Audio Systems

Complete Audio Systems for Venues and Live Events

Buying a complete audio system is a convenient way to get the equipment you need in one package. Rather than choosing speakers, cables and stands separately, a system package brings together the main components to help you get up and running. Package contents vary, so check each listing for details of the equipment and accessories included.

Our selection ranges from lower-power PA systems for pubs, bars and smaller venues through to larger sound systems suited to auditoriums and big stage setups. Whether you need clear speech for presentations, background music for a hospitality space or sound reinforcement for live performers, the right system will depend on your venue, audience size and how you intend to use it.

For speech and lighter music playback, a compact system may be all you need. Live bands, DJs and bass-heavy music generally benefit from greater output and extended low-frequency response. Larger systems in the range include sub-bass cabinets, also known as subwoofers, which reproduce the deeper frequencies that give kick drums, bass instruments and electronic music their weight and impact. By handling these low frequencies separately, subwoofers can also reduce the demands placed on the main speakers.

When choosing a complete PA system, consider more than power alone. Speaker coverage, room acoustics, portability and the connections needed for your microphones, mixer or playback devices all matter. A well-matched system should provide clear, balanced sound across the listening area, with enough headroom to handle louder passages without being pushed to its limits.

Things to consider:

• Pubs, bars and smaller venues: Compact systems can provide clear sound for speech, music and smaller performances.

• Auditoriums and larger spaces: Higher-output systems can help project sound to a bigger audience.

• Live bands and DJs: Look for a system with suitable power and coverage for your performers and style of music.

• Deeper bass: Larger systems may include sub-bass cabinets, or subwoofers, to reproduce low frequencies such as kick drums and bass instruments.

• Ready-to-set-up packages: Depending on the listing, packages may include essentials such as cables and stands, saving you from sourcing every component separately.