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#1

RCF

4.2
(23)
"RCF is looking very good."
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"RCF is what you're looking for - best bang for buck and best quality for the money."
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"Check out RCF Evox 12 or Evox 8 - they're some of the best column arrays out there."
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"If I'm paying the bill - RCF, if someone else is and money is no object, then sure, D&B, L-Acoustics, Meyer, etc."
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"I have narrowed down my search for my first PA system for DJ gigs between the RCF HD, Yamaha DBR and QSC CP series!"
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"Grab a portable column system. The RCF EVOX 12 is great."
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"We recently bought a pair of RCF ART 945s."
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"Looking for an option for a sub that would handle most events."
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"I am thinking about getting the RCF 705 sub."
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"Speakers : 2 x RCF ART 912-AX."
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#2

QSC

4.0
(13)
"Which one do you recommend?"
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"I expected the QSCs to win, but felt the JBL EONs were louder."
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"I have tested the QSC K10.2 only so far."
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"I’m looking right now at the QSC CP8 or K8.2."
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"I’m looking right now at the QSC CP8 or K8.2."
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"I looked at and demo was the QSC KS118 and KS112."
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"New band needs a good PA for gigs."
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"I have 2x QSC 12.2 Speakers. I like them a lot."
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"I'm pretty impressed with the QSC E110's I purchased."
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"Is qsc cp8 good for home use?"
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#3

Shure

3.8
(12)
"Please suggest several antenna distribution system for the Shure SLXD."
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"What are the best 'good value' options for a wireless IEM system?"
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"The audio quality was good and it didn't pickup the sounds of those around me."
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"Which one should I get, considering my band will follow me?"
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"I can't decide between these three Shure SLXD14."
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"I can't decide between these three Shure QLXD14."
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"Deciding between: Used Shure SHURE BLX88 S8."
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"I found a "Shure Wireless Instrument/Microphone System - PGXD14" on fb marketplace."
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"I’m looking to get her an in ear monitor that would work with her setup."
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"Is there a big difference in sound between the two?"
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#4

Yamaha

4.0
(9)
"I'm wondering if I should upgrade since it's cheap."
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"Looking to upgrade the mains on my private event band’s PA."
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"How about a set of Yamaha Stagepas 1K all in one pa."
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"My current set up is Yamaha DBR12 mains with a DXS12 sub and 2 seismic audio floor monitors."
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"Any way, I have a lead on a pair of Yamaha DSR12s locally for a great price. Would they be much of a step up from what I have when paired with the sub?"
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"Hey, I want to buy my first speaker PA, and I see this two model Yamaha DBR15/DBR12."
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"I have been running two Yamaha DBR12s with two Yamaha DXS12s."
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"Yamaha DXR12 or for cheaper/not as loud or nice sounding, DBR12."
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"I bought PA for my girlfriend and I's acoustic pop/indie cover band. We mostly play wine bars and breweries."
#5

Behringer

3.9
(9)
"For affordability, Behringer UMC404."
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"I’m considering to buy either the Behringer WING or Yamaha DM3S."
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"I’ve been thinking about upgrading to a digital mixer."
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"I am looking to buy my first digital compact mixer."
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"Is the behringer Xenyx 1003B a good beginner Mixer?"
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"I’ve been thinking about upgrading to a digital mixer."
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"My main choice at the moment is the behringer wing."
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"I was going to propose buying the Behringer x32 Producer model but then realized that there is a Behringer X32 Compact model."
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"Looking for suggestion on a wireless option."
#6

Sennheiser

4.0
(8)
"Since we already had good experiences with Sennheiser IEM systems I'm looking at the options from Sennheiser."
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"Which one should I get, considering my band will follow me?"
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"I can't decide between these three Sennheiser EW-D CI1."
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"I'm debating between these below Sennheiser EW-D ME2 wireless microphone set."
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"I’ll be doing a few weddings coming up, and could really use one or two."
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"I got gifted a Sennheiser e935 for my birthday and I need to connect it to either an amp or a pa system."
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"What would be a good wireless mic system (along with capsule) for micing live choir?"
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"I need a wireless headset mic package for my live performances."
#7

JBL

3.8
(5)
"Open to speaker recommendations."
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"Which pair of speakers would be the best for mains, mostly for edm and punk/metal?"
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"JBL IRX108BT vs Alto TS408."
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"JBL would be my first choice, but there’s Yamaha, Mackie as well."
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"I’ve heard that the JBLs are much louder but the rcf sound better."
#8

EV

4.0
(3)
"Which one do you recommend?"
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"Which pair of speakers would be the best for mains, mostly for edm and punk/metal?"
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"What are some simple solutions (i.e. value options) for us."
#9

IEM

4.5
(2)
"Do you have a recommendation for brand and/or how many drivers i should be looking for?"
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"Could someone recommend a better alternative in the same price range?"
#10

DB Technologies

3.5
(2)
"Has anyone used the DB technologies opera reevo 210/212 that can give feedback?"
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"Has anyone used the DB technologies opera reevo 210/212 that can give feedback?"
#11

Samson

3.5
(2)
"I was looking at Samson xp-1000 but haven't seen that recommended often."
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"I'm leaning towards Samson Concert88 Headset 16 Channel True Diversity but I read that there are reliability and comfort issues."
#12

PreSonus

3.5
(2)
"What’s the consensus on the presonus studio live 16.4.2?"
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"I already have small 3.5’ Presonus monitors + sub."
#13

Microphone

3.0
(2)
"What gear do I need to sing live?"
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"I need recommendations on cheap-but-acceptable microphones."
#14

Schoeps

5.0
(1)
"Someone recommended Schoeps CCM which looks great."
#15

PA System

5.0
(1)
"I’m a jazz singer looking to buy my first PA system for gigging."
#16

Alesis

4.0
(1)
"If budget is an issue, I like the Alesis SamplePad Pro."
#17

Sontronics

4.0
(1)
"Has anyone used the Sontronics Halo or Corona live?"
#18

DB Meter

4.0
(1)
"I need a Db meter with a display that has a microphone that I can run a cable to."
#19

Bose

4.0
(1)
"The mobility has been unbeatable and it served us well over the last few years."
#20

BassBoss

4.0
(1)
"I want to expand to doing smaller events."
#21

Avid

4.0
(1)
"I've been offered a complete Avid S3 with 4 stage boxes for around the price of an SQ5."
#22

Palmer

4.0
(1)
"I've made a couple of searches and found one called Palmer PAN 02."
#24

Lewitt

4.0
(1)
"I've been looking into lewitt mtp 350 and sure beta 87a."
#25

MAUI

4.0
(1)
"Looking to upgrade from our 2x Behringer B215D speakers to something with additional low end and better coverage."
#26

L-Acoustics

4.0
(1)
"We are looking a an L-Acoustics L-ISA PA at the moment."
#27

Rode

4.0
(1)
"We are considering the Rode Mics. Has anyone had any experience?"
#28

Countryman

4.0
(1)
"I like the way they sound."
#29

CAD Audio

4.0
(1)
"They look very good for their price range."
#30

LD Systems

4.0
(1)
"I came across some LD Systems 12" Floor Monitors for a really good price."
#31

SPD-One

4.0
(1)
"Been using the SPD-One which is a great product for this general purpose."
#32

Bodypack Set

4.0
(1)
"Looking for an affordable bodypack set (two pcs with 2 skin-colored headset microphones) for indoor use."
#33

Powered Column Speakers

4.0
(1)
"Anyone that can recommend some powered column speakers around $1k per unit?"
#34

Room Mics

4.0
(1)
"Looking to get some room mics for the live stream @ my church."
#35

Alto

3.0
(1)
"I usually rent my friends pair of alto ts315 and his eon sub, he gives it to me for a good price."
#37

EAW

3.0
(1)
"Is a used EAW Microwedge rig a good buy in 2025?"
#38

Active Speakers

3.0
(1)
"I am looking for active speakers for occasional speech programs."
#39

PA Options

3.0
(1)
"Any good cheap options? not looking for sound quality because we’re a screamo band."
#40

AKG

2.0
(1)
"I've used a AKG C520 for years. It's terribly uncomfortable and just sounds meh."

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