FBT VN2000 or RCF HD10a/702asII?

[dickiefunk]

Hi,

I heard a quick demo of the FBT VN2000 in a showroom today and have to say this tiny system really exceeded my expectations!At the moment I’ve been just using a single pair of Yamaha DXR15’s which have been working out surprisingly well but I no longer want to be lifting speakers weighing nearly 23kg onto stands anymore. I would like something that can at least match the output the DXR15’s but preferably go a fraction louder with greater depth of bass. I also want something much lighter to be lifting onto stands. From what I briefly heard from the VN2000 today I would expect this system to tick all those boxes. However, I’ve also heard good things about the RCF HD10a/702ASII system and am pretty torn between the two. Unfortunately I’m not going to be able to do a side by side comparison of both systems so am pretty torn with what to do?I can get an ex-demo VN2000 system for around £2400 or which is over £800 off new price. Or I can get the RCF HD10a/702asII system brand new for £2200.

I plan on using this system for live music to tun 4-5 vocals, keys, bass, guitar and a small amount of miked drums.

What are your thoughts/recommendations on the FBT VN2000 and the RCF HD10’a + 702asII?

[Irothwell]

I have not had any experience of the RCF however I would look into the EW ELX200 Series. The 12" tops are really light weight and are really powerful and with some great features. The whole system comes in under £2,500 (+vat) Obviously when the current situation gets better please get in-touch if you would a demo.

 

I could arrange a 'shoot out' between the EW and the FBT systems if you require.

 

Please get in touch.

[dickiefunk]

Hi,

Thanks for the suggestion and recommendation. I already own a pair of FBT X-Lite 12a’s which are pretty decent lightweight 12” tops so not sure if the EV ELX200’s would offer much of an improvement? Also, I’m trying to reduce the size of my system as much as possible and don’t really want 12” tops anymore.Have you compared the EV ELX200 system to the FBT VN2000?