• Kahuna
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Topic: Putting Together a PA System....Thoughts??

Greetings,

The guys I've been jamming with are thinking about getting a PA system together, so our "noise" can be leveled and controlled when we play. 

We're looking for a medium-size system.  I was told a 250w x 2 (500w bridged) powered mixer would work.  We're also thinking of mid-size speakers (on stands.) 

I would appreciate any thoughts on a good configuration that we can grow into.

Thanks

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Re: Putting Together a PA System....Thoughts??

Bose L1. Small package, huge, crystal clear sound, easy set-up/breakdown. I have one and can honestly say it's the best sounding PA I've ever played through.

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Re: Putting Together a PA System....Thoughts??

Is it a big system?  Wattage?  Would 500w bridged work for me?

Thanks!

SouthPaw41L wrote:

Bose L1. Small package, huge, crystal clear sound, easy set-up/breakdown. I have one and can honestly say it's the best sounding PA I've ever played through.

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Don't let the price scare you away, it's worth every penny. Also, this is the second, upgraded version of the one I own. The modelling unit, ($500) by itself is the reason for the price increase from the original model.($2,000)
I believe it's 1,400 watts. That's pretty insignificant though once you hear one of these things. I like an eargasm at first contact. They project sound amazingly over a 180 degree span with the volume the same 10 feet away as it is 100 feet away. Bose is sick!!!! Here's a link for some further research for you;

http://www.music123.com/Bose-L1--169--M … erralID=NA

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Re: Putting Together a PA System....Thoughts??

I've had really good luck with a Carvin   (  www.carvin.com )  PA system. They sell complete kits with quality microphones, cables, and everything. Mine is a 6 channel 200 watt and we've had it for about ten years now.

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Re: Putting Together a PA System....Thoughts??

Thanks Jay.  I had just bought a used Behringer powered mixer from Craigslist.  It has 250w per channel and works great.  I'm now looking for a set of speakers that we can use for future small gigs.  Thanks to you and Southpaw for providing input.

Kahuna


jaygordon75 wrote:

I've had really good luck with a Carvin   (  www.carvin.com )  PA system. They sell complete kits with quality microphones, cables, and everything. Mine is a 6 channel 200 watt and we've had it for about ten years now.

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Re: Putting Together a PA System....Thoughts??

I have a Peavey powered mixer and run 2 Yamaha 15'' mains and 2 Peavey stage monitors and they really shine for acoustic music. A friend I Play with has 12'' EV speakers and they are great.If I was starting over I would definately go along with Southpaw and the BOSE system. We use one at the local open mic night and it is awesome.

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