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Thread starter riffmeister
Start date Feb 25, 2019

riffmeister

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Joined Jan 4, 2003 Messages 16,938 Reaction score 1,568 Location near Philly I've been using a pair of QSC K12's with my rock band for a couple of years and I like them very much. I've recently begun playing in an acoustic duo (two acoustic guitars, two vocals) and want to use smaller speakers with wider dispersion for the smaller venues we play. It will either be a pair of K8.2's or a pair of K10.2's. Realistically, what difference will there be between these two in this situation? K8/K10 spec differences are: -10db 55-20k/50-20k Hz -6db 59-20k/56-20k Hz spl 128/130 db@1 meter dispersion 105/90 degrees Crowder

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Joined Jun 1, 2009 Messages 19,079 Reaction score 32,266 Location Chattanooga, TN K8.2’s are very capable. The only reason to choose the 10’s would be if you might also use them as monitors in your band. The broader dispersion of the horns would make feedback a little harder to control. M

modulusman

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Joined Oct 2, 2010 Messages 3,344 Reaction score 1,882 I own both. Either one would be a great choice for what you are doing.

riffmeister

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Joined Jan 4, 2003 Messages 16,938 Reaction score 1,568 Location near Philly

modulusman said: I own both. Either one would be a great choice for what you are doing. Click to expand...

Thanks. Do you hear any differences between the two?

Shredtrash

Gold Supporting Member Joined Dec 7, 2007 Messages 11,178 Reaction score 6,744 Location Albuquerque, NM I've never owned the K8's but I've used a couple of the original K10's in an acoustic duo for years. GREAT speakers that will double as monitors if you should need them for that in the future. I could easily do gigs with K8's but I love my K10's. I've had no desire to use anything else since I got them. M

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riffmeister said: Thanks. Do you hear any differences between the two? Click to expand...

The K10.2 sounds a little fuller with more low end at least with recorded music. I usually use the k8.2 as floor monitors because of there smaller footprint. When either speaker is used as a FOH speaker it is with a subwoofer or 2.

riffmeister

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Joined Jan 4, 2003 Messages 16,938 Reaction score 1,568 Location near Philly Thanks all. K10.2's on the way.

Toby Krebs

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Joined Dec 20, 2012 Messages 2,991 Reaction score 4,666 Best PA speakers I have ever bought.I have two for PA/monitor and FRFR guitar and guitar synthesizer use. Nothing in their price range comes close. K

Kevin Neill

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modulusman said: The K10.2 sounds a little fuller with more low end at least with recorded music. I usually use the k8.2 as floor monitors because of there smaller footprint. When either speaker is used as a FOH speaker it is with a subwoofer or 2. Click to expand...

Currently I have a pair of k12.2 and a pair of ks112 subs. I'm new to QSC and I'm looking to get a second pair of K.2. I'm having trouble deciding between the 8.2 and the 10.2. I play in a 4 piece rock band, 2 guitars, bass and drums. It's all direct, no backline amps just modelers and electronic drums. Would the 8.2 cut it in a bar or is that asking a bit much? And for that matter if the 8s aren't ideal, how would the 10s stack up against the 12s? I'd like to leave the 12s in the rehearsal space and just bring them to smaller gigs where we don't need subs. The 12s actually handle the band pretty well even without subs. But if I could bring something a little smaller when I'm using subs that would be great.

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riffmeister said: Thanks. Do you hear any differences between the two? Click to expand...

The K8s have a 100 degree horn - the K12 has a 75 degree horn. Imaging and coverage is much better on the K8. The K12s are ok...not a fan of the lower mid bump. The K8 sounds a bit tighter. Crowder

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Joined Jun 1, 2009 Messages 19,079 Reaction score 32,266 Location Chattanooga, TN

Kevin Neill said: Currently I have a pair of k12.2 and a pair of ks112 subs. I'm new to QSC and I'm looking to get a second pair of K.2. I'm having trouble deciding between the 8.2 and the 10.2. I play in a 4 piece rock band, 2 guitars, bass and drums. It's all direct, no backline amps just modelers and electronic drums. Would the 8.2 cut it in a bar or is that asking a bit much? And for that matter if the 8s aren't ideal, how would the 10s stack up against the 12s? I'd like to leave the 12s in the rehearsal space and just bring them to smaller gigs where we don't need subs. The 12s actually handle the band pretty well even without subs. But if I could bring something a little smaller when I'm using subs that would be great. Click to expand...

Try the 10's. I just sold my pair to a friend who has an event space, and I was really surprised how full they sound with simple program music coming through them (no sub).

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Papanate said: The K8s have a 100 degree horn - the K12 has a 75 degree horn. Imaging and coverage is much better on the K8. The K12s are ok...not a fan of the lower mid bump. The K8 sounds a bit tighter. Click to expand...

I’ve got KW153’s, KW181’s, K12’s, and K8.2’s. I love QSC Cabs obviously. I’m using Analog synths, an HX-3 Hammond Clone and a PC with Kontakt, PLAY, PTeq, Zebra2 and Omni/Keyscape. Even samples only (Using the Studio Preset slightly tweaked) don’t really give me the full sound I’m accustomed to with the K12’s. However, when I use K8.2’s with a B1200D Sub they sound great, and actually I prefer that rig over the K12s now.

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Joined Aug 30, 2005 Messages 7,031 Reaction score 3,531 Location Kansas City I never doubt the quality of any QSC speakers! They are great. Recently I got a digital mixer, MIDAS MR18 and an Ipad to control it with. That meant I had to get some powered monitors since I already had a pair of JBL Eon sticks for mains and didn't need separate amps anymore. I started reading great reviews on the little Behringers with an 8" woofer. They are only $170 to $180 each so I bought a pair. I used them last Friday as monitors at an outdoor city concert. I was really surprised, they sounded just fine! The plastic cabinets are really solid yet they still only weigh 15 pounds each. The sound out front was also VERY nice and the mix was good. Like I said I would never doubt that the QSCs are better speakers but these get the job done too! I didn't think I would ever have anything nice to say about Behringer equipment but apparently those days are gone!! andrekp

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Joined Oct 2, 2008 Messages 8,294 Reaction score 8,478 Location Deep in a Cobalt mine, far from rescue. Acoustic duo, use K8.2 with a single sub. Works great. K10 would probably work as well, but I don't want the size and weight. Maybe made up by not having a sub. K12's I would pass on. Everybody seems to use 12's for everything, and every acoustic gig I've seen with them is boomy with too much low end. You just don't need a 12 unless you are using a kick or a bass (or something that uses those frequencies extensively). the tint bit of low end you need with an acoustic duo is more that fine with 8's and a sub, and it'll sound better. M

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Kevin Neill said: Currently I have a pair of k12.2 and a pair of ks112 subs. I'm new to QSC and I'm looking to get a second pair of K.2. I'm having trouble deciding between the 8.2 and the 10.2. I play in a 4 piece rock band, 2 guitars, bass and drums. It's all direct, no backline amps just modelers and electronic drums. Would the 8.2 cut it in a bar or is that asking a bit much? And for that matter if the 8s aren't ideal, how would the 10s stack up against the 12s? I'd like to leave the 12s in the rehearsal space and just bring them to smaller gigs where we don't need subs. The 12s actually handle the band pretty well even without subs. But if I could bring something a little smaller when I'm using subs that would be great. Click to expand...

Both speakers sound great. At one of my weekly gigs we use the 10.2s with one QSC KS212C fills the room nicely with plenty of power to spare. I mixed a friends band doing an outdoor gig using the 8.2s with one Yamaha dxs12 sub, sounded fine for about 75 people. I would go with the 10.2s since they have a top and a side handle which makes it easier to put on poles or speaker stands. K

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Joined Sep 2, 2019 Messages 14 Reaction score 10 Thanks for all they responses guys. Very helpful. 10.2 it is. You must log in or register to reply here. Share: Facebook X (Twitter) Reddit Pinterest Tumblr WhatsApp Email Share Link

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