Gear suggestions

dogidog · Nov 6, 2021

Hello,

Could you provide me with some suggestions for the whole system?

I am looking for a loud outdoor system with very very good bass and high freq. The size doesn't matter. I would like it to have at least 1 sub and 2 main speakers with the ability to hook mics and possibly a DJ board for mixing at the spot(always wanted to teach myself as a hobby). I'm looking for quality over everything else I want to buy it once and have no problems with the years. If you have a whole system suggestion with more stuff that is okay. I am not sure how exactly it is done I know there is other stuff needed (than just the speakers and amps). If you have something for me to read or watch to educate myself that would be much appreciated!!
The price range would be below 10k but if it is not possible oh well

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Thank you all in advance!

BMXTRIX · Nov 8, 2021

You may or may not get a lot of responses if you are looking to setup a DJ system.

Getting good speakers with solid volume for outdoor use is tough. But, reasonable volume is not that bad.

QSC and others make excellent PA/DJ speakers that sound reasonably good and play with solid volume and control so they sound good.
For example:
MAINS: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KW153--qsc-kw153-1000w-15-inch-3-way-powered-speaker
MORE BUDGET MAINS: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/K12.2--qsc-k12.2-2000w-12-inch-powered-speaker
SUB: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KS118--qsc-ks118-3600w-18-inch-powered-subwoofer

MIXING BOARD: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/ProFX22v3--mackie-profx22v3-22-channel-mixer-with-effects
MICS: Shure SM58 mics are pretty solid. https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SM58--shure-sm58-cardioid-dynamic-vocal-microphone

There are a ton of similar choices out there at various price points. For the most part, as you pay more you get higher reliability, better build quality, stronger amps, and better speakers. Cheap stuff is out there if you just want to give it a try, but if you are looking to actually DJ a bit, you will want to have enough gear to support things properly. Do NOT play an enclosed space too loud, but it is good to have enough ooomph to fill a room when the demand is there.

Be aware that some of these speakers are VERY heavy and really need two people to move them. I've installed the large QSC speakers I linked into a basement setup. The next door neighbors were not happy about it. Yes, that's how loud they get.

It's easy to do a pretty crazy setup for $10,000USD. If just getting into it, I might look at some cheaper brands and some smaller stuff. Maybe try eBay for some used gear or just some stuff to try out before investing a fair bit into it.