About That Bass
- kevinjameso
- Nov 15, 2025
- 2 min read
I bought my first bass guitar in college, I always liked the sound of a bass guitar and the feel of rock solid bass that hits you right in the gut. When I started deejaying in clubs, I worked with whatever sound systems I plugged into, big or small. I didn't much care, I was just happy to have be gigging. But as the demand for my work increased, the need for having my own portable sound system became a thing. So in 1999, I bought my first pair of Mackie speakers with money I borrowed from my dad. These were the legendary SRM450's and they were great for what I needed at the time. By 2000, though, I was seeing the need for "more bass" so I picked up a Mackie SRS1500 15" subwoofer (I actually traded in a pair of JBL 10" Eons) and have never looked back. Some venues don't allow subwoofers, but most, including The Corson Building, Sodo Park, and The Rainier Club, do. For any event with a crowd of 50 or more I usually recommend bringing a subwoofer, as not only does it provide the booty-shaking bottom end that can shift the party into high gear, it also takes the strain off the tops (main speakers) so they don't have to work as hard, thereby allowing them to breathe. So it's a win-win. In the words of Meghan Trainor, it's ALL ABOUT THAT BASS. And for all you bass heads out there, please check out my latest free mix, "Forgetnenauts", on my soundcloud page:
Including a subwoofer in your sound system can make all the difference between an "OK" dance party and one that ignites the crowd.
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