Difference between Subs (production or event)
Difference between Subs (production or event) Posted on: 14.06.2012 by Johnsie Kingrea Hey guys, I've got a KRK 10s sub that I have at home and i've got a few upcoming events that aren't really big so I thought that the KRK would be enough to just add a little kick to the event. Is there a difference between a production sub like the KRK versus a sub that's actually meant for events. If there is what's a small sub that you guys would suggest for events (house parties, 100-150 ppl). | |
| Julius Schoenhofer 14.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by rdej47
Originally Posted by rdej47
As for what live sound sub to buy, get the biggest thing your wallet and transportation can handle. |
| Johnsie Kingrea 14.06.2012 | Hey guys, I've got a KRK 10s sub that I have at home and i've got a few upcoming events that aren't really big so I thought that the KRK would be enough to just add a little kick to the event. Is there a difference between a production sub like the KRK versus a sub that's actually meant for events. If there is what's a small sub that you guys would suggest for events (house parties, 100-150 ppl). |
| Johnsie Kingrea 15.06.2012 | Thanks a lot guys great advice. Glad I asked before I even tried. |
| Kristin Tesfamichael 15.06.2012 | yeah, you'll probably blow it out and or you wont notice it at all. I tried it a few times before buying my sub. I have a budget 15 inch sub right now that i bought from gc for like 600... its still pretty meh. so save up and waste your money on something good, or else you'll end up buying twice. |
| Romelia Stankard 14.06.2012 | Do not, do not, do not use studio gear
for events. It is very likely you will blow that sub if you try to use it for a live sound rig. Studio subs and monitors are meant to be used in a small studio room for accurate sound that doesn't have to overcome the sound of a bunch of people and a party and are not meant to be pushed and throw sound the same way PA gear is. I also have first hand experience and blew a set of studio monitors I tried to use at a small apartment party when I first started DJing and didn't know any better |
| Lela Umanskaya 14.06.2012 | The drivers in a pro sound sub are a lot more efficient than the one in your KRKs, they are also capable of a lot higher SPL within their operating range. The trade off is that they are larger, require more power and quite often roll off at a higher frequency than one that you would use at home. You can get pretty compact powered subs that are suitable for 100-200 people for around a $1k, if you shopped used you could even spend much less. Add more as your parties, or bass needs, grow and you should be set. |
| Julius Schoenhofer 14.06.2012 |
Originally Posted by rdej47
Originally Posted by rdej47
As for what live sound sub to buy, get the biggest thing your wallet and transportation can handle. |
| Arletha Heddens 14.06.2012 | Honestly, a 10" Sub wont cut it. I rock out 80-200 people house parties with a 15" sub, and sometimes it still just dissipates. I doubt that there is any difference between the studio sub and event subs, other than the size. |
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