I know this was covered before but can't find it here.
What is the best PA for the T5.

Thanks for input

There is no BEST..........after you take your T5 into the store and hook it up and play thru 5 or 6 different systems at
FULL PERFORMANCE Volume will you then be able to make a educated decision on what sounds BEST for your kind of music using your own gear. Do not listen to anyone here or anywhere ......
your ears & finances will guide you.

Good luck

As DNJ said there is no best.Well there is , but it all depends on your needs,your money and how you going to use your system.

Ditto!

What Don said...

How much do you want to spend?

How much do you want to schlep?

What size are the venues /audiences ?

Are you playing for dancers?

Age range of the audience?

I have sold many T5s the past few months and a favorite of my customers has been the Yamaha Stagepas 400i for sound, portability and features.

Thanks guys. I think I'll try out a pair of DXR12 since the 8's are not much less. As far as a music stores around here they don't have PA systems to try out... I think they would freak out if they saw an arranger keyboard!

Larry, how far are you from a GC? They usually have a vast assortment of sound systems, and some of their larger stores have a soundproof room for trying them out.

Gary

I love My Yamaha DXR 12's and My DXR 8's killer speakers for live play!

The best PA I ever used was a pair of Bose L1 (not the Compacts) in stereo.

Pricey? You bet! But, you may go through a number of keyboards, but you only need to buy the right PA system once.

Plus, using the Bose eliminates the need for a monitor system, which is another added expense and another thing to set up and adjust.

Having the two Bose also acts as a back-up...if one ever fails, you can squeak by with one of them.

If I was to start gigging again, that's the system I would get...a fine (and one time) investment in my opinion.

Ian

Ian,
I've had every Bose that they ever made and I've only downsized because I never needed the extra ooomph that the larger ones put out. My Compact packs a wallop and if I ever need more ... I add a small bass amp or run a line into the house (or MY QSC stereo system)

Picked up the 12's today. they knocked off $100 buying 2. The 8's look tempting but for $100 more you get the 12's. I'll let you know how they work out.
Thanks guys...

Just bought the Bose L1 Compact and I really love the system. Never heard myself so clearly as the system sits off to one side or slightly behind me. Not even a hint of feedback. The audience hears what I hear which is crystal clear sound.
Really love the time saved in setup.

God Bless,
Don

Another Convert! Welcome to the ways of the force!

Gary,

You were very helpful in advising me on my Bose experience. Thanks to you and Brian, I am indeed a convert.

God Bless,
Don

Glad I could help, Don.

Gary