Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "supernovanexus" 
<supernovanexus@y...> wrote:
> All I do is search and search on what to do about monitoring. I 
need 
> input on base amps versus keyboard amps. I need input on using an 
amp 
> versus using studio monitors. Also, I have been thinking about 
> putting together some type of speaker (build a case and use 6x8 
> midrange car speakers and 10"/12" component subwoofers). If anyone 
> has built a small system themselves, I could also use input on 
that. 
> Maybe a subwoofer and some sort of mid-range speaker. What do you 
> think is right?
> 
> P.S. Please reply with what monitoring system you use on your 
current 
> set-up and how it has worked for you thus far...it would be very 
> helpful.
> 
> -Zack-

  During an earlier discussion on this subject, I was one of the few 
people who advocated using a bass amp. I think it was a 300 watt 
Mcgregor amp with a 2x15 cab. It was a monster, when you start going 
round the kit and giving it a bit of stick (and pedal), you could 
feel the room shake. However after reading a few reports from here, 
I opted to change for the behringer kx1200. The first thing I 
noticed was the cymbals came to life, the difference in sound 
quality was amazing. There are also four seperate inputs, so anyone 
can just turn up with their guitar, plug in and off you go.
  As if all that wasnt good enough, I managed to pick up the kx1200 
for 210 gbp delivered, and sold the old one for 250.
  One word of warning though, after searching for reviews of the 
kx1200 I did find quite a few who complained about build quality and 
even the terrible state they arrived in due to poor packaging. 
  I can only say that the one I have arrived in pristine condition 
and sounds excellent.

 I hope this is of some help to you.

 Daz