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Types of speakers to create nightclub style sound?

Admittedly, this may come off as an unsophisticated post for audiophiles, but I'm seeking advice nonetheless. 

I have a house with an open floorplan and love entertaining. I'm looking to create the auditory feeling of a high-end nightclub at home, as opposed to having a setup with the goal of creating a single ideal listening point. After traveling to Ibiza and hearing some of the world's best nightclub sound systems I fell in love with how they bathe you in sound. Since I can't fit a Funktion One Dance Stack in my home, I'm curious as to what I should look for in the home audio realm to recreate that feeling of filling a room with powerful sound that isn't super directional. 

With a total initial budget of about 4-6k (1k - 3k for a pair of speakers), what qualities should I begin looking for to create this sort of system? I'm thinking used higher-end speakers might be a better solution. 

I've noticed a few different categories of sorts: some speakers have a single driver with a wide-range, like the Zu Audio Soul, while others have several for different drivers, like B&W 603. I absolutely loved the line-source sound from Martin Logan ESL speakers, but their directionality is exactly the opposite of what I want. Moving 2 feet to the left or right of their line of fire made it sound like the music was coming from the next room over. I live in Los Angeles, so there are plenty of used, good quality, higher-end speakers circulating in the marketplace. Can anybody offer a little guidance to narrow my search for what sort of speakers/amp combination might best accomplish this? 
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slimpikins5
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This is not really in your budget range, but for the fun of describing what I have here, and it is in a 10,000 cu foot room with an 18 foot ceiling; it's probably better than any night club I have been too.  My brother, who is an audio/video engineer said that my system comes the closest to a live concert he has worked with the national bands.

Main speakers are Bryston Model T signature with PX1 external crossovers being driven with 2000 watts each from Anthem M1 mono blocks.  An Axiom Audio EP800V4 dual 12 driver sub with a linear power supply, no switchers here and to the left side.  An Axiom Audio EP500V4 to the rear, single 12 inch driver with linear power supply to the rear.  And A Bryston Model T subwoofer with triple 8 inch drivers and linear power supply to the right.  Total power in the system is around 7000 watts and trust me, you can not only hear very detailed music, you really feel it!

The largest improvement I made recently was the addition of a Whest PS.30 RDT SE 2019 phono stage... yikes!  the sound stage and imaging is simply incredible.  I have a huge collection of 1980's electronic club music and it just blows the windows out if needed.  The detail in the instruments is astounding. 

BTW, Axiom Audio builds all of Bryston's speakers, so the system is totally matched.  Again, this is not within your budget, but man is it fun to play this system with a party here.....
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rja
2,370 posts
 
I’ve watched a few installations in Japanese nightclubs/bars on youtube.
They were using huge JBLs.
harveyd31
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Dear community,

I hope some of you are expert in sound system and could help my choice. It follows the same question, hope you can help.

I am a fan of deep house and recently moved to a bigger house where i can dedicate a living room (28m2) to play with my mixer and throw small parties.

I am selling my Hi-Fi speakers which I feel are too weak and heat up after 6-8 hours set :)

My budget to install the new sound system is 5kusd. Trying to replicate a clean club sound. Unfortunately void and Funktion one small speakers are out of my budget.
I have looked into QSC 12.2 + sub and bose 812 + sub set up but I feel it is a more (mobile dj) set up.

Recently I have recieve this offer for 4.2kusd:
- X2 Martin Audio BlacklineX15
- X2 Martin Audio sub x115
- X1 Celto P4x1400 amp
- X1 Martin DX0.5 DSP (For a full control on EQ of the system)

I feel this setup I just listed will give better quality sound, than a typical x2 bose 812 with sub setup right?
Would appreciate your advise for all sound engineers and experts on this field out there.
gera
40 posts
 
That would be a kick butt system to throw parties. A bit overkill in a 28m2 room. So... if you need to save money or need to make it work on a smaller budget, get a pair of Tannoy V12  ($600)
+ Lab Gruppen E amp
+ pair of powered subs
+ an analogue active crossover.
You would spend half as much and get very good sound. I have Funktion One and Tannoy speakers so I've listed to both extensively. In a room around 28m2 you will be best off with a pair of Tannoys. V12 or V8 or  CPA15, those three models sound very nice. All need a subwoofer.

fiesta75
1,378 posts
 
Big horns and big amp, no specifics. JBL and Altec Voice of the Theater come to mind. BagEnd is loud too.
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