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feelgood
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Registered: Dec 2007
Location: Guelph

Speakers..what to get????

So i finally bit the bullet and bought two Pio cdj200's and a DXM 06 mixer.

However, now i need something to play em through. Im currently using my computer speakers which are fairly decent, but Im looking for a proper setup that I can use for my own listening, and to play small house parties. (ie. enough power to fill a 20' x 20' room)

My budget is limited ( up to 600$).

Could someone point me in the right direction? Should i get a home theater in a box? an amp + two speakers? two powered speakers?

help!

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Aug-05-2008 04:53 Trinidad and Tobago

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dark_Omens
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Registered: Aug 2005
Location: Detroit, MI

I've heard good things about the Behringer Truth B2030A, Alesis M1, and M-Audio monitors. From my quick look, if you want to buy something that will fill a room, the M Audio Ex66 look good. The MTM design provides a decent punch.
OR, if you really want to have something solid, build your own. This requires a lot of time, but if you have the tools and such, it's very possible. I built these from a guy's website:
http://www.zaphaudio.com/BAMTM.html
They are very solid, and sound very nice!

Aug-05-2008 14:07 United States

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Zak McKracken
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Registered: Jun 2003
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Behringer EUROLIVE B212A looks phatt for a small houseparty! And their active. 500USD.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Behring...WELAID=92181538
U dont need small shit nearfields monitors for djeing imo buy a big one with power.

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Jarvmeister
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Registered: May 2001
Location: Trancentral

I love my KRK RP8s.

I love the way I can feel them in my chest!

Aug-05-2008 21:01

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Sukhoi29SU
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Registered: Mar 2007
Location: Chicago, United States

For the price, I'm really happy with the Truth 2030's

Aug-05-2008 21:35 United States

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Allied Nations
Make it happen cap'n

Registered: Mar 2004
Location: MTHELL

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TheKidsWantTechno
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Registered: Sep 2003
Location: santa barbara

love my m-audio bx8a's, clear with awesome bass, no need for an amp, and can get very loud. always have served me well at house parties. and you can add on a powdered sub (bx10s) later on if you need even more bass

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DjWoody
Chingon

Registered: May 2003
Location: Los Angeles (OC) / Mexicali

Since you only have $600, and you want to use them for house parties too, than why not get the MACKIE SRM-350 Speaker? Guitar Center has them on clearance for $299!!!!! THAT FREAKIN' CHEAP!!!

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Mackie-...528-i1153241.gc

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feelgood
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Registered: Dec 2007
Location: Guelph

Thanks for the responses.

Ive heard alot about the KRK's and, i like the way they look.

For building my own speakers... I have a pile of old speakers that would be perfect for a rebuild. Generally speaking, how much does it cost to build your own set of speakers? and how does it compare to a prebuilt set?

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Aug-06-2008 00:43 Trinidad and Tobago

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Location: tdot

quote:
Originally posted by DjWoody
Since you only have $600, and you want to use them for house parties too, than why not get the MACKIE SRM-350 Speaker? Guitar Center has them on clearance for $299!!!!! THAT FREAKIN' CHEAP!!!

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Mackie-...528-i1153241.gc

[IMGhttp://images.guitarcenter.com/products/optionlarge/Mackie/281644jpg.jpg[/IMG]

Sounds like a great deal, is anyone using these, or has anyone used these in comparison to other PA speakers.

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Zak McKracken
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Registered: Jun 2003
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looks like a even better deal than the behringers i found. mackie is awesome (only 10inch bass tho)

Aug-06-2008 17:00

epdarks
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Registered: Sep 2005
Location: mpls mn

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We just used my Cerwin Vega RE-30's for a house party, and they POUND. Got them for $180, reciever for $30. You'd never need anything louder in a house.