Stay away from the Mackie. Great concept and real easy to use,but the eq's are pure dirt. I havent used any other type to compare but I really really hated it.
Used a few of them recently for last minute (not on the speclist!)floor wedges I wasnt drivin them hard but i got no complaints as far as clarity goes.
First of all top respect for wanting to build your own box its not everyone does it but for me for the small amount of change your after I'd buy one 120 dollars (about 60 euro here more or less) isnt too steep for something youl just plug in leave it alone and know itl work every night. I do put...
Its a touchy subject over here too...Im doin this near 20 yrs n Id like to think I'm "qualified"...although I dont have any letters after my name to say so...plenty of bruises and scars though!
Re: Console suggestions
Ive only ever worked Avo's n GrandMa's the smartfade for the money beats everything man. If you find programming it horrible ye have to be doin somethin wrong their a piece of piss