that would depend on at what point the 80% is covering eh? Sounds like he doesnt use just one for the max 350 since he said 80% of. I would likely guess for less than 200 but thats only an uneducated guess.
Bose vs. Bose vs the EV 12" actives LiveX... which would you rather DJ with?
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I am learning to ask questions and clarifying before making comments based on uneducated guesses. Then again, that is just me. :triwink: YMMV
He has not answered as yet even in previous threads. LOL I will keep my guessed answer to myself.:trirolleyes:
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I have been using EV powered speakers for 15 years now, and I have never had an issue with any of them. They are a well built product from a reputable company who stand behind what they build. However, I would not recomend the live X line. I would point you to the SXA line instead. The SXA360 speakers and eventually the SB2A sub. The SXA360,s are 500 watts of bi-amped power (4oo to the woofer, 100 to the driver.) in a 36 pound cabinet. The back panel is clean & simple. The sound is amazing! I have used them for years from everything from wedding receptions, to outside car shows, etc. They sound incredable. They are clear, crisp and clean. For a mobile disc jockey, they are perfect. I have recently added the SB2A subs and they really round out the bottom end. The SB2A is in the same cabinet (so they match) and has two (2) dual 350 watt amps, so the 1 sub can power another (passive sub) or a passive top. Asfar as the $$$, they are less than the bose, and very comprable to the live X series. Hope this info helps in your search for a great system!
I have been using EV powered speakers for 15 years now, and I have never had an issue with any of them. They are a well built product from a reputable company who stand behind what they build. However, I would not recomend the live X line. I would point you to the SXA line instead. The SXA360 speakers and eventually the SB2A sub. The SXA360,s are 500 watts of bi-amped power (4oo to the woofer, 100 to the driver.) in a 36 pound cabinet. The back panel is clean & simple. The sound is amazing! I have used them for years from everything from wedding receptions, to outside car shows, etc. They sound incredable. They are clear, crisp and clean. For a mobile disc jockey, they are perfect. I have recently added the SB2A subs and they really round out the bottom end. The SB2A is in the same cabinet (so they match) and has two (2) dual 350 watt amps, so the 1 sub can power another (passive sub) or a passive top. Asfar as the $$$, they are less than the bose, and very comprable to the live X series. Hope this info helps in your search for a great system!
I agree that 1 tower is not adequate for 350. I would at least use 2, or even 3, depending on how big the room is...or the shape of the room. As I mentioned, I found it much more effective to put the 2nd and 3rd in other spots in the room. Having the 2nd one right next to me really didn't add much to the first, except stereo, and I run in mono anyway.
I have found 1 tower to be more than adequate for most crowds of 240 or less, which covers the vast majority of weddings I do. But the crowd size is not the only thing that determines that. Where I am in the room in relation to the crowd makes a big difference too. If I am at one end of a long skinny room, the 240th person at the other end might have trouble hearing me with 1 tower, so I'll put another tower, or even a compact, for filler at the other end. But If I am in the middle, and there is 120 people off to each side of me, they'll have no problem at all.
But that's just me. I've heard people say they would never use just one. (I always have a 2nd one there as back up, just not set up. I had another DJ in a hall walk into my room and ask me why I would bring just one speaker to a wedding. I said it's all I need. He said he would be embarrassed to bring such little equipment to a wedding. I said, "Then don't. But I have found that the quality of the equipment is much more important that the quantity of the equipment".
To me, the really only thing that matters is my clients. In the surveys I send out, most have been rated excellent all around. But every once in a while, we have someone that was picky about something or not glowing about something. I have found if people are not happy with something, they are not shy about sharing it with you. But not once is the 6 years we've been using them has any client said anything negative about the music sound, volume, or the amount of equipment. When they do mention anything about the sound or the size of the equipment, it's always positive.
Also, Please understand that this is what I DO. This is not a claim from a company or anyone else. It is not a promise. Just sharing my experience. Everyone's opinion will vary. For example, I have only use more than 2 bass units once. I didn't like how it sounded. I felt the sound is much clearer and more natural with two. I just felt it was too much low end with 4. I bought the attachment to add the extra bass units, then sold it once I realized that I'd never use it.
However, there is a DJ on the equipment forum that said he has never done an event with less than 4 bass units, and most times uses 8.....and still feels like sometimes he wants more bass.
Point is, when you take people with different backgrounds, different experiences, different preferences, and different hearing that do different events for different people, you are going to have different results.
However, there is a DJ on the equipment forum that said he has never done an event with less than 4 bass units, and most times uses 8.....and still feels like sometimes he wants more bass.
Point is, when you take people with different backgrounds, different experiences, different preferences, and different hearing that do different events for different people, you are going to have different results.
Scott, I am with you in that I don't like using all 4 bass bins. I 100% think that 2 are plenty at the types of events I do. And I agree that I like the sound better with just 2.
Before you sell them, try using just 1 tower/double bass for the 150 person wedding.
At least recently, that is.
In my view, 200 is a pretty accurate limit on how many you should cover with an L1 rig with at least double subs. I've stretched to 350 (out of town gig, booking agent lied on the size of the venue) but wouldn't advise it.
Scott,
Thanks for responding. I did not say that YOU were making false claims that is why I was asking for clarification. You have always been straightforward and concise in your answers and opinions here on this board and I respect that very much.In the past there were Bose owners making outrageous claims about the L1s and how many people they can cover with one, etc.
That is a great idea to spread them out to other areas when you need more coverage. Since they have such a wide dispersal pattern, I could never understand why DJs who use two place them at each end of their Table/Booth. Again, thank you very much and may you have continued success in your business.
Thanks for responding. I did not say that YOU were making false claims that is why I was asking for clarification. You have always been straightforward and concise in your answers and opinions here on this board and I respect that very much.In the past there were Bose owners making outrageous claims about the L1s and how many people they can cover with one, etc.
That is a great idea to spread them out to other areas when you need more coverage. Since they have such a wide dispersal pattern, I could never understand why DJs who use two place them at each end of their Table/Booth. Again, thank you very much and may you have continued success in your business.