable speakers... i saw some yamaha's for about a grand canadian... that way you aren't really limited by the speakers/amps you buy and can always upgrade... and are great for back yard parties too...

Posted by Lennyboy on Jul-05-2002 17:44:

A couple of weeks ago I played at an outdoor garden party and I used a 2Kw sound system. Loads of low, and great Hi-Peaks! Very impressive.....

Posted by JohnSmith on Jul-05-2002 19:57:

Re: What kind of PA System do I need?

quote:
Originally posted by trancearmada
OK well I just bought my decks and I still need a bunch of other stuff, for beginners I need a decent PA System, preferably something not to pricey somewhere around $500-600 USD.

Can anyone recomend anything? I will mostly be using it in the house but once in a while I want to do some outdoor get togethers with friends and have a system that sounds good outside in a big back yard!

I have no clue where to start so I turn to you guys!

Oh and if you can recomend any place on the net that deliver to Canada or/are based in Canada it would be greately appreciated, if not than I just want to hear your opinion!

BTW these are the two systems I am looking at currently what do you think?

FENDER P-250: Passport PA System - $600 USD

The Fender P-250 PA system packs into a convenient, weather-resistant, portable package. It includes a powerful six-channel, 250-watt stereo powered mixer with digital reverb and two full-range speaker cabinets. A handy storage compartment provides a safe place to keep cables and mics during transportation or storage.

Features:
Built-in 250 watt stereo amp (125 watts per channel)
4 mixer mic/ line inputs and two mono/stereo inputs for CD, tape, video or computer connections
Includes two P-51 microphones with cables, mic stand clips, and 2 speaker cables
The P-250 sets up in less than five minutes
System size: 34.25" x 26.4" x 13.4" Wt. 68 lbs.

XTR-400 system - $700 USD

This three piece system contains two GT-1002 satellite speakers and one XTR-400 15" subwoofer. The subwoofer contains an amplifier which not only powers the sub but also the the satellites via speaker cable. Simply plug your mixer output into the inputs of the amp, connect the amplifier to the satellites and you are ready to rock. GT-1002 contains a 10" woofer with dual super horn. Satellites fit completly on top of XTR-400 subwoofer which has four caster wheels for easy transporting.

1 XTR-400 15" amplified subwoofer
2 GT-1002 satellite speakers

gemini sucks. if you are only choosing between those 2, i would get the fender.

this is a bit better verison of the fender:

http://www.pssl.com/bitemdetail.tpl...002070512380369

however, there are even better options.
speakers with amps built in are awesome..

if i were you, i'd get a couple speaker stands, and two of these:

http://www.pssl.com/bitemdetail.tpl...002070512380369

or for a bit more:

http://www.pssl.com/bitemdetail.tpl...002070512380369

I have heard these JBLs and they POUND, they are worth the money