PA System Advise and Help

phoenixproject

Hey everyone

I'm looking for a portable PA system that can handle Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboard and Percussion.
It's not a full band, just a 3 piece but we switch between instruments.

Do you think this rig could handle what I'm looking for?

Thanks in advance!

http://www.musicstore.de/en_EN/IEP/JBL-EON-5-System-/art-PAH0008264-000

JBL EON 5 system features:

• self powered 3-way system with 1,9 kW total power
• 36 Hz - 20 kHz (-10 dB)
• max. SPL peak 129dB/sub, 129dB/Top
• 2x EON 515 450 watt 15"/1" top unit
• 2x EON 518S 500 watt 18" subs
• integrated digital power amp with signal management
• robust finish
• subwoofer phase switchable
• switchable highpass output in sub
• switchable EQ in top unit
• top unit with suspension points
• dimensions top (HxWxD): 685 x 438 x 366 mm
• weight top: 14,8 kg
• dimensions subwoofer (HxWxD): 617 x 569 x 652 mm
• weight: 29,5 kg

godfrey

In my opinion, you'd be mad to buy a setup online when you're not even sure what you need. You'd also be mad to make a purchase based on a poll here! Go into a local music store, and aside from getting to see and hear what they have and benefit from their advice, they'll likely be able to match or come close enough to an online price. You'll have support if something breaks, maybe even loaner gear while waiting for a repair, some time in the future.

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Sligophoto

what size venues are you going to play?

phoenixproject

We are going to be playing the pub scene

Sligophoto

It would want to be a very large bar to need all that and pay for it!

y2stevo

It Depends..

What kind of percussion are you using?
When you say keyboards are you using any sort of very low frequency synth patches like sine wave, dubstep type stuff?
What Style of music?
What's you budget?
What's your transport situation?
Any examples of the size and capacity of the pubs you'd be looking to play?
If you're never going to be micing a Kick Drum and you aren't using bass heavy synth sounds then you may not even need subs.
Something like the Yamaha DSR115 at about €2k a pair would definitely sound much better than the JBL Eon system you linked and would get louder while still retaining clarity assuming you're not going too bass heavy.
If you are doing something more bass heavy but still looking to maintain vocal clarity then a Pair of Yamah DSR112 and a Single (Or 2) DSR118 18" sub is another option

phoenixproject

Tanks for all the replies guys, I've made my decision on what system to get! I appreciate the advise.

y2stevo

What did you go for?