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.
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.
Desirability:
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.
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.
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.
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!
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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