Members wendol Posted April 19, 2012 Members Share Posted April 19, 2012 Our church performs musical programs at local nursing homes. This consists for 1-4 singers, and a cd player. The room sizes range from 20X20 to 40X60. I use the KRK Rokit 8s and 10" Sub for practice at home and love the sound, however I realize they are studio monitors, and perhaps not suited for the venues listed above. Agree?I'm considering the EVs ZXA1 plus the ZXA1 Sub.........I'm interested in the best sound quality, with max weight of each piece in the 25 lb range. Considering the residents of the nursing home(s) max volume, is not as import as that compared to a club situation. Any/all recommendations would be greatly appreciated!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rwhealey Posted April 19, 2012 Members Share Posted April 19, 2012 The ZxA1 sounds perfect for your application- they sound excellent and get a bit louder than you'd think from such a small speaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted April 19, 2012 Members Share Posted April 19, 2012 You maybe do not even need a sub for your application. Perhaps something like a QSC K-10 or Yamaha DXR without sub would be an even better choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrcpro Posted April 19, 2012 Members Share Posted April 19, 2012 About 25 years ago I went through a "piano bar" period, where I got back to the basics and just played piano and sang (good money back then, and more work than I could take on as well). Anyway, the reason I'm bringing this up is because I still do this for my mother at her assisted living center. Two things I've noticed that seniors hate: 1. Volume2. Low end Both wreck havoc on those with hearing aids. The bast solution I've found is to roll all the bass off a digital piano, and basically just sing into open air (although I have a mic, it's barely on). That's the way they want it. I'd forget the sub, and just get a decent powered top of your choice. As you can imagine, this is not a club situation at all where people are drinking and in constant conversation. Seniors will treat your musical program as a recital - they'll listen silently and attentively to every note, and applause after every number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rider12ga Posted April 19, 2012 Members Share Posted April 19, 2012 I would definitely look into thes ZxA1's, I know I am just jumping in here but they sound great and will fill that size of a room very nicely!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcastar Posted April 19, 2012 Members Share Posted April 19, 2012 For your application, Go with QSC K10's... engage "Deep" mode. No need for subs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ptkbass Posted April 19, 2012 Members Share Posted April 19, 2012 Two things I've noticed that seniors hate:1. Volume2. Low end Both wreck havoc on those with hearing aids. The bast solution I've found is to roll all the bass off a digital piano, and basically just sing into open air (although I have a mic, it's barely on). ...(snip)... That is fabulous insight. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Al Poulin Posted April 19, 2012 Members Share Posted April 19, 2012 I have to agree with the seniors NOT liking deep low frequency. As for volume, as long as it is reasonable and that there is no harshness AT ALL in the sound and the vocals are clear, they are generally happy. For all of my seniors dances (up to 200 people) I use a single pair of RCF Art 310As and have never had complaints or needed more volume than they can put out. The only time I had a few complaints about the sound was when I tried to use a different set of speakers... (Wharfedale Titan 12As - which have a harsher/live sound vs the RCFs) Here is an example of the bigger gigs I do for older folks : This is their Christmas dance... Sound quality is bad because of it being recorded on an older Canon camera. (not a video camera as such) Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bobby1Note Posted April 19, 2012 Members Share Posted April 19, 2012 Here is an example of the bigger gigs I do for older folks : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYgAWyMEAlc Al Well I'll be damned,,,, people actually "holding each other" while dancing. What will they think of next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wendol Posted May 8, 2012 Author Members Share Posted May 8, 2012 Thanks for all suggestions/recommendations.....especially regarding the seniors and their hearing. I went with a pair of the EV ZXA1s, (no sub) and the sound is fantastic and will serve the intended purpose exceptionally well!! Thanks again...great forum!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted May 8, 2012 Members Share Posted May 8, 2012 Good choice IMO. Buy once, cry once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members drumstix Posted May 8, 2012 Members Share Posted May 8, 2012 Now,pickup that EV ZXA sub for a sweet home entertainment system! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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