Playing out Live/ Powered Subwoofer

[songbird1]

Hi all...I'm a noob/recently registered...but, have been reading this forum for a while now. Thank you all for some great insight/advice...Sorry if this new thread does not belong here...wasn't sure where to put it.

I am part of an acoustic duo band...about a year and a half ago, I bought the Yamaha stage pass 600i...I am now interested in buying a powered sub ...but... don't want to break the bank....I was hoping to spend between $200-600..used is an option... Anyone have any suggestions/recommendation with which powered subwoofer you would buy. I don't think I need to go too big...considering our sound will only consist of two vocals and two guitars...we have two gigs coming up....and hopefully ..many more to follow...but we are booking small to mid size rooms. thanks for any advice

[muscmp]

welcome to the AGF!

i wouldn't think that a subwoofer would work well with acoustic electrics. seems that it would make them and your voices too boomy. can't you just adjust the eq of the guitars and the pa to balance things out?

play music!

[songbird1]

thank you for the reply muscmp.....the more I am learning about this setup as an option(adding a sub)...I'm starting to conclude ...I really don't need a high powered sub with a ton of Wattage ...but more of a great sounding sub "with a little umph"...I believe a cab with a 12 inch speaker would do.

I honestly didn't realize how important a sub was until I played through my friends Bose system which had a sub...it really completed the overall sound having a dedicated cab pumping out those lows...unfortunately, I can not afford any item that has the bose logo ...LOL!!!!


here is a link of my pa system stagepas 600i with a Yamaha sub
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aHTx4g2_b8

I'm leaning towards one of two:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WTqIz5Wklc
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-a...ered-subwoofer


thanks once again for the reply

[paulp1960]

I'm not sure about the Behringer but that Electro-Voice model looks to be quality and not too heavy to carry.

[songbird1]

Originally Posted by paulp1960

I'm not sure about the Behringer but that Electro-Voice model looks to be quality and not too heavy to carry.

Thanks for the reply paulp1960...the EV sub, from what I can tell...is a workhorse ...I do have to agree with quality...EV is outstanding and would be the safer choice...as for the Behringer...from what I have read...those who have bought this product claim that they/Behringer finally got it right with this product...that it is a great design and great sounding sub.

I am somewhat torn...budget is a concern...not to mention...im not trying to keep up with the Jones with the loudest system...but more of a complete overall great sounding system...I know if I went with the EV...I wouldn't be disappointed...decisions!!!! LOL!!!!
anyway thank you once again ...and look forward to many more discussions on this forum

[Ty Ford]

A powered sub for two acoustic guitars and two vocals?

You may want a powered sub, but I don't think you need a powered sub.

Regards,

Ty Ford

[paulp1960]

That's a good point - I would have thought the Stagepass 600i with 10 inch woofers would be sufficient for reproducing vocals and acoustic guitars without any missing bottom end.

[songbird1]

it actually does sound great "Yamaha 600i"...but I am always seeking for the system to sound better...LOL!!! I decided to invest in a few of the TC helicon monitors which attach to a boom stand. I'm like a little kid in a candy store when it comes to equipment/guitars...etc..

[songbird1]

I just wanted to thank everyone for their input ...I ended up going with the behringer eurolive 12inch sub...it really sounds incredible...I thought the stagepas alone sounded great...but now...just wow...it was exactly what I was looking for...It doesn't give thumps or make the sound to boomy or anything like that...It just makes everything sound fuller...anyway...thank you all