Subwoofers? Small speakers? and DLM!

[ukpartydj]

Probably the most asked question on here - What subwoofer should I get??? along with something a bit less over asked to keep everyone interested ;)

So currently I've got ...
2x Mackie SRM450's V1 - (happy for now with these)
2x QTX 15" subs - (thinking of keeping one for small functions ... maybe get rid of both) 300w RMS
1x Mackie SRM1801 - (is big, oddly shaped and doesn't seem to be all that loud - I'm thinking to replace) 500w RMS

I've used all 3 subs together for a party of 250 people and they sound OK but they didn't sound "good" and I'm thinking one decent sub would sound just as good as all 3?

Been looking at the RCF 705as as many people seem to have them and have good things to say about them, I would like to know if the RCF's are much louder / if my theory that one RCF would be as loud as all 3 subs makes sense?

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Secondly, and I'm not all that bothered about this one - can anybody suggest a small fairly inexpensive speaker that one might use for speeches and background music only?

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Thirdly, not that I'm interested in buying these as they cost far too much for a cheapstake like me but has anyone else seen the mackie DLM's? 1000w RMS 12" speaker which is half the size of an SRM450 with built in mixer... I would like to hear what they sound like :D

[DJIanScott]

Try the new Yamaha/NEXO subs. They do them in 12", 15" & 18" sizes. All capable of 131dB SPL.

[ukpartydj]

Try the new Yamaha/NEXO subs. They do them in 12", 15" & 18" sizes. All capable of 131dB SPL.

Just looked at a couple of nexo subs and they seem a bit pricey if i'm looking at the right ones. If I'm going to spend near £800 on a sub I might as well go for something like the FBT Promaxx 15SA seems like a no brainer for that sort of money but as it happens I'd like to stick around £400ish

[DJ Jules]

Just looked at a couple of nexo subs and they seem a bit pricey if i'm looking at the right ones. If I'm going to spend near £800 on a sub I might as well go for something like the FBT Promaxx 15SA seems like a no brainer for that sort of money but as it happens I'd like to stick around £400ish

How are you going to get any RCF sub for £400? The 705's have an RRP of £1200 each (though you seem to be able to pick them up for around £800 at the moment?)

Julian

[ukpartydj]

How are you going to get any RCF sub for £400? The 705's have an RRP of £1200 each (though you seem to be able to pick them up for around £800 at the moment?)

Julian

With patience, I may not be able to but I'm almost 90% sure I can get one for £400 or less, used of course. I have a way with buying and selling ...

Bought a van for £3100.
3 years later sold for £2900 (which was cheap to be honest).
Bought another van 7 years younger and 80'000 less miles for £2900.

Almost everything I buy is a bargain.

[funkymook]

If you get a chance to get an RCF905 for a good price I'd go for that (it's what I use, and I use to have a pair of the old model 705's).

[DJ Jules]

If you get a chance to get an RCF905 for a good price I'd go for that (it's what I use, and I use to have a pair of the old model 705's).

I was going to say that - if you're going to go for RCF, it's the 905 you'll want.

Sounds like you're very lucky :D

Julian

[ukpartydj]

If you get a chance to get an RCF905 for a good price I'd go for that (it's what I use, and I use to have a pair of the old model 705's).

It would be nice to get some subs around the 30kg mark rather than the beasty 705's, I very much doubt I'll get a 905 at a good price though as they are obviously newer / more desirable.
Also they only add an extra 1Db max SPL and a couple hundred watts ... I have no idea how they sound but the FBT's are peak SPL of 136 and 1200w RMS for the same price as a new 705 just there are no used subs for sale :(


Sounds like you're very lucky :D

It's not luck really, just some people aren't all that money clever and just want to flog something to get it out of their way... just need to wait until one of these people sells an item that you want, either that or auctions on eBay sometimes people cannot afford something and that's where I come in and snatch a bargain because of lack of other buyers.
If I was busier I would just buy the bloody sub for £800 and not waste my time but I have a fair bit of spare time :).

[surround sounds]

Yes the rcf 905 subs are great as i have 4 of them but yes as stated may be out of your budget

[SamV]

1db difference won't be audible.

As for small speakers, why not get a pair of SRM350s?

[audiovisualents]

Just wondering do you specifically want a powered sub or would you go for a passive sub with separate amp?

[ukpartydj]

Just wondering do you specifically want a powered sub or would you go for a passive sub with separate amp?

I much prefer active speaker systems so think I'd be much happier with that setup but saying that I haven't really explored the passive subwoofer option.

[ukpartydj]

How are you going to get any RCF sub for £400? The 705's have an RRP of £1200 each (though you seem to be able to pick them up for around £800 at the moment?)
Julian

Just wanted to show that bargains can be had -

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RCF-705-AS-active-bass-sub-subwoofer-700watt-15-inch-/261161152401?pt=UK_ConElec_SpeakersPASystems_RL&hash=item3cce6aef91&_uhb=1

Fixed the volume control issue described in the listing fairly quickly once I'd unscrewed about 20 screws to get to it!