We've also included a highly rated affordable option for those who are working with strict budgets. I plugged back into the first speaker to double check and the problem was still there!? Submitted by Brian Dennis (not verified) on May. I also agree with the other posts, you did not even consider JBL and they have the best Mids and Highs, plus value. It also features Ethercon connection that lets you get the benefit of HiQnet networking software, and is compatible with different mounting types. Submitted by Jason Horton on Sep. 9, 2020.

QSC also adds a bit more power to the LF driver, which means a bit more low-end emphasis, which helps its small 8" speaker to sound fuller. I am really surprised that electrovoice speakers are not on this list while some clearly inferior products are. * Behringer are yet to respond to our request for information. UPDATE: We have since published ratings for the SRM V-Class speakers which you can see here. Has to be sponsored by qsc or something, because the jbl prx are a great speaker, I have been abusing the heck out of some eon g2s for over 10 years! Main/Top Image: Created by Gearank.com using photographs of the Mackie Thump15A, QSC K12.2 and Electro-Voice ZLX-15BT. ESPECIALLY in price/performance comparison! The alto is $200 to $250. RCF may be out of bounce, but there are others more affordable. Knowing what a speaker or amp can handle for a millisecond is absolutely useless. Submitted by Jason Horton on Nov. 26, 2019. 14, 2021. Submitted by chris stoyan (not verified) on Dec. 20, 2019. Although many of their speakers are priced above the current limit of $2000 for this guide, they do have some like the JF Series which do technically qualify. There seems to be a lot of people experiencing an issue with the newest QSC firmware (1.2.0.3200; failures are mostly in K10.2s, for some reason). It also requires quite an investment, but those who did invest are pleased with what they got for the money. Mixer controls were noted to be hard to reach at the bottom of the speaker. 21, 2018. 30, 2017.

Do note that only one of the channels is capable of running at mic level gain and the aux channel gain is shared with line level at input 1. The Yamaha DBR10 represents great value at the sub-$500 range. Pros Cons In particular, the CVA-28, the CV P1000X and CV P1500X. For this February 2022 edition, we retain our categories based on three main price ranges: Sub $500, Sub $1000, and Sub $2000. Submitted by Jason Horton on Apr. He is primarily influenced by guitarists like Kurt Ballou and Paul Gilbert. We have provided a rating for the Alto Professional TS215, however we have not rated the Studiomaster Drive 15A/6A because it doesn't meet our current availability criteria for the United States. Users were delighted at the volume and undistorted clarity from a small and portable enclosure. We earn advertising fees from: Back in the day, usually used some sort of tri'amp system, in stereo. 15, 2021. Next we gathered relevant store ratings, written reviews, video reviews and forum discussions about each one - including the latest market feedback up to March 2022. Due to its size, it is often utilized as a floor monitor to great success, as reported by saxophonists, guitarists and other musicians. David here.

The individual product images were sourced from websites, promotional materials or supporting documentation provided by their respective manufacturers. The Peavey RBN 112 has never made it onto our short-list for this guide over several major updates, mainly due to a lack of popularity rather than its ratings, however I've published our rating of it today for all to see: Peavey RBN 112. Calibration was a breeze and the volume and clarity was good even during rock gigs. Despite its smaller 8" LF driver compared to most in this price range, the bass is actually present enough to have a full range sound. Submitted by Jason Horton on Jun. The tonal consistency across the volume range was also praised. They describe the speaker as being clear and loud, and many of those that switched to the K10.2 report a big increase in sound quality compared to their previous speaker.

Further details: Things To Consider When Buying Powered PA Speakers, Methodology - How We Chose Which Speakers To Recommend, Highest Rated Powered PA Speaker Under $500, Highest Rated Powered PA Speaker Between $500 and $1000, Highest Rated Powered PA Speaker between $1000 and $2000, You can click here for the JBL and Cerwin Vega speakers, along with their Gearank scores, that made it to our short-list in the Music Gear Database, https://www.gearank.com/gear/yamaha-dbr12, https://www.gearank.com/gear/alto-professional-tx15, The Best Studio Mics For Vocals - $100 to $1000, The Best Microphones for Recording Acoustic Guitar - Small & Large Diaphragm, The Best Dynamic Microphones - Live & Recording, The Best Guitar Stands - Acoustic, Electric & Bass. Others note that the versatility of the unit is also its bane as it's a "Jack-of-all-trades, Master of none" type of speaker. 97 out of 100. Users who've spoken to QSC say they will not roll back to earlier firmware, and some are saying that firmware will be updated to the troublesome version when any repairs are done. The iNSPIRE iP300 was designed to sound great at any volume. Germans DB may be price worthy though, you don't need super expensive T&W and the like. Submitted by Jason Horton on Nov. 2, 2016. It's an expensive speaker so full set of speakers for a venue could add up. Page created in 0.129 seconds with 25 queries. There are also musicians who turn it into a reference monitor, be it for amp modelers, electric drums, keyboards and more. The speakers are able to handle a packed small venue with just two units.

Today we removed the following speaker due to a lack of availability: Yamaha DXR12.

When you buy products through links across our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Since the frequencies are divided to three speakers, the work load on them is less even at higher volumes, resulting in fewer sound detail losses. After about a 2.5+ decade hiatus of music involvement (bands & sound engineering), recently been helping some old friends; so, kinda getting back into it. The lightweight housing does leave some doubts about it's ruggedness. This configuration allows for better handling of lows, mids and highs even at high volume levels. Overall Overall Whilst the DXR15s are superior in every regard the Altos sound surprisingly good with good clarity and generous depth of bass. Overall Hi. Its near 100% rating shows just how well received the QSC KW153 is, with sound quality at high volume being its edge over others. Submitted by Alexander Briones on Oct. 13, 2016. On the other hand, medium sized venues include enclosed auditoriums, churches, small gardens, and other venues that have a head count of less than 500. Finally, all these features are packed inside a traditional and robust plywood enclosure. Here at Gearank.com we don't do head-to-head comparisons, we primarily do guides to an overall category. Venues have also changed as larger open air venues utilize larger, mostly active line array systems in conjuction with delayed auxilliary speakers in other parts of the venue to fill in the sound and utilizing powered subwoofers in optimally placed locations (sometimes floated/suspended). I've been an audio engineer for 20 years specializing in rock and metal recordings, and also I play guitar and produce original music for my band and other content creators. Also, they are very reliable. SRC = Sources, number of gear owner and user opinions analyzed to produce a product's Gearank Rating. Noticed that the Mackie SRM V-Class speakers have not been rated yet. In the past 2 weeks of digging into PA systems I've found peak:continuous ratios of 2:1 4:1 5:1, even 10:1!! with these newer 'Powered' Pole systems, which make & model is the Best Bang for the Buck, that will compete, meet, or, if possible, exceed the Full Wall of Sound produced from the older Passive Spkr systems ? Absolutely love my Yamaha DBR10s. 98 out of 100. The systems you mentioned were considered, they just didn't rate highly enough to make our recommended list. Overall 10, 2021. Submitted by Jason Horton on May. The 10s had a more balanced voicing and sounded tighter. I found this post with the possible info on the Alto TS4 here :-. As its high rating suggests, owners of the QSC K8.2 are very impressed. We don't have one yet, but we are currently revising our publishing schedule and I'll add that to the list of topics to consider. Yup, one company rated their speaker as 2,000 watts peak and 200 continuous! Incorporating 125+ ratings and reviews. Another noteworthy feature is the built-in 2-channel mixer with independent Vita preamps. The newer "modular?" Submitted by Kerwin (not verified) on Apr.

Great little review, you should of posted in the speaker review sticky though. Get it if you want a great 10" speaker that's loud and portable. Submitted by Jason Horton on Apr. The Bose F1 or the QSC 12K2 or the RCF evox 12? BTW you can look up all Samson products we've rated by going to the Music Gear Database.

These days, it's no longer surprising to see venues with Behringer gear. Studiomaster Drive 15A/6A 15" Active. I wished that Tannoy would release a full live PA powered speaker system. I know that this is not a comment about sound but reliability would also tend to be a factor if I were considering these boxes. My personal experience with these speakers is from a local venue I set up sound for. This makes it an equally capable floor monitor or keyboard amplifier. This smaller setup has worked for me even with louder modern metal bands (believe me they can get loud!). They're perfectly suitable for DJ'ing and some can even function as standalone PA systems. Submitted by Jason Horton on Dec. 11, 2017. Cons Can you do a comparison of the Bose F1 system vs RCF Evox 12. Owners of medium and large venues that use them as "delay speakers" to extend the reach of the sound system note their long term reliability makes them a good pick for permanent installations. Because of the design taking inspiration from line array systems, the dispersion of the midrange and highs were noted to be "room filling" and the lows to have a satisfying punch.

Cons We only included models priced below $2,000 and excluded those that are designed only for fixed installations.

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It features "Wide-Z" technology that allows it to handle different types of sound sources directly, including mics, line-level signals and instruments with high impedance such as guitar. Submitted by Jason Horton on Feb. 20, 2017. Submitted by Jim (not verified) on Sep. 8, 2020. Alden Acosta: Product research.Jason Horton: Illustrating.Daniel Barnett: Editing. I have Yamaha dbr10 and it is brilliant. Given its smaller 8" speaker, some users feel that the low end is lacking despite the specifications. Overall I'm seriously considering something for my own future endeavors, &, could see the plus of not having to lug around a separate amp rack & saving some time from all the connections thereof. QSC's renowned DSP lets you pick between presets for various applications and venues for ease of use. You need an account to post a reply. This particular model comes with a three-way speaker design that can really put out some serious volume, sporting a 15" LF driver, a 6.6" MF driver and a 1.75" tweeter. Just curious as to how/why EAW (Eastern Acoustic Works) speakers never seem to make it into your ratings.

Owners are also pleased at how solid the cabinet and overall workmanship is. Users were initially put off by the lack of an actual large speaker but as they tried out the iP300, however they found the low end to be more than adequate. I had one in the back of my van behind the drivers seat and had to do an emergency stop. *Notes: Gearank = Rating score out of 100. I tried the mic in the other input and the same issue. It shines best at acoustic performance venues where detail is favored over loudness. Does anyone have experience with these? And surprisingly, even DJs love it because it works great with sub woofers. QSC is brand known for premium sound and build quality, and the CP8 lets you experience their brand of quality in a compact and affordably priced package. Don't know if they'll fit in that range. Positioning it properly away from solid walls can help address any harshness. I havent tried the QSC tops but I preferred the Alto 10 to the 12s. As someone who has been on both sides of the speakers (musician & Sound Man) for almost 45 years, I can tell you, you're in for a VERY pleasant surprise.

Pros Submitted by Jason Horton on Dec. 26, 2016. The midrange can be harsh for some. Reviews report that it works great as a Front of House loudspeaker for small to medium size venues, covering different musical styles. Yes, for many years I too worked with the big "wall of sound" (as you put it) systems (and the truck required to move those beasts!). If you run everything flat using Shute mics you will have zero feedback and it Weill sound fine. The great thing about this system is that because the speakers are powered, you wouldn't have to worry too much about impedances and amplifier-speaker matching (though you do have to be aware of your system's current draw on your electrical line!). Nirvana! It also has a similar almost perfect rating across multiple retailers, a testament to QSC's quality standards that they apply across all their products. 24, 2021. Alto TS310/Yamaha DBR10 vs. DXR8s for live band. This would most likely be used for smaller to mid sized venues, gigs, parties, etc; say, from 100's to 1,000's of peeps. 7, 2017. QSC is the brand to beat when it comes to quality, reflected by the almost perfect ratings that a number of their products are getting. Apart from this, it's been absolutely fine. If you plan on eventually expanding your setup, go for a mixer with more inputs than what you currently need. Most 2 way speakers with just a tweeter and woofer tend to sound more muffled at lower volumes. An influx of positive reviews over the years has boosted the B112D's popularity with audio enthusiasts and sound reinforcement pros. Cons The Behringer Eurolive B112D is a popular powered speaker that shows that being affordable doesn't always mean compromising on quality. We processed over 19,500 of these data sources using the Gearank Algorithm which gave us the rating scores out of 100 that we used to rank the speakers appropriately. The DBR series from Yamaha is designed to offer portability and affordability within their pro speaker range. Many were impressed by how loud the DBR10 is, especially when considering its weight and size. Pros However, when I corrected the output position to the line level they were working perfectly which shows the protection limiter did its job perfectly. Today we removed the QSC KW153 from this guide due to a price increase putting it above the $1500 price limit. Pros Submitted by Steve R (not verified) on Nov. 1, 2016. JBL SRX & FBT speakers will blow most of this tip 10 list out of water for Power & bottom end . Alto TS215 Active 15" Speaker VS. 98 out of 100. The negative comments about JBL are hilarious. It impresses users with how it balances projection, frequency handling and sound clarity, a trait that works well with all PA system applications - from music performances to speeches.