Better for karaoke - 12"s or 15"s

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Obviously it depends on the speaker make and efficiency to some degree, but what do you use and what do you think suits karaoke better?

[Excalibur]

12", no question. Preferably 10" with subs, to remove the lower frequencies from the tops, and clean up the response. Having said that, yes I've used 15" no probs, usually for space or speed reasons. On Friday, it will be 12" over subs.

[DazzyD]

I prefer to use the EV 12's for karaoke as they're ideal for the smaller rooms. They're also easier to lift down quickly at the end of the night to assist in a sharp exit!

[Glenski]

I'm currently using 10"s for Karaoke [So much more compact] and you get a better Hi-Fi sound from a smaller driver for the smaller gigs - One venue i do though i have my 15"s installed as it is a larger hall ... Occasionally i may use my 8"s which give a great sound and vocal quality

Very rarely do i use my subs for a karaoke gig though, unless i'm booked for a Karaoke & Disco

Thanks

[Excalibur]

Very rarely do i use my subs for a karaoke gig though, unless i'm booked for a Karaoke & Disco

Thanks

Now here's where we diverge marginally. Only marginally mind. Often with Karaoke, the venues are a tad smaller, and the need for volume is less, so I can totally understand Glenn's views. I'd use subs wherever possible though to improve the sound quality. ( As long as space and access weren't an issue, which they often are.)

On Friday, I'll definitely be using subs, for one thing access is a doddle, and second it's a big room, so the extra cabs will take the pressure off the tops. ( With a room full of boisterous women, my single pair of 15's weren't big enough. On other occasions, they've coped fine )

[paulg]

12's, but the size of the HF Diaphragm is equally important. That's where a fair amount of the vocal range is concentrated. 2" ones such as those on RCF's 722/725 are ideal. These are also more robust when the odd screamer overloads the speaker.

[DJ Jules]

12's, but the size of the HF Diaphragm is equally important. That's where a fair amount of the vocal range is concentrated. 2" ones such as those on RCF's 722/725 are ideal. These are also more robust when the odd screamer overloads the speaker.

I was thinking that. I've been using RCF 422a's for just over a year now and they're far better at vocal reproduction (and projection) than my old JBL JRX115's. When I bought them I test drove 422's and 412's side by side in the shop and the 422's have a far warmer sound for vocals (in my opinion - and it is a lot down to personal preference & opinion of course).

Julian