ToneChaser
Member
I'm a home player who likes to play loud occasionally also.
I've tried everything from cheap to expensive active studio monitors and PA speakers including the QSC HRP122i and settled on a pair of M-Audio BX8a's for $400.00 tax included from GC - brand new. I've had them for 6 months now and am very pleased with their price for performance. Big tight low end, focussed mids, and smooth highs, and they're plenty loud for home playing (130W). The QSC-HPR 122i PA speaker was very good but I found the top end a little harsh and just couldn't justify the price. Save some dough and check the M-Audio's out.
I'm still searching for a single PA speaker at a reasonable price and think I will try the Mackie SM450 V2 next.
I've tried everything from cheap to expensive active studio monitors and PA speakers including the QSC HRP122i and settled on a pair of M-Audio BX8a's for $400.00 tax included from GC - brand new. I've had them for 6 months now and am very pleased with their price for performance. Big tight low end, focussed mids, and smooth highs, and they're plenty loud for home playing (130W). The QSC-HPR 122i PA speaker was very good but I found the top end a little harsh and just couldn't justify the price. Save some dough and check the M-Audio's out.
I'm still searching for a single PA speaker at a reasonable price and think I will try the Mackie SM450 V2 next.