Peavey Speakers

[2stepsteve 0]

Hi all,

 

Last year I borrowed a pair of Peavey hisys 2 RX speakers

 

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/295185170_iUbGw-L-0.jpg

 

I was blown away by how loud they were and by how clear they were at high volume.

 

These seem to be quite hard to track down though, I take it they are no longer in production? Are there other models that sound on par or better to the Hisys 2 RX in the same price bracket?

[spinner 0]

I believe they were superseded by the UL series.

 

However a new RX series is on the way. You should find details on the Peavey website.

[Mr P 0]

They repplaced them with the Impulse series - but the Impulse are not a match for them, filled with little Japanese components i am led to believe.

 

THey now have the new speakers that are loaded with the 15inch Scorpion Driver and they are imported direct from the USA and they are absolutely awesome - check out the Peavey website or pop along to you're nearest Peavey dealer - trust me the Scorpions sound beautiful.

 

Thanks

 

Chris

[2stepsteve 0]

thanks for that i'll check them out

 

I've been told that Messenger UL15 are perhaps using the same driver and components but in a different case?

[spinner 0]

thanks for that i'll check them out

 

I've been told that Messenger UL15 are perhaps using the same driver and components but in a different case?

 

 

That sounds more likely.

 

The Impulse series are not directly comparable since they're made of ABS whereas the others are wood based ( might be MDF, chipboard or plywood I'm not sure ) and carpet covered.

 

[DJ James Lake 0]

I have the UL15 Peaveys they are very powerful indeed. 500w RMS per cabinet and believe me they take every bit of it and then some.

 

Remember peavey were/are used by bands and need to handle lots of power.

 

[Pete Best 0]

I love peavey I have a 16k peavey rig and it sounds awsome.Pitty theres not more large venues where i can use it or people willing to pay the going rate to hire it

[Dream Catchers 0]

At my gig tonight (fri), the wedding singer Johnny Harper (Bobby Balls nephew) used a pair of Peaveys, they sounded awesome.

 

Jim

Edited May 24, 2008 by JimBoylan