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Looking for a speaker system to put in our party room in our house. Need something that is loud and sounds good but without going crazy on the price. Anyone got any ideas on what to look for?
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One of the best "party speakers" out there is the Cerwin-Vega ("AT" or "D" Series or newest "VE" Series) loudspeaker system in either a 12" three-way or the huge 15" three-way models. They don't need a lot of power to get very loud, and they put out chest pounding bass too! You can find these all over the web, and there are usually quite a few on eBay -new and used.
Another good choice is either the DCM KX-12 or KX-212 model.
The above choices can handle the largest rooms. However, if you want to stay away from large, heavy speakers, and you don't have a large room (e.g. under 400 sq. ft.), then a very reasonably priced floor speaker from MTX Audio is a good choice: the Monitor 600i.
Bottom line, as a rule of thumb when you're looking for "party speakers", look for specs that offer a high sensitivity (usually 90dB or higher), good, deep bass (30Hz or lower), and can handle at least 100 watts. Other than that, find the pair that looks the best to you. If you purchase locally, I recommend auditioning them first to see if the sound is good to you or not.
Keep in mind, however, "party speakers" are usually not designed for critical listening (a term often used by audiophiles), but rather designed for being loud, and likewise, "high-end" or "audiophile" speakers or not ideal for use as a party speaker usually because they require pinpoint positioning and typically have a lower sensitivity.
One of the best "party speakers" out there is the Cerwin-Vega ("AT" or "D" Series or newest "VE" Series) loudspeaker system in either a 12" three-way or the huge 15" three-way models. They don't need a lot of power to get very loud, and they put out chest pounding bass too! You can find these all over the web, and there are usually quite a few on eBay -new and used.
Another good choice is either the DCM KX-12 or KX-212 model.
The above choices can handle the largest rooms. However, if you want to stay away from large, heavy speakers, and you don't have a large room (e.g. under 400 sq. ft.), then a very reasonably priced floor speaker from MTX Audio is a good choice: the Monitor 600i.
Bottom line, as a rule of thumb when you're looking for "party speakers", look for specs that offer a high sensitivity (usually 90dB or higher), good, deep bass (30Hz or lower), and can handle at least 100 watts. Other than that, find the pair that looks the best to you. If you purchase locally, I recommend auditioning them first to see if the sound is good to you or not.
Keep in mind, however, "party speakers" are usually not designed for critical listening (a term often used by audiophiles), but rather designed for being loud, and likewise, "high-end" or "audiophile" speakers or not ideal for use as a party speaker usually because they require pinpoint positioning and typically have a lower sensitivity.
BEACH PARTY -What Speaker System?
sweetmango
Party on a beach - No mains electricity.
So therefore need a good, loud, bassy speaker system which is portable and run off something like a car battery.
Also needs to play music from Mp3
WHAT DO I USE!?
Answer
I'm assuming a boom box with D-cell batteries isn't what you had in mind for your music, so here's my recommendation for power.
Car batteries have shallow cycle charges because they aren't meant to run with a high drain for long duration; they only provide short bursts of high energy to get your car started and are supposed to be charged and kept charged by your vehicle's electrical system when the engine is running.
For your electrical needs, I'd advise a gas-powered portable generator or the use of a deep cycle marine battery. A deep cycle battery will last longer in the situation you describe than a car battery while a gas generator will provide electricity so long as there's fuel in its tank (and, with moderate load, a gas generator can run for hours on a single tank).
For a gas generator, a stereo receiver/amplifier with durable speakers would be best; merely connect your MP3 player's headphone or auxiliary output to the receiver's auxiliary input using a 1/8 inch-to-cinch (RCA) adapter cable.
For a marine battery, with the use of a DC-to-AC power inverter of sufficient wattage capacity, a large shelf system might work. But, your time may be limited to a few hours until the battery needs to be recharged.
Your best bet is a gas generator. I think you probably don't want to buy a generator so you will likely benefit from rental. Check out your local hardware stores to see if they have rentals available.
For playing music, you likely will only need a small generator, which will be easier to haul and cheaper to rent, if available.
As for the audio equipment, ask your friends if they have any they will allow you to borrow. Again, you only need a moderately powerful component receiver/amplifier and a pair of speakers with power ratings commensurate with the amplifier's capacity.
Forgot to add: for the stereo equipment and speakers, you may also want to find a way to sit them on some sort of pedestal or a table. Something to keep them from being exposed to sand.
Of course, keep everything electrical away from the water and don't underestimate the tide.
I'm assuming a boom box with D-cell batteries isn't what you had in mind for your music, so here's my recommendation for power.
Car batteries have shallow cycle charges because they aren't meant to run with a high drain for long duration; they only provide short bursts of high energy to get your car started and are supposed to be charged and kept charged by your vehicle's electrical system when the engine is running.
For your electrical needs, I'd advise a gas-powered portable generator or the use of a deep cycle marine battery. A deep cycle battery will last longer in the situation you describe than a car battery while a gas generator will provide electricity so long as there's fuel in its tank (and, with moderate load, a gas generator can run for hours on a single tank).
For a gas generator, a stereo receiver/amplifier with durable speakers would be best; merely connect your MP3 player's headphone or auxiliary output to the receiver's auxiliary input using a 1/8 inch-to-cinch (RCA) adapter cable.
For a marine battery, with the use of a DC-to-AC power inverter of sufficient wattage capacity, a large shelf system might work. But, your time may be limited to a few hours until the battery needs to be recharged.
Your best bet is a gas generator. I think you probably don't want to buy a generator so you will likely benefit from rental. Check out your local hardware stores to see if they have rentals available.
For playing music, you likely will only need a small generator, which will be easier to haul and cheaper to rent, if available.
As for the audio equipment, ask your friends if they have any they will allow you to borrow. Again, you only need a moderately powerful component receiver/amplifier and a pair of speakers with power ratings commensurate with the amplifier's capacity.
Forgot to add: for the stereo equipment and speakers, you may also want to find a way to sit them on some sort of pedestal or a table. Something to keep them from being exposed to sand.
Of course, keep everything electrical away from the water and don't underestimate the tide.
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