solavarria1 top end seemed more open on the ETX but the vocal intelligibility was better on the SRX. Much better around 1k. But I find the ETX to me a little too much mud around 300hz where the SRX was a little cleaner in the low mids. And then finally the ETX was almost a little tubby and had lower bottom end extension.
I am a fan of these 2 brands all day. But i use the JBL for Subs And EV for tops. I love the clear and deep bass the JBL produces and the clear Vocal the EV gives. Cant go wrong with either of the 2
Hey DJ Ell Ess I have a question for you, I have 4 subs. 2 prx718s and 2 vrx918s. When I play each series by themself they sound great but when I try to play one prx sub with the other 2 vrx subs they sound a bit off. I've realized that when I have them close to one another I need to switch the phase on the prx to 180 and if I have them spaced it sounds louder with the prx on 0 phase. But when doing this, even though it sounds louder, it sounds out of phase to my ears. Do the vrx subs naturally play with reverse phase? And is it a bad idea to mix the subs ? How can I combat this?
A year ago I did a JBL vs EV in a sound proof room at my local music store and EV won. So I switched from JBL to EV. Not a fanboy, I just went with the one I liked the sound.
@@abielpangga6314 just found out EV has multiple EQ modes: music, live, and voice. It defaults to music, which has a scoop in the mids, but if you put it to "live", it has a flatter response. I guess I'm getting the EVs after all :)
Yeah I preferred the sound of the SRX (then again I have the SRXs, so I'm biased). The punch isn't a huge issue because I always run subs. I'd love to see a shootout between the SRX818SPs and the ETX18.
What Rick Web is trying to explain to all you guys is the following: Every single powered speaker comes factory with their DSP tuned to delivered the best sound possible, The JBL on the other hand, comes with it's DSP FLAT so every single user can tune it to their specific specs of preference. Why EV has more Punchy Sound( as Barr say) out of the box? because its DSP comes factory tune, even though it's DSP comes with a Bass Mid and Treble adjust is just a boost. You never mess up with your mixer to get more bass, mids and treble, you mess with EQ's, Xovers and DSP (Driverack). If you could measure the separate gains on Treble, Mid and Bass on EV you would probably come up with something like Treble +5db, Mid -2db, Bass +4db, and on the JBL will be Treble 0db, Mid 0db, Bass 0db. Now just by getting into the DSP on the JBL via its App, I can guarantee you if you boost all the frequencies as the EV already had, it will blow any speaker brand by far. I've made this exact comparison with TURBOSOUND, EV, QSC and D.A.S., and none of these are a true match for JBL. On the other hand, as always, great videos DJ BARR... Peace
the srx boxes are tuned from the factory. they have an eq in them. you just cant see it. the app shows flat because thats the starting point they are giving you. that box is 100% eq to sound the way it does. i used to work for harman. the srx just has a less agressive eq on it. nothing crazy. every single powered box by any manufacturer is eq through dsp to sound a certain way. every one of them.
I want to use my guitar modeller through a FRFR system, and this JBL is one I'm lookin at the most along with EV PXM-12MP and possibly a Yamaha DXR12! Can you make any suggestions? Someone commented that this JBL doesn't handle well at high volume.........
I tested both at local Guitar Center and the EV sounds clearer at higher volumes. The JBL vocals stands out more but the music sounds crisper on the EV. I also tested the Yamaha DZR15 and it’s very impressive but, in the end I went with EV.
So when will Barr network and tune the srx tops cause honestly I know how the srxs sound flat and it hurts my sole to know Barr doesnt have them tuned yet.
Speakers should always be tuned. But for a side to side comparison, it's good to try them both flat. But I agree that following that, they should be tuned and compared again
ETX is a little louder but bigger and heavier, JBL is pretty good overall, size, weigh and sound but QSC is lighter more compact sounds better in overall sound quality and won't shut down when pushed hard like the other two. I had the EV and the JBL so I know. Now I have 4 QSC KW181's for bigger gigs.
EV ETX all the way!! If you've already got that better sounding EQ on the ETX as factory, and need to EQ tune it from flat for the JBL, it means that youv'e still got the extra capability to add even more bass etc with your EQ settings with the ETX, more room to fine tune further if you wish, being able to push that bass further than any flat sounding speaker will go. So while you're messing around just to get your basic settings right on the JBL as it's flat, with the ETX that's already done so you've just got even more room to play with your sound on the ETX and fine tune it even further if you wish with the settings on the back and with your mixer, giving you more option with your sound EQ's.
Some people want a FRFR so they can model their guitar stuff perfectly. I think the JBL would do a better job on this because it doesn't embellish on extra bass or treble sound it simply gives that flat response, THIS is why many audiophiles will choose the JBL! But that's not to say you can't do the same with the EVs...with on some minor tweaking!
To my ear even through my air pods I noticed how the SRX was more focused in the low mids around 180-200hz where the ETX had slightly less around that range but more focused around 250-300. Also SRX had more “honk” around 800-1k where ETX was flatter and brightened up on the top
JBL's for sure. EV ETX are known for clipping especially when pushed hard outdoors. Next time please show the back of the speakers and see who is near clipping and still sounds the best.
Then drawbacks from the various shoot out videos like this is that sound is subjective and most importantly opinions will vary based on the application someone is wanting. A DJ may prefer 1 speaker over another after playing an audio track through it and a live sound tech may prefer another based on how the speaker performs or sounds with a live band and vocals being pushed from actual singers and their choice of microphones. For live sound applications and bands I prefer the EV. A DJ May prefer the JBLs because of the ability to tune them. Their mixing consoles are usually basic mixers and the JBLs would give them some advantages. A live sound engineer has access to all the tuning and better tuning options through a high end digital sound console. Between having access to real time analyzer (RTA) built into their consoles along side of being able to adjust delay as well as a host of other options. They can tune the JBL better than it can tune itself with the built in features. So, in closing. Live digital sound consoles are surgical knifes when it comes to tuning. Either speaker will sound great but when you don’t have a high end digital sound mixer the JBL has its advantages over the EV which would be a great option for DJs. I prefer the sound of the EVs and I suspect the company focuses on other aspects of the product other than software control because they know their target demographic are using high end consoles that already do a great job. Think about it, how many DJs are dropping $3,000 for a pair of speakers? Not many.
Wow! 3000 of dollars for a pair of speakers? That's a lot, dude! I am grabbing (x2) PRX812 and (x1) PRX818XLF for 2600 dollars, not bad speakers.. And I just know that I needed two subs to rock perfectly, but one is going to do the job fine. I trust on JBL, it will not disappoint me. These speakers have wifi integration built in I just need to buy a large Ethernet cable and a good router to connect everything and have fun with EQ (and a tablet to access the App, I have two phones, but not a tablet. Maybe Tab S6 Lite)
EV virtually opens up horizon that JBl ignores. It unwraps the sound on some tracks you played 🎼 🎵 🎶 But overall they both sound same on some other tracks
EV’s are the shit bro, my buddy has JBL’s and he usually buys a new set every other year, he was so impressed with my EV’s and couldn’t believe I had them for 3 years.
For me, the new EV stuff delivers the best value. Not saying it IS the best, the JBL features are outstanding. From the same shop, EV ETX 15P is $1899, JBL SRX815P is $2993. Over $1000 more, 50% more, in Australia
One thing to keep in mind is the EV powered boxes "POLE or Tripod" setting is a midbass boost preset. EV shows response curves in the manual for the box. The EV "Live" setting is flat. Also set it for bracket to dump the midbass boost. The bracket setting takes into account the half space placement against a wall mounted on a bracket. I have JBL and Ev. I am a pro and not a DJ. I have been a JBL fanboy since 1978.
Hey bro some guy posted he had these JBLs and they were basically crap at higher volumes......what are your experiences? I want to use my guitar modeller through a FRFR system, and this JBL is one I'm lookin at the most along with EV PXM-12MP and possibly a Yamaha DXR12!
@@Tru_Gamer JBL PRX will work fine and they get loud and sound great. SRX is a step above and are excellent. Both models aound great and are made for high output.
@@stuartmcdoniel6226 for FRFR and guitar modelling solutions won't a Coaxial design work better than the JBLs 2-way; sorry I'm really new to this. Thanks
Great video Barr! Thanks for doing it. Yeah I agree these two were neck & neck. I liked the bottom end on the JBLs, but the EVs sounded a little less muffled to me through my headphones. Respect to both JBL and EV for making great speakers. I’d probably go with EVs tho 🤓.
Nice Barr... I tell you what.. I think it's cool that he let's you do your videos there... I used to buy all my stuff from them.. when they were called..CANAL HI-FI...still the # 1 store out in new York... thanks for the flashback you just gave me..keep up the awesomeness..
custom settings add an unfair advantage which is exactly what they are trying NOT to do in this video. I like the SRX but the RCF will beat it side by side.
Which is exactly why the RCF had an unfair advantage. The RCF comes EQ’d out of the box for more bass, lower mids, and higher highs. If the SRX was EQ’d the same way it’d be a whole lot closer. The SRX comes with a Flat EQ out of the box
Hi Barr, Thanks for the review. Did you have a chance to lift the ETX 15P by yourself and mounted on the tripod? I own the ETX 12P and looking to buy the the 15 inches. But there isn't a store in my small city I can go and check the weight. I heard there are heavy, but how heavy? I am lifting the ETX 12" by myself without any problems and I heard they were heavy.
I got the ETX 15p tops and just got an ETX 18sp sub and I'm loving that deep bass. I wish I could afford another LOL. I just wish I could get the next 18sp sub at the same deal as the first $1,150 w/tax.
"Both are great speakers. My money is on EV by a slight edge. Your right about the vocal clarity (edge goes to JBL) but I could offset that via the mixers eq. One has to account for their necessities : Do you need the bells and whistles/will you use them. For me, sound systems are works of art; their is a flavor for everyone. I have a specific sound that I search for in 8 thru 18 inch speakers, so diversity in brand systems is very welcoming. In one size I might be searching for a Picasso, in another size a Jackson Pollock. Events would be pretty boring if everyone had the same equipment: It's nice to see & hear different systems at events for sound comparison and style purposes. I must say that I disagree with your choice of music for sound checks. Having records (at least three) incorporated with bass, drums, horns and vocals (each record at a different tempo) playing the same 1 minute from each record for each speaker will give a broader sound quality picture for each speaker. A good example of a slow tempo record for this test is 'Sweet Sticky Thing' by the Ohio Players. All in all, this was a great shootout video; my compliments to you and your crew: Keep up the great work. *One* "
When you go in too a shop to demo speakers they are not gonna tune them for you there gonna show you them Flat so that you can make a decision on what they sound like out of the box. Good Video Barr as always.
Listening to it from my PRX812... JBL professional line are flat, but you have a app to equalize it the way you want... JBL also has more SPL, which will give you more fulled sound room.... so...
i prefered the Ev's was listening through my two hybrid 15's and yeah EV has more of the thick Bass and Jbl more dry Bass also certain highs were better from the Ev not the JBl on the 50 cent track i agree Jbl sounded clearer but not heavier asin less pressured bass makes me wonder cause i am either gonna buy two Jbl's or two Ev's in the future Hmm...
I use the etx because it has an active dsp that is always processing and eqing its self. i know this because when i boost frequencies on the etx especially the subs it doesnt go well, but when i remove frequencies it helps clean it. i own jbls and ive noticed they are flat, when you play a bad file on them youll know its a bad file but when you play a bad file on the etx it'll sound better. SRX is better if you want the best out a speaker and is willing to tune em up. if youre someone like me who doesnt like to spend much time on that and would rather just cut out some harsh frequencies go for the ETX.
Thank you for posting about different gear. The information is very useful. One thing I never hear about when comparing or reviewing gear is about the warranty. When we have two speakers so close in comparison the warranty coverage may help a buyers decision. Thanks again
Last time I went to Guitar center ready to buy a pair of powered 15s JBLs, I asked the salesman to turn on the EVs just out of curiosity, I was amazed at the low end and clarity of the EVs, I bought the EVs and now I moved up to the ETX 15ps 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Wooow I love booth i have one on each but honestly im incline a lil bit for the EV I love much more how they sound.. that doesn’t mean that jbl is bad.. i like it too
To me the ETXs stole the show , I’ve used ZLXs planning to move to ETXs or QSCs but I say JBL has good subwoofers to me EV just doesn’t do good with subwoofers , I prefer QSC KW181s or the dual 18 JBL subwoofer that you have BARR, great video ! Keep up the good work
Jbl had a crispier and better bottom end on the JBL the EV had less bottom end more mid range than the JBL. EV can be more for a pop,rock crowd where is JBL you can rock a club dance, rock, pop, rap,hip hop, house and jazz etc etc
I am currently looking to replace my speakers of 4yrs Mackies SRM450. Did some research between JBL vs EV vs QSC vs Alto vs Mackie vs RCF vs Yahama and honestly damn there's just too much info and videos on sound quality. If you can do a video with all these brand side by side with volume and EQ, you'd kill it!
Why doesn't this comment have more likes! I feel like a lot more are defaulting to JBL because of the more recognizable brand name and they could potentially be missing out on some other great options. So this review is definitely needed!
Because these are both so awesome my comments are on the micro-level. Really getting into the nitpicking here. EV sounded a little muddy compared to the clear, crisp tones of the JBL. JBL just seems to have that 'live' feeling while the EV sounded like playback. I am also familiar with JBL's method of flatlining the profile so you have the option of punching specific bands up...which is hard to back off from on the EV because you would be trying to EQ out the muddiness instead of boosting bands to enhance others. Quite literally sold on the SRX. Buying today.
That was EXACTLY what I was thinking...some guy posted that apparently the JBLs don't sound as good at higher volumes (they sound cheapy and not as crisp)!!!!! Not sure how true that is tho! It is a really frekin high end speaker after all!
If I were a professional mobile DJ, I would go for passive speakers and subs, and 2 amps. Some budget passive PA speakers with the proper amplifiers can sound better than high end active speakers. I’ve heard JBL MR15s from 1998 with a Crown XTi amp and that system sounded better than JBL SRX 815Ps and maybe even the Bose L1s. Also having that redundancy with a passive system is just awesome.
I wouldn't have guessed this coming in, but I think the JBL takes it. The low end was tighter and fuller. The high-end was more real. The EV sounded a little muddy in comparison.
Srx815p the best dj speakers for dj's, turn up lil bit the Bass up and we good to go, I'm glad this djs that speak for there personal experiences that's y I bought the srx815p 100% QUALITY SOUND 100% (JBL👍👌) (EV👎)
finaly a right comparation, this models ar true rivals, both are with the same spechs, wood, coil size of driver, etc this comparation is very simple, it need more test, more sophisticated to be shure
Man. Is it hard to choose! They both sound so similar. Just because these are the best PA speakers I have listened to. EV & JBL are my favourite speaker brands. But I think I have to say that JBL takes it. But hey, I respect everyones votes, infact I can tell why people would vote for the EV. As always great video DJ Barr Keep it up!!
So close. Let's face it, these are two of the best speakers on the market and you will never notice the difference in the real world. Unfortunately they are both HEAVY and put a crimp in the back or a "Mobile" DJ. When you drop to the midrange version of each speaker (10-15 lbs lighter), I think the EV has the edge (even though I own JBL).
Consider getting passive speakers better sound quality, extra redundancy, and lighter. So even mid end passive speakers with a high end amp will sound better than high end powered PA speakers.
DJ Barr, I have just a question. I really like 15" speakers because they have more bass, but recently I wish I had more bass and I decided to buy an 18" sub XLF and in Brazil it's very expensive. So I sold my speaker to add some money to it and buy a couple of brand new JBL speakers (x2) and a sub xlf (x1). My question is: should I get 12" speakers or 15" if I will have sub xlf? I love how 15" sounds, but I was told that the mids clarity from 12" are just perfect, differently than 15". I'm almost getting the 12 speakers for this reason and also because it's cheaper, but I'm afraid I'll regret it for ocasionally interested in use it without a subwoofer and find myself bothered about poor bass. Speakers in interest: (x2) prx812 or prx815 and (x1) prx818xlf sub
for thous who ask for some low budget speaker, best advice is to move on premium series, couse is not just about power, or sound quality, its about evrything... premium speakers are designed to run shurely all nights for many years, they sound better, louder, clear etc i start 4 years ago with Mackie Thump 15, and was happy to have them. I could't realise how to give a thousand euro for same size speaker, as profesionals do now i invest in Montarbo 2200 (3000$ per pices) and looking to buy Montarbo Earth 218 (4000$ pices) and i perfectly know why it cost that much and why it deserve that guys, with more expensive speakers youll hear new notes, new sounds in same song, that with cheap soeakers you just loose that
The EV sounds cleaner to me. The JBL sounded muddled. That could have been because of the mic they used. Question: Can you send audio to the JBL networked to the computer? I haven't heard of any powered speakers that can do that, but someone should, and I'm sure it is coming down the line at some point.
they litterly both sound about the same. Both are sick ass speakers, theyre both gonna do the same job, as long as youre a good dj shouldnt matter unless you have a favorite brand. I did notice both things that Barr was talking about at the end. SRX put out more of an acoustic sound & the EV is a lil tiny bit more punchier. Both dont realy matter if you have a mixer & have control of the sound.
Ciao possiedo da poco un srx 828sp , quale volume devo tenere nel potenziometro dell' amplificatore retrostante? 0db;6db;o il max12 db?? Suono come dj...perché non esiste il led clipping e non so che volume metterlo, grazie dall italia
EV ETX had a nice crisp sound for the highs and Sounded cleaner on the Lows. Winner for me is the EV.
solavarria1 top end seemed more open on the ETX but the vocal intelligibility was better on the SRX. Much better around 1k. But I find the ETX to me a little too much mud around 300hz where the SRX was a little cleaner in the low mids. And then finally the ETX was almost a little tubby and had lower bottom end extension.
And a bit punchier kick
Agree
No creo
I agree
I am a fan of these 2 brands all day. But i use the JBL for Subs And EV for tops. I love the clear and deep bass the JBL produces and the clear Vocal the EV gives. Cant go wrong with either of the 2
Hey DJ Ell Ess I have a question for you, I have 4 subs. 2 prx718s and 2 vrx918s. When I play each series by themself they sound great but when I try to play one prx sub with the other 2 vrx subs they sound a bit off. I've realized that when I have them close to one another I need to switch the phase on the prx to 180 and if I have them spaced it sounds louder with the prx on 0 phase. But when doing this, even though it sounds louder, it sounds out of phase to my ears. Do the vrx subs naturally play with reverse phase? And is it a bad idea to mix the subs ? How can I combat this?
@@djk.i.d392 Man bro that question is above my pay grade. Lol. What I do know is you have 4 subs with major bass my friend. Keep banging bro. 💪🏾💪🏾✊🏾✊🏾
@@DJEllEss 🤣🤣bruhh
@@djk.i.d392 contact JBL they tell you but mismatching subs is always a crap shoot at least in car audio days that’s what I found.
meyer sound is the best
A year ago I did a JBL vs EV in a sound proof room at my local music store and EV won. So I switched from JBL to EV. Not a fanboy, I just went with the one I liked the sound.
Fair enough the scooped mids on the ev’s are also preferred by some people altough i like the flat sound on the srx
@@abielpangga6314 scooped = no no for me.
@@abielpangga6314 just found out EV has multiple EQ modes: music, live, and voice.
It defaults to music, which has a scoop in the mids, but if you put it to "live", it has a flatter response.
I guess I'm getting the EVs after all :)
Yeah I preferred the sound of the SRX (then again I have the SRXs, so I'm biased). The punch isn't a huge issue because I always run subs. I'd love to see a shootout between the SRX818SPs and the ETX18.
What Rick Web is trying to explain to all you guys is the following:
Every single powered speaker comes factory with their DSP tuned to delivered the best sound possible, The JBL on the other hand, comes with it's DSP FLAT so every single user can tune it to their specific specs of preference. Why EV has more Punchy Sound( as Barr say) out of the box? because its DSP comes factory tune, even though it's DSP comes with a Bass Mid and Treble adjust is just a boost.
You never mess up with your mixer to get more bass, mids and treble, you mess with EQ's, Xovers and DSP (Driverack). If you could measure the separate gains on Treble, Mid and Bass on EV you would probably come up with something like Treble +5db, Mid -2db, Bass +4db, and on the JBL will be Treble 0db, Mid 0db, Bass 0db.
Now just by getting into the DSP on the JBL via its App, I can guarantee you if you boost all the frequencies as the EV already had, it will blow any speaker brand by far.
I've made this exact comparison with TURBOSOUND, EV, QSC and D.A.S., and none of these are a true match for JBL.
On the other hand, as always, great videos DJ BARR...
Peace
thanks
Aha....,finally found smart testimonials, Audio technicians (Sound Engineer) play more roles than brands. Two thumbs up From Indonesian Audiophile.
the srx boxes are tuned from the factory. they have an eq in them. you just cant see it. the app shows flat because thats the starting point they are giving you. that box is 100% eq to sound the way it does. i used to work for harman. the srx just has a less agressive eq on it. nothing crazy. every single powered box by any manufacturer is eq through dsp to sound a certain way. every one of them.
I want to use my guitar modeller through a FRFR system, and this JBL is one I'm lookin at the most along with EV PXM-12MP and possibly a Yamaha DXR12! Can you make any suggestions? Someone commented that this JBL doesn't handle well at high volume.........
EVs all day. Industry standard for a reason. Vocal clarity. Can’t beat them for grand entrances.
Can I run my new set of 12 ev for a 6 hour wedding
EV all day long.
I WOULD GO WITH EV ON THE CLARITY ANDBOTTOMS/ KICK
Almost impossible to tell through UA-cam and my sound system but the EV seemed more open on certain tracks
Ev's clarity is amazing
That's why I'm thinking of getting the EVs as a home system :)
@@han1218 especially now they have Bluetooth
@@han1218 trust me EV is AWESOME.
2× EV zlx 15P (Bluetooth)
A DREAM
@@jblfanboy395 can you pair 2 of them for left and right?
@@han1218 only with xlr
Strangely they both sounds like my PC speakers :-)
Sounds like my phones speaker.
LMAO 😂 😂
Sounds like my headphones😂🤣
Haha
😂😂😂
ETX Wins for me. More clear sound.
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I tested both at local Guitar Center and the EV sounds clearer at higher volumes. The JBL vocals stands out more but the music sounds crisper on the EV. I also tested the Yamaha DZR15 and it’s very impressive but, in the end I went with EV.
As someone who has owned both the EVs sound better
What speaker is louder out of the two
@@xontinuity it states 137db on the specs of the srx815p and its weird because everyone says srx is louder. I dont know who to believe at this point.
So when will Barr network and tune the srx tops cause honestly I know how the srxs sound flat and it hurts my sole to know Barr doesnt have them tuned yet.
DJ Rick Web you tell em Rick!
I know right lol but thats the thing rick...dj's don't really sit there to tune a room most of the time...
@@ankitcho they should. unless they dont care about sound.
Speakers should always be tuned. But for a side to side comparison, it's good to try them both flat. But I agree that following that, they should be tuned and compared again
i love JBL is best
I wanna see the QSC KW181 vs either the EV ETX-18SP or the JBL PRX818XLFW
Dj Paco the QSC KW181 will kill!!
ETX is a little louder but bigger and heavier, JBL is pretty good overall, size, weigh and sound but QSC is lighter more compact sounds better in overall sound quality and won't shut down when pushed hard like the other two. I had the EV and the JBL so I know. Now I have 4 QSC KW181's for bigger gigs.
Etx is so much better than the kw181 imo
I tried it and ev won. The only sub that was close was the Yorkville 801
Same here I got all QSC
EV ETX all the way!!
If you've already got that better sounding EQ on the ETX as factory, and need to EQ tune it from flat for the JBL, it means that youv'e still got the extra capability to add even more bass etc with your EQ settings with the ETX, more room to fine tune further if you wish, being able to push that bass further than any flat sounding speaker will go.
So while you're messing around just to get your basic settings right on the JBL as it's flat, with the ETX that's already done so you've just got even more room to play with your sound on the ETX and fine tune it even further if you wish with the settings on the back and with your mixer, giving you more option with your sound EQ's.
Some people want a FRFR so they can model their guitar stuff perfectly. I think the JBL would do a better job on this because it doesn't embellish on extra bass or treble sound it simply gives that flat response, THIS is why many audiophiles will choose the JBL! But that's not to say you can't do the same with the EVs...with on some minor tweaking!
To my ear even through my air pods I noticed how the SRX was more focused in the low mids around 180-200hz where the ETX had slightly less around that range but more focused around 250-300. Also SRX had more “honk” around 800-1k where ETX was flatter and brightened up on the top
Ear pods are known for not the best audio quality listen to it using some audio Technica m40x or m50x studio monitor headphones
JBL's for sure. EV ETX are known for clipping especially when pushed hard outdoors. Next time please show the back of the speakers and see who is near clipping and still sounds the best.
I have four ETX-18SP. My only regret: I don’t have eight. It’s the best mobile sub, hands down.
Try danley th118
So close. But I and most others are listening via computer speakers. But to me- The EV has it. But if it's so close. It would have to go on price.
Then drawbacks from the various shoot out videos like this is that sound is subjective and most importantly opinions will vary based on the application someone is wanting.
A DJ may prefer 1 speaker over another after playing an audio track through it and a live sound tech may prefer another based on how the speaker performs or sounds with a live band and vocals being pushed from actual singers and their choice of microphones.
For live sound applications and bands I prefer the EV.
A DJ May prefer the JBLs because of the ability to tune them. Their mixing consoles are usually basic mixers and the JBLs would give them some advantages.
A live sound engineer has access to all the tuning and better tuning options through a high end digital sound console. Between having access to real time analyzer (RTA) built into their consoles along side of being able to adjust delay as well as a host of other options. They can tune the JBL better than it can tune itself with the built in features.
So, in closing. Live digital sound consoles are surgical knifes when it comes to tuning. Either speaker will sound great but when you don’t have a high end digital sound mixer the JBL has its advantages over the EV which would be a great option for DJs.
I prefer the sound of the EVs and I suspect the company focuses on other aspects of the product other than software control because they know their target demographic are using high end consoles that already do a great job. Think about it, how many DJs are dropping $3,000 for a pair of speakers? Not many.
Wow! 3000 of dollars for a pair of speakers? That's a lot, dude!
I am grabbing (x2) PRX812 and (x1) PRX818XLF for 2600 dollars, not bad speakers.. And I just know that I needed two subs to rock perfectly, but one is going to do the job fine. I trust on JBL, it will not disappoint me. These speakers have wifi integration built in I just need to buy a large Ethernet cable and a good router to connect everything and have fun with EQ (and a tablet to access the App, I have two phones, but not a tablet. Maybe Tab S6 Lite)
for me ev is the winner, there are new versions of this same spekers in EV with bluetooth and the jbl app for speaker have some trobules
EV virtually opens up horizon that JBl ignores. It unwraps the sound on some tracks you played 🎼 🎵 🎶
But overall they both sound same on some other tracks
I think yes another battle should line up. JBL PRX12 EV EK X12 QSC K12.2.. rumble!.. my self have EV EKX15 .. I did the same vs PRX
EV’s are the shit bro, my buddy has JBL’s and he usually buys a new set every other year, he was so impressed with my EV’s and couldn’t believe I had them for 3 years.
For me, the new EV stuff delivers the best value. Not saying it IS the best, the JBL features are outstanding. From the same shop, EV ETX 15P is $1899, JBL SRX815P is $2993. Over $1000 more, 50% more, in Australia
One thing to keep in mind is the EV powered boxes "POLE or Tripod" setting is a midbass boost preset. EV shows response curves in the manual for the box. The EV "Live" setting is flat. Also set it for bracket to dump the midbass boost. The bracket setting takes into account the half space placement against a wall mounted on a bracket. I have JBL and Ev. I am a pro and not a DJ. I have been a JBL fanboy since 1978.
Hey bro some guy posted he had these JBLs and they were basically crap at higher volumes......what are your experiences? I want to use my guitar modeller through a FRFR system, and this JBL is one I'm lookin at the most along with EV PXM-12MP and possibly a Yamaha DXR12!
@@Tru_Gamer JBL PRX will work fine and they get loud and sound great.
SRX is a step above and are excellent. Both models aound great and are made for high output.
@@stuartmcdoniel6226 for FRFR and guitar modelling solutions won't a Coaxial design work better than the JBLs 2-way; sorry I'm really new to this. Thanks
Great video Barr! Thanks for doing it. Yeah I agree these two were neck & neck. I liked the bottom end on the JBLs, but the EVs sounded a little less muffled to me through my headphones. Respect to both JBL and EV for making great speakers. I’d probably go with EVs tho 🤓.
Did a sound test at guitar center and settled for the EV EKX 15"s and 18" subs. Love them!
Same for me as well. 🔥
Nice Barr... I tell you what.. I think it's cool that he let's you do your videos there... I used to buy all my stuff from them.. when they were called..CANAL HI-FI...still the # 1 store out in new York... thanks for the flashback you just gave me..keep up the awesomeness..
The EV ETX totally took the win here
Hey. I'm in search for 136+dB SPL speakers. Louder than JBL SRX 835 & EV 35
@@josealfredfernandes HK Audio Linear 5 LTS
@@gusgarcia61 Hey brother. Greetings, good day. Just checked, not available in my region.
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Barr still don't know how to EQ an srx
EV all day for me!
Let’s see a rematch between the RCF and SRX (with RickWebbs custom EQ)
Junior Macias Yes
custom settings add an unfair advantage which is exactly what they are trying NOT to do in this video. I like the SRX but the RCF will beat it side by side.
Which is exactly why the RCF had an unfair advantage. The RCF comes EQ’d out of the box for more bass, lower mids, and higher highs. If the SRX was EQ’d the same way it’d be a whole lot closer. The SRX comes with a Flat EQ out of the box
I agree
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@@pdidyp and RCF cost twice to
Hi Barr,
Thanks for the review. Did you have a chance to lift the ETX 15P by yourself and mounted on the tripod? I own the ETX 12P and looking to buy the the 15 inches. But there isn't a store in my small city I can go and check the weight. I heard there are heavy, but how heavy? I am lifting the ETX 12" by myself without any problems and I heard they were heavy.
What’s ur height and weight? And do you lift two 12p’s one in each hand?
EV ETX, I own the 15 tops and 18 subs - Things BUMP!
I got the ETX 15p tops and just got an ETX 18sp sub and I'm loving that deep bass. I wish I could afford another LOL. I just wish I could get the next 18sp sub at the same deal as the first $1,150 w/tax.
@@djaftermath4313 wow man!! That's cheap
@@megaautospa9403 Yeah I had a bunch of reward points from Guitar Center
how does the ev sub sound outside?
@@euphoricfantasy2338 sounds great man!!
Both are good speakers but JBL’s better. I think you can’t go wrong with any of them as these are the top of both brands for portable sound
"Both are great speakers. My money is on EV by a slight edge. Your right about the vocal clarity (edge goes to JBL) but I could offset that via the mixers eq. One has to account for their necessities : Do you need the bells and whistles/will you use them. For me, sound systems are works of art; their is a flavor for everyone. I have a specific sound that I search for in 8 thru 18 inch speakers, so diversity in brand systems is very welcoming. In one size I might be searching for a Picasso, in another size a Jackson Pollock. Events would be pretty boring if everyone had the same equipment: It's nice to see & hear different systems at events for sound comparison and style purposes. I must say that I disagree with your choice of music for sound checks. Having records (at least three) incorporated with bass, drums, horns and vocals (each record at a different tempo) playing the same 1 minute from each record for each speaker will give a broader sound quality picture for each speaker. A good example of a slow tempo record for this test is 'Sweet Sticky Thing' by the Ohio Players. All in all, this was a great shootout video; my compliments to you and your crew: Keep up the great work. *One* "
When you go in too a shop to demo speakers they are not gonna tune them for you there gonna show you them Flat so that you can make a decision on what they sound like out of the box.
Good Video Barr as always.
Soundtastic Events id tune them myself. I’d never make a $1000 decision based off a flat eq.
@@DjCBlaq I did when I bought my rcf I am super happy
Listening to it from my PRX812... JBL professional line are flat, but you have a app to equalize it the way you want... JBL also has more SPL, which will give you more fulled sound room.... so...
The EV has the edge in highs, and it sounded a bit clearer to me, though it was very close.
i prefered the Ev's was listening through my two hybrid 15's and yeah EV has more of the thick Bass and Jbl more dry Bass also certain highs were better from the Ev not the JBl on the 50 cent track i agree Jbl sounded clearer but not heavier asin less pressured bass makes me wonder cause i am either gonna buy two Jbl's or two Ev's in the future Hmm...
I use the etx because it has an active dsp that is always processing and eqing its self. i know this because when i boost frequencies on the etx especially the subs it doesnt go well, but when i remove frequencies it helps clean it. i own jbls and ive noticed they are flat, when you play a bad file on them youll know its a bad file but when you play a bad file on the etx it'll sound better. SRX is better if you want the best out a speaker and is willing to tune em up. if youre someone like me who doesnt like to spend much time on that and would rather just cut out some harsh frequencies go for the ETX.
Thank you for posting about different gear. The information is very useful. One thing I never hear about when comparing or reviewing gear is about the warranty. When we have two speakers so close in comparison the warranty coverage may help a buyers decision. Thanks again
Last time I went to Guitar center ready to buy a pair of powered 15s JBLs, I asked the salesman to turn on the EVs just out of curiosity, I was amazed at the low end and clarity of the EVs, I bought the EVs and now I moved up to the ETX 15ps 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Man I got the ev ekx’s 👌🏽
Wooow I love booth i have one on each but honestly im incline a lil bit for the EV I love much more how they sound.. that doesn’t mean that jbl is bad.. i like it too
To me the ETXs stole the show , I’ve used ZLXs planning to move to ETXs or QSCs but I say JBL has good subwoofers to me EV just doesn’t do good with subwoofers , I prefer QSC KW181s or the dual 18 JBL subwoofer that you have BARR, great video ! Keep up the good work
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When I saw the comparison I said JBL SRX all my life.. When a watch the video.. I said again.. JBL SRX..
Drinking game! Take a shot each time Barr snaps his fingers!!!.............. Then die! Lol! Great job Barr!! Keep up the good work!
Might give that a try with the homies soon. Lol
Jbl had a crispier and better bottom end on the JBL the EV had less bottom end more mid range than the JBL. EV can be more for a pop,rock crowd where is JBL you can rock a club dance, rock, pop, rap,hip hop, house and jazz etc etc
Congratulations that was a professional comparison!!!!keep it going a like to see more videos like this one!!!!!
I am currently looking to replace my speakers of 4yrs Mackies SRM450. Did some research between JBL vs EV vs QSC vs Alto vs Mackie vs RCF vs Yahama and honestly damn there's just too much info and videos on sound quality. If you can do a video with all these brand side by side with volume and EQ, you'd kill it!
Why doesn't this comment have more likes! I feel like a lot more are defaulting to JBL because of the more recognizable brand name and they could potentially be missing out on some other great options. So this review is definitely needed!
Wont too things for live jbl. Or ev?
Is there a big difference from the EV ZLX compared to the higher ETX model
I love both as well- i started with the 800 series prx and started incorporating the srx into the mix and I always get great comments on the sound!!
use pink noise and some RTA tool, and chek RCF in flat, so youll see that they are not liniar, they have been tuned on highs and low's
JBL uses a much bigger compression driver than the ETX, JBL was supposed to pump out more highs
Most of the layman DJ’s don’t know about this. The JBL probably has a lower crossover point for more vocal focus and intelligibility…
Because these are both so awesome my comments are on the micro-level. Really getting into the nitpicking here. EV sounded a little muddy compared to the clear, crisp tones of the JBL. JBL just seems to have that 'live' feeling while the EV sounded like playback. I am also familiar with JBL's method of flatlining the profile so you have the option of punching specific bands up...which is hard to back off from on the EV because you would be trying to EQ out the muddiness instead of boosting bands to enhance others. Quite literally sold on the SRX. Buying today.
Exactly that lively sound keeps JBL heavy favor on competition
bang spot on
That was EXACTLY what I was thinking...some guy posted that apparently the JBLs don't sound as good at higher volumes (they sound cheapy and not as crisp)!!!!! Not sure how true that is tho! It is a really frekin high end speaker after all!
If I were a professional mobile DJ, I would go for passive speakers and subs, and 2 amps. Some budget passive PA speakers with the proper amplifiers can sound better than high end active speakers. I’ve heard JBL MR15s from 1998 with a Crown XTi amp and that system sounded better than JBL SRX 815Ps and maybe even the Bose L1s. Also having that redundancy with a passive system is just awesome.
I wouldn't have guessed this coming in, but I think the JBL takes it. The low end was tighter and fuller. The high-end was more real. The EV sounded a little muddy in comparison.
Those electro-voice etx are the truth. I just did 300 people with two of them, and I have four.. you have to hear them in person
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Which sub is more punchy for Reggae?
EV is better. But JBL has a lot of history and quality when it comes to professional equipment.
Srx815p the best dj speakers for dj's, turn up lil bit the Bass up and we good to go, I'm glad this djs that speak for there personal experiences that's y I bought the srx815p 100% QUALITY SOUND 100% (JBL👍👌) (EV👎)
finaly a right comparation, this models ar true rivals, both are with the same spechs, wood, coil size of driver, etc
this comparation is very simple, it need more test, more sophisticated to be shure
Awesome I have the EV elx!!!
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I am a fan of both. It does seem as if the ETX speaker is turned every so slightly off the location of the mic/camera...its angled none the less.
agreed
I have QSC but watching this video it sounded to me like EV sounded deeper In sound which i prefer as long has it's not distorted.
Both a lil to heavy for my taste but to each his own..38lbs is Max for me.. unless it's for night club install..
Man. Is it hard to choose! They both sound so similar. Just because these are the best PA speakers I have listened to. EV & JBL are my favourite speaker brands. But I think I have to say that JBL takes it. But hey, I respect everyones votes, infact I can tell why people would vote for the EV. As always great video DJ Barr Keep it up!!
So close. Let's face it, these are two of the best speakers on the market and you will never notice the difference in the real world. Unfortunately they are both HEAVY and put a crimp in the back or a "Mobile" DJ. When you drop to the midrange version of each speaker (10-15 lbs lighter), I think the EV has the edge (even though I own JBL).
When it's safe to return to NY, I will be visiting Canal Sound.
Consider getting passive speakers better sound quality, extra redundancy, and lighter. So even mid end passive speakers with a high end amp will sound better than high end powered PA speakers.
Which one limits faster? I’m interested in one of them
DJ Barr, I have just a question. I really like 15" speakers because they have more bass, but recently I wish I had more bass and I decided to buy an 18" sub XLF and in Brazil it's very expensive. So I sold my speaker to add some money to it and buy a couple of brand new JBL speakers (x2) and a sub xlf (x1). My question is: should I get 12" speakers or 15" if I will have sub xlf? I love how 15" sounds, but I was told that the mids clarity from 12" are just perfect, differently than 15". I'm almost getting the 12 speakers for this reason and also because it's cheaper, but I'm afraid I'll regret it for ocasionally interested in use it without a subwoofer and find myself bothered about poor bass. Speakers in interest: (x2) prx812 or prx815 and (x1) prx818xlf sub
EV has more clarity, tighter bass response. -only my humble opinion.
for thous who ask for some low budget speaker, best advice is to move on premium series, couse is not just about power, or sound quality, its about evrything... premium speakers are designed to run shurely all nights for many years, they sound better, louder, clear etc
i start 4 years ago with Mackie Thump 15, and was happy to have them. I could't realise how to give a thousand euro for same size speaker, as profesionals do
now i invest in Montarbo 2200 (3000$ per pices) and looking to buy Montarbo Earth 218 (4000$ pices) and i perfectly know why it cost that much and why it deserve that
guys, with more expensive speakers youll hear new notes, new sounds in same song, that with cheap soeakers you just loose that
Hey Bar how does the JBL SRX815P compare to the Qsc kw152?
No haters please, but how would these compare to the BOSE F1 812? I own the BOSE F1 system and was looking to upgrade
I just got a pair of prx815’s and now im rethinking my purchase. Should i have gone with srx’s instead?
I owned 2 EVs and one just went bad... After a lot of research I found that EV/BOSH cheaps out in a lot of components.
Which series speaker? If you're talking about the ZLX that was definitely an issue with the older ones.
Jbl is more clearer....I have a pair of 835 srx and a pair of EV 18 inch bass bottom....the performance coming out the JBL is superb...
Used to use the Ev’s. Haven’t found a better speaker.
i'd prefer my Yorkville EF15p's to both of them (even tho i'm not thrilled with it's rugged look..)
Love the electro voice
thank you!
Honestly if you adjust the eq in the srx it will blow the ev out sadly. Both great speakers though.
jbl srx vs prx which one is better
Srx
BARR i agree with Dj Rick Web i have one SRX 835P and after watching Dj Rick's Video on tuning the speaker, it made a big difference in sound. "ITALO"
The EV sounds cleaner to me. The JBL sounded muddled. That could have been because of the mic they used.
Question: Can you send audio to the JBL networked to the computer? I haven't heard of any powered speakers that can do that, but someone should, and I'm sure it is coming down the line at some point.
The JBL's are more durable and flexable. Ive got both. You can go into your JBL and eq it to sound anyway you want. EV's sound good though.
Hola mi Bro ! Cuando haces este mismo vídeo pero en Español Pleace 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Cuando ago videos en español nadie los mira
FBT Mittus 115 are the best! What you know about them bro?
they litterly both sound about the same. Both are sick ass speakers, theyre both gonna do the same job, as long as youre a good dj shouldnt matter unless you have a favorite brand. I did notice both things that Barr was talking about at the end. SRX put out more of an acoustic sound & the EV is a lil tiny bit more punchier. Both dont realy matter if you have a mixer & have control of the sound.
Ciao possiedo da poco un srx 828sp , quale volume devo tenere nel potenziometro dell' amplificatore retrostante? 0db;6db;o il max12 db?? Suono come dj...perché non esiste il led clipping e non so che volume metterlo, grazie dall italia
Can you a comparison of the EV ETX15 vs Yamaha DZR15?
Dj bayardo when can u do a difference Between the speakers u just uploaded and the Pioneer XPRS15 or does anybody know if the pioneer are any better?
You failed to mention what preset was on EV speaker - Music or Live. They sound different.
After a little research, I found out the "live" mode does a flatter EQ, but the speaker defaults to "music" mode, which cuts some of the mids.
the professionals NEVER use "Music" mode. That would be for low-volume background music. At a dance- LIVE is the only option
Need to do a sound test with one distance and two using a db meter when you fine tune the ev's very clean and punchy
Which one is louder at max?
That's what im looking for... the real battle...
I have the Ev 112P and I am looking for a single sub that can handle 150 people. which sub is recommended
Ev EKX 18sp or JBL PRX818X and why? Thanks