PlayItLeo Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Hey folks - please forgive me as I am sure the first 10 responses are gonna be "we already covered this topic". I run a Roland VR-09 which I actually enjoy. Roland kc-80 as practice amp (don't @ me). Got a Yamaha DXR10 mkii a few years ago for stage use But only used it a few times a few years ago. New band, new gigs and the Yamaha is just crazy loud and gives me fatigue - trouble also finding a good spot on stage for it so I can hear it well without blasting me away. Seems like a mid-range honk that I'm unsure how to get rid of. Picked up a Spacestation SSV.3 recently but 1st gig didn't go well for some of the patches. So I am on the search for a 8,10 or 12 powered speaker to replace both the DXR10 And SSV. ANY RECS?? Budget is around $600. Just want 1 speaker for backline and/ or monitor so I can hear myself over 2 loud guitars. But also want crystal clear pianos and EP's Anyone want to help with real world experience? THANK YOU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLeo Posted February 26, 2023 Author Share Posted February 26, 2023 I’m interested in Alto 3xx, EV, QSC 8.2 so far after much much research. But reviews vary so much on each major speaker out there - just trying to get more input if possible. thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. Gauss Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 i'm pretty sure the DXR10 has a volume control knob. turn it down and sit it long-side down on the floor directly behind you if it's too bright. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 We really need a sticky thread with links to several threads - this is a very FAQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoken6 Posted February 26, 2023 Share Posted February 26, 2023 That speaker is a pretty credible choice, competitive with QSC and perhaps better than Alto. If it's actually honky, then there's a fault. Your Yamaha should be fine, and as you say turn the volume down. (Are you plugging in to channel 1 set to "mic", by any chance?). You mention "mid-range honk" - how does it sound at moderate volume, playing prerecorded music, with EQ knobs flat? Have you tried adjusting the D-Contour switch? Cheers, Mike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farfisakid Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 My suggestion FWIW would be to consider using in ear monitoring (IEM’s). Advantages are numerous and the most important being protecting your hearing given you are in a loud Roc and Rol band like me. I made the switch and although it took a bit to get use to it it my hearing and back always thank me the next day🙂 2 Quote https://www.rcmusic.com/teachers/m/mario-recupero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlayItLeo Posted February 28, 2023 Author Share Posted February 28, 2023 Thanks Everyone. Yes the DXR10 has a volume knob! Most music sounds great out of it, especially my drum machine, but some of the Keyboard patches I have just seem to be too mid-rangey, maybe not a honk, unsure. I certainly cant bring up the volume knob setting close to what others have said (which is "8", I am keeping mine like "3-4". Plugging into a LINE IN, mono or stereo, not a MIC In. And I have messed with the HP filter and DSP settings as well. I think it would sound fine from a Distance, but as a Keyboard "Amp" / Monitor that is usually within 3-6 feet from me, it's a bit too directionally loud. I will experiment with a speaker stand that I just got. My keyboard may also have a super hot output, and I don't have any good EQ's on my keyboard either (Roland VR-09) I just am looking for some other rec's on current Powered Speakers, but I will just keep perusing the myriad of other threads for now. I prob jumped the gun on starting this thread, I was just frustrated the other night and reached out to the community for some help. Thanks By the way I am now looking at the RCF ART 910 A or maybe an Alto TS410 (soooo cheap). QSC K10.2 of course, but want to stay around $600 or less. And yes will save up for a RDC TT-08 or TT-10 eventually (maybe). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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