Hi Larry and others
For my own gigs, as well as some dances, I thought I organize, for several years I use the K 10 from QSC.
With my spinal stenosis I was looking for a lighter alternative. When QSC came out with their ".2" series, I did a lot of investigation, and found that the only drawback was the sound for the bass.
I went ahead and bought them anyway because the lighter weight was very important and I realized that the k8.2 was actually more powerful than the original 10 that I had, and several pounds lighter, and an easier fit in my car.
The sound quality is incredibly clear and crisp, so I am very happy with the speakers. Although for the last few months, I have been having feedback problems when I am leading dances walking in front of the speakers. This is a new problem and I'm not sure if it's something about my headset or maybe I changed the settings accidentally on the speakers?
I never felt the need for subwoofers, but I suppose the modern day contradancers really love that sound. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, many of our regional dance series used the Electro Voice "Entertainer" system which was good for the time but definitely no subwoofers.
Where I am especially impressed is when I do summer camp gigs with 250 to 300 very loud campers and the sound cuts right through!
Paul Rosenberg
Albany, NY
Joy Through Traditional Dance & Live Fiddle Music
518-482-9255