User friendly and affective P A System?

Question

I am a regular speaker and get invited to many functions. I am looking for a light portable powerful P A system with one or two at the most speakers. It should also be capable of playing a CD. What system would you recommend?

Answer 1

http://www.guitarcenter.com/Packaged-Sys...

Answer 2

I've always preferred BOGEN amps for PA systems...They will never be lightweight....but they will never fail, unless you short the speaker wires together....

Answer 3

Generically what you want is a called a "powered speaker".  This is a speaker that has an amplifier and mixer built in.  They are great becuase it is basically a complete PA system in one box.  There are a lot of choices and it would depend on the typical audience size etc.

I have been using the JBL Eon models for years and they are very durable and sound great!  The JBL Eon 10 would be a good choice for audiences up to 250 or so.

http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-J...

Of course there are more expensive and less expensive speakers out there too.  I have also had good luck with the less expensive Behringer powered speakers.

http://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-B...

A speaker, stand and microphone would be the minimun requirements.  Wireless lapel microphones are used by many speakers also.

Your best bet would be to go to a musical instrument store that sells PA equipment and let them steer you the right way.