Members The Chinese Posted February 5, 2010 Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 Just want some opinions... I've found a cat who has some EAW KF650e's for about 1800/pr. Wondering if it's a marked upgrade from my EAW LA325's. Overall I really liek the sound of the 325's, just want the ability to get louder, especially outside. I've never heard the 650e, so I'm trying to decide whether to travel up to the bay area to check 'em out. THoughts? Opinions? They actually have 4, so in theory I could get all 4. I get the weight issues, but since the KF's are actually lighter than the 325's I'm not terribly worried Thanks, Todd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted February 5, 2010 Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 All 4 would be some serious PA. It's too big and heave for any of my applications though, that's important to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members allexcosta Posted February 5, 2010 Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 I've heard both a few times. I think the KF's really shine when they get loud, right where the LA's start to sound a little stressed and perhaps too aggressive. In higher SPL's you definitely get less fatigue from the KF's. Quite an upgrade IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drummer_jay Posted February 5, 2010 Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 The 650e's are killer! Really a pain to move around, but really sound great everytime I've used them. I've never used more than two/side though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Chinese Posted February 5, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 Hmmm, Sounds like this is doable. I am a large Guy, and I can lift the 325's and get them on top of subs if I have to, so having 650's would be less difficult Would love to find a way to keep the 325's tho, hehe Can you imagine, 4 KF650's in FOH and 325 for sidefills? I'd be right popular Although probably with a bad back hehehe T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Chinese Posted February 5, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 This would probably also force me to reconsider my 4 LA400's as well, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vinny D Posted February 5, 2010 Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 If you are doing venues where you could actually use the output that the KF650's have then it would be a worth while upgrade. Then you have to consider what subs you have Personaly I love the sound of the LA325, every time I have heard them they have impressed me. As long as one cab per side gets the job done I would stay with the LA325. Just my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted February 5, 2010 CMS Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 Yeah, if you're doing a large range of venue sizes, having both is probably worth the extra cost and storage. It would also let you eventually have "A" and "B" rigs if needed, with both being quite nice. But you definitely need to divine whether you've got enough large-venue income to justify four monsters. It's like predicting the weather:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted February 5, 2010 Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 If you are doing venues where you could actually use the output that the KF650's have then it would be a worth while upgrade. Then you have to consider what subs you have Yah, I think a local here has 2 pairs over 8 lab subs - that system can seriously put the hurt on yah! Maybe 2500 people indoors? IME tops are cheap/light/small compared to the subs it takes to keep up with them - especially outdoors ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gomer Pyle Posted February 5, 2010 Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 Eighteen hundred a pair is a great price, I bought four 650Es last year for 4,500 in mint cond. with cloud 9 covers and 8 LA400s also mint with C9 covers for 4800.I haven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted February 5, 2010 Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 Got an SR4702X looking for a new home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted February 5, 2010 CMS Author Share Posted February 5, 2010 I'd love to have 2-4 SR4702X. Perfect match for the rest of my rig. *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldschooler Posted February 5, 2010 Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 Does he has the Mx prosssor? Or try to budget for the Ux 8800 processor, alot of folks have said it breathed new life into their 650-850 rigs. 1800 a pair is a very very good price if they are in decent shape.2 guys can lift one on the La400 but you might need a spacer to boost them a foot taller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Chinese Posted February 5, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 I don't know on the MX, but I have an Ashly 3.24C, which can do the processing until I afford an UX8800 . Yeah, I m know about the Ground stack issue there I was thinking about it. Would have to figure out that spacer, and that would only get them to 7'. I like it when I have my partners LA128's then the horn of the 325's are up at 8', and sound just fantastic. Hehehe, Expensive hobby we have, eh? T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Gomer Pyle Posted February 5, 2010 Members Share Posted February 5, 2010 The Ashly 3.24C would be excellent, don't waste any time with the old MX series Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 I'd love to have 2-4 SR4702X. Perfect match for the rest of my rig.*sigh* Only a single. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mshifflett Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 The Ashly 3.24C would be excellent, don't waste any time with the old MX series I use one of these and I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 Be sure the EAW's have factory drivers and everything works. The cost of repairs are significant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Axisplayer Posted February 6, 2010 Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 I just made a deal on 4 JBL SR4706 monitors, are any of you familiar with these, the price was right so I couldn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Chinese Posted February 6, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 6, 2010 Be sure the EAW's have factory drivers and everything works. The cost of repairs are significant. Yeah, If I do this deal I will be driving up for an inspection, which means opening the boxes & Play testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldschooler Posted February 7, 2010 Members Share Posted February 7, 2010 Yeah, If I do this deal I will be driving up for an inspection, which means opening the boxes & Play testing. Dang, now you got me jealous, Todd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Chinese Posted February 8, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 8, 2010 Dang, now you got me jealous, Todd. I can swing by and pick you up on the way hehe T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted February 8, 2010 Members Share Posted February 8, 2010 I can swing by and pick you up on the way hehe T If you swing by and pick Tony up, stop by and we'll get lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members oldschooler Posted February 8, 2010 Members Share Posted February 8, 2010 If you swing by and pick Tony up, stop by and we'll get lunch. Sounds like a weekend trip now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Chinese Posted February 8, 2010 Author Members Share Posted February 8, 2010 Well, this is right turning into a Fun time! I asked them to send me some pics, so hopefully I'll get them today. I'm going to file my Taxes today or Tomorrow, should have a nice chunk of cash within 10 days, we'll see how all this works out T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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