Quick help needed please ...

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So, in conjunction with a few threads I have running: one in which I am seeking wisdom and education on pa systems in general, one in which I am seeking to buy a pa system for my band, here is another in which I lay out a whole load of pa gear I have found for sale and ask your opinions about it all. 

As a band we are looking to buy within the next week / couple of weeks. Locally I have found a few options. Would you buy from this lot?

Yes / No / Maybe or a ranking scale if you think more then one is a good bet.

Many many thanks in advance.

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Yamaha Emx 640 powered mixer with speakers and stands £200

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/301498217661

2 wedge monitors from the same  seller £50

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-Passive-Eminence-Wedge-Monitors-/301499673253?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Speakers_Monitor&hash=item4632c7eaa5

edit - this is the one our bass player is saying to go for  - bargain ... but it is only 200watt per channel.

Will that be enough?

Will it drive the monitors too?

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Peavey PV2600 power amp

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Peavey-PV2600-Power-amp-900-Watts-Each-Side-At-4-ohms-/301493036993?pt=UK_AudioTVElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Amplifiers&hash=item463262a7c1

plus

Wharfedale Pro SVP-X15 speakers

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wharfedale-Pro-SVP-X15-200-Watt-Speakers-/301500974921?pt=UK_ConElec_SpeakersPASystems_RL&hash=item4632dbc749

plus

Wharfedale Pro EVP X-15 PM Monitor

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Wharfedale-Pro-EVP-X15PM-Powered-Monitor-Stage-Wedge-/301500982313?pt=UK_ConElec_SpeakersPASystems_RL&hash=item4632dbe429

plus

Wharfedale 12" monitor

£500-600 ish

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Yamaha pa system

Yamaha MG166CX-usb 16 channel mixer

P3500 power amp

2 AX15 speakers

2 speaker stands

4 speaker leads etc

(we don't need the mics etc in the original listing ... price being negotiated .. ball park figure £700 ish)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Yamaha-PA-system-16-ch-mixer-P3500s-Amp-2-speakers-3-mics-all-Stands-and-Leads-/161534645274?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=AOPL1rgKDwvQI34O6MD2Y80P9zA%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc

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Peavey Triflex II plus PV14 mixer plus speaker stands

£700

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2x dB 15" speakers with stands & covers,  

Behringer Xenyx X1222,  

Behringer EP1500 in flight case 

all cables

Total £500

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The £200 system in post 2 ....

Our singer thinks this is the one to go for too.

Are they only seeing the bargain price?

Is there a major problem here?

i.e. lack of power?

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Update
The Yamaha system post number 4 ... Seller gave me a ball park figure of £700

ElectroDan

Please don't take this as firm advice. I've only glanced over the mountain of gear you've posted. And so many factors come into play....

The answer to your question of is 200W a side enough? is where are you going to use it? and what are you going to put through it?

With the P3500 in post 4 you'll get 350W per side into the two 15" speakers. Which is probably not enough for a function band, but if you are pub rocking and just want to get the vocals and hi-hats up over the backline, you might be ok.

If you are looking at working professionally in a variety of sized venues, or are planning to run other instruments through it, you will probably need a good bit more ( a few KW ), and possibly some Bass bins. You can always build it up as you go along, ploughing the gig cash back into the gear.

The Yamaha stuff I have used in the past has always been pretty decent (I think we were using those 15's as side fills a long time ago). Have a look at new prices to give you an idea of what they are worth second hand (ebay sold items can help too). Don't be afraid to barter either. Try £500.

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Usage will be pubs and small venues.
We are new, starting out, need to build a rep on the local circuit.
Busy lives mean realistically 2-3 gigs a month.
We need to get gigs under our belt before thinking of functions, parties etc.

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Been offered 2x RCF ART Mk3 10" Speakers with stands plus Yamaha 124CX desk for approx £700 negotiable.

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Here's the latest

2x RCF Art310 Mk3s with stands, leads etc plus Yamaha 124cx mixer approx £600-650

then source one or two powered mixers somewhere

or

a trip to Gear4Music to build a system from their clearout selection (with benefit of new, guarantees etc)

koneguitarist

Get the RCFs now ! End of discussion !!!!!

Tom_Brookes

I'm no expert, but I've heard great things about those RCF's for the price.....and good choice going with 10's for vox only.....add a sub at some point in the future to really upgrade your rig.

koneguitarist

Exactly with the RCF10 sound fantastic for vocals and most of the stuff, guitars etc, add in a sub bass bin, when you have more money and knowledge.

close2u

I hear you ... If it was just down to me only!

Gear4music options are
A) Yamaha stagepas 400 & behringer monitors 
Alto 1500 watt powered mixer & behringer or sub zero(own brand) speakers & monitors
Both for about £600

Are these items cheap, not very cheerful and not worthy?

We have planned to visit gear4music on Saturday to see this lot. 

I imagine some cheap junk that will impress with the shiny / new / warranty aspect.

But don't like the idea of buy cheap, buy twice.

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The deed is done. Bought the pair of RCF Art 310a, Proel stands, Yamaha 412cx plus Gator case & all cables. Thanks one and all here & in pm for great help and advice.

koneguitarist

Good choice. Well done

mike257

Good stuff! Let us know how you get on with it, here if you need any more help.

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Thanks both - looking forward to the first try out