Smaller Speaker Options ... ?

[Happy Jack]

Darren, guess what system I am going to recommend? Like Tony with his Nexo PS boxes, I too have a certain manufacturer and range on the tip of my tongue. I'd hate to suggest something that is probably not suitable...

Would it be okay to share my thoughts?

[Shaun]

Would it be okay to share my thoughts?

Why wouldn't it be?

[CRAZY K]

Why wouldn't it be?

Maybe cos hes a Sound Engineer (not a DJ/ Entertainer)

[sweetie]

I'm just reading my old thread here and wondering whether anything has changed in the 6 months since ....

I'm still using the same speakers and have the following in my kit bag

- Warrior PSR15A - Heavy and sound a big ragged I think when pushed
- Mackie SRM450 V1 - Good, sound, can get hot when pushed
- RCF ART705A Sub - Belting sub but heavy at 37kg.

I really really want to consolidate and essentially I keep one set of actives as a backup to the other, although i don't why really as I don't have room to take both sets to a gig as my DJing car is a Toyota RAV4 5 Door which i got before I started DJing again.

So I can sell any or all of the above to buy one set of speakers that will do all types of gigs easily ... recommendations please ... this is the preferred option. .... or I could sell some of the tops and keep the sub and I think I would prefer 10s if i do this, as space is limited. What I really want is the best overall sound. My gigs tend to by mixed parties from 50 - 125 people and I play the full range of music including commercial dance, rnb and dubstep, so a reasonable amount of bass is needed.

I'm not especially bothered about having a backup set any more as I never have room to take them so what the point when I could just source from a local DJ shop a PA if really really needed?

So what do you think I should do ?... I can probably afford to put £500 in addition to whatever the above would sell for.

I do about 20 gigs a year so I am part time but I do like to take pride in my show and give my customers the best I can give within limits.

you missed out on the QSCs that makeanote sold here last week or the week before

[WWDJ]

Darren, guess what system I am going to recommend? Like Tony with his Nexo PS boxes, I too have a certain manufacturer and range on the tip of my tongue. I'd hate to suggest something that is probably not suitable...

Would it be okay to share my thoughts?

Anything is suitable as long as it within budget and I can fit it along with the rest of my setup in the back of my RAV4.

2 speakers only is desirable possibly, but then some of the high end RCF7 range are too big and powerful say for a 60th birthday with 50 people, so maybe it would be better to have something with an arguably better sound like the K10s and keep the sub for bigger events but i'd like to be able to cover 100 people without lugging the sub to be honest, however i'd struggle to fit the sub and 2 x 12" speakers in the car.

I don't like to blast people with loud music generally as I prefer a rounded sound focussed on the dancefloor, however i need a bit of oomph for the 18ths/21sts of course.

decisions decisions ....

[DJ Tony McQue]

A pair of RCF 310a's and your RCF sub will give you a cracking rig. I have both the 310s and the 312s but I am actually going to sell my 312s as I tend to just use the 310s as they are that good. I have never managed to get them into the red and that is playing in some seriously large Edinburgh venues. Some might argue that the sound is a bit processed but I actually think they have a lot on common sound wise with B & W speakers, really nice detailed sound but with some grunt.

[CRAZY K]

Anything is suitable as long as it within budget and I can fit it along with the rest of my setup in the back of my RAV4.

2 speakers only is desirable possibly, but then some of the high end RCF7 range are too big and powerful say for a 60th birthday with 50 people, so maybe it would be better to have something with an arguably better sound like the K10s and keep the sub for bigger events but i'd like to be able to cover 100 people without lugging the sub to be honest, however i'd struggle to fit the sub and 2 x 12" speakers in the car.

I don't like to blast people with loud music generally as I prefer a rounded sound focussed on the dancefloor, however i need a bit of oomph for the 18ths/21sts of course.

decisions decisions ....

Dont you already have the speakers for the 100 or so audience size?

Mackies are used by people for that kind of event and all you need is a couple of clip on fans.

Im not a Mackie fan particularly but have worked with them ok no problem.

Especially if high volume isnt needed much, for louder more modern events just get a smaller lighter sub perhaps?

There have been previous comments about sound---

Lets face it its very personal and if you are used to the Mackies and you like them why change it if it aint broke

I know there are loads of speakers available with better quality apparently--but is anyone going to notice at an event where you dont want it loud.

Its only when you really start driving equipment hard the imperfections start coming out.

BTW if your having trouble with space I have a massive roof box for sale which will fit any vehicle--you buy the bars--brilliant for increasing space at virtually no cost, ideal for lighting, usb controllers or leads etc.

Well £150 to you

I have replaced my Mondeo with a 6 gear Motorway Eater (Galaxy)

[Takeiteasy]

What about a pair SRM 350v2's and a SWA1501 sub.... these system cover 150cap venues.

The SRM350v2 also sound a lot nicer than the 450v2's

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

What about a pair SRM 350v2's and a SWA1501 sub....

He already has an RCF705AS, so that would taking a step back IMO.

[WWDJ]

A pair of RCF 310a's and your RCF sub will give you a cracking rig. I have both the 310s and the 312s but I am actually going to sell my 312s as I tend to just use the 310s as they are that good. I have never managed to get them into the red and that is playing in some seriously large Edinburgh venues. Some might argue that the sound is a bit processed but I actually think they have a lot on common sound wise with B & W speakers, really nice detailed sound but with some grunt.

What dancefloor size would the 310s cover on their own? I'm not so much bothered about completely filling the room with sound as long as the dancefloor sounds good as I am of the opinion that at a lot of family parties people sit further away from the disco for good reason and the people closer dont need to deafened

He already has an RCF705AS, so that would taking a step back IMO.

I do like the sub, it's just heavy, so would rather not lug it to the 'average' 'up to 100' gig at the local WMC and just keep it for bigger gigs.

The dancefloor is about 4.5m x 6m at the WMC and they like to be able to hear drinks orders at the bar about 12m from my speakers.