Mackie - SRM450 v2's - your opinions

i know i'll probably get referred to another topic on the forum somewhere that this has already been covered in - but i couldn't find it when i searched.

In the New Year - i had been planning to buy a new active PA system - probably an HK audio one.

However, on Friday night, I was invited over to Loch Lomond to see a fellow DJ from Edinburgh at work (Andy from Lasertech) now, Andy has a pair of SRM 450's and two bass bins, although he was merely working from the two active 450's on Friday,

now the audio clarity was fantastic on these speakers, even through 150 people. Andy said i would be better investing my money in Mackies rather than splashing a bit more cash out for an HK audio or D&B audio rig, as he rightly pointed out for most events you would just use the tops full range anyway, and maybe add in 1 bass bin for over 250 people then 2 bass bins for 500 if needed. although i don't intend to be doing events that large.

I was just wondering if anyone else used Mackies, and what they think of them.

ta for your patience

Yes and, er, buy 'em :)

Pretty much exactly as you've said above - pair of SRM450s will cater for most gigs on their own. I add a single dB Sub 15 (800W active) to round out the sound if I'm likely to be playing 'clubby' music or for larger rooms and very occasionally I have to go up to 2 subs if playing very large venues or outdoor.

Some will suggest that the Mackies sound a little harsh on the top frequencies - and I agree - but careful EQing will take care of that... and it's worth it for the all-round niceness of these wee beasties.

I'm convinced that the active Mackies are also lighter than my current prosound passive ones. (plus they look nicer)

I use Mackie SRM450s v1s, and i think they're awesome.

Just like you said, the clarity is great, and they cope well without subs at gigs with a smaller crowd.

Like vectis said, buy them! :)

But the question is about the v2s, which I believe Tom is the only one quallified to answer at the moment as he's the only one on the forum running them.

I haven't heard them so can't comment for good or bad, however this thread currently going on over at SP may be of interest.

http://www.speakerplans.com/forum/fo....asp?TID=21842

I wouldnt go for Mackie not over HK Audio anyway. If its a type of system like Mackie that you want. where you can use different setups.

e.g. 2 active tops, for smaller gigs.

2 and 1 active sub for the gigs a bit bigger

and 2 bins of the larger gigs

I personally wouldnt recommend Mackie. I would look at RCF. They sound better than Mackie and sound smoother and not as harsh yet they are powerful.

you could go for 2 different types of tops from RCF ART 3 series. either 15" or 12" I use the 12" versions myself and i think they sound nice. definetely nicer than the 450s. (round about 350 watts to 400 watts) same as Mackie they are slightly better than Mackie.

Darren (solitaire will recommend the 15" versions im sure) the matching subwoofer the ART705 that goes with the RCF tops is probably the best active sub you can get. with one active sub from them you could do some large gigs

Im sure many will recommend this sub on this forum and other dj forums.
it is 800w RMS which for one active bin is very good. they do another subwoofer above that called the ART 905as (1000w RMS) if the money is no objective.

the ART 5 or 7 series by RCF these are miles better than the Mackies these are the very best. (750w RMS those tops) and again excellent reviews on the forums.

If you can afford HK Audio i would go for them...

Chaps,

This thread is going to turn into a willy waving contest....or 'Mines better than yours' thread....

Can we get back on topic please.

:)
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Mackie 450 V2's.....over to you Tom.

But this thread isn't about RCF John and RCF and Mackie are very similar anyway.

http://www.mobilediscodirectory.co.u...ad.php?t=12543

i think i dont need to say anymore.