I Need some help getting an ok PA around £1200

[Clifford DJ Services]

Hi People,

OK this is not the only reason why i signed up to MDDF, so i won't be running off as soon as i have the answer!

Right a friend who works as an entertainer/singer advised me that DJ's don't need a good sounding system, as 99 in 100 guests wouldn't care how it sounds, i totally disagree with this, and even if it was true, i couldn't do that to myself anyway.

Putting that to one side I'm after a nice sounding system i can use for my mobile DJ business, I'm after a nice sounding bass and a decent amount of clarity.

I feel that I'm pretty clued up when it comes to home audio, but PA i have no clue, I've been browsing the internet for around a month now, and quite frankly it's doing my nut in and i feel I've got no where.

A little about me:

I'm looking to take my business and drive it towards a younger generation by trying something different and marketing toward younger people 18-25 specifically, so I'm looking for something you can feel as much as you can hear (if that make sense) but something that is still punchy with clarity.

At the moment I have an obsession with Behringer perhaps this is because I feel you get a lot for your money.
I've also made the decision to go powered (I hope this is a good choice)

originally i was geared towards the HK audio range but (please correct me if i'm wrong) these seem more geared towards live sound, than DJ Derek...
In other words I need help!

I'm really interested in this set up

http://www.dv247.com/pa-systems-and-...-bundle--86192

What are your thoughts? budget would be tops £1500 but ideally looking at the 850-1200 mark.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

James

[Glenski]

There's nothing wrong with what you have chosen there (others may disagree, but i feel Behringer do the job well).

There are also these to consider >>

Within your budget

Mackie TH15A Thump Pack # 1 - 1800W Active Sound System Click Here



And for £99 more to your budget of £1500

Mackie TH15A Thump Pack # 2 - 2800W Active Sound System Click Here



Or if you would like to go passive >>

Peavey 1800W Soundpack Click Here



I'm sure other members will have their say

Thank you

Glenn

[Clifford DJ Services]

Cheers Glenn thats given me some food for thought, thanks

[hammy]

When I was out looking for my new PA I was going to go with Behringer until I actually listened to them and for me personally (please note the for me bit) i really didnt like the sound, I settled in the end for JBL Eon 315`s Which I actually love the sound of, Most will tell you dont buy without listening first.

[Glenski]

When I was out looking for my new PA I was going to go with Behringer until I actually listened to them and for me personally (please note the for me bit) i really didnt like the sound, I settled in the end for JBL Eon 315`s Which I actually love the sound of, Most will tell you dont buy without listening first.

Sound advice, and no 'pun' intended

I use Peavey Pro 15 and Pro Sub for my setup, also listened to them first.

Thank you

Glenn

[yourdj]

One word:


RCF.

Well its probably an anagram for something italian but you know what I mean.

I have the art 310's and they are excellent.
that combined with a sub and you have a great system for a modest venue and 200 people +

All in budget (almost - Our Price: £1299.00) and better than the mackie thump stuff.

http://www.bem-music.com/list.pl?id=113444




I use the LD dave sub with passive satilite outs and passive cabs, which works very well (2 x 10 inch tops and 12 inch sub)
This is similar but more powerful and its an all active system which is great as every speaker has a separate amp and audio connection minimizing a sound failure at a gig.

[CRAZY K]

Sound advice, and no 'pun' intended

I use Peavey Pro 15 and Pro Sub for my setup, also listened to them first.

Thank you

Glenn

Me too--love them.

The Pro 15s can look after themselves on their own for small to medium events.

Or the Peavey UL15s for louder events.

Use a matching Peavey Powered Mixer or the new lightweight amps.

I find the JBL a bit harsh when you wind them up.

Its all down to which sound you like best.

[Excalibur]

More food for thought. 15" tops
http://www.djkit.com/w-audio/w-audio...tml?highlight=

Or if you prefer 12" tops.
http://www.djkit.com/w-audio/w-audio...tml?highlight=

And subs.
http://www.djkit.com/w-audio/w-audio...tml?highlight=

On the extreme range of your budget, but my experience of W Audio is that it does what it says on the tin.

Whatever you do, listen first, preferably with more than one side by side.

[ppentertainments]

More food for thought. 15" tops
http://www.djkit.com/w-audio/w-audio...tml?highlight=

Or if you prefer 12" tops.
http://www.djkit.com/w-audio/w-audio...tml?highlight=

And subs.
http://www.djkit.com/w-audio/w-audio...tml?highlight=

On the extreme range of your budget, but my experience of W Audio is that it does what it says on the tin.

Whatever you do, listen first, preferably with more than one side by side.

Is that assuming the op already owns a forklift truck

Agree with Peter though. W Audio is solid and reliable, if a tad heavy.

[yourdj]

Although the RCF package (post 6) will knock the socks off most.
Have a look through this little lot as well.

http://www.thomann.de/gb/active_pa_sets.html

I would personally recommend this right in on budget and looks VERY
Actually any of the box stuff is pretty great for the price:

http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_box_pro...suba_aktiv.htm




if you want a cheaper version of what I use this is pretty good:
http://www.thomann.de/gb/the_box_cl_...sis_bundle.htm



Basically an LD dave mk1 by the looks of it. I sold the tops off mine and bought passive RCF
ones which run fine off 125 watts as they are very efficient at 127 max spl.
Just as loud as with a 300 watt amp for some reason?