Time To Rant About the RCF 515/808s

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  • @whitefriars13
    @whitefriars13 7 місяців тому +1

    I’m here for all your great videos, and I love the humor. I came on just to have a laugh and cheer up my day.❤️👍☘️

  • @13Rpm1
    @13Rpm1 10 місяців тому +1

    Hey, Merry Christmas Happy new year. Happy Hanukkah.🙌🏽

  • @djmikebuck6341
    @djmikebuck6341 10 місяців тому

    I’m here with you for tech. I’m a week late, but you do awesome with new equipment.

  • @scottconard4643
    @scottconard4643 10 місяців тому +1

    I use the Turbosound Inspire IP300 Active for my tops/highs and a pair of Behringer 18" subs and I get so many compliments on how clear and how great the whole system sounds. Also using driverack. If I need more highs for larger crowds then I run 4 tops. Great sound with less cost...

    • @Jozo385
      @Jozo385 10 місяців тому

      I would like to buy IP300 as top speakers on 15" subwoofers for smaller events, but I'm only worried about 122dB, is it enough for smaller events of 50-100 people?
      Do they work at the upper limit and do they even have reserves if necessary?
      I'm worried they won't be loud enough as the top speaker

  • @joserossy5085
    @joserossy5085 10 місяців тому

    I remember when i said don't waste MONEY in that speakers rcf TT, Glad you kick out.

  • @djmyr
    @djmyr 10 місяців тому

    Wow glad I went with the RCF TT10a’s. They get super loud, and for smaller events I pair them with the BassBoss SSP118s, which are fantastic.

  • @jonathanberube5056
    @jonathanberube5056 11 місяців тому

    I had the RCF 515 w/TTS15 combo and it worked great. I used them through the spring and summer weddings. Ended up selling the 515 on reverb for the same money I paid. Kept the TT15 Subs and now pair them with TT10 tops. Sounds insane. Also have had the Maui 44G2 since early 2022 for slightly smaller gigs. The LD's are great too!

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  11 місяців тому

      I remember you saying you did that combo and was wondering how it was working out. If only I could get my hands on the 44s....

  • @DJIronMIc
    @DJIronMIc 10 місяців тому

    Congratulations on 18yrs!! 🎉

  • @aquilinobenitez5055
    @aquilinobenitez5055 9 місяців тому

    Oh, I see you did keep one. I remember when you had both on Reverb. I’m itching to pick up another stick since I already have the two sub2s that I run with Turbosound ip300s. Just running out of gear room in my garage and hate letting speakers that I may just use a couple of times go.

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  9 місяців тому

      I keep one for smaller/shorter parties. It's a great system that I think is at it's best with 1 stick/2 sub 2s

  • @Jozo385
    @Jozo385 10 місяців тому

    The best and strongest 15" subwoofer you can buy in the commercial 15" subwoofer series is the Yamaha dxs15mkII.
    135 db, they are louder than most 18" woofers, the sound quality and the speaker build quality is brutal.
    They are heavy, but they also have a 7-year warranty. Whatever you put on top of them, you'll be able to do events for up to 200 people for sure, maybe more.
    I use 2x Yamaha DXS18XLF subs in combination with 2x Yamaha dxr12" upper speakers. I do weddings of 200-300 people with it without any problems, and I also have plenty of reserve.
    I also have a small system, RCF evox J8, which I only use for events of up to 50 people.
    50-100 people I use 1x 18" yamaha sub, over 100 people I have 2 subs.
    Plenty of reserve, and the sound is perfection.

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  10 місяців тому

      I'm gonna check these out. Thanks bro!

  • @haushead
    @haushead 11 місяців тому

    Love the RCF 515/808 combo. Must of the time I use them as booth monitors. But I prefer a point source speaker over column array

  • @Baxter2005
    @Baxter2005 10 місяців тому

    I think the art series from RCF pretty damn good

  • @discoverdevlin2289
    @discoverdevlin2289 10 місяців тому

    Yoooo! That’s a shit ton of money for a speaker! Loved my rcf evox 8, but sold it not too long ago because I didn’t use it a whole lot

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  10 місяців тому

      Too much, I agree. Lesson learned

  • @DjReeceVarnell
    @DjReeceVarnell 11 місяців тому

    I found you have to run the gain all the way up to get any kind of decent output. I use them in venues that have great resonance, like rooms with wood floors and walls. Concrete or high ceiling venues I use the Evox 12's or the J8's. Honestly you would be surprised at the difference from venue to venue with the bass response. I do weddings mostly 100-150 average guest count. Lately the Evox J8's have served me well. If I had it to do over again I prob would not buy them. But, I do love the fact I can load the whole setup on one cart.

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  11 місяців тому +1

      That's true. I brought them to one wedding and doubled the subs. It was a wooden floor and they did rattle

    • @hectoremcram198
      @hectoremcram198 9 місяців тому

      If you guys had to choose between the RCF j8 or RCF mk3 12 subs pair with qcs cp12, which one would get you the best bang for you buck? The RCF and qsc pairs it's only $700 more of an investment between.

  • @ChrisRulewski
    @ChrisRulewski 11 місяців тому +2

    Wifey is the best roadie!

  • @Issacmain
    @Issacmain 11 місяців тому +1

    Just ordered 2 x sub 905 mk3 with 2 art 910's. Hoping this set up will solve all the problems. Have been waiting for RCF to release subs that visually match the 9 series. Sub 905 mk3 are so small and light for the power they put out. Time will tell...

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  11 місяців тому +1

      Keep me updated!

    • @DJSigmarMuuga
      @DJSigmarMuuga 11 місяців тому

      I got ART 912-AX + 905. I can say that its OK, but maybe I will switch my subs to 8003-s if I get a van some day :) The good thing with 912-s is that they never distort. Also, 912-AX have built in crossover presets for various RCF subs, that make life much easier. I just had my first gig with these and I asked my client about the sound - they said that its incredible - so clear and no noise and no tinnitus in their ears after the party :) Probably I am going to get also NX 190A at some point as their wooden cabinets and the smaller woofer on top will probably pair petter with 905-s. But I will also keep my ART 912-s as there is no better speaker for outdoor mic situation than these bad boys. I used to have RCF J8 set in the past - they had a lot of punch on the bottom but for the mic, that top small speaker is not sufficient - these small drivers are not producing not enough sound pressure to press through larger areas or crowds.

    • @DJLEOdamadprofessor
      @DJLEOdamadprofessor 11 місяців тому

      This is what I’m using expect I needed the 910AX tops and for most event I honestly cannot ask for more the bass is adequate not life changing but I can move them easily and fits in my car much easier than a full size 18. I’m actually so. Think it can get better without going larger. In every way.

    • @Issacmain
      @Issacmain 10 місяців тому

      Will do!@@AaronStrawn

  • @chromemusic4401
    @chromemusic4401 10 місяців тому

    You crack me up bro! I’m glad you can run around the hampster wheel for us before we jump on the hype wagon 😂. Spinelli convinced me the the J8’s are incredible and I disagree. Good speaker but has to be cranked all the way up and definitely doesnt sound as good as my Ev 50s. Sidebar: I bought that Flow 8 mixer you had and it sounds like shit compared to Mackie analog mixer. I can’t get the EQing right.

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  10 місяців тому +1

      I returned that mixer too. Didn’t like the app feature for control and didn’t get loud enough

  • @Earthcitizen4609
    @Earthcitizen4609 10 місяців тому

    Ur too funny dude really enjoy ur videos and you’re wife great too

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  10 місяців тому

      She’s the best. Thanks bro!

  • @JanvanVlimmeren
    @JanvanVlimmeren 11 місяців тому

    I got an assistant this year. Helps me set up and break down and takes pictures/movieclips for my social during the weddings.

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  11 місяців тому

      Capturing content is another bonus. I'm seriously considering it

  • @joserossy5085
    @joserossy5085 10 місяців тому

    Saludos tu proxima compra trata q sea FBT o LD 15 ICOA MAS 18 LD, Te vas caer para atras con el sonido por el precio q pagarás. Asi veo videos tuyos nuevos de bocinas. Gran trabajo Bro.

  • @nesentertainments
    @nesentertainments 10 місяців тому

    I use a pair of black rcf j 8 for my smaller gigs. Looking into Maui 28 g3 white would you say comparable to rcf or better. Don't worry I will listen to them before I purchase

    • @brianpark5117
      @brianpark5117 10 місяців тому

      Not close the 28g3

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  10 місяців тому +1

      Very close. I'm gonna say this...I just took my J8s out for my last gig. They sounded....AMAZING. 28s sound better at quiet volume, but RCF edges them out when at loud. They never clipped and super loud on the dance floor. I think.......they have the edge

    • @nesentertainments
      @nesentertainments 10 місяців тому

      Hey just sharing my experience with the j8s I keep my tremble on my mixer at 10 o clock. I feel this lessons that harsh sound when we turn it up.

  • @DJSigmarMuuga
    @DJSigmarMuuga 11 місяців тому

    If you want a sub for all occasions for your life - get 18' subs. There is always a tradeoff somewhere - portability vs sound pressure & frequencies. But Jason also recommended to have TWO pairs of 808s if using that set. I also suspected that just one pair of these subs may not be sufficient.

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  11 місяців тому

      They def sounded better doubled up.

  • @chadnliz2k11
    @chadnliz2k11 11 місяців тому

    I feel bad for ya on the L you took but I saw it coming, that speaker was literally imo all show no go, a unique new approach but is asking drivers that are just too small to do too much.
    Hope you find your last speaker, but I just gotta say you care way more about speakers than any if the thousands of people you've entertained, you're obviously talented and if you'd just find a speaker you're happy with you'll be both talented as hell, and much wealthier lol.
    Happy holidays bud, give me a call in your down time!

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  11 місяців тому

      The search goes on! You too bro!

  • @DJLEOdamadprofessor
    @DJLEOdamadprofessor 11 місяців тому +1

    I definitely knew these 515 were all hype. its just physics. small subs don't produce loud bass in very low frequencies. I finally bought RCF tops and they are very bright! they sound like they require a mixer to tune them removing the highs adding low mids.

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  11 місяців тому +1

      Yep, they are really bright. Always was tinkering with the sound with my touchmix

  • @aquilinobenitez5055
    @aquilinobenitez5055 9 місяців тому

    Do you regret selling your Bose l1 pro 32s? Finally had the chance to run just one three days in a row doing a music showcase for a variety of acts from solo comic to solo violinist to 6 piece Bee Gee tribute band to my own DJ set and was blown away by the ability of the speaker to sound great throughout the whole room.

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  8 місяців тому

      I don't. Still have one set but don't use it much. I think they are better with lower sounding music, singer/songwriters. DJs need a bit more. I'm looking forward to taking out the Maui 44s this season

  • @shaneberckman
    @shaneberckman 11 місяців тому

    I have had a set of the Bose F1s tops and subs and the are loud and clear. I have been ask to turn them down several times. LOL

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  11 місяців тому

      I like hearing that!

    • @shaneberckman
      @shaneberckman 11 місяців тому

      @AaronStrawn they are probably my favorite speakers!. LOL 🤣 no regrets at all my PRX1'S are loud but these are easily 30% louder. I will never get rid of them. They come with their own stands and easily to setup (and) I don't really need to butt I hide a sub2 under the booth. LOL 🤣

  • @superdave7877
    @superdave7877 9 місяців тому

    If you love the J8's you will orgasm for the Evox 12's ! I bought every speaker out there until I tried my friends Evox 12's for multiple gigs at different venues and they are fantastic. I have a white and black . take em on a gig for your peace of mind

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  8 місяців тому

      Tryin to get my hands on one

  • @djdrizzy
    @djdrizzy 10 місяців тому

    My fiance is my roadie/content capture person as well.
    She says why pay someone else when you can pay her.

  • @mixc5967
    @mixc5967 Місяць тому

    Oooooooohhhhhh! Spinelli's gonna be pissed at you, bro thrashin' his RCF company... lol...that's why you can't trust those Jersey/Philly dudes, especially when they're pushin' $10,000 speakers! JK! Ouch! C'est la Vie, my brother! On the bright side, use it as a write-off!🤙🤙

    • @mixc5967
      @mixc5967 Місяць тому

      Appreciate your sense of humor and your personality, brother! And all your hard work on the content! You workin' it, homey! 🤙🤙

  • @chromemusic4401
    @chromemusic4401 10 місяців тому

    Dude I swear you need to do comedy on the side cmon man!! I am crying!!

  • @dtweed76
    @dtweed76 10 місяців тому

    Glad you put it out there that this will not work it for the regular every day DJ like us... great for a cocktail hour set... IF you are a big company but for us mom n pop shop DJs ... way too much money. Glad you didnt sell ur soul like the other DJ influencers who are leading the pack astray

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  10 місяців тому

      I agree- not for the mobile DJ.

  • @chromemusic4401
    @chromemusic4401 10 місяців тому

    I have 1 Bose F1 812 top without sub. Bought without hearing. Completely unimpressed. Use it and other speakers for karaoke gigs.

  • @jordangunit3078
    @jordangunit3078 3 місяці тому

    Can’t fight the laws of physics. We used to never worry about weight and loadout, only sound. You can compromise, but there are certain dimensions we may have to work within. Now we want it to be tiny and easy and give giant sound. Okay, EVOX12, ART and NX cabinets from RCF kill. So do the HDL line array. Go with one of those, or really throw your money down on Meyer. Lol. To me, the L1pro 32 sounds like scooped dog shit. Sub2 is alright, but that 32 column is weak and thin because it’s trying to cover 180 from floor to max height. We all have different ears and applications.

  • @patrickbutlerentertainment5020
    @patrickbutlerentertainment5020 11 місяців тому

    Maui 900’s are about the same output as the 515/808’s. I owed both.

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  11 місяців тому +1

      Oh boy..you just save me $8k!

  • @jonm9671
    @jonm9671 10 місяців тому

    I've just ordered my second 808 in the hope they would together sound better. Sounds like I shouldn't have bothered! I need something that kinda size though, are the cheaper Bose Sub 2s actually better? I'm using wtih TT10s, would love the TTS15s but I'm carrying all my gear myself and it has to be stored up a narrow flight of stairs, so anything over 30kg is too heavy really. Did you try the Sub2 at the same time as the 808s? I was wondering if I could add one to try to get that extra depth to the sound. (A sub for my subs!!)

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  10 місяців тому +1

      I did the double 808 combo. It definitely had a better bass sound. The Sub 2 clips pretty quick. I wouldn't suggest that. The tough spot we're in as mobile DJs is needing big bass at a light weight. Not sure this system exists. The closest to 30kg might be the RCF Evox 12s

    • @jonm9671
      @jonm9671 10 місяців тому

      @@AaronStrawn many thanks, will see how they sound when my second 808 turns up, and look at the Evox if I'm still not happy. Great vids btw, informative and really entertaining! :D

  • @mrhillcityva434
    @mrhillcityva434 11 місяців тому

    I recently purchased some Rcf 932a. I was not a fan of the sound way to bright even with a good EQ. Sold them sh!ts😂😂

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  11 місяців тому +1

      This is why I started leaning towards LD. I really like the sound that comes out of them

  • @ChrisRulewski
    @ChrisRulewski 11 місяців тому

    Absolutely don't buy without hearing them first hahaha! It's a mistake we all make at LEAST once, but once you get burned, you don't make that mistake again 😝😝

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  11 місяців тому +1

      I never learn lol

    • @amystrawn4986
      @amystrawn4986 11 місяців тому +1

      @@AaronStrawncan confirm…

    • @ChrisRulewski
      @ChrisRulewski 11 місяців тому

      @@amystrawn4986 😝😝😂😂

  • @DJLazyKid
    @DJLazyKid 10 місяців тому

    I don't think I could trust a dual 8in or 10in setup based on the events I do and venues.
    Take a look at ...(listen to) the LD icoa 15in and 18in subs. I think you'll be surprised. If you really wanna go wild theres always the Bassboss bb15 MK3
    The Maui 44 is not 100lbs its only 80...and I say only because I have a qsc 181 and that's 88lbs. I got to lift a 44g2 and it felt light to me. Maybe it was a combination of box shape and 8 lbs. Also hearing it in a ballroom next to other speakers at harvest of sound... I'm sold.

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  10 місяців тому +1

      Out of all the columns, didn’t Maui 44 win out at Harvest? I think I’m gonna go next year

    • @DJLazyKid
      @DJLazyKid 10 місяців тому

      @@AaronStrawn To my ears definitely. To each their own though, meaning someone may have a small suv or health issues so they go with something similar but smaller shaped. Also I thought they did a spec sheet thing last year so i'm not sure how that looked this year if its out yet or if it was a thing. It was a great show for being "smaller". It was my first time going and I'd go back.

  • @DJMikePellak
    @DJMikePellak 11 місяців тому +1

    The problem you are having with the system is the 808s suck! I returned them the first week after they came out! But the 515s are amazing for their size. The issue you are having with the 515 tops is you have to really send them a loud and hot signal, Then they come alive! Try it!

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  11 місяців тому

      Too late....I sent them packing lol. I always had the volume all the way up, but when I sent a hot mic signal..Scccreeeeecccchhhhhhhhhhh

  • @Yakawan1969
    @Yakawan1969 10 місяців тому

    Jason Jami is an RCF Dealer is is gonna say they are great speakers

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  10 місяців тому +1

      I know Jason. I don't think he would sell them if he didn't love em. I didn't get that vibe from him. There are people out there that love these, they just weren't for me.

  • @djrez2107
    @djrez2107 11 місяців тому +1

    RCF EVOX 12'S will handle 99% of events . They dont hit like an 18" but 2x 15" is serious firepower

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  11 місяців тому +2

      I'm so close to getting them

    • @djsamfx
      @djsamfx 11 місяців тому

      I got em too several years ago. Really nice. Looks slick and sounds great. Pair those with a couple Evox 8s and you're laughing.

    • @Nenering22
      @Nenering22 11 місяців тому +1

      Yea, RCF EVOX 12’s are fantastic!

    • @brianpark5117
      @brianpark5117 10 місяців тому +1

      Maui 44g2 are way better then the RCF

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  10 місяців тому

      @@brianpark5117 uh oh! Here we go. I love it lol

  • @MRSHAKEOFFICIAL
    @MRSHAKEOFFICIAL 11 місяців тому

    These speakers are awesome. But not for Mobile DJ’s main setup.

  • @mannyrivera1122
    @mannyrivera1122 10 місяців тому

    So which one it’s the best you recommend? Between all Bose,Maui,ref,EV, Jbl ?

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  10 місяців тому

      Maui sounds the best, RCF is the loudest

  • @chromemusic4401
    @chromemusic4401 10 місяців тому

    Time out?? Hire an assistant to back hand those lil shitz!!😂

  • @RedBalloon88
    @RedBalloon88 8 місяців тому

    Rcf just released the nxl 14s.

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  8 місяців тому +1

      Saw that, and in White!

  • @WWeiss-nv5vz
    @WWeiss-nv5vz 10 місяців тому

    Can't say I didn't warn you! RCF never marketed these as DJ speakers. Basically fill speakers or fixed installs. Of course you as the buyer take the ultimate blame but your dealer at DJ Guru, I believe you said you bought from them, gave you bad advice. Also when the speakers first came out Jason Jani put out some videos on UA-cam demonstrating them as DJ speakers. To make matters worse he recommended you need dual 808's on each side!
    Maui 44G with 100 pound bass bins? no thank you I'll take QSC KS118 18" or similar RCF subs at same weight. RCF 8003, 93 lbs, $2,300

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  10 місяців тому

      I shoulda listened to you! My $5000 loss is your gain lol. I'm gonna pause buying speakers for a while.

  • @andrewsmatt9042
    @andrewsmatt9042 9 місяців тому

    What about the ld 28g3

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  9 місяців тому +1

      Still diggin them!

    • @andrewsmatt9042
      @andrewsmatt9042 9 місяців тому

      @@AaronStrawn try to understand the guality out doors I have 2 and one sub 15''' for 200 people is very loud out door and if I want more power I completely with 2, 15''' ld icoa and then the music its going in calaxy levels 😀

  • @Baxter2005
    @Baxter2005 10 місяців тому

    When I first met my wife I took her a long two events she never came back again with me

  • @PaparazziEntertainment
    @PaparazziEntertainment 10 місяців тому

    Who knew that a Pair of 8" Speakers in a Tiny Box would suck as subs LMFAO

  • @monteallen5101
    @monteallen5101 10 місяців тому

    Dude, my Harbinger mls1000's sound waaay better than those rcf's. Better with Evolve 50's on top of ekx or etx 15's

  • @Vance.E.Reidsnr
    @Vance.E.Reidsnr 8 місяців тому

    You fell for the ocky doky.

  • @LezGõr
    @LezGõr 9 місяців тому

    Rcf evox 12 is not powerful enough for its size. Especially the sub. It has the same performance as the sub 705, which is the entry level. Evox 12 are also like 6 years old. Simply get the maui 44 g2. Newer technology and you will feel the earthquake that everybody wants

    • @AaronStrawn
      @AaronStrawn  9 місяців тому

      Really hoping a 44 G3 is coming out this year

    • @LezGõr
      @LezGõr 9 місяців тому

      @@AaronStrawn The market doesn’t need that for at least 2 more years. I can’t see anything wrong with the G2. It’s simply the best in its class :)

  • @soundtasticevents3602
    @soundtasticevents3602 11 місяців тому

    Sell them and get anything else i love rcf but these are not there best they have you have to know when to say something is not good no matter what brand

  • @DJTEDDY507
    @DJTEDDY507 11 місяців тому

    Next time don’t believe the hype