Beater "party" speakers?

[collegeaudio]

Hey guys.

A friend of mine who knows I'm into audio has asked me to pick out some budget speakers for big house parties. I sold him a pair of bookshelfs awhile ago which he then proceeded to blow the tweeters immediately after I sold them to him. So, that's not going to work. He also has an old Sony receiver that seems to pack a pretty serious punch, power-wise. I don't know the specs, but somewhere between 100-135watts/channel. It's a 5.1 channel receiver w/ two zones.

He's got a 12" sub, maybe made by Infinity? Seems like a semi-decent thing, good output in the 40-60hz range which is pretty much all he needs.

So, does anyone have recommendations for some cheap, high-output speakers? Easy to drive, etc. Size is not an issue, price is. Should I scour Craigslist?

Thanks.

 

[theJman]

So, does anyone have recommendations for some cheap, high-output speakers? Easy to drive, etc. Size is not an issue, price is. Should I scour Craigslist?

Without mentioning what the price range is I'm not sure how much anyone can help. Looking on ebay and craigslist is probably a good idea though; if he's that hard on speakers then used may be the best option.

 

[collegeaudio]

Under $100 for a pair. He doesn't need to drive multiple zones or anything - Just 2.1.

 

[markw]

If you play that thing loud enough, odds are more tweeters will get blown but if you can find any, some big box DCM KX series speakers or big Cerwin Vega! speakers are two likely candidates for the virgin scarifice.

 

[bikemig]

You could always go real cheap for sacrificial speakers like these Dayton speakers at $35 a pair, Dayton Audio B652 6-1/2" 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker Pair 300-652. They get good reviews and they're uber cheap to replace.

 

[Nomo]

Hey guys.

A friend of mine who knows I'm into audio has asked me to pick out some budget speakers for big house parties. I sold him a pair of bookshelfs awhile ago which he then proceeded to blow the tweeters immediately after I sold them to him. So, that's not going to work. He also has an old Sony receiver that seems to pack a pretty serious punch, power-wise. I don't know the specs, but somewhere between 100-135watts/channel. It's a 5.1 channel receiver w/ two zones.

He's got a 12" sub, maybe made by Infinity? Seems like a semi-decent thing, good output in the 40-60hz range which is pretty much all he needs.

So, does anyone have recommendations for some cheap, high-output speakers? Easy to drive, etc. Size is not an issue, price is. Should I scour Craigslist?

Thanks.

If it's a Sony; then I seriously doubt it packs much of a punch as you say.
The receiver is most likely being driven to clipping and will most likely destroy any speaker in it's way at high volumes.
CV speakers are probably the best bet.

At least their cheap and replacable.

 

[Vart]

Are you or your buddy willing to build your own? If so I would suggest these:

http://stories.parts-express.com/stories/2444-en_us/category/Speaker/story/16581/redirect.htm

You can buy all of the parts except for the wood for under $150.

If you don't want to go the DIY route I would check the thrift stores and Craigslist for some older Cerwin Vega's.

 

[Bryceo]

His going the wrong way about this if he wants to be loud with out damaging gear he needs a pa systeam that can handle any thing from 300-1000 watts of power behringer make grate speakers also DNA make a grate loud speaker or JBL

 

[ImcLoud]

I would opt for a single powered pro style speaker and spend a little more.. and get rid of the receiver all together just pug in your ipod or iphone directly...
Gemini RS 312 800W 12" 2 Way High Power Passive PA DJ Loudspeaker System | eBay

ussually mackie, gemini , technical pro, marathon, gem sound, pyle, and a few others have 400+ watt powered 12" 2 way cabinets for around $150 shipped, I like the mackie th12 for a budget speaker a pair of them will blow your ear drums before you hurt a tweeter... and a par can be had for a little over $200

 

[Bryceo]

As Imcloud sead
Pa speakers
2 New Gemini GT 1204 Pro Audio DJ 12" Passive 800W PA Speaker Pair System | eBay
Hear is a set of 2 for under 150

 

[ImcLoud]

As Imcloud sead
Pa speakers
2 New Gemini GT 1204 Pro Audio DJ 12" Passive 800W PA Speaker Pair System | eBay
Hear is a set of 2 for under 150

yah them are really affordable heres some for $145 or best offer lol 2 Gemini GT 1204 12" 800 Watt Portable Trapezoid DJ Passive PA Loudspeakers | eBay

 

[Bryceo]

yah them are really affordable heres some for $145 or best offer lol 2 Gemini GT 1204 12" 800 Watt Portable Trapezoid DJ Passive PA Loudspeakers | eBay

To have house party's all the time you may as well purchas yourself a decent set of pa speakers for it to make the sound and have high power at your finger tips

 

[ImcLoud]

To have house party's all the time you may as well purchas yourself a decent set of pa speakers for it to make the sound and have high power at your finger tips

Thats what I have, mine are EV with subs a pair of zxa1's, but I can move them outside and have a concert lol, and control it all from an ipad, and LOUD, I think total its 3000 watts , its 2 speakers on poles that come out of 2 subs... I scored them brand new with the poles and storage bags for $1500 shipped!!!!

 

[Bryceo]

Thats what I have, mine are EV with subs a pair of zxa1's, but I can move them outside and have a concert lol, and control it all from an ipad, and LOUD, I think total its 3000 watts , its 2 speakers on poles that come out of 2 subs... I scored them brand new with the poles and storage bags for $1500 shipped!!!!

I have the same setup idear but Myn are behringer
I got Myn for a bargain $1300 shipped grate setups don't have to worry about haveing all the cables cause my amp runs 2 channels strait to the speakrrs thes splits it up to the sub has a high level input

 

[ImcLoud]

I have the same setup idear but Myn are behringer
I got Myn for a bargain $1300 shipped grate setups don't have to worry about haveing all the cables cause my amp runs 2 channels strait to the speakrrs thes splits it up to the sub has a high level input

I have mine all hooked into a D1 dac, that I plug directly into my laptop or my ipad {via pure i20}, then I use the dac as a volume control, it is stupid loud, and even at deafening levels crystal clear, with deep bouncy bass that feels like it will stop your heart inside a closed room... we have a huge inground pool area and I had some 20a outlets installed where I move the speakers for parties on each side of the outdoor bar, and I have a 3acre yard that when we have parties we get a few carnival rides brought in {my uncle owns OKS amusements and brings me what ever I ask for} and even at the other end of the yard you can hear the music clear as day.... We had a party for the kids this summer and brought in a 40ft ferris wheel, a portable rockwall, and this HUGE 40 foot tall inflatable water slide... You could hear the music 300ft away and 40 feet high, lol

 

[Bryceo]

I have mine all hooked into a D1 dac, that I plug directly into my laptop or my ipad {via pure i20}, then I use the dac as a volume control, it is stupid loud, and even at deafening levels crystal clear, with deep bouncy bass that feels like it will stop your heart inside a closed room... we have a huge inground pool area and I had some 20a outlets installed where I move the speakers for parties on each side of the outdoor bar, and I have a 3acre yard that when we have parties we get a few carnival rides brought in {my uncle owns OKS amusements and brings me what ever I ask for} and even at the other end of the yard you can hear the music clear as day.... We had a party for the kids this summer and brought in a 40ft ferris wheel, a portable rockwall, and this HUGE 40 foot tall inflatable water slide... You could hear the music 300ft away and 40 feet high, lol

Wouldn't happen to have photos of your gear would you?

 

[Hostility]

I have mine all hooked into a D1 dac, that I plug directly into my laptop or my ipad {via pure i20}, then I use the dac as a volume control, it is stupid loud, and even at deafening levels crystal clear, with deep bouncy bass that feels like it will stop your heart inside a closed room... we have a huge inground pool area and I had some 20a outlets installed where I move the speakers for parties on each side of the outdoor bar, and I have a 3acre yard that when we have parties we get a few carnival rides brought in {my uncle owns OKS amusements and brings me what ever I ask for} and even at the other end of the yard you can hear the music clear as day.... We had a party for the kids this summer and brought in a 40ft ferris wheel, a portable rockwall, and this HUGE 40 foot tall inflatable water slide... You could hear the music 300ft away and 40 feet high, lol

sounds like awesome party's... can i come? lol that slide looks like to much fun!