A few weeks back I posted a rambling post about a change of pa for my band which didn`t make much sense to me or those who replied to it .
Here is the scenario. AC/DC covers band, lead vocals and 2 backing vocals, loud drummer and 2 Marshall valve amp guitar players. Most times we use supplied pa but we do our own gigs in small/medium pubs, halls etc. At the moment I have 2 x Yamaha DBR 12`s that I have the vocals and a small bit of drum and bass going through. I would like to put more bass and drums through the pa but am reluctant to do this with the current set up. I have seen some bands in my local and they use a sub and it makes a big difference even in a small space.
I`m thinking of selling the Yamaha`s and replacing them with a sub and smaller speakers. The issue`s I have are limited storage and transport space and budget, I don`t want to spend thousands on kit I may only use 4 or 5 times a year.
I was looking at this set up: RCF 702 AS MK3 sub and Alto TS 408 tops. This all comes in at just over £1200. I will be buying the kit myself so don`t want to go much more than that but may be able to stretch to 10" tops if that would be better.
https://www.gear4music.com/PA-DJ-and-Lighting/RCF-SUB-702-AS-MK3-12-Active-PA-Subwoofer/5ZG7
https://www.gear4music.com/PA-DJ-and-Lighting/Alto-Professional-TS408-2000-Watt-Active-PA-Speaker/52X8?origin=product-ads&gad_source=1
Or I have a RCF 715 top that I used to use for a bass amp and I could buy another one of these and stick everything through these but I`m not sure if this is the best option.? I have never used a sub before so have zero experience of a sub plus top set up so any advice would be welcome.
Edit
Just thought of another option. Keep the Yams and just buy the sub and get the others to take a speaker each?