I have a pair of the SRM-450's and love them.

makies Numbah 1!

me too, i got a pair of mackie 10" powered with a single jbl powered 18" sub. everything fits in my honda civic hatchback....
love the sound and compact/light characteristics.

however, there were these wireless powered speakers from phonic.

www.phonic.com

has anyone tried these out? how far can you set em up from the transmitter?

hmm, I've owned a pair of SRM450s for the past 2-3 years or so, therefore I am kinda biased towards mackie.


as for the phonic speakers, I would be weary about the 2.4GHz bandwith since cordless phones and 802.11g ride the same frequency--but that's just me. I've thought about using a Shure wireless instrument transmitter to achieve the same goal with my mackies, but never had a need to actually do it.

I would recommend checking out the Yorkville NX550P if you can. They sound great and people often think they sound better than the competitors.

also, QSC is releasing a new line of active speakers, due out in November I think. I heard them at the DJ Expo in AC, they sound awsome, built like a tank (birch wood). as a result, they are heavier than jbl/mackie products.

I've been using the Mackies for almost 4 years now. Bottom line, they crank. Sometimes people walk right in front of them and will grab their ears. hahahahha..
Anyways, they are awesome, however I do find myself wishing I had a bass bottom for them when I do some spots.

The Mackies are heavy enough, I'd hate to lug even more stuff around...
I guess Serato has spoiled me, not lugging those heavy crates anymore!

thanks peepil. i think my mind is made up. now i f ican find a spot that will give decent stands and the nice mackie cases for free!!!!!!!!!!!!

Check out the EV & Dynacord models - will kick the arse off any mackie or jbl small system.

DJ EmDeaZil.... if you need bottom end support, i saw these 8" or 10" (tiny) subs that were super loud and low....they were from Bag End, but they were expensive and also required their 1u rack processor...at the time it did not have a built in pwr amp, but the sales guy said they will offer that option in the future.

any Bag End users?

Anyone try or give the eaw nt's a listen? I dont even know if they're out yet... but eaw has got to make some of the cleanest sounding speakers i've ever heard

$$ aren't they (eaw) hella $$

i remember seeing them installed somewhere at Disney World.

any one tried samson db500 have a pair they pound pretty good they are also cheeper. but still mackies
sound better pair of srm450 and swa1501 perfect combination and add dbx drive rack pa. thats my next buy have to convince the wife first LOL :)

ive seen two posts mentioning this.... what does this do...should i add it to my setup? thanks for the feedback

DBX DRIVE RACK PA is all in one compressor ,crossover,equalizer,speaker ,management system and more it adds more detail to music and there is also presets on powered speakers like jbl and mackieswww.driverack.com

what about the powered yorkville Elite excursion set?!...anyone heard these?

I've just got myself some Wharfedale EVP active speakers. Will let you know what i think. For the price is they're anything as good as the passive models they will be phenomenal!