What kind of speakers do you use?

[CerealKiller]

We've talked about mixers and compresser and effects processors.
I use an old set of EV Eliminators. They have great horns and produce thumping bass. I like them because they are what I and many other small bands in the area used "back in the day", and I think they sound good.
I'm seriously considering going to the bose sticks L2 or whatever their called.

[marklwood]

I use a set of 18" Crates that I have had forever. Thank goodness I don't have to tote them around

[mindonstrike]

2 Bose L1's with 4 B1's

Sam

[gators66]

Hey,

I use a pair of powered RCF 312 art series. They have really served me well and I often get compliments on the sound which I attribute to the speakers of course.

[Lonman]

I run a set of Peavey SP-5's bi-amped & 2 Peavey DJS1800 18" subs for my current club - these are in the planning stages of being upgraded to possibly the JBL SR series. Also use a pair of Peavey SP4 - also bi-amped, a set of Carvin 1588 along with a pair of Carvin Dual 18" subs - for a tri amped system for large club shows with elevated stages or for long clubs that need the extra push.
The Bose sticks do not work in my club, not enough oomph for the crowd. Tried them out, they do work great as monitors.

[CerealKiller]

yeah thats what I was wondering. the bose are desinged as monitors and thats what they are. I wasn't sure how they would work in the this bar? The Ev's I have are made for small bands PA systems and they work great in this size bar.

P.S. my friends at guitar center tell me the JBLs need the horn upgraded to work long and strong

[billyo]

i now use a pair of active Mackie SRM450's and a pair of active SA1521Z,( i used to have a pair 2 way and 3 way SF JBL speakers, 4 peavey sp 1-18 subs and an old peavey RBS2 2-18 subs, 2 yamaha stage monitors 6 peavey amps and 2 crown amps ..i since sold all of them)

[RIKKI TIKKI]

Originally Posted by CerealKiller

yeah thats what I was wondering. the bose are designed as monitors and thats what they are. I wasn't sure how they would work in the this bar? The Ev's I have are made for small bands PA systems and they work great in this size bar.

P.S. my friends at guitar center tell me the JBLs need the horn upgraded to work long and strong

The Bose L1 PAS system has its drawbacks ( mainly in long divided areas), but when it comes to the weight, consider that your amplifier is built into the base of the "stick" (24 of the tiny acoustimass speakers ) that weighs just about 65 lbs assembled. For the 3 small venues ( 40 - 50 seats) and the other 2 medium size ( 70 - 80 seats ) venues that I perform in right now, the one L1 system with dbl base units is more than adequate ( I'm using about 60% power, in a crowded bar with horrible acoustics). I have done private parties in banquet halls of 300-400 seats, and outside where I get to use most of the capabilities of the system, and the client has yet to be disappointed!

If you are a mobile KJ that is getting up in years like I am ( 57 ), then you are probably looking for an "easy on the back" sound system that will have the audience wondering where all the sound is coming from! Go give the Bose system a test drive! They have a 30 day, no questions asked, return policy from your local Guitar Center. Super easy set-up, in less than 10 minutes including wiring connections!

I will be adding a second L1 Model II in the near future, where I will be able to overcome the shortlist of drawbacks that I have incurred mainly in doing private house parties, where I would like to have inside/outside sound & the atypical, laid out bar that is disjointed and very long. ( Middle of room set up with 2 of the L1's, back to back, would be a great setup to overcome the minimal sound array that only 1 system allows me now.)

I've had my Bose system about as long as I've had Hoster (5 yrs), and wouldn't recommend anything else for a mobile KJ! I can setup and tear down in under 30 minutes, and have done 2 gigs in one day several times without wearing out my favorite roadie! (Girlfriend) LOL

Rick
Rikki Tikki Karaoke

[billyo]

Originally Posted by RIKKI TIKKI

The Bose L1 PAS system has its drawbacks ( mainly in long divided areas), but when it comes to the weight, consider that your amplifier is built into the base of the "stick" (24 of the tiny acoustimass speakers ) that weighs just about 65 lbs assembled. For the 3 small venues ( 40 - 50 seats) and the other 2 medium size ( 70 - 80 seats ) venues that I perform in right now, the one L1 system with dbl base units is more than adequate ( I'm using about 60% power, in a crowded bar with horrible acoustics). I have done private parties in banquet halls of 300-400 seats, and outside where I get to use most of the capabilities of the system, and the client has yet to be disappointed!

If you are a mobile KJ that is getting up in years like I am ( 57 ), then you are probably looking for an "easy on the back" sound system that will have the audience wondering where all the sound is coming from! Go give the Bose system a test drive! They have a 30 day, no questions asked, return policy from your local Guitar Center. Super easy set-up, in less than 10 minutes including wiring connections!

I will be adding a second L1 Model II in the near future, where I will be able to overcome the shortlist of drawbacks that I have incurred mainly in doing private house parties, where I would like to have inside/outside sound & the atypical, laid out bar that is disjointed and very long. ( Middle of room set up with 2 of the L1's, back to back, would be a great setup to overcome the minimal sound array that only 1 system allows me now.)

I've had my Bose system about as long as I've had Hoster (5 yrs), and wouldn't recommend anything else for a mobile KJ! I can setup and tear down in under 30 minutes, and have done 2 gigs in one day several times without wearing out my favorite roadie! (Girlfriend) LOL

Rick
Rikki Tikki Karaoke

for small ( house) private parties ( 40-50 people) i use my active ( powered ) krk studio monitors, 2 small 6"mains and a (1)10" sub, and for ( 50 -100 people ) house parties, i use my other krk 8" and the 10" sub, and believe me these speakers will rattle windows specially with the 10" sub,i have the mains mounted on a speaker stands,4ft. off the ground,and the subs under my dj stand.and it's easy on my back, they're like 10 lbs ea., i have used my 8" and the 10" sub on a private pool party and i had so much compliments..they couldn't believed that those little speakers can bring out that much power..( i was told by guitar center personnel that i shoudnt be using it that way, but i've been doing it for over a year now, and i haven't see any problems..yet )

[mindonstrike]

Originally Posted by CerealKiller

yeah thats what I was wondering. the bose are desinged as monitors and thats what they are...

Uh...no... The L1's and L2's were not designed as monitors, they were designed for bands to replace monitors as well as mains. Ideally each instrument or vocalist would have there own, although potentially you can connect up to 4 devices per.

They were not designed as a PA for DJ or karaoke although many folks use them (myself included) with excellnt results. Some folks like'em and some do not

You can read the experiences and challenges of DJ's and KJ's (good and bad) in the DJ portion of the Bose forum, as well those of musicians in general.

Sam

[RIKKI TIKKI]

Originally Posted by mindonstrike

Uh...no... The L1's and L2's were not designed as monitors, they were designed for bands to replace monitors as well as mains. Ideally each instrument or vocalist would have there own, although potentially you can connect up to 4 devices per.

They were not designed as a PA for DJ or karaoke although many folks use them (myself included) with excellnt results. Some folks like'em and some do not

You can read the experiences and challenges of DJ's and KJ's (good and bad) in the DJ portion of the Bose forum, as well those of musicians in general.

Sam

Yeah, what he said!!!!....

I knew Sam had a couple of the Bose L1's, and that maybe he would chime in!!! I have been trying to replace mine with a better system for a couple of years, but haven't found one!!! They sound as natural, loud or soft, as you can find!! You can talk over them, even if you are sitting in front of the stick, and if you raise them off the floor a couple of feet and get above the normal crowd, they are amazing to the naked ear. Again, some will love them, and some will say they are inadequate for large venues. I will be the first to add another L1 as soon as I can afford it! They are not monitors! They are fine tuned prodigies of a new concept that fit in a new genre of speaker/pa systems, and should be at least tried and compared to the norm, that will be hard to change/exchange for the majority, but then again I don't consider myself the norm, and want to be on the cutting edge of the KJ business, and will try to stay one step ahead of my competition!!!

Rick
Rikki Tikki Karaoke