Peavey SP2 PA Passive Speaker User Reviews at zZounds

"SP2 are Da Bomb. Better than MACKIE by Far for the dough." submitted February 23, 2005

By a customer from msn.com

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Musical Background: Pro Audio, Producer

Music Style: Hard Core Metal

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Sound: I have to say, for the cash these are simply the best FOH you can get that are 100% made in the USA. The nice feature is that these and other Peavey boxes have a field replaceable basket! The black widows are fantastic, plus the 4' VC is second to none. Look around, check the spces to see if other have this large a VC. The 22tx compression driver can be a monster if you push it. Overall a very well built speaker, made with baltic birch 7 layer construction. Wait for a sale, then pounce on these. Ohm they are Bi-ampable as well. Very nice.. Feature: Bi-Ampable, Dual Speakons, Filed replaceable baskets! Super high quality Quality: Bullet proof.. Value: None Higher Manufacturer Support: It's PEAVEY The Wow Factor: Looks are AWESOME...I love the Black and Red with the light Grey 3D grill Overall: It WILL last forever...

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"Great product, great value, no need to look further" submitted October 4, 2007

By a customer from RESWA.org

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Musical Background: Bas player, DJ, sound man

Music Style: Roick, pop, country, smooth jazz

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Sound: I have used this product for a year now and I have to say it is a great sounding mid/hi cabinet which I use in conjunction with my dual 18 inch SP218's. With the right volume level, my customers are "immersed" in sound that surrounds and penetrates them without being over-bearing. I believe good quality sound balanced between the lows, mids and highs, with the right music selection create an atmosphere of dancing enjoyment. This is why I tri-amp my system as opposed to using full range mode. Feature: I give it a 9, because I would like to have had two switchable speakons side by side for chaining cabinets with a jumper. Otherwise, I love the switchable speakon plug--one cable to a cabinet instead of two! Ease of Use: I use an external cross over and external power amp's--old school, I know, but I believe I have more control over the sound quality that way. Quality: Strong and light--easy to set up and take down--Saves my back--Thanks Peavey! I've pushed it for high volume--not distortion or vibration or cabinet barking. I think it will last forever. Value: Every maker of high quality gear--Peavey, Mackie, McCauley, JBL, etc., have they cheap stuff, mid range gear and concert series speakers. In comparison with the others, you will not find a better speaker series by series for a lower cost that Peavey. I would match the Peavey versary or Q-Wave speakers against anything McCauley or JBL can set up for concert series. The versary sub, for example, will handle more power, sound as good or better than a JBL or McCauley and cost 25-50% less. Manufacturer Support: I call if I have a question--I can always reach them. Thanks to the techs, I have learned a lot--to not do something stupid. The Wow Factor: Good looking speaker--looks attractive and professional at the same time. Overall: I will use it forever

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"Wake up and stop donating money to two and three letter speaker companies!!" submitted April 21, 2008

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Sound: If you've been wasting your time & money on two or three letter speaker companies (JBL,EV)think again! I own the 1st generation SP1X's hands down they have outperformed the rest.Other DJ's have asked me "What kind of speakers are you using??" 1ST Generation PEAVEY SP1, PEAVEY SP2 & QW218. I WISH PEAVEY USED THE DUAL SPEAKON INPUTS INSTEAD OF 1/4" HATE THAT!! Otherwise "I SHUT EM DOWN!! Feature: IF.. you blow your woofers....NO PROBLEM, Just switch the basket and you're up and running again! no... "It will be about a week before I finish re-coning them." YOU CAN BI-AMP!!!! Enough said. Holla Back. Ease of Use: No one else is producing this much value and sound for the price. I hope Peavey doesn't turn on us like the price of gas. If you're a DJ you'll have no problems getting every drop of investment from these enclosures. Problem, Questions, I've called Peavey and YOU GET A REAL PERSON ON THE LINE!!!! ONE WHO ACTUALLY KNOWS WHAT YOU MEAN WHEN YOU SAY RMS,BI-AMP,SPL'S,E.T.C.. Quality: Made with quality IN THE UNITED STATES...NOT CHINA!!!!!! Thanks Peavey.

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"performance at gigs return cost." submitted February 15, 2009

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Musical Background: sound at church and with different groups.Carribean sound to gospel to rock group

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Sound: indoor or outdoor the sp2 keeps on producing. Feature: for pro or semi pro sound has what it takes. Ease of Use: when used by them selves or with other units that was designed for the music and stage you are on they will give you what you expect.

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Peavey SP2 PA Speaker Customer Review submitted April 20, 2006

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Sound: This is a verry loud crisp and detailed speaker. ive used two of these speakers in all of our shows from a high school auditoriom to a skate park! i run a pv1500 amp with keeps them juiced but still wanting more power. GREAT MAINS

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"SP2--great new design and sound--buy it!" submitted January 28, 2007

By a customer from reswa.org

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Musical Background: Mobile D.J.

Music Style: Rock, pop, country, smooth jazz

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Sound: I bought it without hearing it first. I was a little concerned about it projecting the high end far enough to be useful in the smaller gigs I do--wedding receptions, dances, etc. I played a dance in a hall that is 50 feet wide by 75 feet long. In a crowded room, I was able to hear the high end well (ping ride cymbals and other high end instruments). Overall, it was a balanced sound between the 15" black widow speaker and the RX22 compresion driver in bi-amp mode. I did not play it in full range mode--I never do. Feature: I like the re-designed jack plate. It now offers 2 quarter inch phone jacks and a speakon for full range sound. That's ok, but I only Bi-amp (actually tri-amp with the subs underneath). The one speakon input that sends a bi-amped signal to the RX22 compression driver and the 15 inch black widow speaker is a great design. Imagine, using only one cable for the SP2. Well, it saves on cables and time--its wonderful. I only have one observation: It would have been better to have made the jack plate just like the QW 2F. This incorporates two of these speakon inputes side by side to chain another similar speaker box to it by using a jumper. Maybe Peavey will do this next time around. Ease of Use: I think Peavey did some thinking when they re-designed the SP2. It gets out there well. I use it in conjunction with my new SP-218's. It seems this combination was a marriage between the high's and mid's in the SP2 and the low end in the SP 218's. Its a great sounding combo which I will use from now on for my smaller gigs. (Smaller, meaning up to a 5000 square feet dance floor). For some of my larger venues, I use four, dual 18 SP2-18's and four SP1G's. Quality: The baltic birch cabinet is light and it is sturdy. I like it lighter--saves my back. I have no worries of it failing--no Peavey speaker cabinet I have bought, (over 16 so far), have ever failed to perform--no blown speakers, nothing--always work. Value: I paid $450.00 for each SP2, new. Others who buy JBL, McCauley, Mackie, etc., are paying 50 to 100 percent more for a name without having a superior product. I insist on a great product and I insist on not paying a high price. Peavey is high quality and good value too. Manufacturer Support: I call Peavey when ever I need to have a question answered. They have tech's that are very knowledgable and helpful. They are patient. Thanks, guys! The Wow Factor: I think the re-design is an attractive feature. I like the contrast of the black cabinet with a grey face and a little red SP logo (BWI equipped) on the bottom. My customers don't come up to me and say, "great looking cabinets Steve." They only care how it sounds and the sound is fabulous. Oh, I forgot to put in a plug for the Peavey Kosmos. I will never got back to DJ'ing without how it enhances the sound--wonderful, deepened bass and clarity for the mids and highs--great product, Peavey. Overall: I will use the combo of the SP2 and SP 218 subs forever. Ok, let's put it into perspective. The SP line is a wonderful series for local smaller gigs. They are not concert series speakers. I would imagine, you can double up and maybe triple up each side for some outside work and they will sound very good--I know, because I do. If your intent, however, is to do concert sound, use the Q-wave or Versary series. That's what they are for.

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Peavey SP2 2-Way PA Cabinet (500 Watts, 1x15 in.)

User Ratings

"SP2 are Da Bomb. Better than MACKIE by Far for the dough." submitted February 23, 2005

"Great product, great value, no need to look further" submitted October 4, 2007

"Wake up and stop donating money to two and three letter speaker companies!!" submitted April 21, 2008

"performance at gigs return cost." submitted February 15, 2009

Peavey SP2 PA Speaker Customer Review submitted April 20, 2006

"SP2--great new design and sound--buy it!" submitted January 28, 2007