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PA Speakers for Parties

Hello,
I am brand new to this whole scene. I am in a fraternity and got elected to run certain aspects of our parties. What we need are PA speakers (our old ones broke) They need to be self powered, I am not really sure what exactly a decent setup would be but parties are generally in a huge room with close to 100+ people. We had two older speakers that managed for a few years before biting the bullet. Anyone have any leads they can give me or tips, brand new to this whole thing.
matthewcarnali
ngjockey
1,042 posts
 
Lots of little active nearfield monitors in that price range (Behringer, M-audio, KRK) but they aren't for party level SPL's. More realistically, over $2000 (bigger Mackies and JBLPro). Then, you have to convert to XLR.

Cheaper to pick up some old Advents, or whatever, and a used receiver in a yard sale or your local craplist.
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onhwy61
5,218 posts
 
Check out the Behringer Eurolive series. You might have to raise your budget to the $400-500 area.
palasr
527 posts
 
JBL Eon series. Built like a brick sh**house, and sound pretty damn good to boot. They are nearly indestructible, unless you do something really foolish.

That said, be nice to your neighbors and don't torture them with throbbing bass until 2am. Remember, someday you'll be living somewhere, working an actual job and needing to sleep. Karma can be very cruel.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
go to a local pro sound shop.
bjesien
1,297 posts
 
With average tuition coming in at $25k/yr. you need to get more funding. Assess each member $500. Get something sweet that will put you guys over the top when it comes to the hottest raves in town.

I don't think this is the right place to look. This is more home audio from simple to extreme but people are looking more for more high quality from a listening spot than filling a huge room with ass grabbing vibes.
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