Upgrading sound system, recommendations...

[busydancefloor]

Hi all

Looking at upgrading sound system. I'm looking for something comparable (in terms of output) to:

2 x Peavey UL15 and 2 x Peavey UL118
(http://www.dv247.com/pa-systems-and-live-sound/peavey-ul-15-passive-pa-speaker-4-ohm--75373 and http://www.emslonline.co.uk/view-product/1969)

Was thinking something along the lines of HK Audio or DB Technologies.

Any suggestions? Thanks for any input...

[Corabar Entertainment]

Hi there Adam.

Please have a read here: http://www.forum.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11711

I look forward to reading your 'Newbies' thread :)

[CRAZY K]

Hi all

Looking at upgrading sound system. I'm looking for something comparable (in terms of output) to:

2 x Peavey UL15 and 2 x Peavey UL118
(http://www.dv247.com/pa-systems-and-live-sound/peavey-ul-15-passive-pa-speaker-4-ohm--75373 and http://www.emslonline.co.uk/view-product/1969)

Was thinking something along the lines of HK Audio or DB Technologies.

Any suggestions? Thanks for any input...

Start saving.

To get the power middle and bass end you get from that Peavey Set up with a name like HK, DB or RCF you are talking mega money.

If thats ok get down to your local DJ shop for some demos, spending that kind of money you will get the red carpet treatment.

Get in quick VAT goes up in January:eek

[Megamix]

Get in quick VAT goes up in January:eek

which makes my November major spending spree even more justified to SWMBO ;)

[CRAZY K]

SWMBO ;)

Is that a Kentish word?

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Megamix]

She Who Must Be Obeyed

[Charlie Brown]

Mackie or RCF all the way.

[CRAZY K]

She Who Must Be Obeyed

AHA!!!

;)

[yourdj]

Hi all

Looking at upgrading sound system. I'm looking for something comparable (in terms of output) to:

2 x Peavey UL15 and 2 x Peavey UL118
(http://www.dv247.com/pa-systems-and-live-sound/peavey-ul-15-passive-pa-speaker-4-ohm--75373 and http://www.emslonline.co.uk/view-product/1969)

Was thinking something along the lines of HK Audio or DB Technologies.

Any suggestions? Thanks for any input...

What's the budget?

I would recommend any you have mentioned inc. RCF.

[Corabar Steve]

the red carpet treatment.
What, Soundab? :sj:

[flatliners]

Mackie or RCF all the way.

i half agree with charlie

[Corabar Steve]

Which half?

[Charlie Brown]

:lol:

[Twinspin]

Mackie or RCF all the way.

I agree with the bold half of that :p :D

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I'd have to vote for a HK system.

Whether it's one of their active systems or if budget doesn't allow the premium pro range ( http://hkaudio.com/series.php5?section=ps&id=2&ser=PREMIUM%20PR:O ) is pretty punchy.

[Mo The Motown Man]

Have a look at the Dragon Spirit Speakers you wont go wrong

[paulg]

I'd have to vote for a HK system.

Whether it's one of their active systems or if budget doesn't allow the premium pro range ( http://hkaudio.com/series.php5?section=ps&id=2&ser=PREMIUM%20PR:O ) is pretty punchy.


Personally I'd steer well clear of the newer HK stuff. It seems to be lacking quality and it is big bucks compared to other PA. Soundwise it is somehow thinner than the older stuff. Unreliability is also high on the list if you read other forums or look at honest descriptions for s/h items on Ebay. The back up / warranty service is also poor from their distributors.

RCF, very nice but the tops on the 7 series lack bottom end.

[CRAZY K]

RCF, very nice but the tops on the 7 series lack bottom end.

Not a problem as you will need some serious bass cabs to match the Peaveys.

Looks like an expensive exercise to me, the Peaveys are £1800+;)

[DeckstarDeluxe]

Alan are you married to Peaveys? They arent great on bass just loud.

[busydancefloor]

Hi again guys.

Ok, so I think I'm looking at the below packages:


dB Technologies Arena 12-18 Powerpack Active System - £2600

http://www.e-av.co.u...12-18-powerpack


HK AUDIO ELIAS PX SYSTEM - £2588
http://www.bem-music...st.pl?id=108929


HK AUDIO PREMIUM PR:O SET 12/18 - £1430
http://www.thomann.d...ium_pro_set.htm


HK AUDIO PREMIUM PR:O SET 15/18 - £1390

http://www.thomann.d...ro_set_1518.htm

SET OF PEAVEY UL MESSENGERS
2 x UL15, 2 x UL118, 1 x PV3800 Amp - Around £2500


Obviously the HK Premium Sets don't include any amplifiers, so I'm assuming I may need to spend about another £500 on amp(s) - any suggestions here?

What set would you recommend from the above in terms of: output, volume, quality, brand name etc

My budget is fairly tight, and I don't really want to spend more than the £2000 mark, so the Pro sets are attractive. However, if opinion has it that its worth spending the extra to jump up to the more expensive sets, I could try and stretch to that.

Thanks for any suggestions....

[Corabar Entertainment]

busydancefloor - please don't post the same thing several times... it will take a while for a moderator to approve your posts until you finish 'probabtion' :lol:

I'm sure it's just an oversight and you missed my first reply to you here (which explains everything):-
Hi there Adam.

Please have a read here: http://www.forum.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/showthread.php?t=11711

I look forward to reading your 'Newbies' thread :)

Again, please introduce yourself to everyone properly.... it will help people help you if we know a little bit about you :)

[CRAZY K]

Hi again guys.

Ok, so I think I'm looking at the below packages:


dB Technologies Arena 12-18 Powerpack Active System - £2600

http://www.e-av.co.u...12-18-powerpack


HK AUDIO ELIAS PX SYSTEM - £2588
http://www.bem-music...st.pl?id=108929


HK AUDIO PREMIUM PR:O SET 12/18 - £1430
http://www.thomann.d...ium_pro_set.htm


HK AUDIO PREMIUM PR:O SET 15/18 - £1390

http://www.thomann.d...ro_set_1518.htm

SET OF PEAVEY UL MESSENGERS
2 x UL15, 2 x UL118, 1 x PV3800 Amp - Around £2500


Obviously the HK Premium Sets don't include any amplifiers, so I'm assuming I may need to spend about another £500 on amp(s) - any suggestions here?

What set would you recommend from the above in terms of: output, volume, quality, brand name etc

My budget is fairly tight, and I don't really want to spend more than the £2000 mark, so the Pro sets are attractive. However, if opinion has it that its worth spending the extra to jump up to the more expensive sets, I could try and stretch to that.

Thanks for any suggestions....

Links not working here:confused:

FOR THAT COST I WOULD LISTEN TO THEM.

[busydancefloor]

Corabar - sorry - should have read the intro - I just assumed there was something wrong with my internet connection timing out each time I hit Post! Have now introduced myself properly...

Hi Crazy K, sorry, have pasted again with working links...

HK AUDIO PREMIUM PR:O SET 15/18
2 Premium Pro15
2 Premium Pro 18s
Poles
Total £1,390

http://www.thomann.de/gb/hk_audio_premium_pro_set_1518.htm

Thomann
HK AUDIO PREMIUM PR:O SET 12/18
2 premium Pro12
2 Premium Pro 18s
Poles
Total £1,430
http://www.thomann.de/gb/hk_audio_premium_pro_set.htm

Thomann
HK AUDIO ELIAS PX SYSTEM
2 x EPX 155 Sub A
2 x EPX 112 A
Poles
Total £2,588.96
http://www.bem-music.com/list.pl?id=108929


dB Technologies Arena 12-18 Powerpack Active
2 x Arena 12
2 x Arena 18
1 x HPA 2800 Power amp
1 x HPA1000 Power amp
1x ASX18 Active Stereo Crossover
Total £2,600
http://www.e-av.co.uk/db-technologies-arena-12-18-powerpack


In regards to the HK range (they do a 12/18 and 15/18) I've heard some people say - steer clear of 12/18, 18 frequency too low, and will miss the punch of a 15. On the other hand, have heard some people say 15/18 combo that 15" tops can sometimes start to struggle at the upper frequency limit of the 15" driver.

Any thoughts on this?

Cheers

[Corabar Entertainment]

Corabar - sorry - should have read the intro - I just assumed there was something wrong with my internet connection timing out each time I hit Post! Have now introduced myself properly...No worries! ;) :D