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Speakers..what to get???? (pg. 2)
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| palm |
| 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
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when looking closer the bassdriver does look abit cheap, it does have foam-surrounding which is often used a cheap drivers and in general NOT in PA. The bass REALY reminds me of some Yamahas we had at school many years ago which was the suck for correct bass. this is just assumptions tho |
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| 3F05Q |
| quote: | Originally posted by Allied Nations
event tr 6
event destroys krk |
Good man! (only because I work for them)
I'm using some TR8's right now, actually. I can't comment on the quality of the low end, but it has it, and that's what's gonna matter. I used a pair of TR6's to watch a movie tonight. REALLY good for that, honestly.
Try 'em out... if not... I second epdarks' Craigslist recommendation. |
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| Raphie |
I've got Mackie D.4 Pro Mixer
2x SRM-450 V2 monitors
1x SWA 1505 subwoofer
I can tell you this plays soooo L O U D |
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| miamitranceman |
Anyone actually own these or the SRM-350s, or had any kind of experience with either?
I love my Truth monitors and I'm wondering how their PAs are. |
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| dark_Omens |
| quote: | Originally posted by feelgood
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? |
I believe the speakers that I built ran about 500-600 bucks after upgrades and such. They definitely sound better than any loudspeaker for under $2000 USD each that I've heard. Mine lack a bit in the bass in a large room, but they are very clear and do wonders in a small room.
The advantage of building your own is that you can make the speakers however you want (with enough research, of course). Want it loud? Look into a high efficiency speaker. Full rage drivers give a very smooth sound, and you can't really go wrong with the Fostex drivers. If you choose to go the route of the crossover, keep in mind that each resister you put in will decrease your overall "volume." Yes, speaker building does require a bit of knowledge in physics, as well as electrical engineering, but the final results are very satisfying. PM me if you are interested, and I can show you a couple good websites to get you started. |
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| Allied Nations |
| quote: | Originally posted by feelgood
Thanks for the responses.
Ive heard alot about the KRK's and, i like the way they look.
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Great way to shop for speakers! |
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| palm |
| quote: | Originally posted by dark_Omens
I believe the speakers that I built ran about 500-600 bucks after upgrades and such. They definitely sound better than any loudspeaker for under $2000 USD each that I've heard. Mine lack a bit in the bass in a large room, but they are very clear and do wonders in a small room.
The advantage of building your own is that you can make the speakers however you want (with enough research, of course). Want it loud? Look into a high efficiency speaker. Full rage drivers give a very smooth sound, and you can't really go wrong with the Fostex drivers. If you choose to go the route of the crossover, keep in mind that each resister you put in will decrease your overall "volume." Yes, speaker building does require a bit of knowledge in physics, as well as electrical engineering, but the final results are very satisfying. PM me if you are interested, and I can show you a couple good websites to get you started. |
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could u post a pic of your homebuild speaker? its always nice to see others projects. |
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| 3F05Q |
| I just played on a pair of SRM-450's last night. No sub, unfortunately, but they did alright by themselves. MORE than enough for a 20'x20' room. |
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| nerdgrl416 |
| I have a pair of SRM350s and I have a client that wants me to do a gig for 300 people. The SRM350 manual says that these monitors are good for 200 people. So is it 200 people per monitor? |
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| 3F05Q |
| quote: | Originally posted by nerdgrl416
I have a pair of SRM350s and I have a client that wants me to do a gig for 300 people. The SRM350 manual says that these monitors are good for 200 people. So is it 200 people per monitor? |
What really matters is the size of the room and how far away the people are from the speaker. I mean... 200 people packed in a room VS 200 people spread out in a stadium.... I know these are extreme examples, but they illustrate my point. Just make sure you get 'em a bit over people's heads. If you don't think they'll cut it, you might consider renting additional gear? |
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| nerdgrl416 |
| quote: | Originally posted by 3F05Q
What really matters is the size of the room and how far away the people are from the speaker. I mean... 200 people packed in a room VS 200 people spread out in a stadium.... I know these are extreme examples, but they illustrate my point. Just make sure you get 'em a bit over people's heads. If you don't think they'll cut it, you might consider renting additional gear? |
Thanks for your reply.
Would a sub make a difference? The place is the size of a gym. Blah I want to save as much money as possible on gear since I already have monitors. |
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| 3F05Q |
| quote: | Originally posted by nerdgrl416
Thanks for your reply.
Would a sub make a difference? The place is the size of a gym. Blah I want to save as much money as possible on gear since I already have monitors. |
A sub can help if it has a highpass output on the sub to alleviate some of the work the PAs are doing. Gym eh? Sounds big. Do you have a chance to try out your gear before the event? It'll only take you a few minutes to determine whether what you have is good enough. If it isn't I'd consider renting additional PAs before a sub and throwing it on your bill.
Are you throwing down background music or is this for a dance? |
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