rj831
My setup is as follows: Dell Laptop 5100, MKII Mixer, MTX Speakers, 300 GB external Hard Drive for all of my music. I'd like to play at small/medium size parties/weddings. Would this amp be ideal for my setup?? --------> http://www.sjgreatdeals.com/staa1800.html
Posted Mon 05 Feb 07 @ 6:33 pm
Culprit
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The only amplifiers I trust, that are recently priced, are; Crown, Peavey and QSC (QSC being my favorite).
If I were you I would really do my research. Your going to want seperate amplifiers for your mid / highs and lows. It also depends on how many speakers your powering.
Now if your going to do small venues and weddings, I recommend two of these:
http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_mackie_srm450_powered_monitor?full_sku=100487584
They are powered speakers. Easy to setup, easy to break down.
http://www.musiciansfriend.com
http://www.samashmusic.com
The only amplifiers I trust, that are recently priced, are; Crown, Peavey and QSC (QSC being my favorite).
If I were you I would really do my research. Your going to want seperate amplifiers for your mid / highs and lows. It also depends on how many speakers your powering.
Now if your going to do small venues and weddings, I recommend two of these:
http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_mackie_srm450_powered_monitor?full_sku=100487584
They are powered speakers. Easy to setup, easy to break down.
Posted Mon 05 Feb 07 @ 6:41 pm
rj831
Well right now i'm only powering two MTX speakers but I eventually would like to get bigger and better sounding ones. Thanks for your help.
Posted Mon 05 Feb 07 @ 7:47 pm
A Man and His Music
What's the power handling of your MTX speakers? Are they 2 way, 8 or 4 ohm?
Posted Tue 06 Feb 07 @ 12:31 am
rj831
I'm trying to get a complete speaker system. Right now I only have the small ones which are 8ohm and are 300 watts max....
Posted Tue 13 Feb 07 @ 6:09 pm
shooter6
hey rj - I am assuming your MTX speakers are 8 ohm. You've selected an amplifier that is rated at 400w per channel with 8 ohm speakers. The speakers can handle 300w - so you've done well. You actually do want an amplifier that has a slightly higher rating than your speakers. (Speakers don't generally blow because they are overpowered - they can usually handle high peaks. Speakers blow when they are underpowered and are getting clipped waveforms from the amp or mixer).
As for the brand - Stanton is not know for their amplifiers. I know the price is attractive, but you really do get what you pay for. I would also stay away from Behringer products as well. Culprit is right - QSC, Crown, and Peavey are good brands. I still have my first Peavey amp from 1994 and it was used when I got it - it still sounds great in a pool hall in Pittsburgh. You can also check out Mackie amplifiers.
Culprit recommends the Mackie SRM450s - a good choice. I have 12 of them that I use with my Corporate AV company and they are perfect for small events. I usually use 4 in ballrooms that hold around 300 ppl. For DJ applications, I would pair them with a powered sub or two. As a DJ I actually prefer the Mackie SA-1521. I will caution you though - they are not quite as bulletproof as a passive system.
If you're just trying to buy a good amp right now, I'd recommend the Crown XS500 - its available for around $500 at www.pssl.com. When you do decide to upgrade your speakers, you can keep the amp as part of the system and re-purpose it.
Hope that helps a bit....
As for the brand - Stanton is not know for their amplifiers. I know the price is attractive, but you really do get what you pay for. I would also stay away from Behringer products as well. Culprit is right - QSC, Crown, and Peavey are good brands. I still have my first Peavey amp from 1994 and it was used when I got it - it still sounds great in a pool hall in Pittsburgh. You can also check out Mackie amplifiers.
Culprit recommends the Mackie SRM450s - a good choice. I have 12 of them that I use with my Corporate AV company and they are perfect for small events. I usually use 4 in ballrooms that hold around 300 ppl. For DJ applications, I would pair them with a powered sub or two. As a DJ I actually prefer the Mackie SA-1521. I will caution you though - they are not quite as bulletproof as a passive system.
If you're just trying to buy a good amp right now, I'd recommend the Crown XS500 - its available for around $500 at www.pssl.com. When you do decide to upgrade your speakers, you can keep the amp as part of the system and re-purpose it.
Hope that helps a bit....
Posted Wed 14 Feb 07 @ 3:34 am
bcoffee13
QSC PLX line is my choice! This amp is lightweight and can pump some power. The RMX is good but it is twice as heavy! Actually some of the newer QSC PLX amps are only 13 pounds! All of the PLX line should provide enough power for your MTX speakers but the more power the better! My amp puts out 550w per channel and can pump 900 per ch in 4 ohm mode! That's a top and a sub per side getting 900 watts!
Posted Wed 14 Feb 07 @ 8:25 pm