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FBT VN2000 or RCF HD10a + 702ASii ?
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<blockquote data-quote="Richard Penrose" data-source="post: 213760" data-attributes="member: 8607"><p>Hi Mike,</p><p></p><p>Thanks for the reply. I already have a pair of QSC KW181's that I used to use on large events but to be honest, I haven't used them for 15months! The size of events that I'm doing are much smaller and I'm no longer able to lift/carry heavy boxes due to a back injury.</p><p></p><p>I've just been using a single pair of DXR15's over the past 15 months and these have been doing a great job. I did sound in an open air amphitheater for a Jazz/Soul evening with 320 guests. I had a fully miked drum kit, 2x keys, bass (upright and electric) and 4 vocals running through the DXR15's and the resulting sound totally exceeded my expectations! I had numerous people come to me and comment on how good the sound was for the event. I even had some asking where the subs were <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite18" alt=":ROFLMAO:" title="ROFL :ROFLMAO:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":ROFLMAO:" />. Admittedly these were all seasoned session pros who had great sounding instruments/voices and really knew how to play and sing! Also, I used great sounding mics (Telefunken M80's and Sennheiser E945, for the vocals and on drums Sennheiser e604's on rack toms, Audix D6 floor tom, MXL A55 Kick Drum, AKG D40 snare, Audio Technica AT4040 x2 OH's and Rode NT55on hi-hat). The acoustics of the venue were also superb.</p><p>However, a single pair of DXR15's really delivered on this event and I'm not really going to need any more now.</p><p></p><p>Basically what I would like is a system that can at least match the performance of the DXR15's (preferably a little more depth of bass) but eliminate having to lift 23kg speakers on stands! I was extremely surprised by the FBT VN2000 when I heard it and have a feeling it will tick all the boxes. I would expect the 2x6"+1" drivers in the Ventis 206a tops + the separate 12" to give even more clarity and depth of bass compared to the DXR15's. Also the subs weigh the same as the DXR15's so I wouldn't be increasing the weight but would eliminate the heavy lift onto stands. I would look to add castors on these anyway. This means the heaviest part I'd have to carry is the Ventis 206a tops at 12kg each (which is almost half the weight of a DXR15!). </p><p></p><p>The FBT VN2000 system costs nearly £1000 more than the RCF system but I've been offered a mates rates deal on an ex-demo system for around £800-£900 less which brings it down to a similar price point to the RCF system. I've heard good things about the RCF HD10a/702ASii combo but won't be able to audition this next to the FBT VN2000. I have spoken to a couple of users who have used both the VN2000 and RCF HD10a/702as combo and they both preferred the FBT system but I'd like to hear some more user experiences if possible.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard Penrose, post: 213760, member: 8607"] Hi Mike, Thanks for the reply. I already have a pair of QSC KW181's that I used to use on large events but to be honest, I haven't used them for 15months! The size of events that I'm doing are much smaller and I'm no longer able to lift/carry heavy boxes due to a back injury. I've just been using a single pair of DXR15's over the past 15 months and these have been doing a great job. I did sound in an open air amphitheater for a Jazz/Soul evening with 320 guests. I had a fully miked drum kit, 2x keys, bass (upright and electric) and 4 vocals running through the DXR15's and the resulting sound totally exceeded my expectations! I had numerous people come to me and comment on how good the sound was for the event. I even had some asking where the subs were :ROFLMAO:. Admittedly these were all seasoned session pros who had great sounding instruments/voices and really knew how to play and sing! Also, I used great sounding mics (Telefunken M80's and Sennheiser E945, for the vocals and on drums Sennheiser e604's on rack toms, Audix D6 floor tom, MXL A55 Kick Drum, AKG D40 snare, Audio Technica AT4040 x2 OH's and Rode NT55on hi-hat). The acoustics of the venue were also superb. However, a single pair of DXR15's really delivered on this event and I'm not really going to need any more now. Basically what I would like is a system that can at least match the performance of the DXR15's (preferably a little more depth of bass) but eliminate having to lift 23kg speakers on stands! I was extremely surprised by the FBT VN2000 when I heard it and have a feeling it will tick all the boxes. I would expect the 2x6"+1" drivers in the Ventis 206a tops + the separate 12" to give even more clarity and depth of bass compared to the DXR15's. Also the subs weigh the same as the DXR15's so I wouldn't be increasing the weight but would eliminate the heavy lift onto stands. I would look to add castors on these anyway. This means the heaviest part I'd have to carry is the Ventis 206a tops at 12kg each (which is almost half the weight of a DXR15!). The FBT VN2000 system costs nearly £1000 more than the RCF system but I've been offered a mates rates deal on an ex-demo system for around £800-£900 less which brings it down to a similar price point to the RCF system. I've heard good things about the RCF HD10a/702ASii combo but won't be able to audition this next to the FBT VN2000. I have spoken to a couple of users who have used both the VN2000 and RCF HD10a/702as combo and they both preferred the FBT system but I'd like to hear some more user experiences if possible. [/QUOTE]
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