Getting ready to buy a new set of speakers, my old Carvin's are about wore out. Does anyone have any opinions about what to get? Below are my first couple of choices, any ideas? I have to have something that can do the job in High School Gyms, but light enough to haul around with a bad back....

Choice number 1: The Bose 802 Gold system. Anyone use this thing? I can't hardly imagine that two speakers and two woofers can rock a LARGE venue like they claim...

Choice number 2: 4 of the *** EON 1500's, with 2 of the Yamaha SW118 woofers.

Choice number 3: 4 of the Sampson DB 500's with the 2 Yamaha SW118 woofers.

Any input on anyone using any of these products and their opinions would be greatly appreciated....

Apx Power Pro, with either an ACT18 self powered sub, or a sw1501 which is very heavy. . . .
Crest released a new sub which powers two non powered satellites, it sounds great with the lq10's in my opinion. . . . on top of that also is the B52 Matrix 1000 system, self powered sub with 2 10" satellites. . . great sounding system.

The ****** srm 450s are off the hook!!! Pre-amp speakers are the way to go for mobile gigs. I swear by these speakers!

The only issue I have heard with the 450's are the hi's, they just scream. As I have worked with them closely using them as monitors, and using them for live sound, I prefer the crest lq12 over the srm, it's got better power handling and a wider dispersion. Another option if you are sitting in a gold mine, are the Mach M-Flex series, they are compact, and sound incredible, also the fbt series, but again, If you are on a budget and want a flexible speaker, the APX power pro, matched with a nice sub will do the trick.

Clip is right about the 450's. Their high-mid will put a hole in your head. They are great speakers though. Just throw an eq on them and cut about 6db @ 6K. Also, they have a problems with heating up too much and then shutting themselves down. If you are running a sub with them (witch is a great thing) and have them hi-passed then don't worry about the heat thing. But if you are running them full-range and high volumes then get a fan on the back of each one.
-Chris Parsons

B-52 's Matrix 1000. Enough said!! I bought this system from Guitar Center 5 weeks ago and love the sound. Earth-shaking bass and clear mid and highs.

^^The best speakers I have ever heard. All the pros up here only use these. ^^

Might I recommened the E-215s.

I have those and they are spectacular.

Actually for the most part, most of the "Pro's" I know including myself use E V, EAW, or high end Wharfedale. I myself am partial to the E V, although I must admit I was completely blown away the first time I have ever heard the APX Power Pro's. Dollar for Dollar I don't think you can get a better value in speakers.

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All the pros up here only use these.
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I don't know if you caught it, but by "up here" I meant Canada. OR atleast Ontario. All of the main players in the area use thesem is what I meant.

Sorry for the confusion.

Most know that I'm a die-hard audiophile with a very highend home audio system. Most also know that even the most high end professional PA systems fall quite short of a good high end home system. Comprimises must be made when trying to cover a much larger area for crowds to enjoy as opposed to one or twp people seated in the "sweet spot". That said, I've auditoned and tested a great deal of PA systems looking and listening for excellent sound. There are quite a few out there, and unfortunately they are extremely expensive.

There's another thing we speak of in high end audio. It's called diminishing returns. Simply, the money you spend on obtaining the slightest little gain will be quite significant and subsequently the return on your investment is quite minimal...or, diminishing returns. Again, compromise is needed here. Do you consider real value important? Are you really into "bang for your buck"? Or must you have the absolute best regardless of cost?

The latter is usually only for the very elite or those with more money than sense. Yes, while I have an elaborate home system, I put it together over many years of finding good deals on used equipment as I simply couldn't afford new. Unfortunately, when it comes to high end home audio there is no real inexpensive speakers or bang for the buck. That isn't the case in pro audio.

Case in point, the American Audio APX Power Pro's! Are they the equal of Meyer? Definitely not...but they ain't $2500 EACH either! Will they sound very good while able to satisfy a large group of people with good clean quality sound? Absolutely! And they do this for a price that is simply one of the best audio bargains on the planet! Add a sub as mentioned in an above post on down the road and you'll have a simply outstanding system and value that leaves you more money to buy the other things you need or desire.

Bottom line, you can spend a whole lot more money on powered speakers but the law of diminishing returns applies very quickly here...most will easily be very satisfied long term with these speakers.

Bob

What do you guys think of the yamaha s115 speakers. I have heard they have annoying highs, is that true?

a good eq can fix anything.

Woah there partner...

A good eq can HIDE many things. It won't fix anything.

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A good eq can HIDE many things. It won't fix anything. [/qb]

heh, good point.

Hey Santa Cruz,
A good point for sure, BUT, how are you and where you been?