Originally Posted By: sparky589
For small stuff I use a Barbetta 41c. 2-10" speakers and tweeter biamped. Uncolored, clear sound with thunderous bass- 41.5 lbs..
http://www.barbetta.com/se41c.html

Next is a pair of EV SB122 subwoofers (34lbs ea) and ZX 1 satellites (16lbs ea) with poles for most of my jobs. Power amps, mixer etc in rack. I add 2 Klipsch speakers w/ 2-15's and a horn for big outdoor stuff. I am very weight conscious and prefer the sub /satellite setup to the larger footprint and higher weight of a full range speaker and tri-pod stands. Can be carried separatley- I use a bag for the zx-1's.

The same setup is available from EV with powered speakers- ZXa1 subs and zxa1 satellites ,but I don't like the idea of running power and audio all over the stage.









Sparky, what I own now ..I like a lot and have all the bases covered...
Starting with the Roland BA330...Mixer effects, anti feedback...Four 6 and 1/2 inch full range speakers and two tweeters...109 decibels..coverage up to 100 people..

Than I have my all time favorite Roland Cube 100 Keyboard amps 15" horn and tweeter...with preamp...I have four of these and can do virtually any job with different combination...one, a pair or two pair...When I use them with the Edirol digital mixer..it will beat anything I have heard or used.and no need for a sub...


That is my personal arsenal for sound system....

With the band we have three basic system....Yorkville NX 520's with Yorkville sub woofer...great quality..

Podium Pro 1204's (12")..these are the primary set up...and kick ..big time..

For the smaller venues we use a pair of Podium 802's with a mixer..and they can churn out a big sound too ..yet sound good at a lower volume too...


I pretty much have no interest in any other sound system, I have heard and used them all....and they won't do as good a job as what I have to me..

There are many great sound systems today, but I think they are lacking with the "modern" Class D amps...Give me the old A/B stuff...Yes I know our Yorkville 520's are class D...so I am speaking from experience smile
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