Powered speakers or not? Plaese to advise.....

Justalonious

YoThe time has come for me to step up my game and get a P.A. for the small club/dancefloor situation. I have heard some people love the powered speakers, while others tell me that they HATE them, the argument being that they break too easy.What do you dudes think? Experiences? Recommendations?Help a fellow out?j

spelunk

The mackie series of powered speakers is rock solid, as is their line of unpowered speakers. Buying powered speakers eliminates the game of matching up amp and speakers. If you do buy unpowered, don't skimp on the amp.

yoigotbeats

The mackie series of powered speakers is rock solid, as is their line of unpowered speakers. Buying powered speakers eliminates the game of matching up amp and speakers. If you do buy unpowered, don't skimp on the amp.

and the Events are dope (though the bass response is a little misleading in smaller rooms).

Also, if buying unpowered, make sure you hear the speakers thru the amp

p_gunn

powered are the way to go... less to lug, less things to break, and you can rent 'em out as a sound system...

Justalonious

Thanks fellas.....






I have been told that Yorkville is a good brand of unpowered speakers. The lady that rents me gear told me that powered speakers are made like shit. SHE says they break easily, and she has strong opinions about them. Another DJ buddy loves his JBL eons (self-powered). Anyone have negative experiences with the powered?


j

dmac

Thanks fellas.....






[...] Anyone have negative experiences with the powered?


j

I have the powered JBLs and have no complaints. I used the pair in a larger room a couple months back and felt like I had to really push the volume, though. So they do have their limitations.