Members JugularJack Posted November 6, 2009 Members Share Posted November 6, 2009 Saw this in a local Craig's list ad: Mackie SR1521z Powered Speakers $1250 OBO or Trade for a pair JBL JRX 125 with amp. I have a pair of JRX125's and a QSC RMX2450. I've been wanting to get some new speakers and subs. Seems to me like it would be a no brainer - I fell out of love with the JRX's pretty quick. Would the Mackie's leave me wanting for more (other than subs)? Currently, I prefrer to run only vocals through my rig, but end up tossing in everything more often than not (guitar, bass, and kick + snare) BTW...I'd be using them for my weekend warrior 4-piece rock cover band...small bars, less than 200 people. THink this would be something you'd do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members allexcosta Posted November 6, 2009 Members Share Posted November 6, 2009 I think it's a great deal. Your setup is worth 500-600. A pair of those Mackies would go for 900-1000 and they do sound a lot better than the JRX's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted November 6, 2009 Members Share Posted November 6, 2009 Mackie SR1521zI got to use a pair of those a couple gigs and they sounded great. They do have a bit of a bad rep as to cooking drivers if you push them too hard but just don't do that and they sound boatloads better than those JRX for sure! Trade quick before that guy comes to his senses . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Axisplayer Posted November 6, 2009 Members Share Posted November 6, 2009 Why are you still sitting here when you could be going for better speakers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BillESC Posted November 6, 2009 Members Share Posted November 6, 2009 I've got three of the original SA1521's and one SA1521z. Excellent sounding to be sure and never a lick of trouble. They just sit in the warehouse now since we use our newer (and lighter) EV and KV2 systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members heath_eld Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 Not sure what the person trading them is trying to achieve... have used both and its a no brainer. Trade? Free swap? I'd be carefully checking the condition because that is a steal. For example they may have thrashed the mackies and be looking for a 2x15 for more volume. Which, i am not even sure if they will achieve it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted November 7, 2009 Members Share Posted November 7, 2009 Not sure what the person trading them is trying to achieve... have used both and its a no brainer.Maybe he needs that orange emblem for his gear snob clients? Or maybe he's just stoopid . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JugularJack Posted November 9, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 9, 2009 I replied to the ad...still available, and still in negotiations (they are going to take them to GC to see what they will give them?) I am more than a little skeptical on this deal as well - I can't think of why the poster specifically is looking for the JRXs. I do plan on meeting somewhere where I can hook them up and test drive them - and plan on doing the same for my end of the deal. Thanks for all the responses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JugularJack Posted November 9, 2009 Author Members Share Posted November 9, 2009 While I am thinking about it..what else can / should I be checking for other than the obvious (sounds like crap, missing parts, etc..)??? As mentioned, I am quite skeptical here, and need to have some speakers avalable for my upcoming gigs...but don't want to miss out on a chance to upgrade my rig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mrcpro Posted November 9, 2009 Members Share Posted November 9, 2009 GC's offer for those 1521s will probably be in the $500 range - $600 tops. For the pair. The person wanting to trade those 1521s could well be a DJ without subs looking for cheap low end swat. Or he could have had problems with them and wants to dump them. Compression drivers - mentioned by others - and the internal power amps are areas to look into and ask about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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