Advice needed on PA set up - Thanks

[SpkerHireDublin]

I just updated the info in the above post. I can't find a site for the amp that is not in german, if you are using chrome it should automatically translate it for you.

If I can get one of you guys with the knowledge that I've seen shared on this site to give advice I woud be very grateful.

[drbob1]

I'm very sceptical of the specs on the speakers. For example, the 2522 is listed as 99 dB 1w 1m, which would make it a very loud speaker indeed with the possibility of over 130 dB at full volume, but it uses a piezo tweeter with no horn loading, which I don't believe would allow 130 dB at 18 kHz. The ad copy reads like typical Behringer/Wharfdale/Kustom hype. Were I to source a system, I'd first want to know exactly what it was for (Dance, live music, rock, metal, vocal...) and what the budget is. My own choices include EV drivers and subs, Allen and Heath Mixers, DBX processing and Peavey IPR amps, but that's as much for portability as anything.

[SpkerHireDublin]

Originally Posted by drbob1

Were I to source a system, I'd first want to know exactly what it was for (Dance, live music, rock, metal, vocal...) and what the budget is.

Thanks for the reply.

I already own the Auna 2222's and they produce good quality sound and are very loud and for the price I can't find anything better than the Auna 2522's.
They are only €255 for the pair!

The system will be used for live music. Mainly a one man show, vocals and a acoustic guitar.

My budget for the system is around €1000/$1220/£780.

Price breakdown:
Mixer - Mackie PROFX12 - €260
Speakers - 2 x Auna 2522's - €255
Amp - Skytec Amp-2000 3200W - €235
Mic's - 3 x e835's - €200
Total - €950

Note this doesn't include the 2222's as I already own them.

Is there any better gear for this price?

I am going to have a look at what I can find with your suggestions.

Cheers

[nedorama]

Hard to say without knowing things like how many people do you want to cover, is this for indoors or out. I haven't heard to Auna or Skytec.

I'd recommend looking to buy used because things like speakers and amps depreciate quickly and you can get a much better used brand than something new. I've bought nearly all my mixers used and have been happy; same with powered monitors.

[Frost]

Those look awful to me. Piezo tweeter screams worst speaker possible. Either up your budget, look used, and or start buying pieces and rent the rest as you need

[drbob1]

Yeah, I hate to be nit-picky but that wouldn't be the system that I'd be excited about...

For mixers, one of the smaller Allen and Heath would be great, especially if you could find a used MW2 (they sell used in the 250-350 Euro range around here).

For speakers, around here I'd recommend Mackie or Peavey, or the first generation JBL Eons at that price range. Even used they'll be more serviceable and give better sound than something with a piezo tweeter (look for titanium).

For amps, I'm actually really sold on the Peavey IPR1600s just because of the weight. I have a contact who sells refurbished ones for $165!!! Yes, they're a little lightly built and may not last forever, but they sound really good for as long as they last and they're infinitely better than the brand X stuff.

No problem with the mic choice. Don't forget to add a mixer case or rack, cables, gig bag, speaker stands into the budget...