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[dchillis]

At some point in the near future I would like to get a Powered Speaker for my TD-9 kit. I'm looking at
the JBL Eon and also the Mackie Thump 15A the diff in price is huge, is the sound quality also?
I'll be starting with only a single and then add another late late later on.

Any opinions on these two or maybe another suggestion? Thanks Dan

[Matroskin]

Havent worked with these speakers you speak of, but they both seem to be good. As for Mackie I used Mackie SRM-450 active speakers, and I really liked 'em. Solid, loud, with a good punchy and clear sound - even on the road and open-air. The only thing they are afraid of is a direct Sunlight - if the radiator becomes too hot, the protecting device switch the amp off.
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http://www.zzounds.com/item--MACSRM450

[Nate Brown]

Here's something to think about... what you hear in your headphones is in "stereo." When you put the kit on a speaker and send it "mono," the sound quality is impaired greatly! To do it right, you really need to have two speakers, and feed the output in stereo, just like what you hear in your ears.

Anyone else have experience with this?

[dchillis]

I'm kind of leaning toward the Roland PM-30, It seems to have all I need at this point and will
match up very well with my TD-9..

Any thoughts on this? thanks Dan

[Nate Brown]

That will be give you a great sound. The only concern I have is how loud you'll be able to go. I'd imagine if your were in a gig situation, you could plug into the main PAs, also, if needed.

Anyway, I think this is a great choice!

Anyone else?

[dchillis]

I'm now leaning toward a pair of Jbl Eon515's (flip/flopping) but very pricey. So I'll have to wait a month or so. I've read very good reviews on these so at this point they are at the top of my list.

Any thoughts? thanks Dan

[melteddrummer]

Read this thread mate, these guys have been working it out for years. It's a good site for info on the Roland!

http://vdrums.com/fo...all-PA-Monitors

[Matroskin]

Yes, many people work with EoN speakers, these are great powered speakers. More I know there're some Yamaha, Peavey and Fender models. Not only active speakers, but I mean you can check some sets made of powered mixer and two speakers. For example, you can check this set:

http://www.amazon.co...t/dp/B00332RD1G

or this one:

http://www.amazon.co...37139775&sr=1-6

or this one:

http://www.amazon.co.../ref=pd_cp_MI_2

I worked with Fender Passport several times. What is good, when packed this set is just a big suitcase, and that you can plug there for example your drums and a pair of guitars of your mates.

[dchillis]

Read this thread mate, these guys have been working it out for years. It's a good site for info on the Roland!

http://vdrums.com/fo...all-PA-Monitors

Thanks MD, lots of good info on that page...My god that KC-880 keyboard amp is a monster. Has anyone
here used the beast?

[dchillis]

Ok after serious consideration, and reading lots of threads here and there. And getting a little listen, It looks like I'll be getting a pair of Mackie SRM450's. My highest consideration was clarity specially at low volume and these seem to foot the bill (whatever the hell that means).. So if nothing changes on Friday I'll be ordering these and hopefully by mid-week, next I'll will be making a lot of noise.
My thinking on these speaks are getting a good hi to mid and then later on going for the 1801 sub to complete. BUT that's not to say these are cheesy on the low-end, not great but good enough (tough to say Good Enough when dropping a good sum of money )