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4 quieter foldbacks versus 2 louder ones
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<blockquote data-quote="Lisa Lane-Collins" data-source="post: 6299" data-attributes="member: 2967"><p>I'm using 4 Mackie Thumps as fold back in a venue at the moment, haven't had any complaints so I shall assume they provide more that adequate foldback. I want them for other applications though so I'm looking to replace.</p><p></p><p>At this point in time it seems I could go one of two ways. I could buy two speakers capable of putting out 400/800 watts rms respectively (aka <a href="http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290837936155?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649" target="_blank">eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d</a> or <a href="http://www.derringers.com.au/products/JBL-MRX512M--Loudspeaker-Top-Box-FOH-Wedge-2-way.html" target="_blank">Derringers home of JBL MRX512M Loudspeaker Top Box FOH Wedge 2 way</a> ). Or I could go for four of something with a much lower RMS but also much cheaper (such as <a href="http://www.swamp.net.au/300W-passive-speaker.html" target="_blank">DE Acoustics 300W RMS Passive Speaker | Swamp</a>).</p><p></p><p> Taking into account the need to buy amps as well, I'm reckoning the cost comes to about $2000 either way so what's the better choice?</p><p></p><p>I Was drawn to the much louder speakers because I want some more high end equipment and I reckon two loud fold should be able to fill the stage (despite protestations about not being able to make custom mixes for every musician - in fact, the one time I mixed there I only had 2 Thumps for foldback and it was fine). Some time down the track when I have more savings I could buy another two Loud foldbacks, it would be cool. Another tick in the box of loud foldback, at least with the JBLs is I could pinch them for FOH elsewhere when needed. Conversely, I feel like having four foldback speakers (even though they are a lower RMS) will probably lull musicians into a sense of playing a stage that is well equipped (aka psychology trumps technicalities).</p><p></p><p>Thoughts?</p><p></p><p>PS I've looked high and low for alternative foldback options around the 400 watt RMS range (pref passive) and can't seem to find anything (in Adelaide, South Australia). Actually considering the RMS, there is No point in buying the JBLs from Derringers at almost $1000 each, only the ones off of ebay...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lisa Lane-Collins, post: 6299, member: 2967"] I'm using 4 Mackie Thumps as fold back in a venue at the moment, haven't had any complaints so I shall assume they provide more that adequate foldback. I want them for other applications though so I'm looking to replace. At this point in time it seems I could go one of two ways. I could buy two speakers capable of putting out 400/800 watts rms respectively (aka [url=http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/290837936155?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649]eBay Australia: Buy new & used fashion, electronics & home d[/url] or [url=http://www.derringers.com.au/products/JBL-MRX512M--Loudspeaker-Top-Box-FOH-Wedge-2-way.html]Derringers home of JBL MRX512M Loudspeaker Top Box FOH Wedge 2 way[/url] ). Or I could go for four of something with a much lower RMS but also much cheaper (such as [url=http://www.swamp.net.au/300W-passive-speaker.html]DE Acoustics 300W RMS Passive Speaker | Swamp[/url]). Taking into account the need to buy amps as well, I'm reckoning the cost comes to about $2000 either way so what's the better choice? I Was drawn to the much louder speakers because I want some more high end equipment and I reckon two loud fold should be able to fill the stage (despite protestations about not being able to make custom mixes for every musician - in fact, the one time I mixed there I only had 2 Thumps for foldback and it was fine). Some time down the track when I have more savings I could buy another two Loud foldbacks, it would be cool. Another tick in the box of loud foldback, at least with the JBLs is I could pinch them for FOH elsewhere when needed. Conversely, I feel like having four foldback speakers (even though they are a lower RMS) will probably lull musicians into a sense of playing a stage that is well equipped (aka psychology trumps technicalities). Thoughts? PS I've looked high and low for alternative foldback options around the 400 watt RMS range (pref passive) and can't seem to find anything (in Adelaide, South Australia). Actually considering the RMS, there is No point in buying the JBLs from Derringers at almost $1000 each, only the ones off of ebay... [/QUOTE]
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