Replace Mackie time??

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Jon Tuck, formerly know as Jay Tea Vegas has offered some very good advice. Just look at this speaker. Real pretty isn't it? You'll be proud like never before.:sqwink:
 

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WOW! That's a sharp looking speaker!

I couldn't find the weight though.. how does it compare? I have also seen them retail for about $799... which is $200 more than the 450s. I see that you said you can find them for 1200 and under.. where?

60 pounds.
 
Here's the Wharfedale found all over for about 350 - 400 each


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It's a good-looking speaker.. and I'd love to hear it first hand.. the wattage is low, but I know better than to just look at wattage. However, there are no average DB ratings only peak.

Where can the Wharfs be found at a store?
 
The cabinet that most closely fits the specs in your original post is the Yorkville NX55P. If you are doing an event that you feel does not require subs, this cab will put out gobs of bass at lower spl levels (too much for my taste), and will outperform the Mackie. It has the features you requested, plus more like onboard mixing and eq. Weighs 42 lbs.

I've compared the RCF ART312A and FBT Maxx4A directly. Very similar in output and sound quality, although they have slightly different tone. The FBT sounds like it has a slight "smilie face" in the processing while the RCF is flat. The FBT gets a little harsher at limiting, probably because the low frequency amp limits before the highs.

If you really want to move up from the SRM450 level cabinet, you should consider one of the models that has a larger diaphragm horn driver, like the ART322A, 325A, Maxx6a. You can drive these a lot harder than the other cabs without piercing people's eardrums with the high frequency because they stay very smooth a higher levels. You will pay a higher price for these cabs though, especially the FBT.

Mike Pyle
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