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Wow, Zxa5 for a 40x40 room? I'd say that's way overkill. 1600 square feet is a small space as far as I'm concerned. Zx5/Zxa5 is a whole lotta speaker and can handle a lot bigger space. I just heard the new EV Live-X ELX15P and they sound really good. They would probably be more than enough for 1600 sq ft and 300 people. Of course adding subs always makes your sound fuller and richer.

Honestly, a pair of good 12" speakers with subs would work well for 1600 sq ft too. I use either EV Sx100+ or EV Sx300 with EV Sb122 subs. It sounds great. They're all plastic, but they sound great and they're nearly indestructable. Whatever you decide, EV makes very good speakers that will last for many years-I call that a good investment. The Sx300 also comes in a powered version. The best thing to do is call NLFX and talk to Ben, he really knows his stuff.
 
chubbsdarcy said:
Hey Guys, how do you do...
My name is Darcy, from Canada up here in the Labrador region..
I`m pleased to meet you guys and I hope to learn from you good folks....
I`ll do my best to return the favour when I can

Right now I`m in the market for speakers...considering a pair of these EV ZXA5 cabs!

I`m playing rooms no bigger than 1600 square feet, crowds no larger than 300.
Performing classic rock and country in my one man show
Running vocals, a miced guitar amp, and two channels of backing tracks (one channel for bass accompaniment, another channel for drums) through an Allen & Heath Zed10FX mixer
Using one of my old Carvin LM12A active cabs as a monitor for the time being (hoping to replace that one with an EV SxA100+ soon enough)
Currently considering purchasing a pair of these EV ZXA5 cabs, using one on a stand and perhaps the other one on the floor, for extra oomph if necessary-I don`t know...just a passing brainfart...

Would you folks say that a pair of these EV ZXA%`s be suffice for my needs......looking to get away from having a to carry an extra set of sub cabs if possible, and I`m not looking for earth rumbling-shatterring sound anyways....Just good clean volume with enough lows to move a crowd like I`ve described....Thanks a million Guys!
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Why would you want to put one on a stand and the other on the floor? Have you lost your marbles? Put both on speaker stands.
You will also need at least one 18" sub, I recommend two to make the sound effortless without having to blare it with loud volumes.
In other words a Bi amped system is the way to go!
 
Houston did you not catch he's a solo guitarist who uses pre recorded backing tracks and isn't looking for a lot of low end rumble.... the zxa5's should work perfectly... I do agree that putting one on the floor is not really a solution for the need for low end... get a sub for that.
 
jokerswild said:
Houston did you not catch he's a solo guitarist who uses pre recorded backing tracks and isn't looking for a lot of low end rumble.... the zxa5's should work perfectly... I do agree that putting one on the floor is not really a solution for the need for low end... get a sub for that.
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I caught it alright!
Music projection is still music projection. Pre recorded backing tracks have music in them, right?
You agreed with what I said so..............:trirolleyes:
 
No, I think that the first sign of me having lost my marbles is if I had spent $3500 on speakers without asking for the advice of those more knowledgeable in the field than I am... :)

Just looking for the lightest, most compact package I can find....I love subs (I had a pair of Yorkville LS700P subs for a few years) but IF there IS a speaker than help me get away without having to lug subs to a gig I`ll take it (believe you me, if you were to spend some time lugging gear up and down the coast where I gig regularly you would understand that weight is a supreme issue like you would NOT believe-transporting gear in sleds being towed behind snowmobiles in winter to being carried in the holds of fishing boats in summer, as well as flying in and out of gigs by twin otter, etc.-I hope this paints a picture).

Just looking for the lightest weight pair of speakers with the most oomph and balls available! :)

Thanks guys!
 
chubbsdarcy said:
No, I think that the first sign of me having lost my marbles is if I had spent $3500 on speakers without asking for the advice of those more knowledgeable in the field than I am... :)

Just looking for the lightest, most compact package I can find....I love subs (I had a pair of Yorkville LS700P subs for a few years) but IF there IS a speaker than help me get away without having to lug subs to a gig I`ll take it (believe you me, if you were to spend some time lugging gear up and down the coast where I gig regularly you would understand that weight is a supreme issue like you would NOT believe-transporting gear in sleds being towed behind snowmobiles in winter to being carried in the holds of fishing boats in summer, as well as flying in and out of gigs by twin otter, etc.-I hope this paints a picture).

Just looking for the lightest weight pair of speakers with the most oomph and balls available! :)

Thanks guys!
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No problem but it will help next time to list ALL your criteria first in your original post! :triwink: We could have recommended the Bose L1s which are excellent for Guitarists and light, not to mention they don't need stands!
 
Ya know Houston, I`ve been real curious about that Bose system for a long, long time-just haven`t taken the gamble as I have never seen one in person. How large a Bose system might you suggest, and would the price point beat a pair of the EV`s....
....Gotta admit I am a little partial to the EV brand...my first band had a set of them way back when...a pair of MTS-1 cabs-talk about back breakers!
Thanks
 
chubbsdarcy said:
Ya know Houston, I`ve been real curious about that Bose system for a long, long time-just haven`t taken the gamble as I have never seen one in person. How large a Bose system might you suggest, and would the price point beat a pair of the EV`s....
....Gotta admit I am a little partial to the EV brand...my first band had a set of them way back when...a pair of MTS-1 cabs-talk about back breakers!
Thanks
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You cannot go wrong with EV as long as you buy the correct Model for the task at hand. The Bose L1 is made for musicians but marketed towards DJs. It is light, portable and the dispersion would be excellent for guitar notes! Check with Bose, they may sell you one on a ????day satisfaction guaranteed return policy.
BTW if you don't want to lift heavy speakers, help the economy by hiring Roadies. First you have to charge enough! lol
 
Based on what you described plastic speakers are definitely a good way to go in high moisture situations. They're also very light compared to wooden cabinets.

As far as the Bose L1 goes, it's pretty small and portable and you can use one for the size of rooms and crowds you described with no problems. An L1 model 1 with (2) small and light weight B1 bass bins is about $2,500. The amplifier is built into the base. You just plug the two cylindrical radiators into the base and the connect the bass bins and you're ready to go. Then hook up your mixer and music source and you're done. Some people use only one bass bin-that saves you about $300.
 
Steve LeBlanc said:
Ummm ...don't think so; it was nade and marketed for musicians and still is....DJ's happened to pick up on it
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Well then Monsieur Le Blanc, I stand corrected, eh! :triwink:
 
chubbsdarcy said:
Hey Guys, how do you do...
My name is Darcy, from Canada up here in the Labrador region..
I`m pleased to meet you guys and I hope to learn from you good folks....
I`ll do my best to return the favour when I can

Right now I`m in the market for speakers...considering a pair of these EV ZXA5 cabs!

I`m playing rooms no bigger than 1600 square feet, crowds no larger than 300.
Performing classic rock and country in my one man show
Running vocals, a miced guitar amp, and two channels of backing tracks (one channel for bass accompaniment, another channel for drums) through an Allen & Heath Zed10FX mixer
Using one of my old Carvin LM12A active cabs as a monitor for the time being (hoping to replace that one with an EV SxA100+ soon enough)
Currently considering purchasing a pair of these EV ZXA5 cabs, using one on a stand and perhaps the other one on the floor, for extra oomph if necessary-I don`t know...just a passing brainfart...

Would you folks say that a pair of these EV ZXA%`s be suffice for my needs......looking to get away from having a to carry an extra set of sub cabs if possible, and I`m not looking for earth rumbling-shatterring sound anyways....Just good clean volume with enough lows to move a crowd like I`ve described....Thanks a million Guys!
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I'd say in that room go with EV SXA360's both on poles or flown with the matching subs. I use my ZXA5's in a 1200 seat high school auditorium with 4 jbl subs and 1 SXA360 as a center fill and the system bangs...the zxa5's aren't even turned up half way on the cab and the 360's just slightly more than half. They're excellent together and electrovoice continues to outdo themselves. Now if you don't want to carry subs the 360's are still good for you...just eq the mix a little so theres some extra oomph in the bass.
Hope this helps
 
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