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Customers like the quality and performance of the speakers. For example, they mention it's a good personal monitor, works great for church application and is crisp and clear. That said, opinions are mixed on the sound quality.
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7 customers mention7 positive0 negative
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the speakers. They mention that it is a good personal monitor, easy to use, and has good quality of sound. Some say that the product is excellent and crisp.
"...of the Hotspot, which I preferred, but this one is completely adequate as a personal monitor in a 4 piece band setting." Read more
"...It worked and provided additional sound that was needed. It's a good personal monitor." Read more
"The monitor is great. But, I paid for overnight and got it 4 or 5 days later." Read more
"Great little monitor. I bought two of them. They have a good sound and are very versatile." Read more
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Customers are satisfied with the performance of the speakers. For example, they mention it works well and is great for their church application.
"Monitor was precisely as described and works just fine...." Read more
"...just what we needed, maybe a little too Krispy for my taste but it works really good!!!!" Read more
"Works great for our church application." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the speakers. Some mention that they have a good sound and are very versatile, while others say that it isn't quite loud enough, the signal is set too low, and the monitor will naturally be hard to hear.
"...frequencies it does provide cut through stage noise and make it easy to hear vocals (and guitar) over stage noise." Read more
"...monitor in front of a small group of singers, but the max volume of the speaker is drowned out by the natural volume of 3 singers...." Read more
I have been a professional singer for over 30 years. So I've worked with a lot of monitors. What I've always hated about most monitors is that you can't easily adjust the monitor volume while performing. And if there is a volume adjustment on your wedge monitor, you need a second person to sit on the floor and make adjustments for you while you talk through the mic. The Galaxy hot spot monitor solves this problem.
Pros: Hot spot monitors sit on top of a mic stand, so they can be adjusted in height for a sitting or a standing performer. And the ability for the performer to adjust their own volume makes all the difference. Rather than making lots of cryptic signals on stage and hoping the sound guy knows what you are trying to ask for, you can just turn your monitor volume up on a song when you are singing and then down again when you are finished. No more suffering through songs when you can't hear yourself over the instruments and risk straining your vocal. The two 5" speakers make it easy to hear vocals and most instruments. And if you have to set up and transport your own equipment, you will really appreciate the smaller size and lighter weight of the Galaxy Hotspots. Their small footprint makes them nearly disappear on large stages and also makes them ideal for smaller stages where space is at a premium. The flexibility of the volume adjustment at the monitor also speeds up and reduces the need for sound checks. And because the monitors are on a stand, they are closer to your ears and easier to hear. You can also rotate the monitor slightly on its stand to redirect the sound if you move slightly or to quickly mitigate any feedback issues.
Note: I see some people commenting that the volume level of this monitor is too low. This is a passive (un-powered) monitor which requires an amplifier. If the amp is weak or the signal is set too low, the monitor will naturally be hard to hear. The trick is to set the monitor volume to the middle volume setting and then adjust the amplifier output volume to a good, comfortable level. This leaves ample room for volume adjustment at the monitor during performance without causing distortion or dramatically affecting stage volume.
Cons: These monitors require a mic stand and come with an adapter for easy mounting. Because they are on a stand, they are more visible than floor wedge monitors. But their small size makes them unobtrusive and easy to overlook. They also require an amplifier (as mentioned previously). Galaxy also makes a powered version of this monitor (which I also own and recommend) that does not require a separate amplifier but does require a power plug at the amplifier's location. Finally, this monitor is designed primarily for vocals and instruments like the guitar. It has two five-inch speakers which are too small to be used as an effective monitor for bass guitar or other low-pitched instruments. The vocals and frequencies you get through the monitor are not as rich and full as a larger monitor would provide. However, the frequencies it does provide cut through stage noise and make it easy to hear vocals (and guitar) over stage noise.
I'm neutral on my rating because it needs to be amped to hear it. I like the size, weight, and look of this monitor but it is practically useless without an amp. I bought one to use as a monitor in front of a small group of singers, but the max volume of the speaker is drowned out by the natural volume of 3 singers.
What is recommended to amp it while it is mounted on a mic stand so it can be heard?
Monitor was precisely as described and works just fine. I had replaced this with an earlier model of the Hotspot, which I preferred, but this one is completely adequate as a personal monitor in a 4 piece band setting.
We had to replace our micro galaxy hotspot our keyboarder uses (dropped it and broke it when moving it inside to outside during outdoor services for COVID). Knew these wouldn't be the same being passive but we really struggled to find a way to use them as the volume is quite low. Eventually we spent more to get an exact replacement for the other. We use these but when everyone is singing, they don't provide much support. In a quiet room- they are fine.
we tried two different powered hot spots, but for some reason we were picking up some static and problems with sound quality, I got this one and use a amp at the rear of the building and have not have any sound quality problems with this unit,
These have been fantastic little monitors, and are more than adequate for individual monitors in a worship setting. Our pianist and drummer are using these, mic stand mounted, and get more than enough of the mix. In fact, they usually are not turned up much more than halfway. Adios big, heavy old floor monitors!!