Halloo...

which speakers should I buy with psx1000...
EV's SX300e...or Mackie's c300 or S500...Or maybe something from JBL...
I play live with the band...sometimes alone with my 9000pro...

help me guys.

MIKI

For sheer coverage and volume - the Mackie 500's, but if the size and 100lb weight is not practical then ....
Mackie 300's will give you a wider high end dispersion, while the EV's will have a little more mid presence. Both are good choices, but in the ultimate decision - size will play a factor, right? If it's NO problem - I recommend the Mackie's (300's)
The 500's are clearly better, and louder, and bigger, but sheese - WAAAAAAAY bigger !
It takes TWO people to move them !

[This message has been edited by Uncle Dave (edited 03-01-2002).]

Thanks Uncle Dave...I was thinking too of getting me Mackie's c300...
Thanks for reply....
I forgot to say that I sometimes play in bigger halls[200-400],and sometimes in smaller[100-150]/////

Those Mackies will do 400 people without breaking a sweat.

I just got home from a Mother/Son dance at my old High School, and Lemme tell ya - the EV's really did a heck of a job!
I brought my 150watt Gallien Krueger bass amp, just to be safe, but the sound from the EV's was better than I expected. There were over 350 people there in a large gym, and the sound coverage was excellent. I had them on the floor at the front of the stage, sitting in their little angle brackets - facing UP, and at an angle towards the ceiling. This really worked out well. I played the first two sets live during pictures and dinner, and after that we had some dance contests, prizes, and I wound up DJing most of the remainder of the party. The kids deserved to hear some of their tune, after all. They were pretty tolerant - having a "newly turned 47" yr old as their MC ! It was MY old school too, what a kick seeing the place again, as an adult. My daughter goes there now, and another is about to start there next September.
(Bah - dee - ah ..... do you remember ? )
Sorry - EW&F flashback.
Anyone wondering about the power of the SX100a - wonder NO longer. They are very efficient. This was the largest crowd I've done with them so far, and I'm very pleased. If it was one of MY crowds (40 and older) the bass amp would not have been needed, but for all the kids' music - it really helped a lot. Dancers respond to bass - NOT volume. I was glad to have a little "extra" in the rumble department.
the kids were TOO cool with their Mom's. At first, it was tough to get them out of their seats, but after a bit - they did everything I told them to. I had them running a Conga line and all. (try THAT with a bunch of 16 yr olds and their Moms!) At the end I had them all form a huge circle as we sang "United We Stand" to each other, and gradually closed the circle so that by the end of the tune - we had a HUGE "gang hug" going. It was really nice. The Mom's loved it, and the boys put up with it.
I closed with that, and many left the building with red eyes! (Including ME !)
When I was 16, I don't think I could have danced with my Mom - I was too awkward. These kids were so "at ease". They even danced in groups of 5-10 boys! I never saw that before. Girls always do it, but I never expected to see groups of guys dancing together. (fast, of course!)
All in all - a banner night. It helped to rekindle my faith in the courage and confidence of today's youth. There was a lot of love in the room .... and NO smoke ... and NO alcohol! I was diggin THAT !

The point is - The EV's are a contender, folks. They are for real, and they are easy to carry too. This could be the most efficient system I've ever owned.
PSR2000, voice prism, stereo mixer, 2 EV sx100a - lap top with MP3's,WMA's, and SMF's on board. I was invincible tonight !

Uncle Dave I'm wondering, exactly how do you use your laptop Computer? what do you store on it?
Nobby

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I think that the EV SxA100's are a PERFECT match for the PSR2000 as they both sound great and both are very LIGHTWEIGHT & portable (easy transportable) as well.

I'm still looking for a 'small as possible' 'line input' pre-amp unit to connect between the PSR2000 & the EVs.

I'm still WAITING to hear feedback from Uncle Dave (or anybody else here) on the Midiman 'Audio Buddy' and/or Rolls 'Playmate'. I'm curious just HOW MUCH volume increase (w/o sacrificing sound quality) you can get with the Audio Buddy or Rolls Playmate? I would like (on the larger gigs) to be able to do all my mixing from the keyboard itself and not have to take the Mackie 1202 mixer. - Scott

Scott,
Send me your address, and I'll loan you the midiman. You can ship it back to me after you try it out! Or .... just buy one from DanO - he'll take it back if you don't like it ........ right Danny Boy ?

Nobby,
There may be others wondering about the value/use of a laptop, so I'll post this reply in a separate thread.