QSC K10s w/ KW181 Advice
QSC K10s w/ KW181 Advice Posted on: 29.06.2012 by Hyo Siegmund I was looking to buy my first set of PA speakers, but am limited in my budget. I was looking forward to rocking with a pair and a sub, but that is out of the question for now. I have about 1,850 to spare, and am curious weather I should buy just a pair or maybe one (going mono) with a sub.I'm not sure how the K10s work with their lower frequencies or if even buying a sub is necessary. I'll be working with primarily house parties and rooms between 1500-3000SQ FT, depending on where and with who I'm working with. I'm also required to buy two stands if I am to go with just the pair without a sub, but if I'm to buy a single K10 with a sub, the pole is included. So either: K10s and purchase two stands OR Single K10 with KW181 sub, comes with one pole on top of KW181. Keep in mind, I need this very soon, so I'll be saving to order in another sub/speaker for a more complete set later on down. I just don't want to commit to a cheap pair with sub and cry about down the line. | |
| Hyo Siegmund 29.06.2012 | I was looking to buy my first set of PA speakers, but am limited in my budget. I was looking forward to rocking with a pair and a sub, but that is out of the question for now. I have about 1,850 to spare, and am curious weather I should buy just a pair or maybe one (going mono) with a sub. I'm not sure how the K10s work with their lower frequencies or if even buying a sub is necessary. I'll be working with primarily house parties and rooms between 1500-3000SQ FT, depending on where and with who I'm working with. I'm also required to buy two stands if I am to go with just the pair without a sub, but if I'm to buy a single K10 with a sub, the pole is included. So either: K10s and purchase two stands OR Single K10 with KW181 sub, comes with one pole on top of KW181. Keep in mind, I need this very soon, so I'll be saving to order in another sub/speaker for a more complete set later on down. I just don't want to commit to a cheap pair with sub and cry about down the line. |
| Shalon Jaranilla 05.07.2012 | Good choice, those are really nice speakers too. and loud! |
| Hyo Siegmund 05.07.2012 | I couldn't get a hold of any of the RCFs quickly enough for the event. The folks at the big chain stores told me that it would take at least 7-10 business days and that wasn't even for sure. I resorted to buying something that was already there. A pair of Yamaha DXR12s and a DXS12, which was apparently on sale (that's what they say). I convinced them to throw in a pole and some XLR cables. I was actually a little disappointed in the K10s. They had really pronounced highs, but I felt they were a little cold and even distorted. They actually made my ears hurt! The DXR12s felt a little warmer and had a nicer price tag (even the sub was roughly 700, cut from 1000), although I was looking forward to listening to a 312A. The Yammies are relatively new to the market, so there wasn't much on them, but the ones I could find were positive. Over budget, but happy so far. |
| Shalon Jaranilla 05.07.2012 | Congrats and out of curiosity, what did you buy? |
| Hyo Siegmund 06.07.2012 | Thanks guys! All the info really helped out! Enjoying my new set up. |
| Shalon Jaranilla 04.07.2012 | http://www.buyrcf.com/ www.idjnow.com some people on djcommunity s in the speaker thread could probably help you. the new 3 series markIII are just out so you might have to contact rcf usa for some info good luck |
| Mercy Mundorff 03.07.2012 | I can't seem to find the RFC model for purchase in the US. Their website list US distributors, but I don't see pricing anywhere. Amazon.com doesn't have them (so no reviews available, etc). Any info on this? |
| Ginny Fergson 01.07.2012 | By a stereo pair and add a sub-later. The K-10s are nice, but RCFs do seem to have the edge inloudness & clarity. For house parties the K-10s should be OK, I used them in a very small basement bar, but the addition of a sub would be ideal. Brian's system looks pretty sweet too. |
| Shalon Jaranilla 01.07.2012 | i have 2 422a and 2 rcf 718as sub. But the the 310 are fine but you better use a sub a 15 inch will do fine first, with 312 depends on what you gonna do you could start without a sub. You might wanna look into brian s red youtube channel, he has done a lot of videos about rcf. this might be an interesting set up to |
| Hyo Siegmund 30.06.2012 | Thanks! Seems like a great deal for the reviews they receive, but I'm curious if the low range would be enough. Would a single 312a w/ a 905a sub be better than a stereo set without a sub be better? I'm just worried about the range these puppies go, despite the 12" woofer in them. I read up a little more and noticed some users commenting on how the highs are better on the 310a vs the 312a. Any opinion? Thanks! |
| Shalon Jaranilla 29.06.2012 | might wanna look into rcf 12 inch, the 3 series and the 4 series have already a lot of bass in their tops and sound very good. search in some audio community
s what people have to say about them. Don't be fooled by their wattage compared to the qsc, they go pretty loud. google rcf vs qsc |
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