Powered vs non Powered speakers

[chatrobot]

I am curious about if I should go for "powered" speakers or non-powered speakers with amp for my Karaoke system. Anyone has any suggestions?

[djmadmaxx]

i've had non powed ones for 14 years now from Carvin without any problems. But the new powered cabinets thay have are incredible. It's definitly the way to go. www.carvin.com

[chatrobot]

Thanks for the info. I was looking at vocopro pv-300 series and seems like a nice compact and portable powered unit. the other curiousity I have is that if it is necwssary to buy subwoofer on top of the pair of the speakers? Or a pair of speakers will do the job (regardless they are powered or not. Of course, I know if they are non powered I will need to use amp)

[djmadmaxx]

i would really stay away from their products. Vocopro is barely good enough for the untrained home user. Go with a professional brand like carvin, EV, jbl, yorkville or mackie

[flipper]

Mackie makes a great powered speaker - SRM450 they are very popular here in this area as Mackie is located in the state of Washington.

These are excellent! Cost is about $650ea

I agree with Maxx stay away from VocoPro on most items. Some may disagree with this but in the last couple of years their quality and customer service has gone down hill. The older equipment was much better.

Flipper

[kedmison]

I have to agree with everyone else. I have used the mackie (450's) for four years. No Problem. Also have the subs (1500 and the 1501 and the CFX-12 Mixer). If your using passive and your amp goes out your dead in the water. If a 450 were to go down, (hasn't happen to me yet) you can still get by. There was one night I had forgotten to hook up one of my mackies and it wasn't until 40 minutes later I realized I didn't have it plugged in. I knew something wasn't just right but it took me a little to realize it.

Bottom line is you usually get what you pay for.

Kelly