Pricing and Costs of Wireless Public Address Systems

Budget the right amount to purchase or rent a wireless PA system

A wireless public address system can help you deliver a loud message to a large audience. But prices of wireless PA systems vary greatly, and you don't want to overspend by purchasing or renting equipment that you don't need.

So before you start to determine the pricing and costs of wireless public address systems, take a moment to figure out how large your audience will be. Also, consider if the event will be indoors or outdoors. These two factors are essential when deciding how many speakers and microphones you will need. You should also decide if you want to:

1. Find prices for new wireless public address systems;

2. Shop for used wireless PA equipment;

3. Or rent a wireless PA loudspeaker system.

 

Compare prices for new wireless PA systems

A new wireless PA system can cost you anywhere from $300 to $5,000. The price is determined by the sound quality and the number of watts of audio output, with more watts costing more money. For a small gathering, a small wireless PA audio system priced less than $1,000 should be sufficient. However, if you need to broadcast sound to a large crowd, you should go with a more powerful, and more expensive, system.
Try: NexTag not only lets you compare prices for portable wireless PA systems, but you can also read reviews that are written by users. CNET Networks also allows you to compare prices for wireless PA equipment. Additionally, you can view the product's specs and, on some products, get the CNET editor's rating.

Consider a used wireless public address system

If you can be flexible with what type of wireless public address system you purchase, you can often save more than 50% off the price of a new system by purchasing a used system. Refurbished wireless public address equipment is often available from smaller retailers.
Try: Quality Car Audio sells a number of refurbished portable PA systems. You can also check Karaoke123.com for a rotating stock of used wireless PA systems.

Save money with a wireless PA system rental

Of course, the best way to save money on a wireless PA system is by renting a system. A rental is especially useful if you only need the wireless public address audio system once or twice a year. The cost of a rental depends on the exact sound system you are renting, but expect to pay about $50 per day.
Try: Despite its name, AA Computer Rental also rents a number of wireless PA systems. Rentals are grouped by crowd size, making it easy for you to determine what equipment you will need. Wise Group is another company you can use to compare rental prices.

 

• Whether purchasing new or used wireless public address systems, be sure to make sure a warranty is included.

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