Advice needed - Speakers!

[MrWeetabix]

After bad experiences with cheap (I'll admit it) Skytec speakers (curses their name), I am now thinking of a solid investment. Most of my work is venue-based, but I have small shows I send out as needed. Looking to upgrade the speakers to more reliable ones. I have seen the pictures of some of the kit you guys have and I am very impressed, but I am no way in the big leagues. Mainly small pubs, functions doing occasional events, quiz's, one-off DJs etc.

500w is ample for what I need, but I;d like to hear user's opinions on preamp speakers over passive ones. I have heard both good and bad reports, but I'd like to have experience comment on this guys . Cheers in advance...

[Tom]

Is that 500 watts per side or total. Maby for 300 per side and if you need subs then get those at a later date?

[A1DL]

After bad experiences with cheap (I'll admit it) Skytec speakers (curses their name), I am now thinking of a solid investment. Most of my work is venue-based, but I have small shows I send out as needed. Looking to upgrade the speakers to more reliable ones. I have seen the pictures of some of the kit you guys have and I am very impressed, but I am no way in the big leagues. Mainly small pubs, functions doing occasional events, quiz's, one-off DJs etc.

500w is ample for what I need, but I;d like to hear user's opinions on preamp speakers over passive ones. I have heard both good and bad reports, but I'd like to have experience comment on this guys . Cheers in advance...

Craig - watts means nothing, it's efficiency that is relevant.

[Penfold42]

Craig - watts means nothing, it's efficiency that is relevant.

.....that's why i use my Warriors......

[Spirits High]

.....that's why i use my Warriors......

Warriors........come out to play... (now which film was that from?)

Or Tone, I spose we could say....you passive , me active (in a Tarzan styley) and cheetah is still having his tea party in Nottingham hospital

[pagan_flame]

Come join the Mackie active / Class D passive club!

[Tom]

Come join the Mackie active...

Can I join this club aswell please???

[MrWeetabix]

most I have ever needed to use is a 500w amp, the venues I have needed them for havent warrented anything bigger

I have a pair of 300w rated warriors...blew the top end on them. Axeman doing a repair this week.

I was thinking preamp speakers would be easier in terms of storage and installation, but like I said, I've had mixed feedback from people who have used them in the past...

[Sapphire Disco]

I use Studiomaster VX15s which I am very happy with if you could get a pair cheaply they are good, but if I had to get a new set of speakers there is no doubt I would go for RCF when I was on holiday they had them out doors uncovered day & night sounded great.

[flatliners]

for size and weight has to be the rcf 310a but then again we could all recomend speakers on here but its a personal thing