Avatar of PA Cabs?

[Greyvagabond]

Hey guys, my band is starting to play more shows where we either have to rent a PA, or use our own. The PA we have is good (a nice Mackie mixer/power-amp with digital effects, two 1x12/horn driver monitors) for our rehearsal space or the small outdoor gig we just played, but some of the college gigs we have played/will play are going to require something more...substantial. To that end, we are interesting in buying some nice mains, probably 1x15+horns. I know JBL and Peavey make great cheap PA gear, but I was wondering if there is a small company that makes ever cheaper, equally good gear; kind of of like Avatar! Any suggestions?

PS Sorry if this has been covered in another thread. I did search; I'd hate to be "that guy"!

[modulusman]

For cheap decent PA look at yamaha clubs, not the BR series! Peavey SP5s or SP2s would also be a good choice. If you go JBL get the MRX series {these would sound best of the choices I have listed}. Don't waste your money or JBL JRX speakers.

[lbwdog]

Carvin....

[Jazzdogg]

Community:

http://www.communitypro.com/index.ph...s/product-list

[Loel]

If available in your area,
i'd say look into Yorkville
PA gear,good quality and value +..

[Stumbo]

Check out Craigslist in your area. Here's a cool search site and some cool equip. for sale.
http://www.searchtempest.com/results...ch_string_neg=

[badstonebass]

Adding some subs would do you as much or more good.

[RickenBoogie]

+1 Yamaha. My band has it's own PA, used for rehearsals, or parties, and all the speakers are yamaha's. Sounds pretty decent, vocals only most of the time.