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Bedroom DJ
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Hey everybody, new to dj'in and looking for a set of good powered speakers to play in a room about 20 by 30. Any suggestions? since im just starting out what would the best way to go? thanks
 
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A lot of different brands out there. You could check out American Audio speakers. They are part of the same family as AMDJ. Won't get into other brands out of respect for that.

I would however suggest getting 15" woofers vs 12" or 10" woofers. The 15" woofers will give better low end, which in a lot of DJing cases, is what you want/need. If it was talking head, 12" or 10" boxes. 15" boxes tend to be too woofy and mid bassy for talking head. A little of column a and a little of b, 12" boxes or get a sub for better clarity all around.
 
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Go active 2-ways with a 12" mid/bass driver and a sub of 15" or larger.

Period. You can't get that BUMP with a 2 or even 3-way top system. Gotta have subs to do it right.

Enjoy. I avoid the American Audio products. They unfortunately do not meet my requirements for sonic clarify. But, I do sound professionally for a living.


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I have reviewed the new JBL EON 515's and they are super light weight and sound clear, but not enough low end for a dance floor.
I was interested in the Mackie Thumps until I read that they are considered entry level speakers.
FBT and RCF make some nice powered units but they are VERY expensive.


I'm way past the burnout stage.
 
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Subwoofers should be a part of nearly all DJ rigs. Period. You're not going to get good "thump for your buck" unless you go this route. There are also methods to let you get more performance and output from your subs as well.

Don't expect a 2-way or even 3-way single cab design to give you that low end you're looking for. You want and need a dedicated subwoofer or subwoofers.


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Posts: 1970 | Location: Elk Grove, California | Registered: 02 September 2003Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I started in the early 90's with a set of Ross Cabs loaded with 18's...Heavy as hell...entry level... 3way...First thing I did was pull the name off the side of them...(OK, they FELL OFF. lol) I've still got em...I still USE em... 18inch woofers move some serious air...I have added two more sets over the years, both loaded with 15's and they have a good bit of bass...but the Ross's still have more depth...and more feel to the bass.
For simplicity's sake...For someone just starting out... find a decent pair of used 3-way speakers, and an amp that puts out enough power to push them properly. Do a lot of comparison shopping, before you buy anything.
get something around 350 to 600W per side... Then USE them, and see if you like it, and have what it takes to do it...THEN drop a boatload of money on some top-end stuff... (Or you might yourself still using that "entry level stuff" a bunch of years later. LOL "If it aint broke...dont fix it." hahaha
Jolly
 
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