Hi all

I'm looking for some advice re which PA system to go for under £1500/£2000 that would be well suited to reproducing acoustic piano work and perhaps a light jazz quartet.

Sound quality is the most important criteria (over things like weight, size etc). I'd appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks again,
Ray.

[This message has been edited by fourthharmonic (edited 09-05-2004).]

Logitech Z2200
http://www.bit-tech.net/review/282/

Check out Peavey Escort. It has five channels, built-in mixer, stands, effects, even a mic and cord. It is all self-contained and has rollers.
It would seem to be perfect for what you want. It has really good, clean sound, and even has a set of RCA in-outs.
The logitechs are good-sounding powered speakers, but you would need a mixer with them.
DonM

Thanks for the replies. Both look like good bets. However, I think perhaps I've not been specific enough. I'm looking for something around 300-500w per side, something that is perhaps in the same vein as the Mackie SRM450s but better at handling that all important mid range for piano.
Thanks
Ray

The 450's overheat frequently on stage & shut off.....dont lay them down either.I dumped them fast!

You will be amazed at the sound and clarity(and portability)of the JBL Eon10 G2 powered speakers. Truly "sweet" as UD says.

The Barbetta Sona 32C is wonderful. Each self-powered cabinet has 4 channels plus a mic input and 3-band e.q.
DonM

The Barbettas would not appear to be available in the UK (he quoted pounds). I have looked for a UK distributor, without success. I have emailed them several times, but no reply.

I too am interested in the idea of two powered speakers plus a small mixer for (stereo) keyboard use, and would also like to play bass throught the set up! Any ideas (must be avialable in UK)?

Cheers
Nigel

Barbetta Sona 32c's ROCK!!!

I think they fixed the overheating issue Donny. In fact I don't think there ever was a problem really. I heard a Band play through 2 Mackie SRM 450's today in 92 degree heat for three hours and they performed flawlessly. No problem at all with them overheating, shutting down because of overheating, or any audio anomalies, etc., because of heat issues or overheating.

You may have gotten a faulty pair of SRM 450's Donny. Don't throw out the baby with the bath water because of a possible isolated overheating issue with your Mackies.

PS: I have never heard of any Mackie speakers taking a nose dive because of heat related issues btw.

So with a little EQ'ing through a Mixer "fourthharmonic", the Mackie SRM 450's may well be the speakers you're looking for. The SRM 450's I heard today sounded astoundingly pristine and rock solid. No pops, quivers, rattles (no electrical smell because of heat ) or distortion of any kind that I could hear.

Best regards,
Mike