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I would avoid Alto and Mackie from the ones I've seen for repair. Also avoid Wharfedale.
It's harder for me to positively recommend some because I only see the stuff that breaks usually!
But you could get a pair of these Yamahas for £810, and I have never seen a dead Yamaha powered speaker.
https://www.pmtonline.co.uk/yamaha-dbr12-active-pa-speaker?utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1afSBRD2ARIsAEvBsNktLwLfLIJbV6WIfU9NoEizcAaptRGrWVBmvS5Nvaw6WP4sAqMCTJAaApJIEALw_wcB
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
The power modules use standard modern Class D output sections which are hard to repair if they fail, or usually uneconomic even if possible. They're not designed to be repairable.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
We've got some of their TT series and they seem to have trickled down the R&D to their cheaper lines. Most of their gear is still EU made (Italy)
They're sister brand dB Technologies is worth checking out too if budgets really tight.
Have heard very good things about RCF though, would be tempted if I was looking for a new pair but currently no need as the Mackies are doing fine along with some JBL subs.
Also, having come from the world of passive speakers and amps (Peavey), how efficient are these? We play in max 500 capacity venues and I've been looking at the Art 3 series 12s and at 350w I'm concerned about headroom. However, everything I read suggests they have lots of power. I will take subs to bigger venues but would like to mic the kick without subs where required.
It's *always* far better to use subs if you need those frequencies in the PA.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein