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(More customer reviews)I purchased these 8 months ago instead of the QSC KW181 because they were 1/2 the price (bad choice). When I first used them they rocked! The QSC still held a slight edge with it's sound and power but for the price I figured I could later buy a second pair. They were commplimented by one QSC K12 each on top. However over the last 2 or 3 months they seemed to be losing some of their power but then I thought it might be all in my mind or just maybe my EQ setup. Well about 2 wks ago, one side (or both sides) started to go in and out at times. It never seemed to go out when I stood in front but from back I would hear a bass beat miss here and there. Then it seemed to miss more bass beats. Suddenly the left speaker went completely out. Power on but no sound. 2 nights later the other one went out. No power, no lights, nothin'. Over the 8 months, I did, from time to time quickly push them to their highest volume & then quickly trim down to avoid clipping but by no means left at clipping levels for any extended length of time. In fact the last few months (when I thought they were losing their power) I would only use at half power or less as they seemed to be getting close to clipping a lower volumes. On the last night when the second Mackie died, I ran a QSC (I bought as replacement for the 1st one) and the other Mackie on the other side at 1/4 level. The QSC was picking up the slack but the Mackie still died at such a low level. It never clipped, just died. Neither sounded distorted before dying. I've since sent them both out for repairs & have bought a second QSC KW181. So far I like what I'm hearing. I haven't yet gotten close to clipping levels. Like they say, "You get what you pay for" Now I don't know what I will do with the Mackie's once I get them back because I just don't trust them anymore. I still have 1yr & 4 months of pro coverage extended warranty. Guess I can have them as back up but then the purchased warranty would have been a waste of money.
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