Sheeeesh! But does it have a digital mixing app? That’s the only thing separating me from selling my everse 8 and going two of these. Sound quality is amazing and would be fantastic for that back room coverage even for reception
I like that it is built in. But its not that different from running an everse 8 with a sennheiser glxd. It is cheaper and probably consumer level but would you trust sonic link better than analong digital systems like sennheiser glxd or shure for a client facing gig? Probably not
@@NickSpinelli I was saying the wave eight is cheaper. I think that's where it wins. Small get togethers and events. I'm not sure I'm ready to trust 2.4ghz wireless systems professionally though
@@elliotchocano9374 Agree 100% ! According to specs sheet max 15 meters/49 feet range UNOBSTRUCTED CIRCUMSTANCES. Spec sheet btw says nothing about Spl (dB) and musical frequency range..........."pro" speaker ? No i don´t think so
I like the wireless 🛜 but it looks like an old speaker from the 90s which whatever that’s okay. The grill looks like it’s some speakers you get at Walmart. Seems to bump tho in the parking lot. Where u at tho bro? Feel like a crackhead would’ve came out the woodwork and gank’d that quick. Thanks for the video. I’m not quite sold on either alpha products as of yet. Still waiting on the reloop /dj pro ai mixer to drop 🤞
Thanks for saying two speakers for ceremonies as it should be especially for bigger weddings, one speakers off to the side doesn't cut it. I will be buying one to check it out and if good I get another.
@@mazusub8182 13 weddings in this year and it's worth every penny. Goodbye MACKIE Thump Go's as these Wave 8's sound way way better plus they're wireless.
pretty cool, i recently got samung sounbar with similar tech, with wireless sorround satellites and sub woofer, was skeptical at first but zero latency, so i'm not suprised that this works
I love the wireless transmission of the sonic link. the Wave-Eight is just.....ugly as F. Give me something to cover the front. The everse 8 is just so much smaller/lighter; If I was going 26lbs and that size I'm going Everse 12. Great review Nick!
you too Spinelli, you too? You went to dark side, these crap speakers are uuuugly! stop promoting these bedroom speakers at the price of party speakers :)))
Two words... Ug & Ly. I won't compromise on aesthetics. I'm sure all the other companies will follow suit fairly quickly and make them look cleaner than this.
The wireless connectivity is a radio, just like microphone packs. This is not a new innovation, just good advertising. Plenty of DJs are accomplishing long range, low latency with mic receivers. The Everse 8 is purpose built for public announcements, which is why it has so many vocal effects, ducking, and feedback suppression. This pioneer unit’s back panel looks very dated. Everse 8 looks more sleek and high end, especially in white.
I'm not convinced this is better than the Everse 8 other than the sonic transmitter/receiver. But, that is doing 2.4-2.4835 Ghz which would make me a bit hesitant. I currently use a 5.Ghz Wireless system with my Everse 8s that work great. I haven't seen a maximum SPL for the Wave 8 yet (Everse is 121dB) and amp is 110W vs. 400W. I think I'm on the sideline for this one right now.
Passs. Maybe the next one. But the everse. With skaa Is a killa combo this looks like a Temu speaker design . And I know u can’t say it since u wanna keep them products coming in lol
Functions 👍👍 Design/Look 👎 - for weddings something more aesthetic is needed (and available in white). THEN it would be a nobrainer and bought immediately!
I hear you but wouldn't work even better in doors where it can bounce off of walls? Open space is more difficult for the signal. I'm trying it indoors this weekend
@@NickSpinellino, the opposite. Reflected signals can cause more issues. The biggest problem is guests though. People absorb radio waves killing signal. I’m curious if you have that box inside your booth with people on the floor and those across the room or in another room how they’ll do.
@@cduemig1 SonicLink to me looks similar to the apecs of Skaa audio A-link plus transmitters/receiver, maybe just build into a cheap black china box with unbalanced RCA and SonicLink logo
its so hard to trust review being that every dj youtuber with a platform was sent this speaker and decided to all release video about this damn speaker ... but hopefully we can trust you'll say this shiet is thrash if it is .. lol
A few cool features but it looks terrible. It’s also 11 pounds heavier than the Everse. I really like the wireless option but too many cons. I wouldn’t want to use it as a ceremony speaker because it’s doesn’t look classy at all.
I appreciate the ingenuity, but a speaker that’s obviously meant to be portable with an exposed twitter.😂 also hey alpha whatever if you’re in here we would like your supercool sonic transmitter/receiver combo stand alone product. Thanks.
looks like a 90s speaker. full grills are the actual trend.. I dont care if uncovered horns are comming back I would use again my awesome 80s and 90s speakers again ..sounds better than anything new.
I see that the sonic link is 2.4 ghz. I know mics in that frequency can be problematic. Do you think this would suffer the same potential pitfalls? I'd be nervous to do a ceremony and have them drop out.
Question? I have two of the Everse Eights. When you connect a microphone to one of the Everse, the vocals do not come through to the second paired speaker. Is this something the new wave-eight will do?
I would say that it would. I have soundboks 3s and they have skaa transmitters in them and they work like that. I will definitely check this out because right now when I don't want to be wireless without a bunch of extra stuff the soundboks works well. But I think I am going to try these because I think they look more professional and will wirelessly connect more speakers.
@@NickSpinelli Yeah, the really cheap Bluetooth devices can have really bad latency. But the wave 8 is not particular cheap, and 12ms is still noticeable. But i don't think thats a huge problem and the range is impressive. However its not zero latency.
The real application here would be for hotel AV companies who take hours to set up their audio systems. 8 of these would take less than 30 minutes to set up and test. Pretty cool, and conferance attendees don't give a hoot about what they look like.
transmitting sound to other sources by air is not really first thing though, aiaiai already have their wireless speaker and headphones, and even before singers and instrumentalist uses 2.4GHz signals for wireless sound transmission tech, wonder what's the differences between those and this speakers tech
Word to the wise batteries are unpredictable in every aspect might be nice for ceremonies or small events outside the price is insane you can get something half the price.
sounds to good to be true, nick let u know how does this handle at one of your wedding events that holds about 150 people or a little more because i know for sure that you are going to bring your sub woofers just to feel the room up, and we all get that, let us how well this speaker handles on high end side.
Nick, great video! I pre-ordered an Omnis-Duo and I'm thinking about the Wave-Eight. The ONLY thing holding me back is that I like how you can power a wireless mic receiver with the Everse. You said you're going to use this for Ceremonies... what do you do for mics? If I want to run my EW-DW, I'll have to use a jackery or something (which I'm considering)
I typically do 2 mics at each ceremony, so I have them in a separate case with a distro and an external mixer. I’m gonna use the wave eights as truly wireless speakers away from where ever my mics are setup.
WAVE-EIGHT > Everse 8
My Everse just got out dated!
Wave-eight > bose s1 pro
Sheeeesh! But does it have a digital mixing app?
That’s the only thing separating me from selling my everse 8 and going two of these. Sound quality is amazing and would be fantastic for that back room coverage even for reception
Does it power a mic receiver?
Shame it looks like a 90’S Peavey speaker 😂
What’s up with the old school grille with the exposed screws. Shit looks dated AF
I like the features but hate the look also.
Looks like shit lol 😂
It's easy to repair.
Super impressed by the amount of sound it puts out
Would yall recommend me this speaker for normal use like a regular speaker or is this better suited for dj people
Looks like the Mc Crypt speakers to me from back in the days.
I like that it is built in. But its not that different from running an everse 8 with a sennheiser glxd. It is cheaper and probably consumer level but would you trust sonic link better than analong digital systems like sennheiser glxd or shure for a client facing gig? Probably not
How is it cheaper when you have to buy the GLXD as well? That's well over $1000 for the Everse plus the mic. This is 899
@@NickSpinelli I was saying the wave eight is cheaper. I think that's where it wins. Small get togethers and events. I'm not sure I'm ready to trust 2.4ghz wireless systems professionally though
@@elliotchocano9374 Agree 100% ! According to specs sheet max 15 meters/49 feet range UNOBSTRUCTED CIRCUMSTANCES. Spec sheet btw says nothing about Spl (dB) and musical frequency range..........."pro" speaker ? No i don´t think so
I like the wireless 🛜 but it looks like an old speaker from the 90s which whatever that’s okay. The grill looks like it’s some speakers you get at Walmart. Seems to bump tho in the parking lot. Where u at tho bro? Feel like a crackhead would’ve came out the woodwork and gank’d that quick. Thanks for the video. I’m not quite sold on either alpha products as of yet. Still waiting on the reloop /dj pro ai mixer to drop 🤞
Thanks for saying two speakers for ceremonies as it should be especially for bigger weddings, one speakers off to the side doesn't cut it. I will be buying one to check it out and if good I get another.
Please 🙏 keep us updated with your review once you tested it out and put it to work on the wild out there… to see if it’s worth the buy. 🙏🫶💯🫡
@@mazusub8182 13 weddings in this year and it's worth every penny. Goodbye MACKIE Thump Go's as these Wave 8's sound way way better plus they're wireless.
pretty cool, i recently got samung sounbar with similar tech, with wireless sorround satellites and sub woofer, was skeptical at first but zero latency, so i'm not suprised that this works
Wow! They did think of everything,.
Do you know what frequency band this transmits on? Is it 2.4 ghz or is it in the MHz range? Is it a digital transmission?
Can we blutooth in and XLR out to subwoofer??
Looks ugly to be honest. I'll stick to a pair of Everse8s)
It looks like that ion speaker from Sam's Club.... 🤣
Amazing tech, just looks like a speaker that you get out of Best Buy
But you can’t…😅
It does look like an Ion type speaker from Costco, but worth a listen.
@@Tylersdownfall heard at NAMM and sounds great
How does this compare to Soundboks with SKAA Pro setup?
I’m curious too
I love the wireless transmission of the sonic link. the Wave-Eight is just.....ugly as F. Give me something to cover the front. The everse 8 is just so much smaller/lighter; If I was going 26lbs and that size I'm going Everse 12. Great review Nick!
You could probably scrim it for now
I have two EV8 and just got the 12s l use SKAA Pro protocol for pretty much the same function. Wireless battery powered sets are going to be INSANE!!!
Over priced, i rather get 2 mackie’s and the alto stealth 1 for less money
Looks very similar to the speakers I used to rent for high school dances 35 years ago
you too Spinelli, you too? You went to dark side, these crap speakers are uuuugly! stop promoting these bedroom speakers at the price of party speakers :)))
I agree they're pretty ugly, but they do sound sound great and work well... I put them to the test. You gotta look at the beauty on the inside lmao
Two words... Ug & Ly. I won't compromise on aesthetics. I'm sure all the other companies will follow suit fairly quickly and make them look cleaner than this.
It looks like a cheap mackie thump.
Nice features but its UGLY
The wireless connectivity is a radio, just like microphone packs. This is not a new innovation, just good advertising. Plenty of DJs are accomplishing long range, low latency with mic receivers. The Everse 8 is purpose built for public announcements, which is why it has so many vocal effects, ducking, and feedback suppression. This pioneer unit’s back panel looks very dated. Everse 8 looks more sleek and high end, especially in white.
I'm not convinced this is better than the Everse 8 other than the sonic transmitter/receiver. But, that is doing 2.4-2.4835 Ghz which would make me a bit hesitant. I currently use a 5.Ghz Wireless system with my Everse 8s that work great.
I haven't seen a maximum SPL for the Wave 8 yet (Everse is 121dB) and amp is 110W vs. 400W. I think I'm on the sideline for this one right now.
How does it compare to the everse 12
Can you do comparison video to the SOUNDBOKS 4. Similar tech , SKAA receiver which is supposed to be 0 latency too.
Looks like they don’t even publish max SPL spec 😂😂😂
It is on 2.4ghz so you might run into an issue with more crowded place
can’t mess with wireless speakers specially to dj bro no way
The future is here, don't resist it!!
Everse 12>anything else battery powered
Passs. Maybe the next one. But the everse. With skaa Is a killa combo this looks like a Temu speaker design . And I know u can’t say it since u wanna keep them products coming in lol
😂
Functions 👍👍 Design/Look 👎 - for weddings something more aesthetic is needed (and available in white). THEN it would be a nobrainer and bought immediately!
Hey Nick, you know that most wireless anything works great when there is nothing but space. Try it at a reception of 100+ guests. I wanna see THAT.
Me to, SonicLink transmits in the 2,4GHz range, same as a lot of wifi. And only RCA connectors on the SonicLink transmitter.
I hear you but wouldn't work even better in doors where it can bounce off of walls? Open space is more difficult for the signal. I'm trying it indoors this weekend
@@NickSpinellino, the opposite. Reflected signals can cause more issues. The biggest problem is guests though. People absorb radio waves killing signal. I’m curious if you have that box inside your booth with people on the floor and those across the room or in another room how they’ll do.
@@cduemig1 SonicLink to me looks similar to the apecs of Skaa audio A-link plus transmitters/receiver, maybe just build into a cheap black china box with unbalanced RCA and SonicLink logo
its so hard to trust review being that every dj youtuber with a platform was sent this speaker and decided to all release video about this damn speaker ... but hopefully we can trust you'll say this shiet is thrash if it is .. lol
Everse 8 vs. Wave 8🤷🏾♂️🤔
Are you able to access the battery to swap it out with extras when it dies ?
Why not just have the Sonic link built into the controller. This way it makes sense to buy the speaker! 🤦🏾♂️🤷🏾♂️
but it's soooo ugly 😭
Sound quality compared to your Everse8?
A few cool features but it looks terrible. It’s also 11 pounds heavier than the Everse. I really like the wireless option but too many cons. I wouldn’t want to use it as a ceremony speaker because it’s doesn’t look classy at all.
What do you all think: Does it make sense to stack 6-12 waveEight together as alternative for a bigger PA?
Hey Nick, have you tried scratching or anything similar to test the latency in a performance requiring no latency?
There will be WAVE-TWELVE too I suppose
Its clunky. looks like a suitcase. Fantastic wireless solution, fantastic potential but EV Everse are cleaner looking
lack of user replaceble battery is a no no tbh especially considering the price
this is is way more interesting than the controller. You called this like 6 months ago too, ha!
Sorry it’s already done. Soundboks speaker with a SKAA-transmitter.
You know that speaker you see at costco that lights up? It has more features than this
Oh man...they might've really did something with this. Everse bout to be feeling the heat!
Feeling the heat from this turd melting down 😂
*Everest?
GOD DAMN IT I'M IN....I hated wireless so long, but this dedicated box is LEGENDARY
So can I use one of these as my left speaker and a qsc k12 on the other side ?
Couldn’t you do the same thing with any other battery speaker with a wireless transmitter ?
Yes
Well I'm glad I didn't jump on he Everse 8 bandwagon when everyone else did.
Wish these battery powered speakers had an AC out to power wireless lav for ceremonies. What’s the best solution for that?
The Everse 8 and 12 from EV has a power port for running wireless mics
How does this compare to the Mackie Thump Go?
Dj Loudmouth coming through with the scoops!
😂
take that speaker back to the 90's and leave it there, looks like crap
The look of the speaker looks ugly and over priced
soundbox is already doing this wirelessly as well battery on the speaker is crazy prime go and it’s a 15 sound can be an issue though
I appreciate the ingenuity, but a speaker that’s obviously meant to be portable with an exposed twitter.😂 also hey alpha whatever if you’re in here we would like your supercool sonic transmitter/receiver combo stand alone product. Thanks.
It's water proof so the tweeter can't be that exposed
Dude go back to the real you
And I think Sonic link delay is 14 ms
When Alpha Theta meets Radio Shack cos that’s what it looks like 😂
ugly speakers tbh
Is there a dc power port though to power the mic receiver like the everse 8?
looks like a 90s speaker. full grills are the actual trend.. I dont care if uncovered horns are comming back I would use again my awesome 80s and 90s speakers again ..sounds better than anything new.
Less than 10ms latency
I see that the sonic link is 2.4 ghz. I know mics in that frequency can be problematic. Do you think this would suffer the same potential pitfalls? I'd be nervous to do a ceremony and have them drop out.
Question? I have two of the Everse Eights. When you connect a microphone to one of the Everse, the vocals do not come through to the second paired speaker. Is this something the new wave-eight will do?
I would say that it would. I have soundboks 3s and they have skaa transmitters in them and they work like that. I will definitely check this out because right now when I don't want to be wireless without a bunch of extra stuff the soundboks works well. But I think I am going to try these because I think they look more professional and will wirelessly connect more speakers.
Run it wired using the mix out you won’t have this issue I believe.
Sonic Link is 12ms Latency and Bluetooth is about 40ms Latency.
You’re referring to Bluetooth 2.4LE which is new and not in every product. Most Bluetooth is 200ms
@@NickSpinelli Yeah, the really cheap Bluetooth devices can have really bad latency.
But the wave 8 is not particular cheap, and 12ms is still noticeable. But i don't think thats a huge problem and the range is impressive. However its not zero latency.
Yep! I’m sold! I want two
I think I need a pair of these! 🤯
The real application here would be for hotel AV companies who take hours to set up their audio systems. 8 of these would take less than 30 minutes to set up and test. Pretty cool, and conferance attendees don't give a hoot about what they look like.
Not gonna lie I got a little bit of anxiety, watching you leave the speaker all the way over there, like someone could just run off with it 😂
What would be the differences between Wave Eight and the Pioneer DJ VM-80 speaker?
the alien technology on this mf
I'll have to stick with my Mackie Thump GOs for now, but I will definitely have to upgrade someday!
What's the SPL??
My thoughts exactly. Can't find it in specs.
I was waiting for the price at the end and my jaw dropped! $899 is amazing, especially for a Pioneer/AT product! Ahh man ordering 2 rn
transmitting sound to other sources by air is not really first thing though, aiaiai already have their wireless speaker and headphones, and even before singers and instrumentalist uses 2.4GHz signals for wireless sound transmission tech, wonder what's the differences between those and this speakers tech
Word to the wise batteries are unpredictable in every aspect might be nice for ceremonies or small events outside the price is insane you can get something half the price.
Another way of being broke! Great speaker!! Then at DJX they’ll present the AT 10!🤑🤑
sounds to good to be true, nick let u know how does this handle at one of your wedding events that holds about 150 people or a little more because i know for sure that you are going to bring your sub woofers just to feel the room up, and we all get that, let us how well this speaker handles on high end side.
Nick, great video! I pre-ordered an Omnis-Duo and I'm thinking about the Wave-Eight. The ONLY thing holding me back is that I like how you can power a wireless mic receiver with the Everse. You said you're going to use this for Ceremonies... what do you do for mics? If I want to run my EW-DW, I'll have to use a jackery or something (which I'm considering)
I typically do 2 mics at each ceremony, so I have them in a separate case with a distro and an external mixer. I’m gonna use the wave eights as truly wireless speakers away from where ever my mics are setup.
When i upgrade i might have to skip the everse 8 for these. Just wish they came in white and 12 inch size
I’m don’t comment too often. I must say those speakers are truly next level and for $900 really good price.
Can one trans miter play two speaker in stereo? Poo rice too high 400$ good enough
you need to borrow 8 and place them in a multi-level metal and concrete building and let us know how it works
Pretty Damm ugly i must say but Thank You for the review
That speaker sounded way better than i thought it would. Especially at 100W
What about clear view? Do you need a clear view site for it to transmit sonic sound?
Sounds nice…. I’ll need two…. Will buy one to see “what it do”.
Nice review, what do you think about my setup?
If it takes off they should make it in white after first sales slow down
Wow crazy, what do you think of my Setup
Yowza!! That’s freaking wild
How long does it take to fully charge it up?
This is fkn nuts!!!!!! :)
Could you charge and use it at the same time
Alpha Theta = Pioneer Dj???
Damn. Madness. I need 4. Wow.