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Get ready to blow your audience' socks off with the Mackie SA1521A active loudspeakers! The SA1521Z is a result of a collaboration between Mackie and Eastern Acoustic works that packs 500 watts of wallop into an innovative enclosure and delivers amazingly clean, open sound.
Features:- Designed with increased power, recalibrated electronics and audiophile tuning
- Clean, clear sound from a 15" woofer and 1.75" tweeter
- Unique horn design focuses mids and highs
- 500 watts of power
- Super-efficient cabinet design by Eastern Acoustic Works
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by PowerReviews(based on 5 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
60%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Attractive (5)
- Easy to connect (5)
- Good power output (4)
- Great sound quality (4)
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic systems (3)
- Smaller rooms / apartments (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Audiophile (8), Tech savvy (3)
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Pros
- Attractive Design
- Crisp Sound
- Easy To Connect
- Great Sound Quality
- Powerful
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home Theater
- Outdoors
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Mackie SA 1521Z Powered 15 2 Way Speaker *:
I've worked in pro audio for years and DJ not only as a hobby but as a profession. Never have I received so many praise over my audio equipment as I have with a set of these. Yes... a bit heavy to put on a tripod by myself... but it gets done and they sound amazing. Add a sub for a little bit extra bass and whalah! Its a night and day difference between these and the other popularized brand active speakers. Too bad this model is already discontinued.... I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is interested in buying some good tops.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Connect
- Great Sound Quality
- Powerful
Cons
- Heat Up Quick
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Mackie SA 1521Z Powered 15 2 Way Speaker *:
I had this baby on a chain with one Mackie V2 450(which have been amazing for me) and coil started burning up within an hour, same thing happened to my 1530Z, but I didn't get to that one in time & fuze blew. Both at like 1/8th power too... hardly put any juice into it.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Compact
- Easy To Connect
- Great Sound Quality
- Powerful
Cons
- Heavy
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
Comments about Mackie SA 1521Z Powered 15 2 Way Speaker *:
I bought these speakers back in May 2006 and they have been my primary speakers since then; approximately 300 gigs and counting. I consistently recieve compliments on how great they sound and when doing outdoor venues they still impress the masses. My DJ friends all say they're too heavy; I say they're too old and lazy! Weighing in @ 101lbs., they're not for everyone but if you want a speaker that can really rock the house...this is it! One more thought, any type of sonic maximizer is not recommended. I used one with my speakers for a year straight and found that I was overdriving my speakers...had to replace (3) HF drivers, 1st (2) under warranty, they last I paid for. Bottom Line...Unbelievably HOT for a 15in 2-way active speaker but a little heavy compared to most in this class.
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Connect
- Great Sound Quality
- Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
Comments about Mackie SA 1521Z Powered 15 2 Way Speaker *:
After reading the dude from Texas rant, I just had to set things straight. I've beat the hell out of my SAs for years and made many folks deaf with the power. He must have a bum batch cause mine rock and have been for years. Add a sub for a big room and you are set. Even had a jet ski splash one of them with a huge wave and it survived!!!
Pros
- Attractive Design
- Easy To Connect
Cons
- Not Very Powerful
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Mackie SA 1521Z Powered 15 2 Way Speaker *:
Mackie didn't live up to it's name on this one. The new 450V2 monitors are a speaker to love, but I took this baby out on it's first drive & though I gave enough space as manual stated to give for breathing room, and only used about a 25% of it's max capability; within an hour another sound guy said he smelled burning coils; sure enough... it was the Mackie, and barely at a quarter strength. I don't have the time to return or sell and lose money, but I surely won't put it in big rooms or use more than a quarter ever. I just feel like I spent 1K on a speaker that is less powerful than my monitor.
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