Outside speakers for a baseball field

zombiemusic
zombiemusic Posts: 65
edited April 2009 in Speakers
So I need your help here. First off my apologies if this have been covered already, I did a couple of searches on here and found nothing. But I have been put in charge of build a P.A. system for a high school baseball team (I am the only coach into audio, thus makes me an expert on the coaching staff). And I am a little loss for what speakers to get, obviously they have to cover a good amount of ground, be weatherproof, and hang from the press box. Any ideas?

Thanks for your input, the forum always gets it done.
My Gear

Phase Linear 4000 preamp
Cambridge Audio Azur 640c v.2 CD player
Dual 1219 Turntable
Two Harman Kardon Citation 16 amps
Monitor 50 speakers Bi-amped...
(dieing to upgrade to rti A9)
KLH Tremor Series sub (10 inch 125 watts)
Post edited by zombiemusic on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • wizzy
    wizzy Posts: 867
    edited April 2009
    Did they give you a budget? How much?
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • zombiemusic
    zombiemusic Posts: 65
    edited April 2009
    I told the head varsity coach that it would be around five hundred. I have a little leeway (sp?) but he understands the better the speaker the longer it will last.
    My Gear

    Phase Linear 4000 preamp
    Cambridge Audio Azur 640c v.2 CD player
    Dual 1219 Turntable
    Two Harman Kardon Citation 16 amps
    Monitor 50 speakers Bi-amped...
    (dieing to upgrade to rti A9)
    KLH Tremor Series sub (10 inch 125 watts)
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited April 2009
    Bose 901's any series
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • average_guy
    average_guy Posts: 236
    edited April 2009
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    Bose 901's any series

    :p:p:p:p
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • genjivn
    genjivn Posts: 101
    edited April 2009
    I think the Bose 251 fits your budget. But if you want more sound output then either the 402 or 802 will do.

    My favorite is the 151. They are amazingly loud for their sizes.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    edited April 2009
    Serious. Get some 70V horns and a good PA amp with mic input.
    Lots of choices, look for the PA speakers with good auto-formers that match said PA amp you buy.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    edited April 2009
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    Bose 901's any series

    I have 901 series I through VI. They sound better inside.:p
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Jeff Beaird
    Jeff Beaird Posts: 217
    edited April 2009
    zombiemusic wrote: »
    I need your help here. I have been put in charge of build a P.A. system for a high school baseball team (I am the only coach into audio, thus makes me an expert on the coaching staff). Any ideas?Thanks for your input, the forum always gets it done.
    If you are a DIY kind of guy... the only way to go is BillFitzmaurice.com
    Very affordable and great sound... My $0.02
    Thanks, Jeff...
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • SKsolutions
    SKsolutions Posts: 1,820
    edited April 2009
    Try to find some vintage EV or JBL horns and drivers with a decent PA amp. The 70V suggestion above may be the best one. You may come in under 500.
    If you need to do music, a line array with more locations would be an upgrade in fidelity, but will most likely go over budget. EV made some Line Radiators that worked fairly well, and are weatherproof. . not great for music but doable. Some are also 70V, impedance switchable/matchable. Here is an example: Link
    -Ignorance is strength -
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • zombiemusic
    zombiemusic Posts: 65
    edited April 2009
    Great, thanks a lot for your help.
    My Gear

    Phase Linear 4000 preamp
    Cambridge Audio Azur 640c v.2 CD player
    Dual 1219 Turntable
    Two Harman Kardon Citation 16 amps
    Monitor 50 speakers Bi-amped...
    (dieing to upgrade to rti A9)
    KLH Tremor Series sub (10 inch 125 watts)
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited April 2009
    So I guess this would apply to my need for speakers for an outdoor Halloween setup as well?
    I'm looking for something that is loud and clear, esp for Thunder and creaks and screams as well as some haunting music.

    Running the Atrium 60s with the Khartago just wasn't enough (perfect for outdoor entertaining music, but not for the Halloween purpose). It seems that if I want really loud outdoor sound I have to go with the PA type setup, is that about right?
    ____________________
    This post is a natural product. The slight variations in spelling and grammar enhance its individual character and beauty and in no way are to be considered flaws or defects.

    HT:Onkyo 805, Emotiva XPA-5, Mitsu 52" 1080p DLP / polkaudio RTi12, CSIa6, FXi3, uPro4K
    2-chnl : Pio DV-46AV (SACD), Dodd ELP, Emotiva XPA-1s, XPA-2, Odyssey Khartago, LSi9, SDA-SRS 2 :cool:, SB Duet, MSB & Monarchy DACs, Yamaha PX3 TT, SAE Tuner...
    Pool: Atrium 60's/45's
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,483
    edited April 2009
    lightman1 wrote: »
    I have 901 series I through VI. They sound better inside.:p
    My sympathies;)
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Eric W
    Eric W Posts: 556
    edited April 2009
    Please do not use ANY speakers made for home audio (or backyard) use for this application. They won't play nearly loud enough and will likely blow up. You're better off with some real PA gear- look at www.anchoraudio.com, www.electrovoice.com, www.jblpro.com, www.mackie.com
    -Eric
    -Polk Audio
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    edited April 2009
    Eric Wong wrote: »
    Please do not use ANY speakers made for home audio (or backyard) use for this application. They won't play nearly loud enough and will likely blow up. You're better off with some real PA gear- look at www.anchoraudio.com, www.electrovoice.com, www.jblpro.com, www.mackie.com

    That's where we're leading him. Tasty links, Eric. Thanks.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,794
    edited April 2009
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    My sympathies;)

    Why?
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter