Mackie SA1530Z 3-Way Active Loudspeaker (1300 Watts, 1x15 in.)
Tri-amplified with independent 1100W RMS low-frequency, 100W RMS mid-frequency, and 100W RMS high-frequency amps.
Overall User Ratings (based on 12 ratings)
Submitted June 19, 2006 by a customer from cgsound.com
"Holy crap- this thing sounds good!"
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I plan on keeping these for as long as they last, which appears it will be a very long time. The first set of mackies I got were purchased 2nd hand, and the only problem I've had with them so far is that the connector to one of the speakers came off during transport, but it was an easy fix.
Sound
You can't beat a 3-way speaker in terms of sound quality, especially with the vocals in the crucial mid-range.
Features
The cabinet is built pretty solid, quality connectors and all. But come on guys, this speaker weighs 111 lbs.- it would be awesome to have some wheels on the bottom so you could tilt it back and roll it around! The 4 handles come in handy though.
Ease of Use
Let's see: 1. connect power 2. connect line-level XLR from mixer output 3. flick the power switch. enough said.
Quality
only reason it's not getting a 10 is becuase one of the handles (the bottom one) had one of its screws missing- come on!
Value
Definately get what you pay for here- and you're getting a killer 3-way, self-powered speaker), though it is a bit pricey for the starving musician...
Manufacturer Support
Haven't had to deal with them yet, and this is my second pair of Mackie speakers.
The Wow Factor
It looks awesome! I love the new silver colored grilles and the blue LED on the front is always a plus! You now have 4 LEDs on the back (power, signal, limit, and thermal)- very nice addition!
Musical Background:
active musician, sound engineer for CGSOUND.com
Musical Style:
alternative, jazz, funk
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Submitted February 26, 2006
"Great product, highly recommended"
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Very hard to beat - tons of power, loud and with excellent accuracy in the mids and highs - overall great.
Sound
Excellent sound - midrange is very clear, tight bottom end, sparkling highs. Has a very EAW-like sound in the midrange.... got many compliments on sound quality from audience....
Features
Lots of power, very simple - 1 in, 1 out, master level, that's it.
Quality
Seems very rugged, cabinets look very professional.
Value
Very good price considering the sound quality and output level
Musical Background:
Sound engineer, musician
Musical Style:
All styles
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