View Full Version : $500-$800 Budget, pretty clueless and need some input/help
I am looking to buy a PA system and am pretty clueless as to where to start/what brands to look for, etc.
Since I'll mainly be playing house parties to maybe some bigger frat parties, I want a more portable system that can still bump. So something for small-med/large crowds.
I would prefer to go with powered speakers and I want to keep my budget between $500-800.
If you guys could point me in the right direction, that would be great! Thanks for the help.
Sween
05-07-2012, 09:36 PM
$500-800 each? Or for both?
You're not going to get anything that 'bumps' for $250-400 each. You're probably looking at Mackie TH-15's for that budget.
I've heard rumors that some have scored RCF 312's for around that price.
If you double your budget, you can get some 'bumpin' going on.
$500-800 for both. Okay, not necessarily bumping but something that can rock a 100 person party
Al Poulin
05-07-2012, 10:05 PM
A pair of these on stands should do what you want :
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SAMSON-Auro-D415-Active-2-Way-PA-Speaker-FREE-UPS?item=390408793919&cmd=ViewItem&_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3D LVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8261201356923307666
They are nice sounding out of the box and will handle 100 people quite well. About as good sounding and loud as you're going to get for 600$ and free shipping.
Al - Party-Time! DJ Services
rsn62
05-08-2012, 02:39 AM
If you are serious about doing lots of events and would like to go larger eventually consider getting one decent speaker and then add a second in the future. qsc k12, jbl prx612, qsc kw122, art 312a all come to mind and are decent speakers. I use k12's and would consider another pair based on their versatility.
thanks for all the input guys. I've been leaning towards the RCF ART 312A's. Like rsn62 said, might invest with one at a time.
jayhwk
05-09-2012, 11:21 AM
thanks for all the input guys. I've been leaning towards the RCF ART 312A's. Like rsn62 said, might invest with one at a time.
There's no shame in that, especially for house/frat parties.
EssBee
05-13-2012, 08:07 PM
I'd also look into some online stores, like zzounds, that offer the "play & pay" type programs. You can stretch the payments out anywhere from 4 to 12 months I think. As long as you keep paying on time, there usually isn't any interest.
Nolan Wagner
05-25-2012, 01:24 AM
I'd also look into some online stores, like zzounds, that offer the "play & pay" type programs. You can stretch the payments out anywhere from 4 to 12 months I think. As long as you keep paying on time, there usually isn't any interest.
I wish zzsounds had the RCF speakers on there! I think more places should have payment plans, I wish I knew about something like this sooner, lol.
shocase241
05-25-2012, 09:25 AM
I'd also look into some online stores, like zzounds, that offer the "play & pay" type programs. You can stretch the payments out anywhere from 4 to 12 months I think. As long as you keep paying on time, there usually isn't any interest.
I co sign...guitar center and sam ash offer the same type of deal. Or you can find a online store that accepts bill me later..like B&H Photo etc.
whiterob
05-25-2012, 03:39 PM
I just picked up a pair of QSC HPR-122i's for $800... Look for something like that used. But be sure to test them first.
Al Poulin
05-25-2012, 03:44 PM
I just picked up a pair of QSC HPR-122i's for $800... Look for something like that used. But be sure to test them first.
EXCELLENT speakers. :) VERY good price for the pair...
Al
whiterob
05-25-2012, 03:47 PM
EXCELLENT speakers. :) VERY good price for the pair...
Al
Thanks, yeah I actually sold my HPR152i's for $1250 the day before haha.. I also had paid $800 for those.
bumpyjonas
05-25-2012, 03:56 PM
American Musical Supply, has similiar play and pay programs as well interest free, 3 month 5 month and 8 month on selected brands. Great customer service, and ships purchases really quick.
Nolan Wagner
05-25-2012, 08:50 PM
I just picked up a pair of QSC HPR-122i's for $800... Look for something like that used. But be sure to test them first.
Where'd you find them at? That's awesome.
whiterob
05-29-2012, 10:32 AM
Where'd you find them at? That's awesome.
Good ol' Craigslist
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