Alto powered speakers
Alto powered speakers Posted on: 21.07.2013 by Trista Karle Looking to see if anyone has used these ordered some to have for events where if something gets damaged its not too big of a hit on the wallet.. | |
| Rena Estabrook 03.08.2013 |
Originally Posted by lucidstrings
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| Trista Karle 05.08.2013 | Heard subs aren't the best but speakers impressed me for their price point |
| Trista Karle 04.08.2013 | DIdnt know enabling ground allows you to access more volume did not know this until used an iPhone and needed more power |
| Trista Karle 04.08.2013 | DIdnt know enabling ground allows you to access more of the knob |
| Trista Karle 04.08.2013 | Nice will check them out.. Ran through lastevening in a large building believe I reached their max volume output and they are loud and clear when loud which is nice I'd say 120x50 building believe 2 subs and maybe 2 12s would allow for some mind blowing sound but likely a future purchase |
| Jerica Salava 04.08.2013 | I love these things: http://www.samash.com/yamaha-dxs15-1...Fatj7Aod4zUA6A We had one running in a big outdoor yard pool party (95 feet x 55 feet) and it was outstanding. > |
| Rena Estabrook 03.08.2013 |
Originally Posted by lucidstrings
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| Trista Karle 03.08.2013 | So finally had a chance to run speakers live in a fairly decent sized area all I can say is the 15s performed 100% flawless sound quality was ample. Couldn't get volume too loud as even in a large area hopefully toevening
will be able to get the volume louder as will be in a bigger area. Only addition would be one or two subs. Which will be purchasing soon here. So with that any recommendations on powered subs. Will likely run a eq to the mains and kill real low frequency and subs will handle the bass keep the 15s running the mids and highs... Although they handle lows good a sub would make more of the sound in looking for in a simple powered setup with decent sound quality |
| Trista Karle 27.07.2013 | Yup have some stands en route just haven't shown up getting higher will be key. I may pickup a parametric eq to really shape the sound more |
| Ninfa Mazariegos 27.07.2013 | With the 15"s, I would probably start with a 24db slope around 38hz and go from there. To battle room modes, I simply experiment with speaker location and that seems to cure most ills. As far height, I set them so that the bass driver is about ear level (about 6') and tweeters are just over everyone's heads. That way everyone can hear and the people up close aren't getting blasted with the higher frequencies. |
| Ninfa Mazariegos 27.07.2013 | They do take a long time to break in. After about 100 hours you will notice the bass sounding punchier and more defined. They sound better every time I play. I actually don't do any Eqing to them. I just set the high pass filters for the tops @ 80hz, and the the subs filters @ 80hz/35hz with a 48db octave curve. Then adjust the volume levels between the tops and subs at max volume. I'll wait till I get a measuring mic before I start fine tuning. But for now it sounds great as is. I have experimented with using 12-24db high pass filters around the 40-50hz range without the subs and I noticed that the sound was much cleaner and the mid bass more defined and powerful when you can cut out the lowest frequencies. Instead of conventional stands, I pole mount them on top of the subs, so the footprint isn't much different. |
| Trista Karle 26.07.2013 | Sound is good on them but will need to try them outdoors sometime should be able to try next weekend outdoors they are too much to run in my house even close to q loud level ... Lots of hardwood in living room |
| Trista Karle 26.07.2013 | So I can say that 18s would be too much for a house party there is no way without running through a parametric eq would I dare run them loud in a small environment to the point were I can hardly even touch their power in my house even on the driver alone with just bass |
| Trista Karle 26.07.2013 | Had bad experience with ev sound quality. That Said read opening post wanted something cheaper side of things and sound quality not shabby. If I wanted to burn more money I would of went with a passive setup instead of active. Thanks for the offer though may look into them see what I can find never know may have to grab some another time On to the topic of failure rates in electronics.. I guess could say it is all subjective. Especially with active speakers due to the abuse likely given to them.. Proper care cures a good percentage of electronic failure. This is why people that are attentive to proper care usually have electronics that last longer. |
| Lashay Walchak 26.07.2013 | Check out the new EV ZLX15A. I sell Alto and I'd say they have a higher than 30% failure rate in the first 60 days. The EV's are just touch more in price, but you're getting a reputation and a name that's been in this industry for 50+ years. Their 15" Market Advertised Price is $499. Hit me up if you'd like to save a few bucks! |
| Trista Karle 26.07.2013 | Ok so got these hooked right into ns6 sounds good now one thing is I did not crank them.... As in volume on them less then quarter on and master out on ns6 not even quarter and they are loud really loud so my question is break in how long did you run yours low before letting them go to town? |
| Ninfa Mazariegos 24.07.2013 | For smaller gigs I just run the audio strait from my xlr outs on my mixer to the speakers and turn on the contour switch to add a little bottom end. I set the volume on the speaker to about the 1 o'clock position and the speakers will clip a bit before the signal from my mixer will. These speakers have a high input sensitivity, and they actually don't like input signals much higher than 1v or so. |
| Trista Karle 24.07.2013 | Due to stock issues on the 12s I had to get the 15s I should have them tomorrow so kind of excited the reviews I did find went on about the sound quality and even the place I had to get from said their sound quality is above what most are in that sort of price range... Compared o behringers. I am hoping I can run straight out my ns6 with them and have no issues. Now on to get some lighting don't know why I am creating another hobby for myself besides to fund my rgas |
| Kristopher Ardito 24.07.2013 | I got 1 15 inch speaker and it's good for small gigs. Been using it in house parties, basements, garages, and it shakes the room. Have had it for almost a year now. Get one, and imagine if you had 2 of them. |
| Trista Karle 23.07.2013 | Will see how it shakes |
| Ninfa Mazariegos 23.07.2013 | Wait for the 12"s. They are a better combo with 18" subs. |
| Ninfa Mazariegos 23.07.2013 | This all day http://www.minidsp.com/products/mini...p-balanced-2x4 |
| Trista Karle 22.07.2013 | Yeah here's how it's played out originally ordered 2 12s from a supplier we use at work... Been on order for over a month since its coming direc from manufacture I found a relatively local shop that has the 15s in stock. My thoughts were wait and see and maybe keep all 4 but likely will just get the 2 15s. http://www.axemusic.com/store/produc...way-Crossover/ something similar to this coupled with a sub is what your suggesting instead of keeping the 2 12s? |
| Ninfa Mazariegos 22.07.2013 | It would probably sound better if you stayed with one size. Multiple speakers will create a flatter sound and possibly even hit lower. The Altos do ok with most bass heavy music, but I would invest in subs before getting a second set. If you cross them over at 80hz you can get a much louder cleaner sound out of them before clipping and you may find that two are plenty. So my advice would be to invest subs and an active crossover. |
| Trista Karle 21.07.2013 | Nice wonder if the twelves will stack onto the 15s although I want 2 of each to do more spaced out 2 at 25ft and 2 at 50ft |
| Ninfa Mazariegos 21.07.2013 | Another great feature is that they are designed to be stacked and bolted together and ran in a daisy chain configuration. A few guys in my dj group also have the 12"s and when we do large venues, we'll stack them to the ceiling or lay a few on the floor for use as monitors. |
| Ninfa Mazariegos 21.07.2013 | I wasn't impressed by their subs. Instead I opted for some unpowered harbingers since I had a few matching amps lying around. |
| Trista Karle 21.07.2013 | Good to know thanks for information |
| Ninfa Mazariegos 21.07.2013 | I've had the 12"s for over a year and even after being rained on and rolled around in the bed of a truck on several occasions, they still look and work excellent. Probably the most durable out there. Combined with a minidsp and 18" subs, I have the best sounding mobile rig in the area (that I've heard). |
| Trista Karle 21.07.2013 | Good to know I have 2 12s on order the 800watt ones I believe and am half tempted to gets pair of 15s also but as dont have then here yet to e confident was looking for options on sound quality. I rather enjoy powered speakers over in powered for mobile stuff wonder how their subs sound |
| Dino Hapgood 21.07.2013 | I actually used them over July 4th weekend...not bad at all for small gigs IMO and I'm very picky about sound. |
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