speaker system for small hall

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beenz

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#280323 8-Dec-2020 19:04

Looking for a speaker set that can be driven from a laptop to fill a small hall type venue dimensions 12.5m wide 12m long height about 3m with about 70 people in the venue.

Want it to be used for dancing only doesn't matter if it has mic input or flashing lights etc

budget up to about 400 but cheaper is better.

Looking for good volume as opposed to fantastic quality of sound.

Do not want to get an amp and the size does not matter :)

beenz

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#2618313 8-Dec-2020 19:22

Would also consider pre loved as long as I can pick up.
Christchurch North Canterbury area
Ta

ArcticSilver

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#2618330 8-Dec-2020 19:46

I’ve seen someone use one of these in a hall with reasonable success https://www.trademe.co.nz/electronics-photography/home-audio/full-systems/auction-2893977452.htm

Otherwise you’re looking for the biggest, highest powered system you can get within your budget and hopefully it’ll be enough.

I don’t think you’ll get anything new for that money apart from the likes of a large Sony Bluetooth speaker which I’m unsure as to if it will go loud enough.

beenz

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#2618345 8-Dec-2020 20:20

Can I use this from my laptop...I have a spotify play list ?
Thanks

ArcticSilver

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#2618346 8-Dec-2020 20:22

You'll likely just need a RCA to 3.5mm adapter which can be found at most hardware stores for around $10 (assuming your laptop has a 3.5mm output).

One like this https://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/p/tech.inc-2rca-plug-to-3.5mm-plug-cable-1.5m/R2400001.html

beenz

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#2618349 8-Dec-2020 20:26

Thanks...is the sound quality okay on these systems

ArcticSilver

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#2618353 8-Dec-2020 20:38

I would imagine its one of the best options within your budget, it should sound alright but that's subjective and also depends on the type of music you're listening to.

I have done proper PA system installs for halls, it wont be the same as one of these as this system is designed for a home user/environment and the quality difference will be significant.

Dunnersfella

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#2618942 9-Dec-2020 20:49

I was at one of those corporate boxing nights where they used a BIG Panasonic boom-type system (you know the ones that were popular 5-6 years ago with MASSIVE speakers, all of it was made in Brazil).

We simply couldn't hear anything apart from some vague, distorted, droning bass.

Effectively, human beings soak up sound like sponges and the acoustic of large spaces like halls offer maddening issues re: delays / hot spotting etc etc.

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#2619020 9-Dec-2020 22:21

No need to cut corners, surplustronics have new PA gear in this price range. See here

https://surplustronics.co.nz/categories/584-portable-pa-systems

Great company.

beenz

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#2620165 11-Dec-2020 15:38

ArcticSilver:

You'll likely just need a RCA to 3.5mm adapter which can be found at most hardware stores for around $10 (assuming your laptop has a 3.5mm output).

One like this https://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/p/tech.inc-2rca-plug-to-3.5mm-plug-cable-1.5m/R2400001.html

Is this the same product ?

https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/ITPAK243/Dynamix-CA-2RCA-ST2-2M-Stereo-35mm-Plug-to-2x-RCA

ArcticSilver

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#2620185 11-Dec-2020 15:47

Yes it is the equivalent and should work fine.

beenz

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#2622297 16-Dec-2020 08:36

ArcticSilver:

You'll likely just need a RCA to 3.5mm adapter which can be found at most hardware stores for around $10 (assuming your laptop has a 3.5mm output).

One like this https://www.thewarehouse.co.nz/p/tech.inc-2rca-plug-to-3.5mm-plug-cable-1.5m/R2400001.html

i got this cable and while it works the sound is so distorted.

The sound is only bad when using the cable.

Are there any other ways to connect the lap top to the system.

I notice the lap top has a usb port which I use for headphones could that be utilized ?

Thanks

magnetonz

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#2622302 16-Dec-2020 08:39

Does it make any difference to the distortion if you turn the amplifier down and the laptop volume up?

If you have the volume too low on the laptop, and turn the Amplifier up you will get distortion. Same goes the other way too, Laptop too high and Amplifier too low.

wratterus

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#2622312 16-Dec-2020 09:18

Is this a one off or an ongoing thing? If it's a one off - hire gear.

If it's an ongoing thing, you'd be better off getting some 'proper' small PA speakers - you won't get anything decent for under $400 though. Perhaps look at something like the Samson XP300 as a starting point. Very much low end gear, but would do what you want, and gives you the ability to connect a few devices, use a mic etc. Maybe go into a store like the Rockshop and have a chat with them about some options.

Edit - this is decent value.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/music-instruments/pa-pro-audio-dj-equipment/live-power-amplifiers/listing-2902955531.htm?rsqid=3cdae7f9d70a48fa825c2cfd15364e47-001

ArcticSilver

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#2622359 16-Dec-2020 09:39

I’ve just sent a PM. If the sound isn’t distorted when using the inbuilt CD player or radio then it’s likely a faulty cable or a bad connection in the amplifier.

I’ve flicked the OP a offer to come and take a look in person as I’m just down the road.