Some folks I know are asking about karaoke equipment. The rental company is offering them a choice of:

One 100-watt speaker or two 400-watt speakers.

The two 400-watts are $80 more, so they don't want it if they don't need it.

Situation: 80 people, max.; room maybe about 1000 square-feet.

Anyone?

I am not a huge expert, but the amp's wattage matters as much as the speaker's

NDRU said:

I am not a huge expert, but the amp's wattage matters as much as the speaker's

That's what I thought. So, I don't know why they're just asking them how much speaker wattage they want.

Ace said:

NDRU said:

I am not a huge expert, but the amp's wattage matters as much as the speaker's

That's what I thought. So, I don't know why they're just asking them how much speaker wattage they want.

yeah that is important. Maybe they only have one type of amplifier?

I have a PA system and the Amp is 1000 watts, and the speakers are 400 watts each, and that is enough power for the situation you're talking about. That's for vocals to be heard over a drummer & electric guitars

I guess I would tell them to go for the two 400 watt speakers, now that I am reading more closely, if only for the two speakers instead of one.

NDRU said:

Ace said:

That's what I thought. So, I don't know why they're just asking them how much speaker wattage they want.

yeah that is important. Maybe they only have one type of amplifier?

I have a PA system and the Amp is 1000 watts, and the speakers are 400 watts each, and that is enough power for the situation you're talking about. That's for vocals to be heard over a drummer & electric guitars

I guess I would tell them to go for the two 400 watt speakers, now that I am reading more closely, if only for the two speakers instead of one.

These are older folk (in their 60's and 70's), so I don't think they'd care how many speakers, they just want to be sure they'll have enough volume for that number of people in a room that size.

Ace said:

NDRU said:

yeah that is important. Maybe they only have one type of amplifier?

I have a PA system and the Amp is 1000 watts, and the speakers are 400 watts each, and that is enough power for the situation you're talking about. That's for vocals to be heard over a drummer & electric guitars

I guess I would tell them to go for the two 400 watt speakers, now that I am reading more closely, if only for the two speakers instead of one.

These are older folk (in their 60's and 70's), so I don't think they'd care how many speakers, they just want to be sure they'll have enough volume for that number of people in a room that size.

right but two speakers will fill the room better, in addition to being more powerful

If its not that important the cheap option is probably fine, but think it sounds a bit minimal to be heard over 100 people chattering around the room

NDRU said:

Ace said:

These are older folk (in their 60's and 70's), so I don't think they'd care how many speakers, they just want to be sure they'll have enough volume for that number of people in a room that size.

right but two speakers will fill the room better, in addition to being more powerful

If its not that important the cheap option is probably fine, but think it sounds a bit minimal to be heard over 100 people chattering around the room

Thanks, man - you've been awesome (as always)!

Ace said:

NDRU said:

right but two speakers will fill the room better, in addition to being more powerful

If its not that important the cheap option is probably fine, but think it sounds a bit minimal to be heard over 100 people chattering around the room

Thanks, man - you've been awesome (as always)!

thank you, and you're welcome!

I have to say, though this thread needs a little...oh, I don't know...

"who cares about this, it was asked on April 19, 2004..."

"you don't know what the fuck you're talking about..."

"I like boobs..."

NDRU said:

Ace said:

Thanks, man - you've been awesome (as always)!

thank you, and you're welcome!

I have to say, though this thread needs a little...oh, I don't know...

"who cares about this, it was asked on April 19, 2004..."

"you don't know what the fuck you're talking about..."

"I like boobs..."

Ace said:

NDRU said:

thank you, and you're welcome!

I have to say, though this thread needs a little...oh, I don't know...

"who cares about this, it was asked on April 19, 2004..."

"you don't know what the fuck you're talking about..."

"I like boobs..."

I wrote to the master with your query, since he hires speakers and stuff every weekend, different configurations for different rooms/no. of people etc. Hope he answers!!!

.nvm

[Edited 10/4/10 17:14pm]

ZombieKitten said:

Ace said:

I wrote to the master with your query, since he hires speakers and stuff every weekend, different configurations for different rooms/no. of people etc. Hope he answers!!!

You're the bestest!

Dewrede said:

.nvm

[Edited 10/4/10 17:14pm]

I'm assuming this means "never mind"? Either way, thanks for tryin' to help me out, Dewrede!

Ace said:

NDRU said:

right but two speakers will fill the room better, in addition to being more powerful

If its not that important the cheap option is probably fine, but think it sounds a bit minimal to be heard over 100 people chattering around the room

Thanks, man - you've been awesome (as always)!

The two 400 watt speakers may also provide a better, more widespread sound at a lower volume than a single 100 watt speaker that you'd have to turn way up.

Ace said:

NDRU said:

thank you, and you're welcome!

I have to say, though this thread needs a little...oh, I don't know...

"who cares about this, it was asked on April 19, 2004..."

"you don't know what the fuck you're talking about..."

"I like boobs..."

+1

Cerebus said:

Ace said:

Thanks, man - you've been awesome (as always)!

The two 400 watt speakers may also provide a better, more widespread sound at a lower volume than a single 100 watt speaker that you'd have to turn way up.

Thanks, C!

Ace said:

ZombieKitten said:

I wrote to the master with your query, since he hires speakers and stuff every weekend, different configurations for different rooms/no. of people etc. Hope he answers!!!

You're the bestest!

the master speaks:

That's a very big difference! I would definitely get the two 400-watt speakers.

It's in stereo for starters and less likely they'll blow it up when they get pissed.

For 80 people 100 watts is def not enough

(pissed = drunk)

ZombieKitten said:

Ace said:

the master speaks:

That's a very big difference! I would definitely get the two 400-watt speakers.

It's in stereo for starters and less likely they'll blow it up when they get pissed.

For 80 people 100 watts is def not enough

(pissed = drunk)

Thanks! And please pass along my thanks to hubby!

One part I don't understand: What does he mean by "blow it up"?

Ace said:

ZombieKitten said:

Thanks! And please pass along my thanks to hubby!

One part I don't understand: What does he mean by "blow it up"?

it always happens, if you amps output is more per channel than the speaker, you can break the speaker. It happened at our wedding! my housemate hung his speakers out the windows and turned up the music and suddenly it didn't sound so good any more LOL

I googled:

http://www.stereo.net.au/...wn-speaker

ZombieKitten said:

Ace said:

Thanks! And please pass along my thanks to hubby!

One part I don't understand: What does he mean by "blow it up"?

it always happens, if you amps output is more per channel than the speaker, you can break the speaker. It happened at our wedding! my housemate hung his speakers out the windows and turned up the music and suddenly it didn't sound so good any more LOL

I googled:

http://www.stereo.net.au/...wn-speaker

and also I learned this from yahoo answers:

A common misconception is that if you have speakers that can handle more power than your receiver can deliver you'll be safe. The fact of the matter is that if you over work your amplifiers you are much more likely to blow speakers than if you use a receiver that is rated at a higher wattage than your speakers.

Now im wondering what puts out a richer sound the amp of the receiver or the wattage of the speakers?????

ZombieKitten said:

and also I learned this from yahoo answers:

A common misconception is that if you have speakers that can handle more power than your receiver can deliver you'll be safe. The fact of the matter is that if you over work your amplifiers you are much more likely to blow speakers than if you use a receiver that is rated at a higher wattage than your speakers.

Thanks, again!

of course, we still have no clue what amp they are going to give you, but I think we're all in agreement anyway!

Kumbaya!

NDRU said:

of course, we still have no clue what amp they are going to give you, but I think we're all in agreement anyway!

Kumbaya!

hopefully it's part of the karaoke hire unit!

ZombieKitten said:

NDRU said:

of course, we still have no clue what amp they are going to give you, but I think we're all in agreement anyway!

Kumbaya!

hopefully it's part of the karaoke hire unit!

Karaoke Hire Unit is my favorite TV crime drama

NDRU said:

ZombieKitten said:

hopefully it's part of the karaoke hire unit!

Karaoke Hire Unit is my favorite TV crime drama

is that a bit like The Singing Detective?

ZombieKitten said:

NDRU said:

Karaoke Hire Unit is my favorite TV crime drama

is that a bit like The Singing Detective?

yes, minus the horrible skin