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There is a point where a small speaker system starts to feel like it is working too hard. The room is bigger, there are more people, the music matters more and you want some headroom rather than running the speakers close to their limits.
That is where a larger pair of full-range speakers can make sense.
Audio Hire's 2 x 1500 Watt 15-inch Speaker Package uses two 15-inch speakers with built-in amplifiers, along with two speaker stands and two speaker cables. Each speaker is rated at 1500 watts, giving the package 3000 watts of stated amplifier power across the two cabinets.
Why Choose a 15-Inch Speaker?
The size of the speaker cabinet is not simply about making the system louder.
A 15-inch woofer can move a substantial amount of air, which is useful when an event includes music and you want the system to reproduce more of the lower and lower-mid frequencies without immediately needing a separate subwoofer.
That can make a noticeable difference with recorded music, particularly when guests are dancing and the sound system needs to feel more substantial than it would for a speech or presentation.
It doesn't mean every event needs a 15-inch speaker. For a straightforward presentation, a smaller system may be perfectly appropriate. The advantage becomes more apparent when music and room coverage are important parts of the event.
Two Full-Range Speakers Rather Than One Large Speaker
The package contains two speakers for a reason.
A pair can be positioned on opposite sides of the listening area, giving you a much more useful spread of sound than trying to make one cabinet cover the entire room.
This is particularly helpful at a wedding reception, party or function where people aren't all standing directly in front of the speakers.
The two-speaker arrangement also gives you a conventional left-and-right PA setup, which is useful for music and creates a more natural listening experience.
Audio Hire's Speaker Hire Adelaide range includes several configurations, so the choice can be based on the event rather than simply choosing the largest system available.
When Does the Extra Headroom Matter?
Headroom is one of those audio terms that is more useful than simply looking at the wattage number.
If a system has plenty of capability for the event, you don't need to operate it continuously at its maximum. That gives you room for louder sections of music, changes in the audience or moments when the system needs a little more output.
This is one reason a larger speaker package can be preferable to trying to make a smaller system do a job it wasn't intended for.
The aim isn't necessarily to make the event as loud as possible. It's to have enough capacity to deliver the sound you actually want without constantly pushing the equipment.
A Practical Choice for Wedding Receptions
Wedding receptions are an interesting application because the sound system may have to do several different jobs during the same evening.
There might be background music while guests arrive, speeches and announcements during dinner, followed by considerably more energetic music later in the night.
A pair of 15-inch full-range speakers gives you a system capable of handling those different stages without needing to change the main speakers halfway through the event.
If microphones are required for speeches or announcements, Audio Hire also provides Microphone Hire Adelaide.
For a broader look at putting together the audio side of a wedding, see PA Hire Adelaide.
Parties Where Music Is the Main Event
For a birthday party, engagement party, celebration or other private function where people will be dancing, the requirements are different from a presentation.
Music needs to have enough weight and volume to remain enjoyable as the room fills with people.
A pair of 15-inch full-range speakers can provide a strong foundation without automatically moving to a system with separate subwoofers.
That can be a useful middle ground for someone who wants a substantial PA but doesn't need the additional equipment and low-frequency output of a larger system.
What About Bass?
The 15-inch speakers can provide more low-frequency capability than a smaller full-range cabinet, but they shouldn't be confused with dedicated subwoofers.
A full-range speaker is designed to reproduce the overall musical spectrum. A subwoofer is specifically designed to handle the lowest frequencies and take some of that work away from the main speakers.
For many functions, the 15-inch pair can provide enough low end on its own.
If the event is centred around DJs, high-energy dance music or live music where deep bass is particularly important, a system with dedicated subwoofers may be the better choice.
Audio Hire's 5600w EV Speaker and Subwoofer Package provides that next step when additional low-frequency output is required.
Corporate Events and Presentations
Although a 15-inch speaker system is capable of handling music, it can also be used for speech and presentation applications.
The main consideration for a corporate event is usually clarity rather than bass.
If the venue is large enough that a compact speaker doesn't provide the coverage or output you need, a pair of larger full-range speakers can provide additional capability while still being suitable for speech.
For smaller presentations, however, there is little point in hiring a larger system simply because it has more power.
Audio Hire's Sound System Hire Adelaide options allow you to choose a setup around the actual requirements of the event.
The Speaker Stands Are Part of the Setup
The package includes two speaker stands as well as the two speakers and speaker cables.
That is important because speaker placement affects how the sound reaches the audience.
Getting the main speakers above the heads of the crowd can give the sound a clearer path across the room. It can also help prevent the people nearest the speakers from blocking the output for those behind them.
The stands should be positioned on stable surfaces and the speakers secured properly before the event begins.
Do You Need a Mixer?
It depends on what you are connecting.
If the system is being used with a straightforward music source, you may not need a separate mixer.
If you are combining microphones, music playback or other audio sources, a mixer can give you independent control over them.
For example, a wedding reception might require a microphone for speeches alongside music playback. A mixer lets you control those sources separately rather than treating the entire audio signal as one input.
Audio Hire also offers the Yamaha MG06 Audio Mixer for smaller multi-source setups.
Connecting the Speakers
The package includes two speaker cables, so the basic connections required for the two-speaker setup are supplied.
If your equipment needs additional cable length because of the venue layout, longer cables can be hired separately. Audio Hire's 50m XLR Cable is an option where a longer audio connection is required.
It's worth working out the layout before the day rather than discovering during setup that the standard cable length doesn't suit the room.
When Is This Package a Better Choice Than the 2 x 1000 Watt System?
The two packages serve similar types of events, but they're not identical.
The 2 x 1000 watt package uses Electro-Voice ZLX-12 G2 powered speakers, while this package uses larger 15-inch speakers rated at 1500 watts each. The 15-inch package therefore makes more sense when you want the additional output and larger-format full-range speaker design.
That doesn't automatically make it the right choice for every event.
If your event is mainly speeches or background music, the smaller system may be sufficient. If music is central to the event and you want more headroom, the 15-inch package becomes more attractive.
The best choice depends on the room, audience and how you intend to use the system.
When Should You Add Subwoofers?
A subwoofer becomes worth considering when the lowest frequencies are an important part of the event rather than simply a nice addition.
DJs, dance parties and some live music performances can benefit significantly from dedicated low-frequency reinforcement.
For speeches, presentations and many wedding functions, it may not be necessary.
Audio Hire's speaker range includes both full-range speaker packages and a larger speaker-and-subwoofer option, so you can choose based on what the event actually requires.
Setting Up the Speakers
Start by looking at the shape of the room and where the audience will actually be.
The speakers should generally face into the listening area and be positioned far enough apart to provide useful coverage without creating obvious gaps between them.
Avoid placing microphones directly in front of the speakers, as this can increase the likelihood of feedback.
Once the system is connected, bring the volume up gradually and listen to the result from different parts of the room rather than judging the sound from directly beside the speakers.
Is a 15-Inch Speaker Package Right for Your Event?
The most useful way to decide is to ignore the headline wattage for a moment and think about what you're asking the system to do.
If you need a pair of full-range speakers for a wedding, party, function or live event where music is important, the 15-inch package provides a substantial step up from a smaller portable setup.
If you need deep, powerful bass for a DJ or dance-focused event, a system with dedicated subwoofers may be more appropriate.
And if the event is mainly speeches or presentations, a smaller system may be all you need.
If you're unsure, contact Audio Hire with the venue, approximate audience size and what you want the system to do. That is more useful than choosing based on wattage alone.
2 x 1500 Watt 15-Inch Speaker Hire Adelaide
The 2 x 1500 Watt 15-inch Speaker Package provides two full-range speakers with built-in amplification, two speaker stands and two speaker cables.
It sits between a more compact two-speaker setup and a larger system incorporating dedicated subwoofers, making it a useful option when an event needs substantial full-range sound but doesn't necessarily require a separate bass system.
Audio Hire is based in Walkerville and provides equipment hire across Adelaide, with collection or delivery available.
If you know this is the type of system you need, you can check availability and book the 2 x 1500 Watt Speaker Package online.
If you're still deciding, tell Audio Hire about your event and we'll help you work out which setup makes sense.