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RCF

4.2

(23)

"RCF is looking very good."

"RCF is what you're looking for - best bang for buck and best quality for the money."

"Check out RCF Evox 12 or Evox 8 - they're some of the best column arrays out there."

"If I'm paying the bill - RCF, if someone else is and money is no object, then sure, D&B, L-Acoustics, Meyer, etc."

"I have narrowed down my search for my first PA system for DJ gigs between the RCF HD, Yamaha DBR and QSC CP series!"

"Grab a portable column system. The RCF EVOX 12 is great."

"We recently bought a pair of RCF ART 945s."

"Looking for an option for a sub that would handle most events."

"I am thinking about getting the RCF 705 sub."

"Speakers : 2 x RCF ART 912-AX."

Yamaha

4.2

(12)

"Yamaha stagepas might be what you're looking for"

"I'd say Yamaha is my favorite - I had Yamaha in the past and it worked perfectly."

"I want high and quality sound."

"I'm wondering if I should upgrade since it's cheap."

"Looking to upgrade the mains on my private event band’s PA."

"How about a set of Yamaha Stagepas 1K all in one pa."

"My current set up is Yamaha DBR12 mains with a DXS12 sub and 2 seismic audio floor monitors."

"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?"

"Hey, I want to buy my first speaker PA, and I see this two model Yamaha DBR15/DBR12."

"I have been running two Yamaha DBR12s with two Yamaha DXS12s."

Sennheiser

4.2

(10)

"You won’t go wrong with either Shure or Sennheiser stuff in the UHF spectrum."

"I’m very happy with mine so far, though I switched to a different capsule."

"Since we already had good experiences with Sennheiser IEM systems I'm looking at the options from Sennheiser."

"Which one should I get, considering my band will follow me?"

"I can't decide between these three Sennheiser EW-D CI1."

"I'm debating between these below Sennheiser EW-D ME2 wireless microphone set."

"I’ll be doing a few weddings coming up, and could really use one or two."

"I got gifted a Sennheiser e935 for my birthday and I need to connect it to either an amp or a pa system."

"What would be a good wireless mic system (along with capsule) for micing live choir?"

"I need a wireless headset mic package for my live performances."

Shure

3.7

(11)

"Please suggest several antenna distribution system for the Shure SLXD."

"What are the best 'good value' options for a wireless IEM system?"

"The audio quality was good and it didn't pickup the sounds of those around me."

"Which one should I get, considering my band will follow me?"

"I can't decide between these three Shure SLXD14."

"I can't decide between these three Shure QLXD14."

"I found a "Shure Wireless Instrument/Microphone System - PGXD14" on fb marketplace."

"Is there a big difference in sound between the two?"

"I know shure has one that’s not bad pricing."

"Mics - shire basic drum mic kit, some spare 57’s, a dozen 58’s."

QSC

4.0

(10)

"I was planning on only getting 1 speaker to start with and expand if needed."

"Which one do you recommend?"

"I expected the QSCs to win, but felt the JBL EONs were louder."

"I’m looking right now at the QSC CP8 or K8.2."

"New band needs a good PA for gigs."

"I have 2x QSC 12.2 Speakers. I like them a lot."

"Currently I own a pair of QSC K10s and QSC KS112s."

"Is qsc cp8 good for home use?"

"I heard the QSC K12.2 and they are very nice."

"How do we feel about a pair of QSC K12.2s and the JBL PRX918XLF sub as a set up for outdoor parties?"

Behringer

3.8

(6)

"For affordability, Behringer UMC404."

"I’m considering to buy either the Behringer WING or Yamaha DM3S."

"I am looking to buy my first digital compact mixer."

"My main choice at the moment is the behringer wing."

"I was going to propose buying the Behringer x32 Producer model but then realized that there is a Behringer X32 Compact model."

"Looking for suggestion on a wireless option."

JBL

3.8

(5)

"Open to speaker recommendations."

"Which pair of speakers would be the best for mains, mostly for edm and punk/metal?"

"JBL IRX108BT vs Alto TS408."

"JBL would be my first choice, but there’s Yamaha, Mackie as well."

"I’ve heard that the JBLs are much louder but the rcf sound better."

EV

4.0

(3)

"Which one do you recommend?"

"Which pair of speakers would be the best for mains, mostly for edm and punk/metal?"

"What are some simple solutions (i.e. value options) for us."

Bose

4.5

(2)

"I'd appreciate some recommendations for a case for the receiver, antennas, both mics, and the cords."

"The mobility has been unbeatable and it served us well over the last few years."

#10

IEM

4.5

(2)

"Do you have a recommendation for brand and/or how many drivers i should be looking for?"

"Could someone recommend a better alternative in the same price range?"

#11

3.0

(1)

"Any good cheap options? not looking for sound quality because we’re a screamo band."

#43

AKG

2.0

(1)

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

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