Members OneEng Posted January 12, 2010 Members Share Posted January 12, 2010 I already have a full gig PA, but I just purchased a TC-Helicon Harmony-G XT which I intend to put together a coffee shop gig rig (just me, the Harmony g, my Taylor, a microphone and a speaker). I may occasionally play to a medium size crowd, but anything bigger than that, and I would bring out the big guns I was thinking that a single speaker would be enough (if it was a good enough speaker). I am looking for good vocal clarity, and warm lows for the acoustic guitar and the bottom end of my voice. I think I need some kind of volume control on the speaker (I will have to see if the Harmony g can do this for me with some output level, but I suspect that it can't). It may be nice to control the cross-over point and have some amount of eq on the speaker since there isn't going to be a mixer involved (mix the guitar and vocals on the harmony g). I am looking for the rig to be easy (since I already have complicated), but to have high quality. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rotebass Posted January 12, 2010 Members Share Posted January 12, 2010 http://www.jblpro.com/catalog/general/Product.aspx?PId=33&MId=3 Budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members witesol Posted January 12, 2010 Members Share Posted January 12, 2010 I'm really liking the QSC HPR stuff these days. the 122i is very nice. heavy but well made. 6 year warranty!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BillESC Posted January 12, 2010 Members Share Posted January 12, 2010 How articulate do you want the speaker to be? And once again... Budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Audiopyle Sound Posted January 12, 2010 Members Share Posted January 12, 2010 Take a look at the FBT Maxx4a. I believe it has everything you are asking for and is a very nice sounding speaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rhat Posted January 12, 2010 Members Share Posted January 12, 2010 I know a duo that runs a single power eon 15. They do use a little mixer with FX. They run two mics, a 12 string, and mic a set of congas and a steel drum. It works fine for them. The eons are pretty bullet proof. These guys have been running them down here on the island outside in the salt air for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members allexcosta Posted January 12, 2010 Members Share Posted January 12, 2010 FBT PSR 212aDynacord Madras M212EV Plasma P1JBL VP7212/95DPC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted January 12, 2010 Members Share Posted January 12, 2010 I'm kinda fond of the Meyer UPA-1P & 2P myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rotebass Posted January 12, 2010 Members Share Posted January 12, 2010 +1 on the Eon, although the new stuff looks like an Alien Pod. RCF ART325 would be an even better choice IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcastar Posted January 12, 2010 Members Share Posted January 12, 2010 LOL.... "Best Powered Speaker" yet no mention of what your price range is. If you're looking high end, and looking at speakers ranging from $4000+ each:JBL VP SeriesTurbosound TQ445DPRCF TT Series Mid-Hi End -- ~$2000JBL VRX932LAPRCF 4PROYorkville U15P Mid-RangeQSC HPR153 / 152 / 122JBL PRXRCF ART Bargain BasementJBL EONBehringerMackie Thump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zeromus-X Posted January 12, 2010 Members Share Posted January 12, 2010 Yeah, my vote would be for the Meyer UPA-1P, probably. If I don't have to lift it in the air! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted January 12, 2010 Members Share Posted January 12, 2010 Yeah, my vote would be for the Meyer UPA-1P, probably. If I don't have to lift it in the air! Yup, agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BillESC Posted January 12, 2010 Members Share Posted January 12, 2010 You might want to take a look at KV2 Audio's EX-12. Very articulate and on par with Meyer at about half the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members monthlymixcd Posted January 12, 2010 Members Share Posted January 12, 2010 OP... where R U? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GigMan Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 I just got a pair of QSC's K12 active cabinets and I really like 'em !! I've put keyboards, vocals and acousti-electric guitar thru them, all sound great to me. The K12's are powerful, clean sound, yet silent - I've had the JBL EONG2 15's for almost 8 yrs. and always liked their sound, although they're just a tad bit harsh in the horn and kind of hissy. The K12's have absolutely no hiss when you turn them on, even w/gain all the way up - are warmer than the EONs and they sound very full for a 12" speaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zeromus-X Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 I'd guess I could throw the K-Array KH4 in with this group, too... I haven't heard one in person, but if it sounds half as good as it looks, it's a winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 You might want to take a look at KV2 Audio's EX-12. Very articulate and on par with Meyer at about half the cost. Another nice speaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OneEng Posted January 13, 2010 Author Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 Thank you all for the information. I was looking to spend around 1K or less for a single speaker (If I need more than one, I could always bring my power amps and Klipsch 302 speakers which would be WAY more than any coffee house gig would ever need. I see the Yorkie 15", what about their NX 12"? I am in the process of looking up each of the suggestions here so I can compare the features and specs (and price of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BillESC Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 Another nice speaker. Thanks for the vote Aged. We installed KV2 Audio's ES series of speakers in the National Geographic Society's, Washington, DC Museum's auditorium two years ago. It's the same speaker as the EX (active) series only in a passive set of cabinets with a dedicated amplifier/DSP power system. They are extremely happy. Although not as well known in the U.S. as the major brands, anytime I've demo'ed them for a client, I see a smile appear on the clients face, the only question is if they can afford them. Most of my corporate events are done using a pair of the EX-10's, 10" 2-ways and if needed an EX 2.2 subwoofer if called for and the system hardly brakes a sweat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members abzurd Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 For $1000 you can get an FBT HiMaxx 40a. Robust mixer section that included RCA input that you could use with an mp3 player for break music, and also has a 3 band EQ, 39.5 lbs. Would make one heck of a monitor in a bigger PA setup too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 Bill, are you going to NAMM this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 Hey, whatever happened to Al? He used to rave about his Wharfdale "Titan 12 Active" tops, about $400 each shipped:http://acapella.harmony-central.com/showthread.php?t=2267454http://www.frontendaudio.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=9999-05880 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BillESC Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 Bill, are you going to NAMM this year? Nope, I'm a one man shop. Taking a couple days off would stop my income flow and in this business climate that's not something I can do. I'm also backed up on installs at the moment which I'm very thankful for and have events under contract into 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 gottcha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BillESC Posted January 13, 2010 Members Share Posted January 13, 2010 BTW, here's a link to the event we're under contract for through 2014. We do a three camera live video shoot/recording, lighting, public address/background music, video projection, three 42" flat screen monitors and power distribution. The Holly Ball has been presented for the last 114 years, we've done it for the last six. http://www.rrecord.com/vid-1-7-10_Holly-Ball.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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