Mackie SA1530z Speakers

[RazorGTP]

Hey all,


I'm looking to pick up a set of these this weekend. Has anyone every had any experience with these speakers? Sound good coming from the td12? Picking a pair up for $2200cnd ($1800USD) what ya think?



http://www.mackie.com/products/sa1530z/index.html

[Michael Render]

Those used to be my backwall! I had 4 and would use 2 or 4 depending how insane I was.
Those sound great with a TD-12/20. Articulated low end and crisp highs. Every once in a while, just to prove I was insane, I would add the SWA18 powered woofers.

I hope you play in a metal band, 'cause these sumna' *****es are going to be loud.

[steve.pie]

Ditto what 'insane man' said...... though i'm refering to the original SR1530 which we use as our band PA. I did use them once as my monitors...... cue screaming children / car alarms going off / dogs howling etc.............. bloody great it was !!!!!! ....... the SA series is more powerful with 1100w rms of bass. Beware.

[RazorGTP]

Well thanks for the input guys, i'm pretty stoked! It's a hard rock/metal band so they should fit in nicely. The more bass the merrier.

[Michael Render]

The only caveat is that they are heavy to haul. We once played a venue that was up two flights of stairs - no elevators. But the same goes for a full Marshall Stack.

[Peter W]

I tried the 1521 and did not think it had that much bass.I am not sure if the 3 way is different. I think you will get alot more bottom end with 1 sub and 2 smaller speakers. The jbl PRX series is pricy but amazing sound quality,and lightweight.
I went to guitar center with my module and compared every decent speaker they had. I ended up getting the QSC powered speakers. They sounded the most like studio monitors and are loud,and the JBL PRX series are similar. I highly recommend going to a store with your module to compare.

If you don't want a sub,please consider the JBL prx515 or 525. GC had some deals on their used website for $900 per speaker for the JBL prx with 2 15"s in each cabinet,and they still are under 90lbs.

Peter

[bamadingdong]

I've used the 1530's extensively with the 15" subs and they are unbeatable for a fast, great sounding set-up with no power amp racks. With the Yamaha 01v96 console-no processing racks either. Excellent sound for about 300 people. You really will need the subs if you want/need some low end. Double up for a larger venue/crowd. Easily transportable with hand trucks too. The 1530's can be had in the $1500 pair range. Highly Recommended!

[Peter W]

Are these for a fuill band pa or stage monitors?

[bamadingdong]

Are these for a fuill band pa or stage monitors?

Full range, not stage monitors. I suppose you could use them as drum fills if needed. They are a 15, cone mid and 1" throat-horn top. If my memory serves me, the older 1530's used RCF drivers (A company Mackie owned for a period of time-may still own them) a respected driver manufacturer providing various speakers/drivers to the pro-sound community. EAW is/was a builder of speakers that housed various RCF components. A high compliment indeed. They work well for their intended purpose but keep the venue size in mind. Mackie has a forum that has some good information on their speakers. I haven't heard the QSC products but based on the quality and reputation of this company, they should be a 'must listen' also.

[RazorGTP]

Thanks again for the input! I picked these up a couple days ago and wow! Amazing full-range sound and good bottom end! I was able to talk this guy down to $2000CND ($1,600USD). Not bad considering he bought them last year and paid $3,400CND.

I think this summer I may pick up a pair of SWA2801z's to go along with these!