 San Diego Wedding DJ A subwoofer (or “sub”) is a speaker that reproduces low audio frequencies known as bass and in the following short article we’re going to talk about some of the possible advantages and disadvantages of using a subwoofer at your wedding reception or having your wedding disc jockey use one.
First of all, in my opinion, having a subwoofer at your wedding is not absolutely necessary and I would consider it as something optional. Some wedding DJ companies may charge you an extra fee for adding a subwoofer to their main sound system while others may have it included in their packages. If you’re not sure what to choose or if you’re going to DJ your own wedding, there are a few things to consider before making your choice. One of the good things to start with would be to see how many guests you are having and what their age is. Sometimes with the elderly, it can be annoying to hear too much bass. Most guests do not realize if the wedding disc jockey is using any subs at all, but the older folks might come up and tell you that the music is “too loud” or “all the songs are the same” just because they hear lots of low frequency response. However, if the vast majority of your guests are young and middle age people and they like listening to dance, rock or hip hop music, it might be a great idea to have at least one sub adding more bass, energy and excitement to your dancing area, regardless of the size of your venue or the number of guests. Moreover, if having very high quality sound is one of your main priorities, large weddings would require 2, 3 and sometime 4 subwoofers, as well as additional wired or wireless speakers in every corner of your room. Another important issue is to find out what the sound restrictions are at the wedding venue you’re about to choose as I’ve seen neighbors or nearby businesses call the police and complain. There are many restaurants, hotels and reception halls where you wouldn't want to use any subwoofers as they would cause disturbance to others, which may lead to conflicts or other unwanted situations during your wedding reception. Meanwhile, there are still many different kinds of venues that do not have as many sound restrictions and if you want to have it loud, you should be careful when choosing your wedding venue. Those were the main factors I would consider when putting together your wedding sound system. If you decide not to have any subwoofers, you or your wedding DJ can always add more bass on the regular speakers and in most situations it’s going to be more than sufficient for most guests to have fun. In my opinion, it’s more about what songs your DJ plays than how many subwoofers are being used.  Wedding DJ How much should you spend when hiring a wedding DJ? How can you make sure he is the right one? Hiring salesmen vs. hiring DJs. How to avoid paying thousands of dollars yet getting the value of a Craigslist DJ? What are the average San Diego wedding DJ rates?
Are you looking for a professional salesman or a professional DJ? First of all, it’s very important to understand the difference between the two. Most wedding disc jockey companies get a lot of business because they are strong in sales. The people who run these companies tell their clients, very professionally, exactly what they want to hear, and the clients often choose and book their wedding DJ even before meeting him. These big DJ companies usually charge their clients thousands of dollars and pay their DJs about 10 percent of what they make, which is between $100 and $300 per event. The client often ends up paying too much for a low-budget DJ, poor equipment, and bad customer service. The equipment some of these wedding dj companies use is often very old and unreliable. Oftentimes, companies will show off their gigantic speakers and amplifiers in order to impress their client. However, modern technology no longer requires large surface area. Two modern speakers can now do the job of four outdated ones. In the meantime, they would take up far less space and look a lot nicer. Therefore, while some people believe that the bigger the speakers and amplifiers are, the better the sound would be, they often end up with a cheap and plastic sound that cuts the ears. Furthermore, many of those so called wedding DJs don’t even know how to beat match music, or simply adjust the sound and microphone levels and frequencies, not to mention other possible surprises, such as unsuitable attire, wrongs playlist, songs with profanity, poor announcements, etc. You would often be impressed with their nice office and professional booking approach, but in the end you might end up paying a lot of money and getting the equivalent of a Craigslist DJ. Even if you still decide to go with a big disc jockey company, make sure you review the contact and, before you sign it, meet the person who will be playing at your wedding, not just the owner of the company or the sales person. If the business is smaller, it doesn't mean it’s worse, and my advice would be to focus on those wedding DJs who come from a musical background – live musicians, singers, artists, DJs, music producers, sound engineers, music journalists, etc. They are the ones who are in the business because of music and they are more likely to deliver an excellent service. According to current studies, people spend only about eight percent of their wedding budget on entertainment, while the importance of their wedding’s success depends 70 percent on entertainment. Almost all the brides regret not spending more time and money on their wedding reception entertainment, while almost all the guests consider entertainment to be the most memorable part of a wedding. All of this means that going for big name DJ companies or simply trying to find the cheapest wedding DJ is not a great idea and can often lead to disappointment and frustration. In the meantime, I would not recommend to judge by the price. Sometimes you can find more value for $800 than for $1500, and you should remember that the one who talks best is not necessarily the one who works best. When it comes to hiring a wedding disc jockey, I would suggest that you do it in advance (as early as possible, preferably a few months before your event) and start looking in the middle price category, which is between $700 and $1000 for four hours of service. Look for professionalism, dedication, honesty, trust, talent, respect, and punctuality. Try to check their music mixes, pictures, videos, testimonials, and make sure they are honest, listen to you carefully and answer all of your questions. It’s a common practice for most San Diego wedding DJs to charge approximately 50% of the total price when the contract is signed. This reserves the date of your wedding and makes them turn down other offers. More questions? Arrange a free, no-obligation, in-person consultation with San Diego Wedding DJ Charlie |