Depends on application....
These are completely different systems.One is an amp..the other a monitor.
The Simmons DA200S has been around for years (10+) and the STRIKE AMP 12 was just released so not around long enough for reviews.
The DA200SB is basically the DA200S updated with Bluetooth.
DA200SB....200 watts..stereo.. down firing sub...floor only
STRIKE AMP 12..New..2000 watts..mono..interlinking (x2=4000 watts stereo) and mounting options.
Simmons also came out with their own 2000 watt model..which is the direction Drum amps seems to be heading..
If you are mainly trying to get the biggest bang for the buck the Simmons DA2012B amp is on sale at GC..$240.00
Simmons DA2012B Advanced Drum Amplifier SALE
Chaser,
Thanx for the information and reply.
My initial thinking is that the Simmons DA200SB, with a 12" sub, two mid-range, and two tweeters, would provide a broader spectrum of sound than the Alesis monitor.
The Alesis seems to be more concerned with power (2000 watt), and in my quiet studio I don't really need massive wattage. I can't imagine ever needing my amplification to be used on stage anywhere... heck, I'm 58 already, so performance drumming is not a goal. Besides, as a "hobby" amplifier, I could always set the Simmons out on the patio and let guests access it via Bluetooth and play their own tunes on it. Hence the concern for a more broad spectrum sound projection. I guess I need to hit the local GC and pair up to one with a few songs on my phone and see.
My local GS will always match other advertised prices, but then I'll also have to pay the ridiculous 9% local sales tax.
That said, none of the local GC's have the new Alesis amp to even look at, but the Simmons DA200SB is in stock everywhere.
Decisions, decisions...
Jim