Mackie SRM350v2 2-Way Bi-Amped PA Speaker (10")
Enhance your PA system with this 2-way, bi-amped speaker from Mackie. It features a high-efficiency compression driver and super-low distortion.
Overall User Ratings (based on 10 ratings)
Submitted April 29, 2008 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Still good, just WAY overpriced."
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I'm certain that this speaker sounds good, just like the old one. I know it weighs a little less. ( 6lbs ) That isn't worth an extra 20%
Sound
Basically, just as good as the previous model.
Features
It is lighter weight because of the neodymium magnets and the lighter, cheaper class-D amp.
Ease of Use
Easy, fast, good.
Quality
As far as class D amp go, this is one of the cleverest designs so far. It compensates very well for the gimmicky limitations of the cheaper Class-D topology.
Value
The older models are a better value. Neodymium SHOULD cost LESS, NOT MORE. And class D amplifiers are cheaper, not better.
Manufacturer Support
Honestly, have you ever tried to get a response from Mackie?
The Wow Factor
The "I want it" factor depends on how misinformed you are. If you mistakenly believe that neodymium is rare or expensive because it is called a "rare earth" element, then you might be fooled. Also, new "class-D" amplifiers are less expensive to make. Why then, should this new model cost MORE than the older one?
Musical Background:
pro audio
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Submitted October 9, 2009 by a customer from yahoo.com
"Listen carefully before you buy. These ain't your father's Mackies!"
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Sound
I borrowed these speakers while PA was in the shop. In the past I owned mackie SRM450s - the first edition. The 350 v2's are buzzy and distorted even at low volumes. I adjusted inputs, outputs, etc, etc. Wondered if my mixer was at fault (a Mackie Onyx 1620) so listened via headphones. Nope. I couldn't recommend these speakers for any use. Also, my friend who loaned them to me told me these were replacements for the first pair.
Features
Mike/Line input switch is nice.
Ease of Use
How hard can it be?
Quality
Sorry, Mackie. Your reputation for quality products is really suffering these days.
Value
If it's distorted out of the box, there's no value.
Manufacturer Support
Not used.
Musical Background:
40+ years as guitarist, 35 years as sound man
Musical Style:
Older standards, light jazz
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