The point here is GET WHATEVER YOU WANT TO GET AND DON'T LET ANY "REAL DJ" Tell you what equipment to get so you can feel as "REAL" AS THEM, same goes for your controller, and software get what you can afford and or like but don't let others tell you you are wrong for buying the equipment you got THANK YOU, THANK YOU VERY MUCH !! NO applause neccessary 😁👏👏👏👏

@shanethedj

4 жыл бұрын

Much of the time, the "real" DJs pump their brand either because they are shilling or wannabe salesmen for the likes of (Insert brand name here). OR they want to try to convince themselves that they made the right decision.

I usually always read the comments on here. He ain't lying when he said that people always ask what kind of speakers they should get. 😂😭😭 This had me dying!

As mentioned speakers are a personal choice, and I have had no issues with the ones I use, in fact I recently received praise from a group used to playing Glastonbury. What did I supply to them for a gig in a small venue, it was a pair of altos. I also use dbtechnologies opera series as well as peavey pro 15.

Always good info....lol, but don't take offense to us not agreeing with your every thought, you still have helpful and educational videos, and thank you for sharing from your experiences. Rock on Rick !!!

Good information as always... I've always been a firm believer that as a DJ, your sound is one of the top 3 most important purchases (sound, controller, music) you will make if not THE most important, and this is not an area where you should cheap out. I look at it two ways when starting off...if it works you have great sound for your clients and events... If it doesn't work, you have good quality equipment that will not be hard to re-sell. I would take 2 quality tops over 2 entry level tops with subs any day. When you start off you will probably be doing smaller events, so you don't need a lot of sound but you do need good sound. When I started over 10 years ago, I set a budget and then did lots of research and reviews...I could have bought 2 tops and 2 subs of a lower quality, but I opted to spend a little more and go with 2 QSC kw122 and 1 kw181....I still have them to this day and they sound just as good as the day I first used them and I still get compliments on my sound...Make smart choices and set a time frame for your return on investment that works for you.

I bought speakers without trying them out but i got QSC K12.2 / K118 and there are a ton of videos about this so i didn't feel like i was making a bad choice... let me tell you i have used them 2 times and i am extremely thankful i did! the major reason why i went with them was interest free financing for 48 months. lol

Great tips, definitely no body tell you all those things that you need considered. Love your video Tips!!! 🎧😎🎧

Thanks for the video my man. Just what I needed to hear

“so and forth”? Haha I love Rick’s random new word combos

@mattkoser

4 жыл бұрын

DJ Solstice I believe the word actually was “soinsforth”

Great video mate 👍🏻 Thanks for the tips, very useful 🙏🏻

best tip video you ever did, everyone has their own choice of dj equiment

Thanks for sharing. A new update on you'r top beginner speakers for 2023 would be nice 🙏

@theaverageguy3884

10 ай бұрын

Now i just bought 2 x Yamaha DXR 15" active speakers. But still a interesting topic 😊

I see two big mistakes with new DJs buying speakers. Many purchase speakers that are too budget level. They outgrow them in no time. Many gigs require high spl to sound effective, to make the people feel the music and react. Also low powered speakers tend to distort. On the other hand I see many new DJs take their credit cards and buy top of the line stuff. Then 6 months later they discover they hate DJing and the gear is not being used and will soon need to be sold for half of what they paid! I would advise a newbie to get something in the middle. Also avoid old beatup speakers. I also would wait for a sale. Stick to the big boys in the industry if you can such as JBL, EV, QSC, RCF, Yamaha, etc. Talk to other DJs to see if they have extra speakers. Also you can get your tops, do a few gigs and get the subwoofer later. Here is a huge tip ... Stop working for free or almost free. I meet too many broke DJs. Approach this stuff with a business mind. Why should a skilled DJ work fulltime as a maintenance man and part time as a DJ? I see this quite often. Think about building your skills so that you are in the top 10% of your profession. I can almost guarantee you that if people perceive you as being in the top 10% of your profession you will make the big money whether you are a photographer, chef, computer technician or whatever.

Agree with you, I always go thru with the datasheet of the speaker and compare it, then try to find outdoor or indoor review (on youtube, if any) by others and finalize my own within my own budget. Everybody has their own preference and the topic are subjective, some are brand-oriented, some are technical, and some are by experience. You will find an unknown brand out there that sounds good too.

very informative video thanks!

Great replies ! And truth for the experienced D.J.! I know when I cut corners and tried to buy the speaker on a budget. I kicked myself later for not spending the extra few bucks to buy that better speaker! And all your doing is dwelling on it and then trading in your speakers losing money! You get what u pay for! Please do your homework!

Nice video. And the point you made is right , it is up to the ear of the beholder . I love how my Yamaha 12 inch top (dxr) i do alott of small events so these speaker sound great at any volumes. are they other better speakers :? maybe but for my ears, these sound amazing.

@djlobb

4 жыл бұрын

They're amazing bang per buck. I sold my QSC K series to buy DXR speakers. I ended up gaining money because of the QSC badge. I especially like how well the DXR hold together even when pushed.

Great delivery rick w ...no I know it all crap and what I say goes no other options content...well done ✅

Thank you for keeping it real!

I only recommend Mackie Thumps, Pyle pros, or Harbingers if you are DJing only as a hobby at home or free for a friend’s house instead of for profit unless you are using it as stepping stone equipment for better stuff later. Otherwise get quality equipment. I recommend a pair of Bose S1 pros for tiny events.

Excellent video bro!!!

Stir the pot more young man. You have many old school DJ’s grumbling. Too funny. Keep doin what your doin! 👍

Right on man! You rock! Once upon a time companies were honest, like you said specs nowadays are crap, perhaps RMS watts was the most accurate way to compare speakers because it has a scientific base, but not many manufacturers use that anymore and still we have to consider SPL that it's kind of shady managed.

From an older guy to a younger dude, you talk a lot of sense.

I used QSC amps first when I started years ago, and loved their K Series speakers when they launched. QSC is my favorite brand of professional sound equipment I have used.

@djlobb

4 жыл бұрын

I sold my QSC K series for Yamaha DXR, then eventually Bose F1, now Yamaha DZR (Yamaha's top-end high powered wooden boxes, in line with JBL SRX). I find their highs get really shrill and harsh when pushed above 75%. When mixing bands and events I would always dip out between 2kHz-5kHz.

Super.nice explanation. Tks dear.

You are right mi friend the sound quality is most important than price so You dont need spend a lot of money to get a good speaker i buy a rare speaker called 'dabb' But the sound was amazing of course take the price in count but i was surprosing with it

Everything you said is true. Good stuff.

Anyone know if Alto TS range are good for up to 150 people? I’m looking at the TS312 and TS315s combo powered speakers. They come in just over budget but the videos I’ve seen seem quite good. Thanks for any advise.

All good points Ricky!

Good information...thanks

No, no, no DJ Rick! You were supposed to say a specific brand, and then us commenter's are supposed to agree or eviscerate you for what you say. Now we can't do that. Anyway, excellent recs. Very true, and thanks for the haggle info, I have gone in with "coupons" thinking those help, man, I wish I had looked up info with regards to this years ago. Was able to get what consider good quality sound. Because I don't really consider myself a DJ, I have the entry level EV speakers (ZLX 15's), and one sub (Behringer 15 inch). My stands go quite high so I am glad to have those, because they sound excellent. Would have loved the ETX's, but at 46 years old and not working out like I used to, the ZLX's are nice and light, where as the ETX sounds better and "heavier" but it is also about 20 pounds heavier too. Keep up the good content.

I must say great video. It is true its not right speaker but It is one rule you get what you pay for... But BE SMART... and please research the price you might get it somewhere else cheaper...

JBL EON 612/712 are good for beginners, or QSC K12/K12.2 is okay. I don’t mind EV either!

i looked for so long which speakers i should buy and which not. It took more than a month to find the right speaker for me. My tip think about your requirements. So after a month looking for speakers i bought the Makie SRM 215 V-class.

@DJGaryP

Жыл бұрын

I got them too they are great 😊

"Bad ass opinions" Lol!!!!!!! Great tips Rick. ..... ears people ears.. go and try out what you want before you buy!!

Great Tips

I prefer peaveys they are rugged and can push the limit when it comes to power for 5 + hrs of playing on - for huge events outdoors the sound travels farther where other speakers fail for they are only meant for indoor use - peaveys u can adjust the mid high and lows at will an it will deliver -the only drawback is that is that they are heavy because of the hard casing the speaker magnets MADe in the USA- for small events indoor is use Mackies also made in USA

Yessir .. solid tips

Note: If someone is planning to get the most out of a small packed sub/speaker Go for horn loaded speakers They might require more tuning but they are the most efficient. A danley sound labs th118 (active or passive its up to the buyer) has a cont output of 141cont danley sound labs is trusted with the decibel ratings, watts and so on.they have a peak of 147 db @141hz Note these beasts are not cheap But these things are 70% the size of the srx828sp and they go louder and throw further.

@DJFriendZone

4 жыл бұрын

I will agree that horn loaded speakers tend to be more efficient from a power to SPL ratio. However they also have a certain "sound" to them that is entirely different to direct radiating subwoofers. To me, because of the horn, the folded cabs like the TH118 sounds more "compressed" which can be punchier but also sometimes sacrifices LF extension. 147dB at 141hz is a useless number because a subwoofer shouldn't be reproducing 141Hz anyways (the fact that the TH does is part of the bandpass design which is a tradeoff). The SRX828SP will beat the TH118 in SPL at lower frequencies, specifically sub 40Hz. The TH118 also weighs more than the SRX828SP and likely costs more than twice as much. I think the Orbitshifters are a more fair comparison, which are also great. I don't think one is necessarily better they're just different

whats the best affordable heavy bass speakers no sub needed for small parties 150 people?

Rule of thumb can’t go wrong with Martin speakers

I like this I do t like this lol! Of course I gravitate toward the speaker😊 great info very helpful def need to demo

Dj Rick web great tips I wish I knew this when I started but we all learned keep up the great work and tips.👍

good video Rick

Good points Rick. But I just bought ev passive speakers and I don't know if u should return them because is not powered speakers. Will need a amp to do the job and I don't know if is bad or good.

@DJRickWeb

2 жыл бұрын

It's not bad just inconvenient

What's up Rick..quick question. I have 2 PRX 815 tops and I'm lookin for 1 duel 18 sub because of the room I have. Would the SRX 828 be overkill. Should I sacrifice portability and get 2 PRX 818 XLF subs

@DJRickWeb

4 жыл бұрын

Either is a good option. The two prx 18s would be my route because there louder than 1 srx 828

Hello I'm wondering if you could do a video on what to be looking out for when purchasing a laptop to DJ with

@DJRickWeb

4 жыл бұрын

That's tricky as it can really add up if you want something bullet proof to DJ with

@swisherrelic2796

4 жыл бұрын

@@DJRickWeb that's fair enough. What would you recommend as a good laptop?

@kbmjfan24

2 жыл бұрын

Macbook pro

Good tips bro but at the end of the day when you are at a gig all people will take is how good or bad the sound was so in my opinion make your speaker system the most expensive part of your entire rig and if you need to skimp on other things you can get away with it

Hi djrickweb good tips

What is the difference between in home tower speakers verses DJ type speakers? Like the JBL’s also if you have the money to buy top of the line DJ speakers and you are new to DJ business, what would be the downside?

@DJRickWeb

4 жыл бұрын

There design and purpose is completely different. A home tower speaker isnt designed to have as much volume or be used in a wide open environment. You wouldn't use a portable battery blue tooth speaker to do the job of a home tower system. Similar thing when comparing towers to DJ speakers.

Bought a Yamaha stagepas 1k column array and now I'm here, about 6 months later

My Behringer Eurolive B812 and 815 neo sound far better than most top brands IMO and still going strong 6 years now

Not sure if this was mentioned but ALWAYS BUY FROM AN AUTHORIZED DEALER!

When you make an order @Thomann in Europe they give you a discount if it's a bigger order, not even asking :))

1. Specs don’t mean sh*t anymore 2. Everyone ears are different 3. Every speaker sounds different 4. Go demo them yourself 5. Know your application (transport, weight, venue) 6. Be smart/logical in terms of price 7. Don’t buy cause it’s popular 8. Never pay full price! !!

Hey DJ Rickweb where did you get your laptop skin/sticker from. Looks Great was wondering where I could find something like that.

@DJRickWeb

2 жыл бұрын

Stickerlight

@DeejaySteel91

2 жыл бұрын

@@DJRickWeb thanks

Are you still planning on buying a new Martin system? Or have you changed your mind and are getting something else?

@DJRickWeb

4 жыл бұрын

I will be at some point. That's a 10k investment though which is not anywhere near in the budget right now

@samquicky3052

3 жыл бұрын

@@DJRickWeb get line arrays and dual 18 srx 828sp for your large gigs and use your subs for the small gigs

All good points Rick. Further to what Rick said on SPL, that is the most inflated spec outside of “watts”. For one, I would much rather have a speaker that can faithfully produce 125db without going into limiting vs. a speaker that claims 131 dB but sound horrific because it’s riding up on its limiters. About watts...another misleading spec as Rick said. Why? More watts does not necessarily mean more output or better sound. Each speaker has an efficiency rating. You will see this on a spec sheet as 97db 1w@1m or 100db 1w/1m etc. With the same input power, the speaker with the higher efficiency will produce more SPL, and the speaker with the higher efficiency will need less power to produce the same output. Also when manufacturers publish SPL numbers they rarely state at what frequency that SPL is achieved, which leads me to my last point. Always look at a speaker’s frequency response chart. You WANT a speaker with a flat response. Wait, did he just say I want speakers that sound flat? No. A speaker with a flat frequency response produces the same SPL at 50Hz as it does at 2kHz., at 4kHz etc. Very few speakers achieve a perfect flat response hence we have DSP and eq’s to deal with that. However, a speaker that achieves a flatter response sound better, more natural and not have the typical peaks and valleys associated with a speaker without a flat response. Remember speakers are tools and these tools need to make you money.

@djgazaaka5000

4 ай бұрын

So what are your thoughts on the jbl srx828sp and Qsc ks118 ?

@djgazaaka5000

4 ай бұрын

So what are your thoughts on the jbl srx828sp and Qsc ks118 ?

Hey DjRick, I was doing a gig on Tuesday and I’ve noticed one my JBL E ON612 had a burning smell coming from one of them. Have you ever had that issue?

@DJRickWeb

4 жыл бұрын

You have to be more specific on the type of smell. All speakers give off a certain smell when they are first being used. And they give off other smells when being pushed to the max and other smells when there breaking

@bensmith1195

4 жыл бұрын

DJ Rick Web What’s the difference between the smells? Does the new speaker smell smell like enclosures etc, the pushed to the max smell like band aids and the breaking smell smell like strong burning plastic etc?

What do you think about the Mackie DRM’s. I rarely hear people speak on them?

@DJRickWeb

4 жыл бұрын

It's one of those things where they are right there with a ton of other brands that have longer reputation. Like they are just like JBL prx. Ev ekx. And qsc kw/ks.

@DJFriendZone

4 жыл бұрын

They sound really good to me. The Drm12A really blew me away I think I prefer it to the VRX932LAP (although the VRX can sound nasty around 2.5kHz so perhaps not as big of an achievement). But the 215 sounded really good as well. Hopefully they are super reliable like QSC products; apparently the designer of QSCs original K series made the DRM line

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Hey man I don’t know anything about speakers,and I just want some speakers for my backyard and I’m so confused between powered vs passive!

@DJRickWeb

Жыл бұрын

Backyard for install. Passive and put an amp inside. Look into sonos amp and outdoor house speaker. I install them at my house and love them. For portable setup / teardown and go stuff get powered

What are the dual martin audios you were planning to buy?

@DJRickWeb

4 жыл бұрын

Csx live 218

Can you follow up with an actual high end speaker comparison...please?

@DJRickWeb

4 жыл бұрын

Like touring stuff?

Love it.....great video....This is MY OPINION....LMAO

Hi man. I already get few qsc tops k12.2 and subs ks212c which are expensive. What should i get now that will protect them from blowing up?

@DJRickWeb

4 жыл бұрын

Really just being smart with your gain structure is the easiest thing to do. QSC is really good at protecting itself from blowing. But really just be smart with gain structure

@nachosjustice8928

4 жыл бұрын

Ibrahim Koroma for the 12.2s, don’t run the limiter. That limiter is right next to the max that speaker can go, and if you hit that red light for too long you’ll blow something, someone renting my stuff did this with a tweeter As for the 212C, or if you ever get any other sub, don’t worry. The limiter on those is fairly low on its output. They are pretty good at staying alive no matter what. Hell, my KW181s have fallen off trucks while driving (failed ratchet strap) and are still going. Generally, don’t redline your equipment. There’s this thing called overexcursion (I think), if you put through sound not meant to be played, it can damage your speakers. Keep it at the orange, or barely poke the red every now and then

@ikonkoroma9902

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks guys i appreciate your time

@DjTecniq

4 жыл бұрын

I’ve pushed the hell out of my K10’s and they are still going strong after 10 years. My recent purchase is an EV ZLX15BT which I use as my main/floor DJ monitor and as a first time user of EV I’m really impressed with the sound quality.

Hi DJ Rick, I need to buy one speaker for Church as my pastor voice is too sharp, so I need to buy speaker which overcomes this voice problem Can you recommend please

@DJRickWeb

3 жыл бұрын

Best to get a speaker with built in dsp features so you can fine tune his voice.

@zionprayercentre1054

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sir I will search on it

Whatever speakers you buy, expect a video in a few weeks about "WHY THESE SPEAKERS SUCK".

EV is the way to go

Loudness isn’t a bad term. It is, in fact , the term we use

DJ Rick Web Have you ever heard the latest generation mackie thump 12a?

@DJRickWeb

4 жыл бұрын

Heard them at expo yeah

@deejayshiraz6727

4 жыл бұрын

@@DJRickWeb what do you personally think of them

@DayNNyteDJs

4 жыл бұрын

Mackie has made a lot of changes in their company and the quality has suffered. Do a little research and you will see they are NOT the trusted work horses they used to be. I know I will personally never use them again, not even if they are given to me for free. My reputation is worth more than that.

I host karaoke events so I need to be mindful that a lot of drunk people use my equipment. I don't see it practical time purchase the best equipment as it costs more to replace if it gets damage. I tried the line if good for the price. I want my clients to get good quality but affordable & available to replace at any time. In case some drunk person spills a drink on the monitor speakers or stumbles and nocks over a speaker stand. So my go to speaker for music & vocal sound quality along with affordable to replace quickly is the Alto ts315. I'd use EV or JBL but price vs risk of damage isn't justified. Plus the Alto ts315 has great clarity and even great bass. Next to a set of EV I can't tell them apart in sound quality.

Which speaker is better the JBL SRX 15' OR EV ETX 15's

@DJRickWeb

4 жыл бұрын

They are equal

It’s funny watching people hate on Array Systems. They work great for weddings so long as you use them correctly. I use my RCF Evox 8’s for my weddings of 150 or smaller and my RCF Evox 12’s for weddings up to 400 people. I also own a traditional Qsc Setup (tops and subs) but I hardly ever use them. I get compliments when I use my array systems and complaints when I use the traditional setup. I also own a pair of EV Evolve 50’s (white) but I wouldn’t use them for more than a 125 person wedding. I also have some QSC K8’s that are good for small corporate sound gigs and can be paired with a sub for dance parties. But the arrays definitely shine at weddings.

@orbustudio

4 жыл бұрын

RCF rocks - owning four Evox 12s.

@patrickbutlerentertainment5020

4 жыл бұрын

Charlie Sweeny in its price range nothing can touch the EVOX 12. It’s an amazing speaker. My friends are always amazed on how they sound in large rooms over their traditional speaker systems. They are just scared to fork out the money for them.

@orbustudio

4 жыл бұрын

@@patrickbutlerentertainment5020 I produced sound for a multi-day outdoor EDM festival in the Mojave Desert in October with my four Evox 12s. The event's organizer was concerned that there wouldn't be enough bass. (These folks are used to big folded-horn enclosures loaded with 18-inch drivers.) The four Evox 12s KILLED IT! People were AMAZED that such clear, balanced, high-fidelity sound and monster bass was produced by such 'small' units! RCF manufacturers their own transducers, and owns the digital amp company that's loaded into their pieces. They've been around since 1949. RCF, hands-down, is my go-to brand for quality portable audio engineering!

@patrickbutlerentertainment5020

4 жыл бұрын

Charlie Sweeny I totally agree. Absolutely amazing speakers!

Sound advice pal. Most of it is common sense and logical thinking. I will hire a pair of speakers I'm interested in buying first and take it from there... unfortunately regardless how much you spend over here in the U.K. on anything electrical no shop/store will negotiate a lower price to what they are advertised at. And if your paying on 0% finance they push up the price. Propper lame over here.

What do you use to get your music

@DJRickWeb

4 жыл бұрын

Direct music services is my main dj pool

@will_thefarmer

4 жыл бұрын

@@DJRickWeb Is that better than SoundCloud?

3:30 *cries in pioneer*

Evolve 50 is shit, buy 2x RCF 912a and then 1 or 2x 15" sub

Forget those subs already if you want really strong kicking subs you ever had get bassboss

@djhotjams7030

4 жыл бұрын

this Jam master Jim from Hot Jams Dj services....I use Bassboss speakers and they shake the walls every where I use them

@snailgary1402

4 жыл бұрын

DJ HOT JAMS yeah man those are really powerful but overpriced but your getting for what your paying

@DJRickWeb

4 жыл бұрын

For the cost of a bass boss sub vs a martin audio. The only difference is slightly better low end output and costing twice as much.

You should never buy cheap speakers if your using them to do Gigs, especially if you're getting Payed to do it. You should consider using Mid-level speakers, cheap speakers will easily blow because of the low quality maybe it happens in the middle of a Gig, pray it's not a Wedding then you probably get sued, and have to sell your low budget blowed speakers for parts on Ebay!🙄

i love jbl prx is best

@exclusivehf4619

4 жыл бұрын

ezequiel sosa prx is best👍. What prx line do u have? I’m jammin the 615 and 717xlf

@djwobblesosa6434

4 жыл бұрын

@@exclusivehf4619 815 and 818xlf

@exclusivehf4619

4 жыл бұрын

ezequiel sosa how do u connect your subs? From mixer to sub and to tops? One set on each side of your D.J. table?

@djwobblesosa6434

4 жыл бұрын

@@exclusivehf4619 815 mix out left side for 818 mix out r side

@exclusivehf4619

4 жыл бұрын

ezequiel sosa so u connect your 15 on side A and totally separate from sub? Which is connected to side B?

Beginner DJ spend $1000-$2000 on a system…I DONT THINK SO! More like $500, until you know that this is going to without!

What speakers are you using and why????? *PICK UP SOME AWESOME DJ LIFE CLOTHING* shopdjlife.com/

@samquicky3052

3 жыл бұрын

Alto ts 115a because they knock

@kailumgg7736

Ай бұрын

Dennon dj axis speakers

90% of all mobile djs can get by on 90% of their gigs with two point source tops and one 18” sub. Add another sub for larger gigs. No one needs a vertical array. Horizontal arrays for dance floors larger than 300. Anything other than that is just djs thinking there is a better way to make a wheel and that a new piece of gear is just what they need.

Tip 1. Dont buy gemini Tip 2. Dont buy alto Tip 3. Dont buy Behringer Tip 4. Dont buy JBL EONS Tip 5. Dont buy Rockville Tip 6. Dont buy Harbinger Tip 7. Dont buy Bose Tip 8. Dont buy array systems Tip 9. Dont get your feelings hurt Tip 10. #facts

@djfentertainment5125

4 жыл бұрын

Whats wrong with alto?

@jackstech601

4 жыл бұрын

Alto are really good for the price, I've got 2 alto tx210 300w peak paired with 2 12inch subwoofers more that enough power for the events that I do.

@doctormasterdevil

4 жыл бұрын

Bonus Tip. Dont buy Yamaha

@djodmaticca.8384

4 жыл бұрын

Tip # 11 DONT BUY SPEAKERS PERIOD GET EVERYONE HEADPHONES AND HAVE THEM DANCE TO PANDORA 🤣🤣

@djfentertainment5125

4 жыл бұрын

Yamaha is very nice! Why dont you like it?

I think he’s arrogant

@DJRickWeb

4 жыл бұрын

I do too