Loud Music Setup

[lithium 358]

A friend of mine would like to put together a system that is loud enough to be heard while playing drums. I guess the idea is that he plays while listening to music and he's tired of doing so while wearing headphones. 

 

budget: <300 for speakers and amp

 

i'm doubt a small bookshelf system will be capable so i was thinking, with his budget constraints, pro audio gear. his best bet would probably be used  gear but would anyone have a new option?

 

he is not very interesting in building the enclosure himself and i live too far away to help him with that. 

 

 

 

[topgun 262]

Look into some used PA gear is my .02$, 300$ doesn't buy much new at all.  

[Jason Witt 65]

I do pro audio as well. $300 isn't very much to work with since you will need a signal source for the amp like a processor, and then you still have the speakers and amplifier to buy as well. $600 would be a start.

[Jason Witt 65]

This might get it for $300.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/harbinger-ha120-portable-pa-system

[lithium 358]

hoping to use an ipod or phone as the source. 

[Jason Witt 65]

The link I provided is a good start. You will defiantly hear the music over the drums. 

[///M5 2,833]

Headphones

[Jason Witt 65]

Headphones

He's tired of using headphones.

[///M5 2,833]

While I missed that it is truly the best way.  In particular with that budget.  You can get some in ear monitors almost for that price and put the headphones away.  Would allow them to be used as monitors in a show then too.

[lithium 358]

I agree. Perhaps his current headphones just aren't comfortable..