How to select the RIGHT SPEAKER for your EVENT (JBL, EV, QSC, RCF, Martin Audio)

[@DJRickWeb]

👕 DJ LIFE CLOTHING (My Brand) Summer Drop July 15th, 2020 shopdjlife.com/ My Speaker Recommendations by category. Battery Speakers -JBL Eon One Compact amzn.to/3epiwME -Bose S1 Pro amzn.to/3fvWWaF -LD Systems Maui 5 Go amzn.to/2CrKERD Column Arrays Video kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJSVkJWiqJeFlck -EV Evolve 50 amzn.to/2CkUPYm -EV Evolve 30m amzn.to/2AOvZQj Beginner Speakers Video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6GvmoehfJ2hj8U -JBL Eon 615 amzn.to/36WRPM5 - QSC CP12 amzn.to/2Tu3VJ0 - Mackie Thump 15 amzn.to/30nUM69 - Avante A15 amzn.to/2QY9627 - EV ZLX 15bt amzn.to/3aes8sq Beginner Subs Video kzbin.info/www/bejne/raDLeqmcmMyqd9k Top Powered Speaker Video kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIbLqYh_o9mDoc0 Intermediate Speakers -EV EKX15p amzn.to/2uzjgLd -EV EKX12p amzn.to/2eP4Sck -JBL PRX815 amzn.to/2tLFN8X -JBL PRX812 amzn.to/2uE0LUk -RCF Art 712 amzn.to/2AOcQ0J -RCF Art 715 amzn.to/3einWc7 -QSC KW 122 amzn.to/2ePkA7b -QSC KW 152 amzn.to/2ePkSLj -QSC K12.2 amzn.to/2eORa9k Intermediate Subwoofers -EV EKX15 Sub amzn.to/2uZF8An -EV EKX 18 Sub amzn.to/2vL4gsg -JBL PRX 815 XLF amzn.to/2ePkaO9 -JBL PRX 818 XLF amzn.to/2h4QPju -QSC KW 181 amzn.to/2uE1iFO -RCF 708 amzn.to/3gOj4gt -RCF 705 amzn.to/3fkWyeH Intermediate 3-way tops -JBL PRX 835 amzn.to/2vKTnH6 -QSC KW 153 amzn.to/2h4RAsQ PRO Level Speakers -EV ETX 15p amzn.to/2uz9Krv -EV ETX 12p amzn.to/2uySdj6 -JBL SRX 815p amzn.to/2uE2jxN -JBL SRX 812p amzn.to/2uzeLR4 -RCF Art 745 MK4 amzn.to/2BYSmD5 -RCF HDM45 amzn.to/3iQfcgF PRO Level Subwoofers -ETX 15 Sub amzn.to/2h4AKKV -ETX 18 Sub amzn.to/2uEgu60 -JBL SRX 818sp amzn.to/2uyZOy5 -JBL VRX918sp amzn.to/2ZZGlW4 -JBL SRX 828sp amzn.to/2h47tzQ -RCF 8003 amzn.to/38LpEkZ Touring level Tops / arrays -JBL VRX932lap amzn.to/2BPL44I -RCF HDL6A amzn.to/3iReWy9 -Martin Audio CDD live 15 martin-audio.com/products/loudspeakers/cdd-live15 Touring level Subwoofers -RCF 8004 amzn.to/2Ziddu7 -RCF 8006 amzn.to/2W80TKQ -Martin Audio CSX Live218 martin-audio.com/products/archive/csx-live218 Beyond that check out my man DJ Woo Pig kzbin.info

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

ngl i my sub is more made for massive EDM concert aka it's a dual 18inch subwoofer

[@sammyalale8646]

Can u please also put up the name of the speakers and type on the screen too please, would appreciate

[@icemiles5074]

What about Bose L1 Pro 32?

[@thesolojourney8955]

I did labor work for setup and take down for side cash for many mobile DJs. Most did all sorts of events between 50-500 people. Small setups were always 2 - 12” tops or 2 - 15” tops. Nobody ever used 15” subs because they always used 18” subs, Medium setups were usually 2 tops and 2 subs. Large setups was usually 4 tops and 4 subs. JBL, QSC, Yorkville, EV, RCF all got used. Some used 8” and 10” speakers for side fills or for monitors. 12” and 15” were always for main tops. Dual 18” subs rarely got used, I have even seen single 21” subs as well which rarely got used also. Few had cargo vans, box trucks, and trailers to pull heavy equipment. Most common speakers were QSC K12 or RCF HDM45A and most common subs were QSC KW181 or Yorkville ES18P. Basically to sum it up, 8” and 10” tops are rare, 12” and 15” tops are mains. 15” and 21” subs are rare, 18” subs are mains.

[@lastngwenya8000]

Thank you 😊

[@tpwnage714]

You rock. Thanks for the knowledgeable info

[@SidhuGhising]

Thankyou

[@13bcoffee]

Guys keep in mind that it's very easy to overdo things at weddings. When I first started out I used to bring big systems and when I got there I often discovered that the venue or the crowd did not want to get blasted out of the place. Often my systems were overkill. I learned that it's better to just bring enough. That also allowed me to play solo without an assistant since the setup was easier and lighter. So now I use an RCF Evox 8 and will sometimes bring my 15 inch sub. The Evox gets the job done at weddings and bdays of 100 or even 150 guest. The way that I play I like to push bass so I like to bring that sub. It would be cool to have an 18 inch sub or two but now the setup turns into a 2 man gig. I should mention that I push the Evox to it's max with my crowds of 100 to 150.

[@DJEmirMixtapes]

Yeah, I'm torn between that huge boom or get that boom at a smaller compact system. I totally want the QSC KS118's but then I'm thinking do I really need that? I already Have 2 older JBL EON518 subs and they are light at 65 lbs but I bet there are nice 12" and 15" subs that are light and probably louder with deeper bass than what I already have at a more portable and easier set up. It is so hard as a mobile DJ without a huge van and time and man power LOL The casters on the QSC's make sense and help roll in other equipment but if there are stairs I can at the moment carry my JBL's solo up stairs as i used to stopre them in the basement and carry them up each gig LOL Bad set ups Now they are in my garage or my storage unit. - DJEmir.com of DenversBestDJs.com

[@raymondsalazar2585]

We had a 1st gen Echo in our master bathroom for listening to music in the morning kzbin.infoUgkxABghAEkaIDGZfHRBH3D3rBrlraNmnC71 and while in the shower. I didn't realize how tinny and awful the sound output on the original Echo was until we replaced it with the Studio. It was a sonic upgrade far beyond what I was expecting. Just wow. I love it because it's like having speakers IN the shower. My friend likes it because the music is so loud that she can no longer hear me singing. So that's a win-win.

[@djbennyd2003]

Nice job, been doing this 20 years and nice to have an accurate instruction for all the new guys thinking that a pair of entry level speakers and a laptop gets them ready for any size/type of gig.

[@MrDJMikieMike]

I use either use 2 12” EV Tops or QSC’s for Weddings one trick I learned over the years is not to have your speakers at ear or face level with the guest. My son who does my setup for me is 6’4” tall and the bottom of the speakers are near the middle of his forehead. We have been complimented on this because we weren’t blasting out the eardrums of the guest and the music fills the room. As for sub(s) for a wedding depending on the venue we use 1 12” sub. Proms/Semi Formals we will use 4 12” EV Speakers and 2 18” subs again that’s for a large Venue for medium size venue we drop back down to our normal setup described above. All the music is concentrated towards the dance floor. It’s not how loud you can make the music it’s the clarity of the music.

[@chromemusic4401]

YOU FREAKIN NAILED IT. NOBODY IS RIGHT. IVE HAD PEOPLE NEXT TO SPEAKERS LOVING IT AND PEOPLE IN BACK SAYING TOO LOUD

[@DJRickWeb]

And grandma in the corner saying there is an earthquake happening. Lmfao

[@chromemusic4401]

DJ Rick Web I need to get some dual 18’s to create more quakes

[@carlosavalos4112]

Why do clients sometimes sit their older guests right in front of the speakers? Lol

[@chromemusic4401]

Carlos Avalos people have no idea what sound should be like.

[@deadlinkofficialartst5592]

@@DJRickWeb i have the Wharfedale DELTA X218B dual 18 sub tbh no cap

[@jennyhong6746]

Your vids are by far the best unbiased reviews. Lemme tell ya, I've been through the rabbit hole with dj stuff for several weeks and your videos are bullsh*t free. Thank you.

[@bootlegbay]

Outline v10 kit and v15 kit are Touring grade small soundsystems, perfect for djs with a lot of Bass and excelent quality. Very pratical, active subs, passive tops. You just need a speakon cable from sub to top, and then xlr to the mixer

[@nexiabiamp]

Better to bring too much, than not enough. Motto I’ve lived by for years.

[@YaNv3]

Totally agree. On my case even if its battery powered I would bring a couple of generator, inverter and lithium batteries. 😂😂😂

[@zachariahsmith6937]

Bruh…put that on a t shirt 🙏🏾🔥🫡

[@hb.patrick1280]

High five to that

[@HunkOfBurningLove1]

@@zachariahsmith6937 who in the hell says bruh anymore lol

[@El_Montro_Julito]

Just know, the intro was so crazy I LEGALLY had to leave a like. Super long time subscriber and fan, great seeing you grow broski 🙏

[@rogiervantilburg3440]

"people absorb sound" haha I never realized that! Great video, very helpful. And also what a nice, humble guy

[@Spladoinkal]

yeah, they do a LOT too, not just a little

[@mikemercado1957]

I went to a wedding where they use Column Array. Sound is dope. Sounds like real piano. It was open air. It didn’t need loud bass.

[@BAADSessions]

I use touring level speakers to do my Weddings & corporate events (most Weddings are ~100-150 people but I often work with corporate crowds of 500-1000). I don't use the same speakers for each event though, my typical Wedding setup is 2x d&b audiotechnik E8 (tops), 2x d&b audiotechnik E15-X (subs) and 1x d&b audiotechnik D20 amplifier. This small touring grade system (8" tops and 15" subs) will easily cover up to 250 people. It costs more than double what a typical 'pro level' DJ setup does but it's much higher quality sound (from actual frequency response to transients, mid-range resolution, non harsh HF and better dispersion) and in a much lighter package (tops are 16lbs, subs are 53lbs each with a single 4ch 22lbs amplifier to power everything). Not all touring systems need to be big and heavy. For a large corporate event I'll use a pair of Q7 tops, 4x B6 subs and then have my E12-D and E8 as side-fills on a smaller D6 amplifier. I know what you're saying about us being here to make money, but you only have to buy the speakers once. I see A LOT of DJs sink thousands into a PA system only to do the same again 2 years later when something newer comes out. The last d&b E series speakers were released over 10 years ago and the design hasn't changed, Q series was released in 2003 and discontinued in 2015. They don't release a new model of the same speaker every year the way the lower end companies do. Over the course of 5-10 years the total bill won' t be much different to what I've spent. My speakers hold their value too, so if I go to sell them I know I'm getting a bigger percentage of the initial cost back. d&b actually raise their 'new' prices ~5% across the board every year so a £1000 speaker bought today may cost £1250 after 4-5 years, that means I can sell it for closer to the £1000 mark in 5-10 years time. DJ level speakers tend to go DOWN in price in my experience (I'm pretty sure QSC K series was more expensive when it was initially launched compared to just before it was discontinued, for example).

[@josealfredfernandes]

Hey! Which Touring Grade speakers you recommend?

[@BAADSessions]

@@josealfredfernandes d&b audiotechnik is what I use and comes highly recommended. L’acoustics is another top brand.

[@hollywoodthedj1673]

@@BAADSessions ... I’m hearing bass boss subs are monsters crushing everything a friend of mine runs a club here in Virginia and brought two of the high powered double 18 bass boss subs for the clubs install and maaaaaaaan that shit shakes shit literally lol very very pricey tho

[@FOH3663]

@@hollywoodthedj1673 Bassboss are good, nowhere near the best but they're decent. I'd suggest Meyer's subs are absolutely the finest typical form factor subs. Their tech is second to none. After that I'd examine Danley's extraordinary subs, as well as dance club rigs like Function One.

[@MxThicc]

JBL and EV is all I run. EV monitors work great for DJing, JBL highpaks run bands and live music.

[@Chuchinthedj]

Loved how you mentioned Mackie thumps Everyone bashes them but i like them i just wanna add bass so i dont have to raise the volume as much

[@djmannyleon9204]

I highly recommend TurboSound! Very loud but smooth and sexy sounding

[@Tim_ArtistName_Tallent]

I second this

[@Stoner916sac]

I'm experimenting with a EXTRMELY modular and portable setup where I have MANY speakers that run on lifepo4 batteries and also can run lighting due to each having an inverter. I have 4 sets put together. They each consist of a 10 inch sub on 900w RMS and a 6.5 inch woofer, and two 4 inch mids(200w RMS). Each one seems to be good for up to 100 people. the setup actually doesn't consist of a single PA speaker at all and people LOVE it.

[@franciscosantana7821]

Thank you so much! I was lost when it came to looking for a PA set up. Thanks for the help!

[@a.philip3923]

Thank you bro I'm planning to buy two active speakers. Your video is helping a lot to make a good decision

[@blazinvybes_829]

When I do medium/large indoor or outdoor events I've used 2 x k12.2 with 4 x kw181 was more than enough If I need more bang i use the same setup just with jbl prx

[@leannepalmieri]

Can u provide a link? Looking for a good speaker for an outdoor environment

[@chrisb3189]

What square footage does this cover?

[@emmanuelzanders1746]

Do u use subwoofer

[@blazinvybes_829]

@@leannepalmieri it really depends on your budget. My kw181 (discontinued) have never failed me indoor or outdoor. I also use jbl tops/bottoms, they seem to have throw further especially when used outdoors than my qsc

[@blazinvybes_829]

@@chrisb3189 honestly never measured and I probably never would. Every space/venue is different and you should see/hear the venue for yourself vs trying to do the math on paper.

[@B.E.R.T.]

I have EV ZLX 15" top, ALTO 15" combined with B52 HD 18" folded horn sub. All powered. I have done house parties, venues & lounges about the size of a starbucks, and outside parties. The folded horn sub has a long throw on it. I've always gotten compliments on how clear my sound is. I will be getting a second B52 HD 18" soon.

[@bootlegbay]

B52's are like the old cerwin vega right?

[@B.E.R.T.]

@@bootlegbayyes

[@B.E.R.T.]

2023 update: played a big party in January and ran into issues with clipping… so I upgraded to two Mackie SRM212’s, and two Mackie DRM 18s subs.

[@DJEmirMixtapes]

Those QSC K12's have been the best investment I have made as an upgrade I got the original K12's version 1's and they pretty much kill every event just fine solo even without a sub, I pair them with my JBL Eon 518 18" subs and it is enough to do just about any size event, I recently added two JBL Eon 712's ( I was looking for QSC K12.2's but they didn't have any at Guitar Center due to pandemic related supply issues :( I needed the two extra speakers that day because they surprised me with we need indoor and outdoor and a turn around the corner outside as well, turns out I probably could have used my 8" KRK studio monitors to add sound to the indoor and the two QSC and Two subs filled everything outside just fine so I probably could have waited for another event for the QSCs to become available. One thing that helps is adding the Ultimate Speaker stands as you can set the speaker then raise the poles very easily. I have had to lower the volume multiple times at outdoor events as the QSC's even at half 12 o'clock position is usually more than enough for most events, paired with two QSC KS118's. or JBL VRX subs will do just about anything. Maybe add two extra tops and spread them a little further out. Love to move to the touring side but getting that touring money is the hard part. DJEmir.com DenversBestDJs.com

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

Alot of talking about speakers size, brands, this and that but you are missing the most important thing. A good music engineer doest care about brand and sizes. He cares for what he has and most important about decibels , because that is what a great engineer works DECIBLES 😉

[@kevinfreestone9822]

Very interesting. I like to build the boxes and chose the speakers. I now live in the Philippines and most of my gigs are in open basketball courts. Therefore, we use four times 18 inch and 2 times 21 inch for subs. A double jbl 15 inch and double jbl 12 in for upper base and and hell of a lot of mid tops boxes. We use the old school stacking system as we can fly, but our tops are still 8, 9 feet in the air.

[@reyoris627]

What kind of amplifier drive you set up😂😂😂

[@djmannyleon9204]

For those of you who want/are DJing for School Dances 600+ kids BUT you can't afford pro-level touring speakers. I suggest going to a Passive PA system (Separate amplifier, Separate speakers). For 800+ people, I use Cerwin Vega V-253 dual 15 tops powered by a Crown XTi 4002 and I get up to 134 dB SPL

[@djmannyleon9204]

@@jayallen3145 Exactly! I could care less what the haters say about my gear. I love Cerwin Vega!

[@jerryvargas1503]

Cerwin vega and peavey are the best.heavy bass and clear highs..:

[@aftech7268]

I love the mackie thumps - portability and light and has the bass

[@Rickky007]

I still use jbl jrx125 , but I upgraded the drivers to Selenium D220Ti 1" Titanium Horn Driver for the top & the mids JBL 2226H 15" High-Power LF Driver.

[@EBMproductions1]

Hi my man are the 2226Hs good for midbass of nah i like them but have never heard one or even a pair of them.

[@brentmeder]

Great explanation, thank you. I use 2 Presonus 15" AIR tops with 18" Presonus AIR subs and can generally easily handle up to to 300 people indoors and 250 outdoors.

[@Tim_ArtistName_Tallent]

Hey would this be great for hip hop? Loud and clear but with a lot of bass ?

[@Chillywilly9000]

Same question bout the hip hop

[@racmonkey3596]

Great pro audio advice I have heard a foreign pro audio genius. Keep on teaching us Sir...🙂 God bless!

[@elsecomojado1]

Beginer mistake. I had just built my quad 12" tops, with a set of 2 15" subs I had made special enclosures for (hit 13hz during testing), a About 45% of power output, and people where telling me it was too loud. I totally overkilled the small venue with 100 people. I was just trying to offer my best product. Now on the other hand, I tried to make a deal with my friend (sound engineer) in a small town (mostly outdoors events), his immediate response, You're gonna need a digital processor and better bass speakers. And the now, Im building the 4th 18" box to start school dance promotions for the upcoming year graduations.😅. Lesson learned, most American weddings don't really need a big investment.😊 On the other hand, school dances DO require a big investment.🎉

[@pizanleo]

I have a bose l1 searies 2 with 2 bass bins with t1 and t2 mixers. Mine can do a 1500 person room.. I've used it for some bass gigs too.

[@jeromealvesmarujo8216]

Thank you a lot, nobody talk about free partys, i need a system for almost 50 ou 75 people, i think i gonna buy the 3rd one. Thank you a lot

[@wichafroggy]

I have 2 yamaha dxr 15s and they do well. Thinking of buying thier 18 inch powered subs next

[@Car_bassheadz]

Very cool,i jsut hvae a jbl partyboz 710,does a great job at partyes of over 50 ppl,loud af,and ofc god sound quality

[@breatheandsqueeze2191]

Over my 20 years of DJ experience, I have done 12 different weddings with over 500 people. The largest was right at 1000 people at a wedding. This is not uncommon here in Nebraska. I have run a full Peavey passive system and I am watching your video to get some info on switching to lighter weight powered speakers. I am doing a lot of research on the best options. I have someone trying to tell me a portable line array system is the way to go. I am not completely sold on that idea just yet. What are your thoughts?

[@diegobrava]

This video is PURE Gold.

[@DJDynablend]

I ran 4 x 15" Active Tops and one 15" AVE subwoofer for an outdoor fight night event 500 plus people. Lets just say my speakers were hurting by the end of it lol

[@isettech]

Outdoors requires a lot more power. More reverberant rooms require much less power.

[@DJDynablend]

@@uniquebaconboi4359 Not that im aware of man, but there are plenty of nice speakers available in the U.S. like EV and Alto

[@PureBredBass]

But was it decent?

[@DJDynablend]

@@PureBredBass It got the job done and no one complained

[@danedgar1539]

I watch your videos man! You got me onto AVE's! I run 4x15 dsp ultras and 2x18 jbl subs

[@N3yo100]

To be honest I liked this I usually don't like videos over 20 mins nice info

[@fausto412]

This is overwhelming. I just want a system at home that's good enough to feel the bass and throw parties.

[@DJRickWeb]

You need a home system for at home. DJ speakers are ment for big ballrooms

[@djfredgarde702]

It all depends what type of events and size does matter.

[@brandontan4876]

Our touring system is made up of the JBL VRX900 line array system. We can do 4-6 hangs with our system Great for large School formals/ socials and uni balls Or our bigger touring system. The L acoustic K2 series

[@MxThicc]

My production company I work for runs a line array system of jbl vtx, JBL is so great!

[@rodaliste]

It's true that sound perception is subjective, but that's why we have standards and scientific ways of measuring what good sound sounds like. You could always try to tune a room flat and set that as a benchmark and move from there based on what you like the most. Using tools such as Smaart and inexpensive calibration mics can take you long ways on that path.

[@speakuscorner]

Very informative, I used to use 2 x Mackie 15s for pub gigs with a small band set up. I recently bought an old PA system made up of 2 Peavey pro 15, 1 QTX sub 15 & 2 Alpha SM12 wedge monitors. It is old equipment & im looking to use it for band function events, till I can buy some more modern speakers.

[@isettech]

DJ Rick, I have to respectfully disagree on using column array speakers outdoors. First the reasons. 1 An array speaker has a tighter pattern. A vertical array has a reduced vertical dispersion. This is great outdoors for ceremonies for better reach to the back rows as less power is shot into the sky. 2 Indoors one placed horizontally can reach better in a long narrow room with less power thrown against the side walls making bad reflections in the rear. We all have had to deal with the long narrow chapel. Raise an array and place it horizontal. This can be useful indoors and in some outdoor settings depending on the seating spread for a ceremony. Small arrays are not disco dance speakers. Don't even consider it. They are more useful where a controlled sound pattern in the midrange is desired.

[@shanemartin8904]

yes, that is true! Thanks for the question

[@MrDJMikieMike]

Some venues in our area do not allow subs, so as the DJ we have to honor the Venues rules. It’s not what we want it’s what we are allowed to use. One venue we did a wedding at the max db level we were allowed to hit was 80db. We were not allowed to bring our speakers in also NO SUBS. The venue informed us the day of wedding about these restrictions also they informed us they have their own audio system, which were 2 12” Berhinger speakers mounted horizontally on opposite walls of the venue approximately 20 to 25 feet off the floor. The speakers were mounted facing each other, as for the speakers where the guests were seated the venue had small round speakers in the drop ceiling and about 8’ apart and staggered throughout that area.

[@sixfootswellsurfband]

Spot on about the Evolve 50s. Overpriced and doesn’t compare to a separate sub/speaker system. After 2 years of playing with bands both indoors and outdoors we went to QSC 12.2. These project far enough that we can play outdoor festivals and still be heard at the bar far away from the stage. Also, we got our midrange back. The 200HZ crossover is not to my liking on the Evolve 50. We are currently researching putting together a smaller system for outdoor patio type gigs with just a few musicians. Thank you for this video. It really helps.

[@mr.mopedmadness3441]

For small events around 50 people or less in a small room im pretty impressed with my 2 soundcore rave 160 watt powered speakers and a 100 watt 10 inch sub 😅

[@VideoRevelation]

wow, you really know your speakers! A lot of great info here, thanks.

[@ciekaweify]

the best speaker is Jbl srx812p. EV Etx is also a good speaker, but they are often faulty. Turbosound IQ is an interesting model.

[@quadvr]

I wish we only had 100 - 150 people. Most of the India weddings have 400+ people -- 2 RCF 945a with 2 YorkVille ES21P, and sometimes 4 RCF 945a with 4 YorkVille ES21P.

[@mariorivas3885]

My best equipment is: For tops: 2 RCF 945, Subs: 2 Qsc 118. Believe me, you can easily handle 500-600 people in a large venue. And Easily 400-500 people for open environments. I am planning to buy another 2 RCF and 2 Qsc. Only because i love too much this combination jaja

[@Andrew-cz4vp]

Would one of each work for 500 max people at an inside venue hip hop and rap party?

[@mariorivas3885]

@@Andrew-cz4vp Hi bro, i completely changed my mind about the Turbosound Iq15 I previously said for tops. These are not what i expected. Instead what I can TOTALLY recommend you RCF for tops, WHAT AN INSANE COMBINATION! Believe me, you can throw Hip hop, rap, Techno and it will sound fantastic

[@dariusmts2177]

yes well said bro,,DJ Darius from fyzabad,Trinidad here

[@DJTEDDY507]

I own 4 qsc kw181 and 2 qsc KW153 three ways. I have done events and schools dances with over 800 people

[@djlopes_com]

Great informative video, When I do weddings & birthdays of less than 100 pax i use my 2x legacy QSC-K12 + 1xKS212C Sub. However when doing max 200pax I use the 2x legacy QSC-K12 + 2x18" MU18Ba Beta3 Subs. They pack a good low frequency punch....

[@HelenLangSA]

Awesome, you answered exactly what I wanted to know, whether I need a sub for 2 15 tops, or get 2x12 tops and a 15 inch sub! Thanks I just needed confirmation!

[@mijaresaldo]

Thank you sooo.much for all the great info!

[@girmadaniel1324]

Thanks for the video...may seem obvious but some really help information was shared he!

[@DJRickWeb]

Thanks

[@pardeepram4389]

Hello there !! I don't know what to do , need help. I am looking for a party speakers or speaker. I dont know jbl partybox is enough or pa speakers with Bluetooth is better? Any help?

[@frankiebananas2784]

I have an RCF Evox 8 and just ordered an Evox 8 JMix. I sing as I DJ so I use a QSC K10 as floor monitor.Combined weight is just a little over 100 lbs.Talk about portability.Can’t wait to use the built in mixer.Now I can remove my E.Q.,Sonic Maimizer. The Soundcraft mixer from the rack.Considerably lighter.Have two yorkville subs to add for larger crowds over 250.

[@gregorywatkins6702]

I’m a RCF guy. I run two RCF NXL 24 tops with two RCF 8005 subs for my large events and two RCF TT-25a tops and two RCF 8004 subs for my medium sized events. Anything less than that, I use Turbosound iq12 tops with the iq 18 sub

[@elwinceria8266]

Nice set up👌

[@elwinceria8266]

Rcf is best for me💪💪💪

[@JezzaDJ8]

RCf = quality

[@EBMproductions1]

RCF 8000s are great im super jealo man

[@gmass1gilbert]

Great info on powered speakers very helpful on picking the right setup ty

[@Martin_Gregory]

Awesome video, thanks for taking the trouble.

[@K_Dimitrov]

Very informative video, thank you!

[@kevinlsfv]

I have found that two top QSC 15 with and EV ELX18 Sub, these produce the best sound for both small and larger venues both inside and out

[@isaacsimbwa5444]

Hello Kev, what number of people do you consider large? Would that set up cover 500 people indoors?

[@racmonkey3596]

New subcriber here from Philippines Sir.1😃

[@DJ_CJ_NL]

this vid gave me a lot of new insight! Thank you.

[@DC-ii5ej]

Thank you for the info dude! Really well explained

[@NathanSynth]

Very informative video, thank you for making it!

[@thedjwillied]

Love your channel brother! Loving my PRX 812W tops. Pairing them with a single 18 sub for large rooms until I can get a couple VRX 15. Thanks for the knowledge you throw out there for us!!

[@Andrew-cz4vp]

Hey bro I'm gonna start throwing moshpit rap and hip hop parties again. Is this enough for up to 500 people in a large venue?

[@thedjwillied]

@@Andrew-cz4vp no sir! You're gonna need more meat than that. If you're doing targeted audio (vs flooding the entire room) you might get away with 2 15s over 18s. And that's a long shot! You'd have much better success with 2 sets of speakers. Depending on the layout of the space and target sweet spot, either 12s over 18s or 15s over 18. It really depends on the throw you need and how far you need to spread your speakers out.

[@daviddiciccoii2483]

super helpful video! Thank you Rick!!

[@miguelhaddadchavelas7454]

Amazing video. Helpful

[@mixedbruhnmd]

Rolled with QSC’s for years! K10’s for small gigs and ceremonies.. K12’s for most weddings/larger events. I upgraded to the K12.2’s and regret it! The sound was just not as “full”... legacy 12’s are hard to find. What’s the go to “catch all” speaker that’s comparable to the K12. Considering a line array system.

[@hollywoodthedj1673]

I love the OG K12’s I have two looking for two more soon they sound good and they get the job done They have always held me down I also have 4 Qsc KW 15’s for larger events that I bring out with my passive Yorkville bass scoops and I do very well with what I have!

[@PlayStopRewindFilms]

You should do a video on what equipment to use for a local bar setting. I'm looking to open up a music venue and I've just been guessing on what equipment to buy and slowly been steered the right way but I still know I got a lot to learn.

[@DJRickWeb]

Really depends on the bars your at there all different in areas

[@juavang1833]

Great great information! Thank you dj Rick! By the way, why do I keep hearing birds chirping?! 😂 Couldn’t concentrate well!

[@DJRickWeb]

Birds outside

[@SafetySal]

A room that holds 150 people, you need to bring the thunder. Full range 15" tops and 18" subs. Passive systems with external large powerful amps sound the best.

[@pastordanieljadhav969]

Its amezing.no one can shar like this imfrmation.only need in hindi in indian langweg please

[@maxrules2161]

Do you know which is more powerful between JBL Partybox 710 and Thump 15BST?

[@DJRickWeb]

Thump lol. Party box is not ment to project sound over distance like the thump

[@maxrules2161]

@@DJRickWeb Ok Thank you. Funny how the 710 is almost the price of 2 Thumps and isn't even as loud

[@maxrules2161]

@@DJRickWeb How about the JBL IRX108BT and the Partybox 710?

[@anachronicmind1922]

Hahaha 😂 you were hilarious at 19:10 . I loved it hahaha 😂 Great video bro. But you're already a pro.

[@RobertLeeD.Manalo]

nice explanation, some people all they need is loud sound, they did not understand the event, hahaha

[@listonwillerd8640]

Well put and clarified

[@Geo-Media]

Im running 2-15" tops and 2-15" subs for everything... i only have that but its good for everything,... i can always lower the volume, you can only raise it soo much if using smaller gear... better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it

[@russellrattys6581]

Having said what i commented earlier, i did a gig whereit was a teenagers soccer trophy night, i had 2 speakers, about 1000 watts, and i got nois complaints from 3 miles away when i turned it up ha ha

[@rjpimprov]

You are exactly correct about columns. Anyone with decent ears can hear how bad they are when pushed even the slightest. They are built for singer songwriters, not djing proms and weddings over 75

[@patrickbutlerentertainment5020]

Have you ever listened to the RCF Evox 12 (not the evox 8’s). I own about 12 pairs of speakers and the Evox 12’s take the cake hands down. The problem with column array speakers is that people buy the cheap ones and then have a bad opinion about them. The turbo sound and EV column array speakers are terrible compared to RCF or DB Technologies arrays. You pay more for them but they are worth it. My EV Evolves and my EV ETX systems have been collecting dust. Well I guess everything is collecting dust right now 😂

[@rjpimprov]

Patrick Butler Entertainment I’ve only owned the evolve and have heard the Bose. Would love to hear the evox

[@kle0515]

@@patrickbutlerentertainment5020 How does a pair of Evox 12 sound in comparison against a pair of RCF ND 32A with a pair of sub 705-AS II ? Thanks

[@djfatstax2400]

Thanks bro cause I was wondering about speakers

[@iCanBuyMyself420]

This can be read as legitimately, or very sarcastically

[@thomasschafer7268]

Jbl time is over. Martin audio For clubs. Meyer sound for big edm. The 100% first order

[@JMang101]

RCF FTW. But their latest lineup is a bit $$. I bought the famous rcf art312a mk2 over a decade ago. Still rocking today.

[@keith6743]

just thinking about contacting you... JBL srx900... 2 speakers and 2 subs...what you think... Nice that you support other people...

[@DJRickWeb]

Havent heard the 900 yet but looks awesome

[@BinMacVlogs]

Thank you for explaining it do well !!

[@andrewd980]

So much info. Thank you so much. I have seen a few of your videos now but it is going to take me a week to unpack all of this. Thank you again, absolute amazing.

[@elvispresley9442]

Have you ever used 2x LD systems Maui-44 column at a wedding for 200 or less indoors, or one for ceremony /cocktails outdoors? you will be impresses but the subs are 40KG . I still use 2x Mackie SRM450 V2 (Yes got them 12 years ago) and i have a single KV2 Audio EX2.2 bass which is good for 300+ indoors. one of the original Speaker designers for RCF, George Krampera, worked for Mackie and then started his own Speaker company KV2 Audio. These are in the SRX class but a bit better and their 10" and 12" full range are incredible. 130dB spl on the 12" but super expensive. worth the money.

[@alexbebura4837]

How much it will cost the bigger speaker jbl 15 x2 and sub 18 x 2 in the event of 3to5 hundred people out door party?thank you so much sir..God bless!

[@conradvelvick6315]

for any party i use my lg system 3500w is enough for me however if i’m outdoors i use my SOUNDBOKS 120db of sound is enough for outdoors however both of these speakers are £1000 each so not suitable for everyone’s budget

[@elladavid8932]

I would love a soundbox but it’s just so expensive! But the watts and bass reviews are so good

[@Cornetto1997]

They suck, put a k12 next to it, sounds wayy better, and are cheaper ;)

[@IamChucky_]

I have a ev zlx 15bt and ev elx200 18s for my house parties 😆😆🤷🏻‍♂️ keeps the party going that’s for sure

[@rosarodrv]

Thank you for your recommendations. This is super helpful

[@djwendellquickonthemixnewk257]

Good video! I would change the "beginner ' speaker term for maybe Budget speaker.

[@DJRickWeb]

Beginner is a better search term.

[@hot4futureyears2come]

Now this is a great youtube video. Well done man

[@jonholiveira18]

Thank you! The best video about it!

[@robnnorthaustin]

I didn't realize that how many people will a speaker do was an actual sound measurement rating. FYI a speakers efficiency as in db at a certain wattage is a rating needed in sizing amps and sound systems. Not knowing actual sound measurements and what they mean is like buying a car based on color.

[@DJRickWeb]

The numbers are bs. Even in cars the numbers are bs. Horse power rating for one car is listed at the crank the other at the wheel. Then again true track number are real or mpg because there is a required standard for testing. Speakers don't have any number or specs that have a standard to measurement. Just like the horse power each manufacture tests there db differently. Therefore if your someone like me that has heard all these speakers before I can easily dumb it down to roughly what you can expect to do with them. Same thing for cars you could give recommendations based on what someone wants to use it for because most people don't care about specs.

[@giannibadeau3344]

Great job! Thank you, very helpful!