Eq Help - dj forums

Ray Vonn · 08-22-05, 04:44 PM

I know this is all about personal preference, but I would also like anyone else's input....................If you had $1800 to buy 2 powered speakers and a powered sub, what would you buy? This eq will be used for parties/events etc, so I need power, reliability, quality etc, etc..................Thanks I appreciate any input.........

**Marc.S** · 08-22-05, 05:24 PM

i like the JBL eon powerd series, Not sure what us prices are though, very reliable and good sound.

DJ D3CIB3L · 08-22-05, 08:47 PM

well- everyone has a different opinion about the eons. Personally- i wouldnt buy em unless i got them for madd cheap.

The first thing is- i am not a fan of powered speakers. First of all- most of the time- vocals are drowned out (even on mackies) by the low frequencies. Aside from that- they are wayyy overpriced in my opinion.

If you HAVE to buy eons- get the most recent series- the Eon G2. Stay away from the old style grey eon 15 p-1. I just hate those. They are horrible- and i based that on two setups using those style eons.

If you have $1800 for a rig- thats pretty good enough for a passive system- and probably it will end up more powerful than a powered system. Besides- $1800 may just get you a powered system - but im pretty sure a Mackie rig will cost much more.

this is something to look at: http://djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37043

nautical · 08-23-05, 12:09 AM

JBL EON g2s you can get a good deal on ebay for a pair. Maybe add a sub to that and you should be good for under $1800.

Ohashi · 08-23-05, 12:41 AM

lol, why is this called eq?

For future reference dude, it's called a "PA"

which i believe stands for public address, but don't quote me on it.

EQ i know stands for equalization. not hating on you, but just dropping some knowledge.

Ray403 · 08-23-05, 01:33 AM

I think he wanted to use EQ short for Equipment. I'd go with a B-52 Matrix 2000 system, the speakers aren't powered but the sub as a built in amp for the sub itself and the full range speakers. I never liked plastic speakers, just because wood sounds better.

djscrizzle · 08-23-05, 03:51 AM

I dont really like the sound of plastic either.. I'll take the sound of a MDF or Ply box anyday over plastic...

Ray Vonn · 08-23-05, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ohashi

lol, why is this called eq?

For future reference dude, it's called a "PA"

which i believe stands for public address, but don't quote me on it.

EQ i know stands for equalization. not hating on you, but just dropping some knowledge.

Thanks for the quality input dude....I appreciate it.....by the way, EQ stands for Equipment under this realm of discussion.....

I appreciate the valid comments from the other members......

Monomer · 08-23-05, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nautical

JBL EON g2s you can get a good deal on ebay for a pair. Maybe add a sub to that and you should be good for under $1800.

earlier (yr. 2000G2's) have huge sound problems.

DJ D3CIB3L · 08-23-05, 10:36 PM

all eons have problems. I dont like them. I would get them tho- maybe if they were like $200 for a powered pair and then they would be for backup lol.

08-22-05, 04:44 PM	#1
Ray Vonn Beginner DJ Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 21 Track: Wildlife	Eq Help I know this is all about personal preference, but I would also like anyone else's input....................If you had $1800 to buy 2 powered speakers and a powered sub, what would you buy? This eq will be used for parties/events etc, so I need power, reliability, quality etc, etc..................Thanks I appreciate any input......... Last edited by Ray Vonn : 08-22-05 at 04:52 PM.

08-22-05, 05:24 PM	#2
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08-23-05, 12:41 AM	#5
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08-22-05, 08:47 PM	#3
DJ D3CIB3L Resident DJ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,284 Track: Sweet Caroline RMX- Angelo Venuto	well- everyone has a different opinion about the eons. Personally- i wouldnt buy em unless i got them for madd cheap. The first thing is- i am not a fan of powered speakers. First of all- most of the time- vocals are drowned out (even on mackies) by the low frequencies. Aside from that- they are wayyy overpriced in my opinion. If you HAVE to buy eons- get the most recent series- the Eon G2. Stay away from the old style grey eon 15 p-1. I just hate those. They are horrible- and i based that on two setups using those style eons. If you have $1800 for a rig- thats pretty good enough for a passive system- and probably it will end up more powerful than a powered system. Besides- $1800 may just get you a powered system - but im pretty sure a Mackie rig will cost much more. this is something to look at: http://djforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37043

08-23-05, 12:09 AM	#4
nautical Bedroom DJ Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: So*Cal Posts: 323 Track: not the whisper song	JBL EON g2s you can get a good deal on ebay for a pair. Maybe add a sub to that and you should be good for under $1800.

08-23-05, 01:33 AM	#6
Ray403 Resident DJ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 1,474 Track: Lets get bleeped tonight - dada life	I think he wanted to use EQ short for Equipment. I'd go with a B-52 Matrix 2000 system, the speakers aren't powered but the sub as a built in amp for the sub itself and the full range speakers. I never liked plastic speakers, just because wood sounds better.

08-23-05, 10:36 PM	#10
DJ D3CIB3L Resident DJ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 1,284 Track: Sweet Caroline RMX- Angelo Venuto	all eons have problems. I dont like them. I would get them tho- maybe if they were like $200 for a powered pair and then they would be for backup lol.