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Feature:
I rated a little lower in the features department because these speakers pretty darn heavy and they are not pole stand mountable. You would think that Mackie would offer a stand for these speakers. We got some quick lock speaker stands and they have worked great for our needs so far.
Quality:
I have always relied on the quality and reliability of Mackies products and they have never left me dissapointed.
Sound:
These speakers sound AMAZING! I use them mainly for live performances with an all acoustic bluegrass band that plays in the traditional style, using a single large diaphragm microphone for ALL of the instruments and vocals. We also run a Schertler transducer on the upright bass fiddle for that extra bump when needed. Anyway, these speakers have plenty of volume and the clarity is unbelieavably accurate for this type of single microphone set up. A set up that is generally very difficult to control and push the necessary volume. But these speakers in addition with a good 31 band EQ do the job with ease. As far as the rest of the sound rig goes, all we use is a Mackie cfx20 mixer ran into a DBX IEQ 31 band equalizer and then send out two xlr cables to these self powered speakers and thats it! It's simple and it's by far the most acoustically accurate sound that i've heard from a pa speaker! We use them on average of two to three times a week year round and they hold up great and consistantly sound amazing at both the indoor and outdoor venues night after night. I've also used these speakers in the live rock and roll setting with the standard Shure sm58's and 57 mics for vocals, electric guitars and basses, keyboards and drums, horns and the whole nine yards and they are equally just as great in this environment too.
Ease of Use:
1300 watts built into a 3-way speaker means no more messing with amps and crossovers and all of that. As I said before.. Just two xlr cables and that's it.. Plug and play.. You can't beat that!
Support:
In ten years of using Mackie products I have never had a need to use their support staff yet. Thats why I keep coming back.
Overall:
I wouldn't buy a product like this without the confidence that it is going to stand up to the test of time. I do plan to add a pair of JBL prx535 3-way speakers to the mix very soon for extra sound reinforcement in larger venues and for venues that are too small for the mackie monsters. JBL is the only other company in the industry that I trust who produces an active 3-way speaker. These ones are smaller than the Mackies and are also pole stand mountable which is a BIG plus in my mind.
Submitted: 3/16/2008
Style of Music: Bluegrass
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Feature:
All that is needed is already installed.
Quality:
All my MACKIE products are built strong and have stood up to rough handling, ( Youth Choir teenagers can give them a work out ).
Value:
YES! Functions to price, you can't beat it.
Desirability:
It's not 'sex appeal', Its just 'RAW POWER'.
Sound:
I'm saving my money and when I have enough I will purchase a pair of the "TWIN TOWERS". I have used MACKIE products for the past 10 years and have nothing put the highest praise for all or their equipment. I mostly work with churches, youth choirs, small bands and do weddings and civic functions. MACKIE has stood strong each time I have used it. 1604, 450's, 1501's are the heart of my system.
AGAPE PRAISE and WORSHIP, Graham, Texas
Support:
When you call MACKIE, you get a person and not a "Punch 1,2,3...". It's nice to be able to talk to a person who will direct your call to the people who can help.
Overall:
If a product won't last 10 years under my usuage, I will not waste my money on it.
Submitted: 7/31/2005
Style of Music: Christian, Gospel Bluegrass, Old Country, Easy instrumentals.
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