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Alternatives to buying a $400 amp

BartholamueBartholamue Registered User regular
edited April 2010 in Help / Advice Forum
Now, I'm a drummer, and I have a Roland TD-6, and I want to actually hear myself without headphones. Is there some kind of sound system/speakers that I can buy for my drumset that sounds good, and won't cost $400?

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  • InfidelInfidel Heretic Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    I got a used Yorkville NX25P for $250ish, works great for jamming or as a monitor and as a bonus you can use it for vocals as well. You'll be wanting a powered PA speaker like this if you're wanting to do more than hear yourself solo and looking quickly it seems like you'll be having to hunt down a deal or second-hand to get under your price point.

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  • BartholamueBartholamue Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Would any old set of computer speakers be fine? I'm not looking for anything to perform with, I'm just sick of using headphones.

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  • Seattle ThreadSeattle Thread Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Yeah, you'll probably have to get a jack adaptor to go from 1/4 to 1/8, but you could use any type of speaker you want.

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  • InfidelInfidel Heretic Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Get a decently powered 2.1 computer speaker setup and you'll hear yourself over the sticking fine.

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