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need help in choosing a pair of single 15inch speakers
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I own both SP2s and Impulse 1015s--they are virtually identical in specification and components other than cabinet construction and weight--the SP specs vary slightly over the years by series--G, XT, etc. The PR15 uses a neodymium magnet version of the Black Widow--with a Kevlar impregnated cone.
I agree with a previous poster--if you like your Peaveys, stick with them. I do use EV speakers as well, but they're all heavy wood cabinets and line arrays, so I can't comment on their lightweight stuff, but they make great speakers.
As for the poster commenting on great Behringer speakers--there is no such thing. Not really a great Behringer anything...
I agree with a previous poster--if you like your Peaveys, stick with them. I do use EV speakers as well, but they're all heavy wood cabinets and line arrays, so I can't comment on their lightweight stuff, but they make great speakers.
As for the poster commenting on great Behringer speakers--there is no such thing. Not really a great Behringer anything...
i do love my sp4s but taking them to smaller gigs is to much to lug around..i like the sp2s..but i did not know that they also make the Impulse 1015s..and saw them on there website and like them very much as they are more like the sp2s but just in a plastic cabinet and lighter in weight..
BTW--there is a passive version of the Impulse 12" speaker--older models were the Impulse 200, newer models were the Impulse 1012--both available in 4 and 8 ohm configurations using the 22XT tweeter and Black Widow 1208-4/8 SPS BWX woofer--some later models may have switched up to the 22RX tweeters. I don't know if they are currently produced. Also, the Impulse 500 is an older version of the Impulse 1015. The PR15 uses the same cabinet and tweeter as the Impulse series.
i would like to get a pair of the Impulse 1015s would my qsc gx5 be a good math to them? also since you own both how do they sound is there a diffrence in sound from both sp2s and Impulse 1015?
I don't own a GX5, but have played with one a bit (caveat)--IMO it would be a good match for the Impulse 1015s. Specification-wise the SP2 and Impulse are virtually identical. In the real world (sound-wise) this is most likely the case as well. Many people, myself included, tend to claim a slightly better low end out of the SP2 due to the slightly larger volume cabinet and wood construction--but not enough difference that your clients are likely to notice. Being "old-school" I am biased in general against plastic or lightweight anything--but I own these, so that must say something. I actually even own a pair of the 12" Impulse 200s as well. I use them for live sound monitors or side fills.
You may even want to consider the PR15s as a way to knock off a couple more pounds.
Another consideration with the Impulse 1015s--I power them with Carver PM 1.5 amps running mono at 1200 watts/8 ohm per cabinet, so they can take some real-world power. If you prefer, they are also bi-amp capable.
You may even want to consider the PR15s as a way to knock off a couple more pounds.
Another consideration with the Impulse 1015s--I power them with Carver PM 1.5 amps running mono at 1200 watts/8 ohm per cabinet, so they can take some real-world power. If you prefer, they are also bi-amp capable.
thanks for that info...i also have been using peavey sp seris for over 15 years..i just dont feel like carrying around the sp4s to every gig and the impulse 1505 seems to fit my needs and i now know they are the same as the sp2s just with a plastic cabinet. and also lighter weight than the sp2s....now where can i find theses at i just called my local gc and they dont carry them
I've seen them online, can't remember where, but you can search them--Peavey Impulse 1015. They're made in both 4 and 8 ohm versions, so make sure you get which one you want--the only difference is the woofer, and since those are field-replaceable baskets, if you find used ones cheap, you can change the impedance by changing to the alternate spec basket (about $90 each). They may actually be at or near the end of their production run, since the PR15s are being promoted so heavily. If I remember where I saw them available, I'll update my post.
Happy Hunting...
Happy Hunting...
Took a quick look--a lot of places have the white in stock, but not the black. DC Music is showing black for $499 and will match any price and ship free anything over $50. There's probably others out there as well...
PR15 do not have Black Widows or even Scorpions, just generic drivers. Compression driver also is not the RX22 found in the Impulse or SP's.
You are correct--I mixed up the PR woofer with some replacement speakers I was searching the other day. The PR does not have the BW neo--although Peavey does make one. The PR has a 2-3/8" VC 15", not the 3" VC BW 15". The tweeter is an RX14.
The Impulse 1015s are still available, you may have to contact Peavey for a local dealer with stock or have them shipped.
The Impulse 1015s are still available, you may have to contact Peavey for a local dealer with stock or have them shipped.
i called some shop 30 miles from me and they said the sp2 are 840.00 a pair and the impulse 1050 are 899.00 a pair..but they wont have them in stock untill 2 weeks
+1 We have the PR12's and our very happy with them along with our 3015lf 35lbs each subs.
The 1015's are nice. I have some SP2's and an older set of Peavey cabs reloaded with BW drivers. I too was worried about weight and was tossing around the whole 15" / 12", powered / passive dilemma.
I was finally sold on a trial on a pair of QSC K12's - which are a little higher than your budget.
To be honest, most people don't notice the sound difference between a 15 and a 12 - I still get compliments using my K12's. I have a friend who's been in the business FOREVER and he uses powered 12" Behringer's. He also has the powered 15" Behringer's if he needs them. The Behringer's would fit more into your budget and I don't think you'd be let down.
I thought I would be the last one to move to powered drivers (Did I tell you that I REALLY like the Peavey BW) but I love my K12's. I prefer to use them everywhere. I know if I need the bigger ones, I have them and can use them.
The tough part is that you usually compromise (at some level) sound quality for weight.
I was finally sold on a trial on a pair of QSC K12's - which are a little higher than your budget.
To be honest, most people don't notice the sound difference between a 15 and a 12 - I still get compliments using my K12's. I have a friend who's been in the business FOREVER and he uses powered 12" Behringer's. He also has the powered 15" Behringer's if he needs them. The Behringer's would fit more into your budget and I don't think you'd be let down.
I thought I would be the last one to move to powered drivers (Did I tell you that I REALLY like the Peavey BW) but I love my K12's. I prefer to use them everywhere. I know if I need the bigger ones, I have them and can use them.
The tough part is that you usually compromise (at some level) sound quality for weight.
T-BONE--since you already have a decent amp and your SP4s to use for bigger stuff, I'd want to stick with passive speakers. But if you want to throw powered speakers into the mix, I'd recommend that you listen to some Mackies as well as the QSCs--I don't own any, but one guy that works for me has an all-active Mackie system that sounds pretty decent for small to mid size venues.
I apologize for my previous misinformation regarding the specs on the PR15--I thought they were closer to those of the Impulse 1015. I don't own the PRs, but I do own SP2s, Impulse 1015s and Impulse 200s, and will stick by my recommendation of the Impulse 1015--and others seem to agree. Essentially, they are SP2s in plastic cabinets, and you are familiar with the SP line from Peavey.
Didn't mean to steal your thread and turn it into a Peavey marketing platform, but in terms of quality, performance and price point, I think you'll be pleased. As I may have mentioned, I also use a lot of EV and EAW speakers, but I'm not knowledgeable on their smaller/lighter products, so I'll leave that discussion to others. I do know that their entry price levels are higher.
As for Behringer...REALLY??? I guess "you get what you pay for" is the only comment I can offer.
I apologize for my previous misinformation regarding the specs on the PR15--I thought they were closer to those of the Impulse 1015. I don't own the PRs, but I do own SP2s, Impulse 1015s and Impulse 200s, and will stick by my recommendation of the Impulse 1015--and others seem to agree. Essentially, they are SP2s in plastic cabinets, and you are familiar with the SP line from Peavey.
Didn't mean to steal your thread and turn it into a Peavey marketing platform, but in terms of quality, performance and price point, I think you'll be pleased. As I may have mentioned, I also use a lot of EV and EAW speakers, but I'm not knowledgeable on their smaller/lighter products, so I'll leave that discussion to others. I do know that their entry price levels are higher.
As for Behringer...REALLY??? I guess "you get what you pay for" is the only comment I can offer.
I agree with fhawk - if you look at powered's, listen to the Mackie's as well. I had a set of Mackie's, QSC's and Behringer's all lined up together.
I like the 1015's and the SP2's as well. I own a pair of SP2's and have access to some 1015's.
By the way, did I say I LOVE the Peavey Black Widow!!!
I like the 1015's and the SP2's as well. I own a pair of SP2's and have access to some 1015's.
By the way, did I say I LOVE the Peavey Black Widow!!!
you are going on hearsay strictly.
The new mackies may as well concede to Behringer cause they sound worse than the Berrys (Chinese Mackies that is)! I'm not impressed with the QSC's construction being a former Cabinet maker by trade.:tricool:I would go EV or not go atall.
The new mackies may as well concede to Behringer cause they sound worse than the Berrys (Chinese Mackies that is)! I'm not impressed with the QSC's construction being a former Cabinet maker by trade.:tricool:I would go EV or not go atall.
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