Jarrah Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 Hey,I am DJing for a formal after party later next week, and I have a good opportunity to get some speakers with the people on the list chipping in, otherwise I am hiring which isn't good.I have a budget between $500 - $800, looking for anything that suites 100 people and sounds good I have lights and everything else,Please contact me if you have anything !Thanks Quote
Jarrah Posted November 30, 2011 Author Posted November 30, 2011 Are any of these good?http://sydney.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-fo ... Z318310408http://sydney.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-fo ... Z330839346http://sydney.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-fo ... Z319121782http://sydney.gumtree.com.au/c-Stuff-fo ... Z328545717 Quote
Lurk6r Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 Correct me if im wrong, but those are passive speakers, meaning you need to spend more money to also buy an inappropriate amp.As for renting, You should have a look at something like this. http://www.djwarehouse.com.au/hire-jbl- ... ystem.htmlIts powered so you don't need to worry about amplifiers and the subs usually feature crossovers so you can filter the bass out of the tops. Also cause your outdoors you'll need alot more power than indoors. Quote
Jarrah Posted November 30, 2011 Author Posted November 30, 2011 yeeah I just did a bit of research, looking for something to last... I have Djed for a few parties now and hired speakers, I think I should invest in a decent setLooking at either...https://www.storedj.com.au/products/BEH-PK-B212DPlus one of these eventually http://www.djwarehouse.com.au/sound/pas ... oofer.htmlOr just a pair of Audiolines 12'' or 15''What do you think, would I need amps? Quote
Jarrah Posted November 30, 2011 Author Posted November 30, 2011 btw this is the light setup I am looking at:http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/330647398245 ... 319wt_1398What do you think,thanks so much Quote
Lurk6r Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 I own a pair of b212d. Their pretty good for what your paying, but the lose a fair amount of low end once on stands. I'd also recommend connecting them with XLR and plugging them on the same power point as the mixer so you can turn up the gain and keep the noise down.If you check the Yet another Yet another speaker thread, people gave their opinion on 12 vs 15 audioline vs behringer. For sub id go with.https://www.storedj.com.au/products/BEH-B1500Dhttps://www.storedj.com.au/products/BEH-B1800DI'm not too familiar with the 15 vs 18 sub debate, but the 18 is HUGE. I think you'd be better off with a powered sub. Less setup, built in cross over and the has a properly matched amp. Quote
Jarrah Posted November 30, 2011 Author Posted November 30, 2011 Thanks for that, So i wouldn't need an amp for the B212Ds? Or AudioLines?I think I might grab them and plug them with the mixer for this party, and later grab one of those subs ^ how do those compare to the JBL? Same kinda pricehttp://www.djwarehouse.com.au/sound/pas ... oofer.htmlAre the lights decent? ^^Thanks so much for this, really appreciate it! Quote
Lurk6r Posted November 30, 2011 Posted November 30, 2011 For the record.Active or Powered - the amplifier is built inside the speaker, a dead give away is the knobs on the backPassive - you need an amplifier, usually it will have 2 plugs, usually speakon and jack, but no knobs.I've got a gig tomorrow and I'll let you know how the 212's hold up. Those lights look okay. If you want to make the most of your lasers, get a smoke machine. Especially for the scanning laser, its meant to create tunnels and such, but without a smoke machine you'l just have squiggles on the wall. Make sure you maintain a safe distance between the crowd and laser. Quote
Jarrah Posted November 30, 2011 Author Posted November 30, 2011 Great thanks a lot for that,I have a smoke machine I hope the lights are good enough,Tell me how your gig goes because so far the 212's sound like the go Are they loud? Quote
Lurk6r Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 In my living room, I starts to hurt my ears if i go past 1/4. Quote
Jarrah Posted December 1, 2011 Author Posted December 1, 2011 hahaha That sounds fine I think they are the go I had a chat to someone at store DJ about them as wellThanks a lot! Quote
Lurk6r Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 Back from gig. Had them at half volume with 80 people. Quote
Jarrah Posted December 1, 2011 Author Posted December 1, 2011 I think they are the go, unless I get these cheaper: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/260903907272 ... 583wt_1398Thanks man for all the help! Quote
Jarrah Posted December 15, 2011 Author Posted December 15, 2011 Looking to spend up to $1k now, prefer used or discount quality speakers! Quote
Jarrah Posted December 15, 2011 Author Posted December 15, 2011 i would love to buy something a bit better and used but these may have to be the ones.... ?http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-x-Mackie-T ... 232wt_1165 Quote
DJBigKev Posted December 15, 2011 Posted December 15, 2011 I'd recommend you have separate speakers to the amp, that way if anything goes wrong with the amp you don't lose out totally and the amp is purposely built with proper ventilation and fans, also running long input cables to powered speakers can pick up noise / hum.I use Etone 18" and they thump out the sound, when I did large Blue Light Disco's I've used 4, 2 stacked each side but thats for very large halls and over 1000 kids. For an Amp i'd recommend Jands built like a tank.If you get into trouble maybe I can Hire some of My gear to you. Quote
SolDios Posted December 15, 2011 Posted December 15, 2011 I'd recommend you have separate speakers to the amp, that way if anything goes wrong with the amp you don't lose out totally and the amp is purposely built with proper ventilation and fans, also running long input cables to powered speakers can pick up noise / hum.I use Etone 18" and they thump out the sound, when I did large Blue Light Disco's I've used 4, 2 stacked each side but thats for very large halls and over 1000 kids. For an Amp i'd recommend Jands built like a tank.If you get into trouble maybe I can Hire some of My gear to you.But then if your one amp overloads, all your music is gone, and you gota spend big money to get a b grade one.I guess it really comes down to personal preference.I just like powered because it's set down and go with no other hassles. Quote
Jarrah Posted December 15, 2011 Author Posted December 15, 2011 Yeah I think I am only looking for powered speakers,Are the Mackie Thumps 15'' any good? $1000 looks like a pretty good price Quote
foedragon1 Posted December 16, 2011 Posted December 16, 2011 no, mackie thumps aren't good. i used to own 2 of them, they weren't particularly nice sounding and they didnt go loud at all. limited them all the time, had only super nearfield bass and i got rid of them after about 4 months. i upgraded to rcf 422s and a 902 sub, which i am seriously happy about. just hire, claim that you bought them, and keep the cash to save for some better speakers.id be happy to hire my shit to you (better then jbl) for cheaper then dj warehouse too... Quote
SyKeD Posted December 18, 2011 Posted December 18, 2011 I just bought x2 JBL 615's and x2 JBL 618s.... incredibly happy with them!!! http://www.jblpro.com/catalog/general/P ... d=93&MID=3 < here's the catalog for the 600series Specs etc.. Quote
Jarrah Posted December 22, 2011 Author Posted December 22, 2011 Just settled on a pair of RCF 322A's got them for a great price!They are AMAZING!Thanks for all the help guys and sorry for dragging this on for so long! Quote
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