Posted by: Beakybird
Elated with new Yamaha MSR100s - 08/23/04 02:58 PM
I purchased two of these to replace my Motion Sound KP-100S.
Basic specs:
Power: 100 watts
Weight: 23 lbs.
Dimensions: 10" x 11" x 17"
Dynamic range: 55hz - 20,000khz
Speakers: 8" woofer, 1" tweeter
Inputs: 3 1/4", 1 xlr
Outputs: one 1/4"
Tone control: 2 band eq
Price: $369
These are the smallest molded powered speakers made.
They compare most closely with the JBL Eon10 G2 which weighs the same, gives 175 watts of power, is a little larger, has a slightly smaller dynamic range: 60hz - 18,000khz, and costs more - $550 apiece.
I bought two of these with expensive Yamaha poles from Emusicgear.com for $648 including shipping - one of the two speakers was a mint customer return.
Each speaker can put out about 30% more volume than the Motion Sound KP-100S. Together, they go much much louder. They go pretty loud, but I wouldn't use them for a discotech.
They sound better than the Motion Sound KP-100S in my opinion. The bass specs are inferior or the Yamaha, but to my ears, the bass is deeper on the MSR100. You can get real stereo separation instead of virtual stereo separation. Of course, one 43 lb. stereo speaker is lighter than two 23 lb. speakers, but not by much.
One disadvantage of the MSR100 compared to the Eon10 G2, is that Yamaha never designed a gig bag for the speaker. If you go with this speaker, I highly recommend studioslips.com who sell a bag for $55 plus shipping, and for a little extra will custom make you just what you want.
I got a pair of right-angle 1/4" cables and a pair of right-angle power cables, and with my gig bag setup, I just need to place the speakers on chairs or tables, unzip the front of the bag revealing the speakers, pull out the cables, plug them in and start performing. For classier or bigger gigs, I can mount the speakers on poles.
I am so happy with this setup, because it is just about as easy as setting up the Motion Sound KP-100S, but with much much more power. I don't have to worry about my voice distorting at shows with 80-120 people.
As a nursing/retirement home entertainer, I can use these speakers for virtually all of my gigs. Not too big or bulky for the small gigs, and not too underpowered for my larger gigs.
I highly recommend these speakers if you do the kind of venues that I do.
Beakybird
Basic specs:
Power: 100 watts
Weight: 23 lbs.
Dimensions: 10" x 11" x 17"
Dynamic range: 55hz - 20,000khz
Speakers: 8" woofer, 1" tweeter
Inputs: 3 1/4", 1 xlr
Outputs: one 1/4"
Tone control: 2 band eq
Price: $369
These are the smallest molded powered speakers made.
They compare most closely with the JBL Eon10 G2 which weighs the same, gives 175 watts of power, is a little larger, has a slightly smaller dynamic range: 60hz - 18,000khz, and costs more - $550 apiece.
I bought two of these with expensive Yamaha poles from Emusicgear.com for $648 including shipping - one of the two speakers was a mint customer return.
Each speaker can put out about 30% more volume than the Motion Sound KP-100S. Together, they go much much louder. They go pretty loud, but I wouldn't use them for a discotech.
They sound better than the Motion Sound KP-100S in my opinion. The bass specs are inferior or the Yamaha, but to my ears, the bass is deeper on the MSR100. You can get real stereo separation instead of virtual stereo separation. Of course, one 43 lb. stereo speaker is lighter than two 23 lb. speakers, but not by much.
One disadvantage of the MSR100 compared to the Eon10 G2, is that Yamaha never designed a gig bag for the speaker. If you go with this speaker, I highly recommend studioslips.com who sell a bag for $55 plus shipping, and for a little extra will custom make you just what you want.
I got a pair of right-angle 1/4" cables and a pair of right-angle power cables, and with my gig bag setup, I just need to place the speakers on chairs or tables, unzip the front of the bag revealing the speakers, pull out the cables, plug them in and start performing. For classier or bigger gigs, I can mount the speakers on poles.
I am so happy with this setup, because it is just about as easy as setting up the Motion Sound KP-100S, but with much much more power. I don't have to worry about my voice distorting at shows with 80-120 people.
As a nursing/retirement home entertainer, I can use these speakers for virtually all of my gigs. Not too big or bulky for the small gigs, and not too underpowered for my larger gigs.
I highly recommend these speakers if you do the kind of venues that I do.
Beakybird