Diki, I wouldn't expect you to take any recommendation from ME, or anyone else for that matter. And, I can almost guarantee that you play much louder than I do - but that has no bearing on what I hear in the overall sound spectrum. When I was using a 10-inch, long throw sub there were times when I considered it overwhelming and lowered the sub volume in order to achieve a more balanced sound. Works for me, and obviously, lots of other performers on this forum.

Gary

doesn't anyone understand 10-15pp people only ?

Yep, I do, Donny.I play a fair number of private, living-room parties and family room parties throughout the year. Don't need to blow someone's head off with subs and the like. But, hey, Diki plays BIG jobs, YOUNGER audiences, and he plays LOUDER than we do. So, it's his way or the HIGHWAY!

Gary

at his age he is still playing bar gigs I assume in FL ?.....after all these years I think we both know what WE need for sound reinforcement....no use even arguing about it....just do what you think sounds good. enjoy, I know I do.

The sub isn't to make the overall sound louder....but better..

That Mackie 150 goes down to 100...that is no bass response for music..The S950 maybe goes down to 90..those 10-12 people aren't hearing any bass...just you the player..and it is still poor, but you are use to it..

A sub just makes it fuller, you don't have to thump it...just get under 50 for real natural bass range..

No offense, but you guys make equipment recommendations all the time, without bothering to point out how low you play, or the type of crowd you play to. All I'm trying to do is point out when what you recommend has a limited usage, before someone that needs more takes your advice!

And, as Gary pointed out (no idea why he thinks that no-one but him has the sense to turn down a sub that may be too loud!), no need to blow anyone's head off, but for me, at least, a STRONG need to remain full and flat no matter what venue or volume I'm playing.

Gary, you mean to tell me, you disconnect the "sub" from your Compact on small jobs?
Of course not, you don't have to blast it..to get the full sound..

Donny, If you know what sound you need...why are you still searching for the right system?

I'm done arguing I Know what sounds good for me ...carry on.

Huh?...I have the right system now the DXR12" are perfect for my needs......and now I have acquired the srm150 for specialized situations and have no complaints so far, ....but then again you hate the Yamaha sound also so it doesn't matter either way?...this is getting silly we all are bickering in a condescending manner about what know one really knows what the other is doing out there gig and sound wise amazing isn't it? ..

You guys listen to Fran...he always knows what he's talkin' about...