After a year of use by DJ Rick. Web He makes some really good points,
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DJ Speaker Review / Demo Thump Go 8 (Best Battery Speaker 2023)
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I have a pair of these and I really like them. They've been very useful for ceremonies and cocktail hours.
At the end of the day, what you already own is probably good enough. I've heard good things about this speaker, but I already own two Bose S1 Pros and I'm not sure what Rick doesn't like about them.
I don't trust Bluetooth for ceremonies, and I need three inputs at ceremonies (1 XLR for the lapel mic receiver, 1 XLR for the stand mic's receiver, and a 1/8" input for my laptop audio). I also like having physical bass and treble controls, which the Thump GO 8 lacks (but does offer through the app... Rick hates apps).
I'm sure the sound is fine. I'm not sure that it's possible to pair more than 1 other Thump GO 8 via Bluetooth like Rick alludes to in the video (and even if you can, it's only the music fed to the speaker via Bluetooth that would be sent to the remote speaker. The Bose S1 Pro has this too).
I don't trust Bluetooth for ceremonies, and I need three inputs at ceremonies (1 XLR for the lapel mic receiver, 1 XLR for the stand mic's receiver, and a 1/8" input for my laptop audio). I also like having physical bass and treble controls, which the Thump GO 8 lacks (but does offer through the app... Rick hates apps).
I'm sure the sound is fine. I'm not sure that it's possible to pair more than 1 other Thump GO 8 via Bluetooth like Rick alludes to in the video (and even if you can, it's only the music fed to the speaker via Bluetooth that would be sent to the remote speaker. The Bose S1 Pro has this too).
Not in the market but found useful and interesting .Habits die hard. Always checking out new technology and doing my homework. Been using JBL 510 now for ceremonies and cocktail hours for years & weight 18lb. and the lightest powered speaker at the time that produced quality sound for the money. Use a battery powered inverter for ceremonies and has worked out great. The Mackies would be an extra insurance and still keep the weight down.
On occasion I have used on other events with the EV 12inch subs.
Hate to part with the JBL,s. They have more than paid for themselves and still sound great, I also hot rodded them new with higher performance horn drivers. If I wasn't on the downhill side of things I would jump on the Mackies & keep also the JBl's. Being primarily an single opp for the last 5 years , been selling off gear.
Don't like gearing down but all good things come to an end. I have enjoyed the ride!
If had a DJ who subbed for me. For years, he used Peavey powered speakers but then upgraded to the Thumps. Apparently, he ran them with mic input instead of line (he didn't have that option on his older Peaveys). Anyways, he used them for several months before both of the Thumps burned out. I've been skittish of them ever since then.
I'm not a Thump fan at all. Mackie makes some really good speakers but not the Thumps in my opinion.
My partner bought a pair of the original Mackie Thumps and tried to get me to buy a pair. I wouldn't even listen to them. I bought a pair of Yamaha DSR 115 speakers and never regretted buying them. We still have them today and use them all the time. They still work great to this day and sound great!
You ever have to change the flux capacitors Mixxy?
No never. I knew what I was buying when I bought them. One of those was twice the price of the Mackie Thumps. I didn't consider the Mackie Thumps because of their price. I believe the price was $350 for one. I knew for that price they were what I call Mackie Junks. I was buying quality that I knew would sound great, work well and last a long time. They are still going strong, sound and work well.
Those Mackie Thumps are entry-level speakers. They are basically made for someone just starting out. They were not for me. I could have bought them to save money but I wasn't interested in saving money. I wanted a pair of speakers I would be proud to own and I wouldn't want to quickly get rid of them.
We’ve heard this story 49 times now,
Congrats on making one good decision in your DJ career.
Most new powered speakers are adequate if you properly in the scenario, for what these Mackies cost you could use them for 1 gig and have them paid for a still have a profit
A few more events and he can buy covers & speaker stand along with cable that are long enough so as to have cable management.
I've had the same pair of 2nd gen Mackie Thumps for the past 8 years. They still work and have never failed me. I never needed to replace parts, paint them or put them in the shop. They still work for rentals and outdoors gigs. They were my main speakers, along with the Mackie SRM 1801 sub until last year when I purchased a pair of RCF J8.
Those are the upgrades from the original ones. They are better. How much for the updated version?
They were $350 new when I got them.