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Thread: Anybody have experience of the LD Systems Maui 28?

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    Default Anybody have experience of the LD Systems Maui 28?

    Morning all,

    Been looking at these for a while now, the price seems good, setup time is rapid plus they look very transportable!

    If you haven't seen the LD Systems Maui 28, here's a link: http://www.ld-systems.com/en/series/maui-series/

    Just wondered whether anybody had experience with either one or two of the systems?

    If I were to invest I think I'd buy a pair, but any advice would be much appreciated!

    If it helps I mainly play mid sized venues with upto about 150 guests. I know sound is very personal, just wondered whether these were just a cheap nasty Bose L1 replica or worth a go!

    Cheers, Matt
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    Hi Matt,

    Haven't heard the LD ones yet, but I fear it's just another Chinese OEM product jumping on the 'singing drainpipes' bandwagon! I've heard the Vertus ones from FBT - really sound good if you buy four extra subs....but that's a lot of dollar just for downsizing your speaker boxes.
    I used some LD active 12"s last year and they were dreadful! Approach with caution!

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    Quote Originally Posted by DJIanScott View Post
    Hi Matt,

    Haven't heard the LD ones yet, but I fear it's just another Chinese OEM product jumping on the 'singing drainpipes' bandwagon!
    A) They're made in Germany

    B) They're a totally different product to the 12" actives & comparing them to such is a bit daft if you haven't even heard a set. They're a totally different design, they're bound to sound different.

    C) They're actually quite good. If I could justify the expenditure of replacing the speakers in all of our rigs with them I would
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    Agree with Steve, for the price - a nice system.
    Best to go and have a listen, but I've had mine for about 18 months and still happy. I have the bags, so other than a minor scuff on the side of one sub, they're still in very good condition.

    I'm not looking to upgrade, so don't really know other options for similar price.
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    Would love to have a listen but sadly I'm stuck on the Isle of Man with no outlet here, back in Manchester in a few weeks, may have to see who has one there and go for a listen!

    Jason, you obviously have a system. Do you use one or two of them? Do you ever struggle for power with them?

    Cheers, Matt

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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=m_LhhKeI7WQ

    The more I look into these the more I'm liking them I think I'm going to sell all my big old passive speakers bar one pair for back up and go for them.

    Just wondering if I could use them for bigger gigs with a pair of 15" standard speakers up on stands, do you think it would work ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sapphire Disco View Post
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=m_LhhKeI7WQ

    The more I look into these the more I'm liking them I think I'm going to sell all my big old passive speakers bar one pair for back up and go for them.

    Just wondering if I could use them for bigger gigs with a pair of 15" standard speakers up on stands, do you think it would work ?
    RSD Music aren't too far from you and usually have them in stock if you wanted a demo.

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    Quote Originally Posted by funkymook View Post
    RSD Music aren't too far from you and usually have them in stock if you wanted a demo.
    That's true I drive very close to them on my way to my shop every day I'll drop in and have a listen.

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    RSD have the Maui 11, Maui 28, FBT Vertus and Bose L1S/B2 all side by side ready to compare.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MFEntertainment View Post
    Would love to have a listen but sadly I'm stuck on the Isle of Man with no outlet here, back in Manchester in a few weeks, may have to see who has one there and go for a listen!

    Jason, you obviously have a system. Do you use one or two of them? Do you ever struggle for power with them?

    Cheers, Matt

    Hi Matt - sorry for not replying sooner.
    Yes, I've got a pair. A typical event for me is around 100-150 guests.
    I've not had a problem with power output. It may depend on your market, but for a function/wedding DJ, they're fine. If you're needing big, in your face bass, you'll need reinforcements or a different system.

    For the price when I brought them, it was good value and for me, a step-up in sound for the Mackie 450s I was using.
    I loaned my pair to Steve who also went on the buy a system.

    However, I'd still advise anyone to go and listen to the and compare against other systems in your budget.

    Cheers,
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