Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

--- In DTXpress@yahoogroups.com, "Rob" <robarrie2003@y...> wrote:
> Well, I think this particular model should be discontinued, I'm 
glad 
> I never had the chance to hear something from yamaha that produces 
> such horrible sound. It is unfortunate for one of our members to 
have 
> gone through such a travesty.

Rob, I appreciate the support, but.......
"It's all cool". Ed and I had tossed around the possible pro's and 
con's of this system before my purchase(thanks Ed). I knew going in 
that it would be somewhat weak,but there were no hidden specs or 
misleading claims: 8" 50watt woofer, 4" 20watt satellites- you can 
only "punch" so hard with those tools!!! As we've read of members 
experimenting with computer desktop speakers and other systems( NOT 
designed for the wide e-drum ranges), this certainly seemed like the 
right alternative as an inexpensive means for light to moderate 
amplification (DESIGNED for e-drums by the e-drum manufacturer!)The 
real issue here is probably more on a personal note, as I think 
maybe I expected way too much from way too little...wrong tool for 
the job!- probably common with 1st time e-drummers.I was so blown 
away by the incredible sound of the DTXIIS through headphones, I 
realy couldn't stand to listen through the amp. I waited a while to 
allow time to adjust before making my decision to bail on the 
MS50DR. Since then, I have discovered some suppliers are not selling 
the unit anymore, and,in fact, it's not showing up on the Yamaha 
website...HHHHmmmmmm!
As for other choices, it's great to hear success stories with other 
amps (esp. at lower prices), but I do have a small reason for opting 
to the rack mounted satellite/seperate woofer systems as opposed to 
the larger single amps... STEREO! Since I'm not gigging mixing 
PA'ing etc., I think it's cool to have the stereo sounds separate 
right at the rack and emit from the satellite speakers on the same 
side of the kit where they are mounted, instead of all out of one 
speaker. The "separation" of the toms, snare and cymbals(heard 
mostly through the satellites) from the kick (mostly subwoofer-not 
completely but noticable) helps with definition even if it's mosty 
psychological.
As a side note, I chose the Roland PM-3 as a replacement. Same setup 
but with 100watt DUAL woofer and 50watt satellites...MMMUUUUCH 
BETTER!!! Review to come. I slightly regret not giving the Yamaha 
MS100DR a chance just to satisfy my curiosity on pure wattage alone, 
but another time-another member!
Anyway, thanks for the concern and comments!