A question for the speaker experts - PA content, however....

[jimcroisdale]

Hi all,

Just looking for a bit of advice about a 2nd hand PA rig that I've seen on eBay here in the UK.

It uses Precision Devices drivers, and to me at least, appears to be a bit of a bargain.

Link here:

eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace

Any opinions on this? I know it's not strictly a bass question, but I know you guys will still be well informed!

Cheers,

Jim

 

[T-Bird]

Hi Jim.

Don't know about the expert part, but those look like the normal budget cabs floating around.

Well, floating may be somewhat misleading, the broken handle may tell You something about their quality and/or the weight.

The bottoms do look a lot like the classic TL606 designs.

Hardly used, some cosmetic wear = toured to hell, and back. IME anyway.

The price is tempting, but You'll need at least one stereo power amp and a cross over of some sort to run these. You'll also need an EQ, preferably dual 31 band. Those will set You back more than a more modern set of speakers would.

You might also consider the price of 2 15" replacements as well as 2 12". If there's a piezo driver, not a compression driver in the horn, You'll be SOL unless You find an exact match.

If You can snipe 'em for less than £150, I'd go for it. Test them before handing the money though.

Regards
Sam

 

[jimcroisdale]

I just thought that with PD drivers being UK made, they might be better than the OEM crap from China!

 

[brummiejon]

Pd's are fantastic drivers, used in turbo sound and funktion 1.... If the drivers are in good nick, the drivers alone are worth the BIN price....
BJ

 

[Bassmec]

Pd's are fantastic drivers, used in turbo sound and funktion 1.... If the drivers are in good nick, the drivers alone are worth the BIN price....
BJ

GOOD SOLID GEAR right there, not lightweight.

 

[JimWasHere]

If You can snipe 'em for less than £150, I'd go for it. Test them before handing the money though.

+1

Downside, looks like the top cabs aren't biampable, which really helps with clarity and power, but also adds some more gear to your rack.