Mackie Thump TH-15A (optimized)

[fabiuh991]

stupid designs that is --'

[lalalel0]

hi! I read that you wouldn't recommend these specific speakers (for their cheap circuity) or mackie speaker in general?

I'm planning to buy one of these for PA (not live but for rehearsal in a small room) and connect to a mixer use them to amplify voices and some ocasional keyboard, do you think I should wait and earn more money to buy something better?

[JVonD]

@lalalel0 Hey lalalel. I'd probably look into QSC speakers. The Thumps just have cheap electronics. I'd get something more dependable and better sounding at low level. The ONLY good thing about the thumps are the bass. I'd almost like to take the amps out and just use the cabinet passively. I heard that all Mackie speakers are now being made in China and are being built cheaply.

Good luck! ~J

[portnoyfan521]

@lalalel0 Get QSC K8 or K10, much better quality, better overall design, and dependability! Mackie's higher end gear is good (at best), nothing really great especially for what you are looking for... hopes this helps..

[danielrox22]

mine has way too much bass and it rattles.. help what can i do?

( its not blown)

[JVonD]

@danielrox22 I'd turn the bass down on the EQ. Shoot man, you bought the wrong speaker if you didn't want bass. Good luck! ~J

[bigrileymonster]

his hair is like skrillix



[directorman12]

just got this speaker check out my video!!! and great speaker seriously 

[deanisboss1]

@ that part for bass testing...i always use the time-dirty bit for the low end bass...would silicone work to insulate the speaker??

[JVonD]

@deanisboss1 I think silicone would glue it together, wouldn't it..? I wouldn't do it. The weather stripping works perfect and is super cheap. Thanks for the tip! ~J

[asdfpic]

hi JVonD

would these types of loudspeakers be recommended for a karaoke setup in the living room?

i was told i have to get speakers specific to karaoke and not to use my full sized tower speakers in a typical living room...

what should i be looking into?? thanks!!

[JVonD]

@asdfpic I stopped recommending them after issues with their cheap circuitry.

[swords35]

the pvc speakers do soun like crap

the best choice is wood

[JVonD]

@swords35 The cabinets and speakers actually sound great. The only bad thing about these are the class D amps and digital EQs. They don't seems to be very reliable but then again when they are cranked full blast the nuances don't seem to be noticeable.

[williamthomasmi10]

is it safe to say that on all mackie/tapco thumps the yellow cable goes to the sub? I spose I could just open up the front and look...

[wuzka]

thx for the reply man... i thought of something like that. thx anyway

[wuzka]

yo man. got a question for ya there...

how loud ist the quantisation noise on these babys when you play music at room level? cuz i was wondering if you could also use them on weddings for background music before you tear the roof off with a live rock band.

the reason i'm asking you is that you really seem to know what you're talking about, so any answer about that quantisation noise would be helpful in making THE decision to buy two of them suckers.

thx

[JVonD]

@wuzka Hey wuzka. I recently had one of mine start making weird noises from the digital eq class D amp its got and I'm afraid the other may do the same.

I would AVOID THESE SPEAKERS for your main PA! They are very noisy unless cranked up. Bad for low volume background sound. Not to sure if the EMF in my studio may have something to do the added noise but I'm not very happy with them. The only things I like are the light weight and low bass response.

Hope it helps! ~J

[Pandanobear]

Mackie TH-15a or JBL JRX115?

[JVonD]

@Pandanobear I donno.. The JBLs are unpowered right? Probably don't hit as low as the Thumps..? Probably weigh a lot more than the thumps..?

but probably sound better at low levels. The Thumps class D amp is not very good. It's only good to run them at higher levels and can only fill a smaller room at max.

Good luck with your choice! ~J

[LiveInMusic07]

wait so did you put more insulation on the outside ports too? (those two holes on the front from the outside?)

[TheSchindlersFist]

Thanks so much for this tip dude! My Thumps sound so much better now! I used a high density foam tape M+D brand, 3/16in x 3/8in x 17ft from Home Depot. Cost me around $2.50 and it was enough for both speakers and still have plenty left over.

[LiveInMusic07]

@TheSchindlersFist did you also use the strips to insulate the inside like he said or did you sue a larger piece for that part?

[JustLEXXX]

@LiveInMusic07 Just sealed the edge around the woofer. I'm not quite sure how to go about insulating the sharp edges behind the two ports.

[mulotozink]

you look like my uncle Rod.

[leejones001]

Thanks for an interesting video, i might try this myself.

[mcs88keys]

What if you are using them for live performance. Keys, Guitars, Vocals. No heavy bass. Are they good as a PA and would you still weather strip them? Thanks man.

[JVonD]

@mcs88keys I use them as a live PA and they work great. Mainly for small venues where you can' fit a sub. My band has been using them as the main PA even over some nice older model JBL's. Their light weight enclosure and deep bass sound are great. Only down side is at very low levels.

I'd use the weather stripping either way. My music hits majorly low sub-bass so it can't hurt to seal it more. I could hear annoying air movement when not insulated.

[mcs88keys]

@JVonD Thanks for the input. I really appreciate it.

[Sambodia2008]

Thanks mate

[djscottdog1]

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