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Do You Feel Strongly About Mixing Brands?

the yeti

the yeti

Nov 6, 2007
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raleigh, nc
#1
in your PA i mean. is it a big deal to you? why?

i've been using EV sx250a's as tops with a QSC hpr181 sub. gonna move the EVs to monitor duty and get some new tops. is there any particular reason i should confine my search to QSC products? anything this question brings to mind that might be pertinent is appreciated. (i do listen w/my ears instead of my eyes already though.)
 
#2
With powered speakers I think it is a good idea to stay with the same brand since they are probably designed to work together. That being said my band uses JBL PRX 535s with QSC HPR 181 subs it seams to work alright.
 
#4
If I could afford to - I would.

I have gravitated towards Carvin for small-med sized setups this past year/2. But I LOVE QSC for power amps. I added a crest - because it is like my "utility amp" - I can tie it in where I need to - but would rather add more QSC power if I could. My speakers are JBL and Carvin. I use the JBLs mostly as house at one location, and the carvins on the go - since they are about half the weight.

I hope in 3-5 years to build a new system - and intend for it to be MUCH better - steps up in quality/ability from where I am now. This has been my "learning system"......so maybe not the response you were looking for - but my thoughts.

So far - they all work and play well together
 
#10
the yeti said:
in your PA i mean. is it a big deal to you? why?

i've been using EV sx250a's as tops with a QSC hpr181 sub. gonna move the EVs to monitor duty and get some new tops. is there any particular reason i should confine my search to QSC products? anything this question brings to mind that might be pertinent is appreciated. (i do listen w/my ears instead of my eyes already though.)
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Have you ever wondered why this stuff is designed to meet certain specifications WRT input/output impedance, voltage and frequency response?
 
#12
wait, are you saying they're all interchangeable and ABLE to be used together? i wasn't really asking about whether it was a possibility- i already stated in the op i was doing that now. i was asking about peoples preference/experience and the reasons behind. sorry for the confusion.
 

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