bassmayhem Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Our band is planning to buy a new smaller and lighter PA system, and we have thoughts about the LD Systems MAUI 44 G2, or rather a pair of them. I haven't had the opportunity to try one, but wonder if anyone here at BassChat has experience with this system. We are a five piece band playing some serious venues with PA in house, but for smaller places and stages, it would be neat with a small footprint rig. Will a rig like this work for a blues/rock band? https://www.ld-systems.com/en/series/maui-series/20656/maui-44-g2 I'd be glad for input... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Almost 50kg? I hope you're all strong lads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boodang Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 I can't comment on the Maui, although it does look a good solution for small venues. We did however buy the LD Icoa 15a speakers and they've been great, so a thumbs up for LD with our limited experience of them. Did a small outdoor gig (around 150 people) and the Icoa handled the FoH duties no worries. Was particularly impressed with the reproduction of the kick which sounded like it was coming out of a bin rather than just a ported cab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suburban Man Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 I've used the Maui 28 and it was excellent. My thoughts are that it would fill most small venues. The 44 looks like it would have a lot of headroom - which is never a bad thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 We had a pair of Maui 11's for years. I know it's not the same beast but the technology is the same. They were amazing and handled everything we threw at them. Five piece band with a k/b player, eight piece with brass section, no problem. We even used a single unit in a function room of 250 people and it handled it. I can only assume the 44's are even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 8 hours ago, tauzero said: Almost 50kg? I hope you're all strong lads. That is over the three components. When broken down it's a lot more manageable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmayhem Posted July 15, 2023 Author Share Posted July 15, 2023 20 minutes ago, BassBunny said: That is over the three components. When broken down it's a lot more manageable. Yep! Still, the format ain't that big, so two of them will fit in my car with my bass gear and lighting rig... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 36 minutes ago, BassBunny said: That is over the three components. When broken down it's a lot more manageable. Do they not pack together like the RCF Evox then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBunny Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 2 hours ago, tauzero said: Do they not pack together like the RCF Evox then? Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 If there's any doubt, could you not hire the rig for a month or so, to try it out in your own environment..? Most companies/shops will allow hire cost to come off the cost of buying it, if it works out to be suitable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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