johndenim Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 To be honest im not overpowering them, the amp is on less than half way. I think I will check out ev or some new peaveys Uh?The amp is less than half way? The amp level is not adjustable, its the GAIN that you set on the master faders.I assume you are playing CD'S?You need to PLF the (all input devices) CD's to ensure that the pre amps are not being overdriven before you look at the post amps.Keep away from the 'red light is good' synopsys, don't let your channels clip, and don't emphasise on the 'bass' too much. I think I will check out ev or some new peaveys For most if not all applications I would reccomend EV over Peavy as a Loudspeaker Brand. Josh Josh is correct, Peavey were good 10 years ago but whilst everyone else has moved on, Peavey have not.EV have a great range of passives, but I'd first find out why your existing cabs keep failing, it may save you some money?Ps, please DON'T go for the Peavey pro range, they look ok on paper but they are SH*T! John Denim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyDJ Posted July 21, 2008 Author Share Posted July 21, 2008 I have had the amp tested by madge electrical and he says its fine. He has also repaired the speakers a few times for me and basically said that the components are cheap and that the rating on the cabs is a little of exhagerated, as for clipping I always ensure that I never go in the red on the gains. Ive been doing disco/karaokes for 10 yrs and to be honest ive only had this problem with the cerwin vega speakers. My other set up I used to use was a peavey set up which was stolen a few years ago so I then got the cerwin vega speakers. Having looked on a few sites it appears that everyone seems to favor the EV ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndenim Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Yes, Peavey speakers have unfortunately ground to a halt.I think their target market now is budget users, hence the 'pro' range. And of course there are plenty BW drivers out there that have to be replaced once in a while, spares must be high on their list too, the reason for the new BW basket? The EV's are good, you also have the option of a full range dual 15" + horn cab if you so desire? (ev eliminators) These are perfect for playback, I know 2 DJ's who love them. John Denim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyDJ Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 Thanks for the advice, looks like ill be going to test a set of ev's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndenim Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Where abouts in the world are you Matthew? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyDJ Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 West Midlands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljoshua Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 It would help us more if you would fill in the Location box on your profile page. Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndenim Posted July 23, 2008 Share Posted July 23, 2008 Cheers Matthew,I only ask 'cos some of the guys on here have access to hire kit and the like, who could give you a proper demo. John Denim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyDJ Posted July 23, 2008 Author Share Posted July 23, 2008 oh right thats good. ill sort out pofile page now :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkPAman Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Im using the Dynacord Powermate 1000 mk2Top speakers areCerwin Vega PSX153 15" 3 way speakersRated 600 watts @ 8ohmsBass Bins areCerwin Vega PSX36 15" Rated 500 watts @ 8omsI have the Top speakers wired through internal crossover of the bass bin so the top speakers are never run as a full range speaker. The Dynacord's amp is only 350W (per channel) at 8 ohms, so very small for 1100W of speakers. It's normal have an amp of 1.5 - 2 times the speakers' rating. This is to avoid clipping the amp, which will damage speakers much more quickly than too much power will. This may well be the cause of your problems. Getting new speakers may well be the wrong solution to the problem; what you need is a bigger amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrazyDJ Posted July 24, 2008 Author Share Posted July 24, 2008 Hi Mark,The dynacord mk 2 rates at 700 watts per channel @ 4omhs which is what the speakers rate at when thy are linked together. Plus the amp has plenty more power should I wish to turn it up....... ie gains are low .... KD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkPAman Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 4omhs which is what the speakers rate at when thy are linked together. Not so. Two 8 ohm speakers in parallel is indeed 4 ohms, but as you're going through a crossover to the tops then it's the crossover that the amp is "seeing". For a bit more info see this recent thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sound In Gloucestershire Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 in response to what someone said about the Peavey BW drivers, the new design seem very unreliable, we've sent alot of them back for failing within one or two uses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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