Best PA Systems Under $500

As a musician and composer I have came to realize over the years, how much vocals can add to a music track. I have composed over 40 songs in the last year or so and have found that most of my audiences have enjoyed the songs with vocals over comparable instrumentals.

This being the case then adding a PA system can take your band and tracks too a whole new level. We have selected 3 PA systems that cost less then $500 and are active(self-powered) so you will not need a external amp to power them.

Mackie SRM150 5 Inch Compact Active PA System

pa1 1 225x165 Best PA Systems Under $500 Mackie is a great company when it comes to PA systems and their new SRM150 compact PA is no exception. This little bugger packs quite a punch with its built in powerful 150watt class-D amp. You can even plug your mic and guitar straight in and you will have all you need for a small bar or Coffey house performance.

Features

Built-in 3-channel Mackie mixer with 3-band active EQ
Two Mic/line preamps with 48V phantom power
Instrument-ready input (no DI required)
150-watts of high output, Class-D power
5.25â€ premium-quality, full-range neodymium driver
Built-in limiter
Mic stand integration system for use with stand and boom

Street Price: $300
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Peavey Messenger Portable PA Sound System

pa2 Best PA Systems Under $500 Peavey may not be know for their speaker systems, but as a company, they build rock solid products. The Peavey Messenger PA System is a step down in wattage from the Mackie system but is a step up too duel speakers and a external mixer. Also the Peavey steps up too a 5-band EQ and Three MicLine preamps.

Features

Built-in 5-channel mixer with 5-band EQ
Three Mic/line preamps
Instrument-ready input (no DI required)
100-watts of power
Two full range speakers
FLSÂ® (Feedback Locating System)
Includes PVÂ®i 100 microphone

Street Price: $400
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Fender PD150 Deluxe Passport PA System

pa3 Best PA Systems Under $500 Fender has a great line of active PA systems that collapse into a nice carrying case. The Fender PD150 Deluxe Passport PA System comes in with a strong 150watts and even has built in digital reverb (Great Feature). Another nice feature is the custom speakers that have a driver and two tweeters in each.

Features

Overall System EQ (For Room Conditions) and Individual Channel EQ
Three Mic/line preamps
Instrument-ready input (no DI required)
150watts power amp
Two full range speakers with three custom speaker drivers per cabinet
V.I.P. (Vocal Input Priority), Background Music Level is Automatically Lowered When Someone Speaks Into the Microphone
Includes one P-51 microphone(with cable)

Street Price: $499
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