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    I'm downsizing my gigging and looking to sell my Evox 12 system and keep my ld maui 5s and thomann DSP 112 tops.
    If I sell the Evox i'll replace with single (light) sub to complement the thomanns and am looking for suggestions. The
    Yamaha dsx 12 mk 2 stands out for spl to price ratio. anything else I should look at? thanks

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    From looking at the german sites i can get a RCF 705 mk2 for around the same price as the yamaha above. 15" v 12" and 131db v 134db.
    Really don't want more than a 30kg carry.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sweetie View Post
    From looking at the german sites i can get a RCF 705 mk2 for around the same price as the yamaha above. 15" v 12" and 131db v 134db.
    Really don't want more than a 30kg carry.
    From experience the 705's are HEAVY (more than 30Kg each).

    I've been reliably informed that the FBT and Alto 12" bins are lightweight and pack a reasonable punch.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DJ Jules View Post
    From experience the 705's are HEAVY (more than 30Kg each).

    I've been reliably informed that the FBT and Alto 12" bins are lightweight and pack a reasonable punch.

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    thanks, the 705as mk2 is 28kg. I'll checkout the others thanks

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    I've got a 705as, I can carry it by myself but it's heavy. Just bought an alto ts212s, I haven't gigged it yet but it seemed quite reasonable sound from a small lightweight subwoofer.

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    Is the best answer just to get the Evox 8 to replace the Evox 12?

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    Quote Originally Posted by rth_discos View Post
    Is the best answer just to get the Evox 8 to replace the Evox 12?
    I'm getting the impression that the Maui 5s are going to do that side of things, and he needs a fairly lightweight 2.1 rig for larger gigs, ie a sub to add to his existing tops.

    I've had both sizes of Alto sub, 15" and 12", and I'd be inclined to suggest the fifteen under twelves.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Excalibur View Post
    I'm getting the impression that the Maui 5s are going to do that side of things, and he needs a fairly lightweight 2.1 rig for larger gigs, ie a sub to add to his existing tops.

    I've had both sizes of Alto sub, 15" and 12", and I'd be inclined to suggest the fifteen under twelves.
    I can't see how 1 x sub is going to provide a significant improvement.

    Whilst the Maui 5s are good, the Evox 8 significantly outperforms it.

    I've often considered a 'bigger' system than the Evox 8, but my conclusion is that you need to get significantly better to see any major improvement over the Evox 8 - and that means bigger and heavier.

    I guess to bring it back to the OP - what gigs are you looking to use this 'new' system for? What are you currently using the Evox 12 for?

    If it's standard weddings and functions up to 150 people, then the Evox 8 will be fine. The reason I ruled out the Evox 12 was the size and weight.

    Evox 12 has a total weight of 36kg per side, and comes in 2 parts.

    The Evox 8 is just 24kg, significantly smaller, and comes in 1 part, and can be easily carried in with one hand (many manage 2 x Evox 8s in one trip). My Rock n Roller does the work for me though

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    Quote Originally Posted by rth_discos View Post
    Evox 8
    Quote Originally Posted by Excalibur View Post
    Maui 5s
    Quote Originally Posted by rth_discos View Post
    IMaui 5s are good, the Evox 8 significantly outperforms it.
    He may want a different sort of system as the Thomann tops are directional, where as the Maui, & RCF are arrays.

    I must say those tops have some fabulous specs and reviews, especially as they are dirt cheap at £200!!
    I have an 8 inch box pro and its phenomenal for the price.

    For 12 inch cabs I would say they would do just as good job on their own!

    https://www.thomann.de/gb/the_box_pro_dsp_112.htm

    Something like this would suffice and match the tops too: https://www.thomann.de/gb/the_box_pr...pro+sub_214527
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    Quote Originally Posted by rth_discos View Post
    Is the best answer just to get the Evox 8 to replace the Evox 12?
    Evox 8 is a bit too expensive and yes the maui 5 would suffice as my small system and the thomanns plus sub would be my bigger system.
    My typical gig ranges from 60 - 120. I play specialist music and don't tend to take on the larger weddings anymore and having
    gone back to college and family commitments means I'm unlikely to do more than 20 weddings a year from now on. I think it's
    a good opportunity to get back a lot of my investment in the Evox 12 and spend a small amount to supplement the Thomann tops
    which have seriously impressed me with their power and performance. Can the maui 5 subs be used without the top attachments
    as an interim measure?
    Ideally i'd like to get a better sub than a 124db as I think you'd need two of those!
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