Which wedge?!

[Ajaysdisco]

Every so often I have a gig where I need to use a wedge (floor monitor), at the moment I hire them in.
I have been thinking for a while of getting some dedicated wedges.
I was wondering whether it’s worth getting a dedicated wedge or use a standard speaker, e.g. a SRM 450.
If it’s worth getting a dedicated wedge, does any one have any recommendations?
I’ve been looking at a couple JBL JRX112m which I’ve seen for about £140 second hand (each).

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

What do you need them for - karaoke, bands?

[Ajaysdisco]

Mainly for bands.

[Dynamic Entertainment]

Extract from my "For Sale" thread a while ago...



Laney CXP-110 Powered Wedge Monitor
Details: http://www.gear4music.com/PA-DJ-and-Lighting/Laney-CXP-110-Active-PA-Wedge-Speaker/AQL
Cost new: £155.00
Will accept: £100.00


Dont know if its what your after...if so... ;)

[Ajaysdisco]

Extract from my "For Sale" thread a while ago...
Dont know if its what your after...if so... ;)

Thanks for the pointer, is it just the one as a pair would be nice. :p
Although I could get away with active, I would prefer passive as it cuts down on the cabling to the speakers.

[Dynamic Entertainment]

Just the one, however this powered version is designed to provide power to one of its unpowered counterparts the CMX-110 through standard 6.3mm jack linkups. ;)

http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/41533-laney-cxm-110.html

[Davy]

I use these.....

http://www.andertons.co.uk/pa-monitors/pid12095/cid623/wharfedale-evpx-12pm-powered-monitor.asp


I bought tapco thumps as there designed to be used as either floor monitors or full range speakers and I prefered the warfdales. I link 2 at front of stage and run the amplified output to a passive speaker to the drummer.

Was recomended to buy these from a very busy wedding band I know , they use the passive versions but I prefered the flexability of active. For venues with limiters I run everything through the desk and use these to monitor Lead,rythem,bass guitars , keyboard and 2xvocals and the handle it really well .


Would highly recomend

[Woodyo]

Hi the Mackie SRM450 is designed to act as a wedge monitor if required.

[Ajaysdisco]

Just the one, however this powered version is designed to provide power to one of its unpowered counterparts the CMX-110 through standard 6.3mm jack linkups. ;)
http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/product/41533-laney-cxm-110.html

Thanks for the info, to be honest it would be nice to have one a little more powerful.
I know you can’t hear watts and it all about dB, etc, but 65W RMS doesn’t sound a lot.


I use these.....
http://www.andertons.co.uk/pa-monitors/pid12095/cid623/wharfedale-evpx-12pm-powered-monitor.asp
I bought tapco thumps as there designed to be used as either floor monitors or full range speakers and I prefered the warfdales. I link 2 at front of stage and run the amplified output to a passive speaker to the drummer.

Was recomended to buy these from a very busy wedding band I know , they use the passive versions but I prefered the flexability of active. For venues with limiters I run everything through the desk and use these to monitor Lead,rythem,bass guitars , keyboard and 2xvocals and the handle it really well .
Would highly recomend

Thanks, I will have a look.


Hi the Mackie SRM450 is designed to act as a wedge monitor if required.

That’s true I forgot about that, I don’t know if I would feel comfortable having something that price on the floor. I know wedges can get a lot of abuse, like being used as a foot rest or even a step! :eek:

[Takeiteasy]

Then maybe try the SRM 350v2 cabinet... cheap, smaller & sounds a little better than the 450v2 in my books....

[Takeiteasy]

Also don't knock the W-Audio products, there little wages are quite good and for the money you cant go wrong.

I know of a small nightclub that has been installed these products and it never sounds BAD considering what some of there DJ's play ie rip tracks off Youtube !!