PA Systems? HELP!

[t_ross33]

Hey Charlie,

In my limited experience, you can't beat Peavey. The XR series mixer/amp combo heads are proven performers. My XR-400 4CH is no longer in production, but it hit the road about 25 years ago and is still going strong. I still use it for small gigs and as a monitor mixer/amp.

XR Series

Not sure what your budget is, but I'd pay a little extra and get something road-worthy and Peavey has a good reputation for value for your buck.

Trev

[el_goodo_maximo]

One question. Is there a such thing as a good PA system that's under 500 dollars?

[t_ross33]

One question. Is there a such thing as a good PA system that's under 500 dollars?

Uhmm.... that'd be tough to find. A good pair of speakers alone will run over $500. If your budget is that tight, see what you can find on ebay, or maybe look at something like THIS

Retails for about $400 USD. Not trying to push Behringer, I'm sure other manufacturers have something similar. But the ability to run seperate speakers (and place them according to the needs of the room/venue) would greatly enhance your overall sound, especially vocals. I'd rent until I could save up and take the plunge on a decent PA.