Perm sound setup - your input please

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Got my van and DJ gear down to Alabama and unloaded this morning. I'm thinking to change out the EV Live-X speakers and use my K10s with Alto subs. Here's a pic as it stands now:

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The EVs are flown, left-right of the head table and shooting down. It actually sounds good, but the coverage is really concentrated towards the center. On the new install, I'm thinking about mounting the K10 on the wall, just inside of each AC unit, at the roofline. I'd then put the subs until the head table (back-to-back, facing L/R) or perhaps put them over to the right, closer to the DJ table. I'm kinda thinking it would be better to hide them under the table, as long as I can keep enough leg room for the couple. How would you approach it?
 
I might be concerned with some EMI pickup in the speakers if placed close to the AC units .. check that thoroughly.
 
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I might be concerned with some EMI pickup in the speakers if placed close to the AC units .. check that thoroughly.

Ah, good catch. I can scoot them in if needed. Would hate to go further on the spread (losing volume on the dance floor). What do you think about the sub placement? I'm thinking to put them back-to-back (to keep the controls from getting kicked), under the table. Could even bring them halfway out in front, but still covered by the linens.
 
How about keeping 2 rectangular tables aside the head table and put the subs under those?
 
Did you sell your Bose? A pair of L1s with a bass unit would seem to be ideal with their wide dispersion.
 
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You mean splitting the subs apart? If they 12 feet apart, I'd be afraid of cancellation. Or perhaps I'm misunderstanding you.
Split them .. if they're 15' apart, you really won't hear much in the way of cancellation as they're now more than a wavelength apart. To be honest, at wedding levels, I haven't noticed much issue with them 8 feet apart.
 
You mean splitting the subs apart? If they 12 feet apart, I'd be afraid of cancellation. Or perhaps I'm misunderstanding you.
Trade them the EV system .. :)
 
Trade them the EV system .. :)

I'm still a bit timid on beefing up my subs. Still very concerned about not bothering the lady across the street. For now, I might take your suggestion and put the subs on the end of the head table. I'm currently using 2, 6' tables and when we have a larger party will likely just add another 6' (18' spread). I've always like hiding subs under the table and used to do that on my standard DJ setup. It was always cool to have guys walk up, in amazement that I could get that much bass "out of those itty bitty speakers" (tops).
 
I'm still a bit timid on beefing up my subs. Still very concerned about not bothering the lady across the street. For now, I might take your suggestion and put the subs on the end of the head table. I'm currently using 2, 6' tables and when we have a larger party will likely just add another 6' (18' spread). I've always like hiding subs under the table and used to do that on my standard DJ setup. It was always cool to have guys walk up, in amazement that I could get that much bass "out of those itty bitty speakers" (tops).
Don't put them under the head table, put them under 2 adjacent tables to the head table used for misc purposes. And subs are only "loud" if run loud .. otherwise they just fill in a bottom end.
 
The wide angle shot doesn't give me a good sense of the actual room size. My preference would always be to cover a space with multiple small speakers in one zone and then have a separate dance zone to concentrate the dance energy. This allows good articulation in the corners of the room for announcements but still enables guests to carry on conversations while the dance floor pounds away. If you want to get fancy, get a QSC MP-M40 and create zones that you can manage from your smartphone.
 
The wide angle shot doesn't give me a good sense of the actual room size. My preference would always be to cover a space with multiple small speakers in one zone and then have a separate dance zone to concentrate the dance energy. This allows good articulation in the corners of the room for announcements but still enables guests to carry on conversations while the dance floor pounds away. If you want to get fancy, get a QSC MP-M40 and create zones that you can manage from your smartphone.

you’ll have to take my word, those k10s will cover the entire room perfectly at that spread and height. Besides, money’s tight. More than normal.
 
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QSC speakers are very good speakers. They sound great. At least to me. Others will have a different opinion. They certainly beat the Mackie Junks. Oh my bad. The Mackie Thumbs. Great choice and they should do just great. The issue is dealing with the subs and I agree with not putting the subs anywhere near the head table. As far as the subs being too loud, that depends on the type of event it is and how hard they are driven. You want the sound to be smooth and even. You don't want the subs out doing the tops. Of course you know this already. My question is how will the speakers be controlled so it's not too loud so the neighbors don't complain and people at the event are not having their ears ringing when the music is not being played.
 
This wasn't even funny before you messed up the punchline.
What's funny is my partner tried to get me to buy a pair. I wouldn't even listen to them because I know they were cheap garbage. My choice was Yamaha DSR 115's and I haven't regret buying them.