MS wrote:
> I'm looking to get a ****table PA system, for an elementary school where
I
> teach. To be used for music as well as speech.
>
> So, definitely not a pro usage, but being the school's music teacher, I
> would like to steer them toward something with decent sound. ****tability
and
> convenience are also im****tant factors, that the system could quickly be
> moved from one place to another, not a lot of trouble to setup, not take
up
> a lot of space.
>
> I'm thinking of perhaps the Yamaha Stagepas 500, or the Fender Pass****t
> PD-500. Anyone here have any experience with either of those two
systems?
>
> The Fender costs a lot more, for the same wattage. I'm not sure why.
> (Looking at the specs, it actually has smaller woofers, 8", vs. 10" on
the
> Yamaha.) It includes a couple mics, I think, which I don't think the
Yamaha
> does, but that in itself is not enough to justify that difference in
price.
> One thing that appears better about the Fender, in terms of
****tability--the
> whole unit attaches together into one piece (I think), simpler for
moving
> around, whereas the Yamaha seems to be in two pieces. Anything else
better
> about the Fender, to justify that price difference?
>
> Or?? Any other recommendations?
>
> (Disclaimer--I know some of the pros won't like the idea of a ****table
sound
> system at all. But again, this is not for pro usage, but for an
elementary
> school, and I think either of the systems mentioned are probably far
better
> than the PAs most elementary schools have. (Most are terrible for
music.)
> Please keep that in mind.
>
> Thank you for your suggestions!
>
>
Have a look / listen at the FBT Amico range...
http://www.fbt.uk.com/Products/Professional_Audio/Amico_400_500_1000.htm
I don't know about availability in your area...
They are solid, ****table, reliable and sound extremely good - better
than most in my experience.
Guy
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