From jamesewells@mindspring.com Thu Aug 26 11:52:43 2004
Subject:Re: FBT Maxx4a powered speakers

I agree with Harold as well. I have 2 Maxx4a's for PA/Keyboard and
2Maxx2a's for monitors. They sound much better than the Mackies to my ear
but YMMV. And they are "plenty loud". >grin<

Jim Wells
Tallahassee, FL

At 01:30 PM 8/26/2004, you wrote:

> From: jake92028
>
> >Is anyone familiar with the FBT Maxx4a powered speakers? I've been
> reading and hearing some good things about them, especially the sound
> quality with light weight for a 12" woofer, 1" tweeter with 300w
> woofer/100w tweeter biamped. The sound quality and volume is supposed
> to be comparable to Mackie SRM 450's but weighing in the 33-37 lb
> range, depending on where you're reading. I don't know whether the
> power rating is peak or continuous = can't find out, even from a
> supplier. Owners just say, "Oh they're plenty loud." >grin<
> Hi,
>
> I thought I sent you an answer off list but since I don't see it in
> "sent" this is a product deserving of exposure so:
>
> I have an FBT Maxx 4a and my opinion of it doesn't change- it is great!
> The lightweight and handle and shape are a bonus.
>
> I have in the past returned an on trial Peavey and a Barbetta 31C (?).
> No danger of that with the FBT.
>
> The spec sheet suggest 600 watt peaks for short term, with 300 plus 100
> rms. They didn't just wire a couple of speakers to an amp- theres some
> good engineering there.
> Harold
>
> a.. Extremely light and sturdy enclosure made of polypropylene with gas
> injection moulding
> a.. Custom horn, handled and stand adapter built into the structure
> a.. It can be used in all audio-professional amplification systems
> a.. Asymmetric profile for use as a stage monitor
> a.. Four anchoring points (M10) for wall and ceiling installation
> a.. Provided with adapters to stack the enclosures
> a.. Full access to controls in all conditions of use
> a.. 2-way bi-amplification system:
> a.. Woofer with power stage of 300W rms with PWM "Pulse Width
> Modulation" technology, driver/horn with power stage of 100W rms in class AB
> a.. 320 mm custom B&C speaker with neodymium magnet, ultra-light and
> ultra powerful. Die-cast aluminium basket
> a.. 1" compression driver
> a.. ADAP ® (Advanced Dynamic Active Protection) processor for total
> transducer protection and optimizing acoustic response. It guarantees
> total reliability even under the harshest conditions (prolonged Larsen effect)
> a.. Active electronic filter (24 dB/oct.)
> a.. Highly professional control panel with XLR/Jack Neutrik TM, input -
> XLR Neutrik TM, Link - Gain plus Mic/Line selector, 3-band equalizer
> (High-Mid-Low), Volume
>
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