Topic: Roland KC220 Keyboard Amplifier

[Geria]

Hi,
I'm in need of a lightweight Keyboard amplifier and I am interested in the Roland KC220 to connect to my PSR S950. If anyone has some experience with that amp, or the Roland KC110,  I would like to know if it was a satisfactory one. I play small venues in nursing homes and large rooms, so I don't need a lot of volume output.

Thanks,
Gerry

[travlin-easy]

Gerry, I would not recommend it for any venue. It is very low power, distorts easily, and does not provide the much needed clarity required for nursing home and assisted living venues.

For just a couple hundred dollars more, you can purchase a Bose S1, which is getting rave reviews. https://www.americanmusical.com/Item--i-BOE-S1PRO-BUNDLE?src=Y0802G00SRCHCAPN&adpos=1o2&scid=scplpBOE+S1PRO+BUNDLE&sc_intid=BOE+S1PRO+BUNDLE&gclid=CjwKCAjwsdfZBRAkEiwAh2z65vsc-EeJkQCXhZAV8TGuKYlu9SOL6plIKQPiilH41VTFzH8QPPNqrRoCpy8QAvD_BwE

Good luck,

Gary

[Geria]

Gary,
Thank you. Just the answer I needed. Where I live there is not much choice of on hands experience and that's why this forum and your expertise is so helpful in making decisions on what gear is good or bad. Thanks again

Regards,
Gerry

[pjd]

Hi Gerry --

Having used a KC-60 for many years (and played through others), I just can't recommend Roland KC amps. I even put new (better) speakers in the KC-60 to try to salvage it.

Lately, I've been using small, lightweight powered PA speakers such as QSC K8, Yamaha MSR100 and Yamaha DBR-10. For the money, a small PA is a better value and sound. Like Gary, some folks swear by Bose. If I was looking for new gear (which I'm not  ), I would definitely look into the Bose line, too.

Hope this helps -- pj

[Geria]

Good info PJ. Thanks

Gerry

[MIKEP]

I have mine connected to a Kronos for home use and I am more than pleased with it.
Mike

[Geria]

Thanks Mike!

Gerry

[Al Ram]

The Bose L1 system is right now on sale.  $150 discount

see below
https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/L1Compact--bose-l1-compact-system?mrkgcl=28&mrkgadid=3280890899&rkg_id=0&product_id=L1Compact&campaigntype=shopping&campaign=aaShopping%20-%20Core%20-%20Live%20Sound%20&%20Lighting&adgroup=Live%20Sound%20&%20Lighting%20-%20PA%20Systems%20&%20Speakers&placement=google&adpos=1o1&creative=226299461198&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItee6rOOD3AIVUWB-Ch2lDAUlEAYYASABEgJz-vD_BwE

I am not looking to buy cause i already have two of these and they are great.    But if I was looking this offer looks good.

Hope this helps.

thanks

[Geria]

Al Ram.
Very tempting. Thanks for the info.

Gerry

[casiokid]

Anyone using the the Mackie Freeplay or Korg Konnect amps for home use or low volume busking?

There's a guy on an Amazon review of the KC220 saying its' okay for piano but not for other keyboard tones/voices?

[Toril S]

I have the Bose L1 compact, and is very satisfied with it.