I STILL HAVENT GOT AROUND TO TRYING OUT THESE SPEAKERS, HAS ANYONE ANY EXPERIENCE OF USING THEM TO PLAY ACCOUSTIC GUITAR AND DRUM MACHINE/BASS SEQUENCES ALA DR 880 THROUGH THE, I PLAY SMALL BARS WITH MAYBE 70 TO 100 PEOPLE FAIRLY UP CLOSE AND SOMETIMES THE CROWD CAN BE NOISY, PLAY MOSTLY ROCKING COUNTRY 50/60S ROCK N ROLL, BEATLES ETC ANY ADVICE OR HELP MUCH APPRECIATED, THANKS

Vincent,

I've used the Z-5500 system for since last fall and there have been times when I have fired two guitars, a keyboard and a pair or mics through the system all at one itme. The sounds were excellent for an audience of up to 125. The Z-5300 is about half as powerful, but from the few folks I have heard from, they're using the system with audiences to 75 or 80 people and reported excellent results. The key to success with any sound system is having a good, balanced mix through the mixer. That means someone has to be the person solely in charge of the volume levels--all the volume levels. If changes are to be made to accommodate crowd noise, it should only be done using the master volume only--not individual volumes.

If you have not purchased the system yet, I highly recommend buying from a retailer that has a liberal return policy. Try it out with your group in a large venue, get someone to listen to a short performance, then make up your minds whether or not it does the job at hand. If not take it back for a full refund.

Good Luck,

Gary

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I just ordered some logitechs, and expect them early next week. I used to play/gig alot of what you are mentioning - i'll post again when I get them and give them a work out!

Jill

BestBuy stores have a $50 rebate on the 5300's purchased by 07/30/2005. Better hurry down.


Jerry

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Jill:
Hope you ordered the Z5500's They will not dissapoint you. I use them and have no trouble getting over a live drummer, and lead screaming guitarist. OMB (or in your case OWB) their terrific.....Pose

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Vincent

I ordered a pair of z5300s in May and have used them at a couple of outdoor parties and at a few indoor parties as well. AT the outdoor parties there were 75 to 100 people at each event. They had no problem filling the outdoor backyards. An indoors they worked very well with 100 people give or take.

One thing I'll mention is that I had just purchased lots of new equipment a PSR 3000, a Roland KC series keyboard amp and a Clavinova CVP307 for home. At the time I could not afford to purchase the 5500s. Today I would have bought the 5500s based on all the positive input here at the forum. However, I got a great deal on the 5300s from Amazon. They were $114. plus shipping of $20. For that price I just couldn't pass up. My thought process was if they didn't do the job, my PC would have benefitted with a dynamite surround sound system. Short story is I'm very happy with them.

I have both systems and I use the 5300 with my PSR 3000 and my 5500 with my Tyros and both are fantastic systems that leave you wanting for nothing....BTW, when it comes to the Logitech speaker systems, trust in what Gary (Travelin'easy) has to say...he is the expert in this field and is responsable for most of us using them..Thnx.
Tony Rome

New rebates at CompUSA.
http://tinyurl.com/c5fzg

Jerry

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Jerry, just a FYI... the URL you provided early in this thread is so long it is causing an ultra-wide page. Anytime you have a very long URL, you can beat the problem by amending the URl at:
http://tinyurl.com


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Yamaha PSR2000

When I run out of new projects, I think I'll buy a Z-5300 and create a new system from it, one that will be specifically for small, nursing home and assisted living jobs. At that price, for a system with that much power, it's gonna' be tough to beat. I'll post photos when I get around to nearing completion.

Cheers,

Gary

I purchased the Z560's - couldn't pass up the price, and a liberal return policy, if needed. I think i paid 56.00 = should be plenty for me right now, as i'm starting small, if by chance a larger sound is needed, i still have my 500W peaveys if I need them.
I'm sure down the road i'll be purchasing the 5500's, and like gary, i'll have both sets then, to use as needed.
I'm sure i'll be posting when they arrive, and we've scoped them out.

Jill

Gary I sit here with a grin on my face thinking we're all lucky to have your input here. Were you a design engineer before you became a performer?

I used your idea for the mic stands with the z5300s. Everyone not only loves the sound of the 5300s but they also the design for the stands. Keep the good ideas coming! One day I hope to be able to reciprocate.

Thanks for the kudos Stephen,

Nope--I was never an engineer of any kind, but I've always been blessed with a great deal of crativity (Which my wife refers to as insanity) and the ability to work with my hands.

Should be a fun project and with luck I hope to have it completed within the next few weeks, before the next nursing home job.

Cheers,

Gary

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