Im doing a little bit of research for an amp for my KB. Im on a very strict budget, and cant spend more than 150$ Heres what im thinking, I found a 12inch speaker with a 4 by 10 horn cab by kustom for 60$ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/600810/(80$ for 15inch) and Ill get a cheap pyle rackmount amp for 70$ http://www.x10.com/electronics/allcatego...le_PT-1200.html . Would that work and sound good for a small on stage venue? What else could you suggest on my budget?

Thanks,

Phil

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I would do a search on SZ for the Logitech z2200 and it's replacement the z2300.

These are getting very good reviews and are 200 watts RMS where the Kustom shows 80 watts RMS.

When I started shopping speakers a few years ago, I was advized not to get Kustom PA gear by a salesman that had them for sale in his store!

My guess is those Kustoms can't be much to right home about for that kind of money.

Scott

Thanks for the reply, howeer I dont think that those would keep up with me gigging. And i dont think that the satallites are big enough. I may be wrong, but thats my concerns with them.

I did somemore looking, and found these, http://www.gemsound.com/products_speakers-starter-main.html Could I run my 1/4 dirctly from my boad into these? Or will I need some sort of extra amp?

One other thingis I have a gift card for musicians friend, and have to use it.

Thanks,

Phil

I wouldn't be too quick to dismiss the Z2200/2300. Looks can be deceiving, especially on a tight budget. The long throw technology,coupled with the clarity of these satellites is surprising.

Bernie

I agree with Scott here.
For that kind of money I'd be very sceptical to their prformance. I'd also take those reviews with a grain of salt, you never know if that's paid/fake reviews.
You get what you pay for, (most times).

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Roy-Andrè

For audiences of 80 or less people, the Z-2200/2300 will more than suffice. Many years ago Bose proved to the world that the size of the speaker is not what delivers--it's the technology used to drive those speakers, along with the advanced technology used in their construction. For nite-club jobs, parties and small venues to 80 people, the Z-2200/2300 is all that you'll need.

Gary

Thanks for all the replys. I suppose your right about them, and most likely will be all that I need, the only downside is that they dont sell them on musicians freind.

How would a pair of medium sized monitors work?I found these that look quite decent. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/600604/ http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=home/search/detail/base_pid/609016/
(the Nady has pricematch, I found it elsewhere for 75...)

Thanks

Phil

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the do sell them (logitech)in comp USA for 99$.they'll ship it too.

Z-2300

Gary

Gary

Hi Guys.

I can’t believe my eyes. !!!!!

Those Logitech z2200 speakers you’re recommending are by a bloody long shot not suitable for Pennywizz6 who is planning on actually gigging with them.

The fact is that the Logitech z2200 are nothing more than dirt-cheap Desktop PC speakers directed at the PC market for uses who play Video Games and watch the odd DVD movie from time to time at “””HOME””””.

You guys are giving him extremely bad advice here. No way on earth are they suitable for what Pennywizz6 needs. To even suggest them madness.

For crying out loud Logitech make Desktop PC devices. Not Pro Audio or anything even close to entry-level speakers suitable for live performance.

His money would be better spent somewhere else on an Amp and a pair of 12” Speakers designed for live use.

Regards.
Sharp.