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Phonic Powerpod PA packages

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757nightmare

Apr 23, 2009
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im looking into buying a phonic powerpod 780-s715 PA Package, but before i make a final decision i want to know do any of you have experiences with phonic PA systems? if so do you recommend i make the purchase? it comes with a complete set up and is $399 on musiciansfriend and has 600 watts, but even with all these specifications i still want good quality. so if any of you have knowledge on phonic PA system please tell me based on your experiences if making a the purchase would be a wise move.

would pyle, samson or pmx be good brands as well? and using a different brand speaker such as yamaha? idk a whole lot bout PAs and my budget is $500 even if i have to get sumthin used i will... just need more insight now that phonic may not be reliable quality...
 
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If all you are planning on using the phonic PA for is rehearsals then it would probably work. If you are planning on playing for paying customers then you need to spend at least 3 times that amount to get something usable IMO. With the economy the way it is I would look to buy something used. It's a buyers market and you can get some good deals if you look around.
 
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Just a sidenote...

Bill / 757nightmare actually works with your's truly at Roberts Home Medical as an equipment tech. He's a helluva nice guy, good looking, young and single.....in other words, I hate him. I appreciate all the guidance you've provided.

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I owned a power pod briefly. I bought it to use for practices. I really don't think it would have held up for very long. Didn't seem that hearty to me. I understand you have to stick to a budget, but if you look hard enough you can get more PA for your money if buying used.
 
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Look for something used. With the economy the way it is you might be able to get a PA that was worth a $1000-1200.00 new for $500. Edit. I just looked on craiglist in your area I believe[chesapeake/greenbrier] someone has a pair of Yamaha sv115 speakers for $300. Those are way better than anything else you are considering. If you could find a used peavey/yamaha powered mixer you would be good to go.
 
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i forgot to mention i need @ least 400 watts cuz i play metal/rock cuz i plan on playing clubs and parties within the next year and my 1st gig will be @ a local shop for music... and i feel given the intensity of the music i play 400 watts minimum will be suitable then something with less power... but these are all good tips... keep goin i wanna hear more :)
 
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Just to put a good word in for the phonic - they're actually pretty solid, lots of features, moderate power, for virtually no money. They work fine for just vocals at rehersal or a small gig (don't waste time putting instruments through it - if you need that, then you need to spend more).

It totally blows away a lot of the gear I had when I was younger, and trying to put together a cheap PA from what I could find used. I buy ALL my gear used, but the Phonics are so cheap I just got a new one.


I understand the sceptics - you will outgrow it, and could put the money towards starting on a bigger system, but if you just want something to do a job and "get out there", without getting into the whole PA business, then they're great.

Quality? What do you expect for $400!!! Well it's actually a lot better than that, but be realistic. The Phonic wouldn't cut it for most of my current gigs - my main band has a "real" PA, but I would have killed for something that good/cheap when I was starting out.
 
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I go into nursing homes and entertain. I was using three 15 watt guitar amps to run vocals, guitar, and drum machine through. I did this for almost 2 years and my business really grew. I then decided to sell the amps because I got a Phonic Powerpod 410/S710 for $152.00 at Music123. 100 watt 4 channel powered mixer, 2 10" speaker cabinets, 20' wire, microhone, and 2 ProLine stands. For what I do they work perfectly, with power to spare. The only problem was, when I set the speakers far apart, I have trouble hearing the drum machine. I just ordered a used Phonic 620 amp, 200 watt, 6 channels,including 2 instrument channels, onboard 7 band EQ, and a monitor out line so I can use headphones to hear the sound. I paid 199 for the 620 and since the 410 is only a month old, I can sell it, 3 microhpnes, and the 20' of cable, locally here on CL for 140 or 150. I will end up with the 620 amp, speakers, stands, cable, and microphone for 199.00.

The kicker is I can write this off on my business taxes. So it only lasts 2 years. I will have gotten my money's worth and I'll buy another one and write it off for that year's taxes.
 
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jackajesusfreak said:
I go into nursing homes and entertain. I was using three 15 watt guitar amps to run vocals, guitar, and drum machine through. I did this for almost 2 years and my business really grew. I then decided to sell the amps because I got a Phonic Powerpod 410/S710 for $152.00 at Music123. 100 watt 4 channel powered mixer, 2 10" speaker cabinets, 20' wire, microhone, and 2 ProLine stands. For what I do they work perfectly, with power to spare. The only problem was, when I set the speakers far apart, I have trouble hearing the drum machine. I just ordered a used Phonic 620 amp, 200 watt, 6 channels,including 2 instrument channels, onboard 7 band EQ, and a monitor out line so I can use headphones to hear the sound. I paid 199 for the 620 and since the 410 is only a month old, I can sell it, 3 microhpnes, and the 20' of cable, locally here on CL for 140 or 150. I will end up with the 620 amp, speakers, stands, cable, and microphone for 199.00.

The kicker is I can write this off on my business taxes. So it only lasts 2 years. I will have gotten my money's worth and I'll buy another one and write it off for that year's taxes.
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Yeah it is not like our landfills don't have enough garbage in them any way.:( You could actually buy something worth owning and depreciated over multiple years for the tax write off too.
 
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modulusman said:
Yeah it is not like our landfills don't have enough garbage in them any way.:( You could actually buy something worth owning and depreciated over multiple years for the tax write off too.
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It's attitudes like this that get the label 'gear snobs'. I know everybody's not a gear snob, but it would be better served to try and help people out on a limited budget. Not everybody has money to buy top of the line music equipment. Maybe instead of ridiculing people you could approach it this way: "I personally would never buy any system except such and such, but if you are on a fixed budget and can only spend such and such then this is the brands I would choose and why I would choose them, if I were put in that position"
 
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jackajesusfreak said:
It's attitudes like this that get the label 'gear snobs'. I know everybody's not a gear snob, but it would be better served to try and help people out on a limited budget. Not everybody has money to buy top of the line music equipment. Maybe instead of ridiculing people you could approach it this way: "I personally would never buy any system except such and such, but if you are on a fixed budget and can only spend such and such then this is the brands I would choose and why I would choose them, if I were put in that position"
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Well if you would have read the whole thread you would have seen that I gave the OP some suggestions like buy something decent used. I even went as far as looking up on his local Craigslist and gave him a suggestion of what to buy. The thing that irked me about your post was if its garbage and breaks throw it away. We live in a disposable society now. What ever happened to spending more money for something that will last 10 years.:confused:
 

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