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Lalalalalalalalala! Fingers in ears!

Just about sums it up actually.

My main rig is not 50% passive, being 802's and a big Harrison amp.

Still using the 705's on the bottom end though - they work well and I'll keep with them until they explode.

I wouldn't advise buying active stuff to start with.

A good pair of secondhand bins with passive crossovers in them, two smallish mid/tops and a reasonably good amp will outperform any actives you could get for the same money and sound waaaay better, especially on the bottom end.

If youngdj is anything like I was when I first started up (and let's face it, I still AM!) having decent, powerful sound adds massively to the enjoyment of learning to mix etc and makes it a pleasure, rather than something you have to do.

Playing through a pair of actives with no bins although workable, doesn't do much for the soul.

Have a look around for a pair of 15 or 18" bins, a pair of 12" tops and an amp to drive them OR if you can afford it, two amps and an active crossover.

This, coupled with a decent mixer is the heart of your rig and an important place to start.

Hi Dave!

Grahame from sunny Brid here in case you didn't realise!