Yamaha Stagepas 1K MKII Revew | Is it worth the upgrade from the MKI?
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- Опубліковано 1 січ 2024
- Here's my review of the Yamaha Stagepas 1K MKII. I don't go over all the features because it's very similar to the MKI version of the speaker and I have a detailed review of that speaker. In this video I talk more about what has changed betweek the MKI and the MKII.
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Glad you did a video on this - appreciate hearing your take on the mkii 👍
thank you, very informative
Hi , Great content ! Thanks for sharing your opinions .
In the Yamaha StagePas 600 BT have a pretty beefy & tight low end ? Could you tell us if it shares any characteristics with the Yamaha StagePas 1k , with Frequency response and SPL ?
How does this compare to the EV Evolve 30M?
Thx 😊
Hi, Happy New Year and all the best for 2024!
How do you reckon this would sound against the JBL Eon1 mk2 battery powered column array?
I've only ever owned and used the original JBL Eon One column array. I have not used the battery powered MKII. I would just say if you're trying to decide between the two I would only buy the JBL if I needed a battery powered speaker. If you don't need battery powered but you want to go with JBL I'd spend a little more and get the JBL PRX One instead. I haven't used either of the JBL columns referenced but I'd say the Eon One MK2 will not perform as well as the Stagepas 1K MKII but the PRX One will out perform the Yamaha. Sound and reliability are unknown though has I haven't use either of them. I like how long the line is in the PRX One. It should project better than your average column array.
Hi thanks for your reply, yeah the PRX1 looks great! wish it was battery powered as well.
I'm after a really nice sounding battery powered speaker for busking as I cant carry/wheel around a powered speaker with a Geny or 12V batteries and mixer etc.
Thanks for your great honest reviews! All the best
Yeah if you need a battery powered speaker the JBL Eon One MKII is the best option. I'd also recommend taking a look at the Yamaha Stagepas 200 BTR. I've got a review on my channel about that speaker. I complain about the battery quite a bit but that's mostly because of the power off battery drain. The speaker itself is quite nice. I use it regularly. I'll note the tough thing about trying to make the PRX One battery powered is that it's just too big of a speaker. I think you'd end up with some poor battery life. There is a give and take when it comes to speaker output Vs battery life. That's why the Eon One MKII is not as loud if it's running on battery power. I think it was noted as about 4 db less max spl output.
Thanks for your advice, greatly appreciated👍 apologies for my late reply!@@TheAngrySoundTech
Great review but got to admit that it's not an easy balance Yamaha is trying to strike with these. But ok, a trade in / upgrade plan with MKI would be a nobel thing to do for Yamaha. I do wonder how something like dB Technologies ES 1002 active PA system would stack up to this for a few hundred dollar more. 🤔It's a very intriguing niche though I must say especially for backing track + vocal scenario for 100 people that has to deal with subpar acoustics in general.
I've wondered about the DB Tech columns as well. Haven't been willing to pull the trigger on them yet though. So far I'm satisfied with my MKII's so I won't be swapping them out for anything else anytime soon.
Can a rock band use it and mix everything through it?
I would say no
What can you say about the pole's stability? Are the poles swinging or all poles parts perfectly match?
How does the stagepass do compare to the dxr10 mkii?
I had the original stagepas 1K but returned it for a couple of the reasons that Brian talked about. While doing a demo with a buddy of mine, even my friend commented on how when he walked away there was a certain point where the sound just dropped off. Like Brian said, that is inherent to column arrays. Also, I felt it was just a little lacking in output. I found myself having to run it a little hotter than I prefer and that made me a bit uncomfortable because I felt it would not cover as many situations as I had hoped. Great sounding unit I just don't think it was for me. Our use was acoustic guitar and vocals in big and small areas.
I had the original DXR10s and now have DXR10mkiis. Based on my experience, I think the DXR10mkiis would absolutely smoke the stagepas 1K mkii and overall SPL output. Sure you would get a little better low end from the stagepas if you are not using subs under the DXRs but for overall output level I think the DXR10s win by a long shot - especially since they're rated at 132db I think anyways. I know your questions were for Brian and I would like to read his take on it as well. Thanks!
I have 2 of MKI's and been using it for 2 years. It took me a bit to get comfortable with them [not to clip them and still get the volume I want] but now I'm satisfied. But I have to say, I use them with external mixer [Yamaha MG10xu]. My events are outdoors up to 100 people, usually bellow that. Regarding poles stability they are great fit, no swinging. One system even got knocked over by overly enthusiastic partygoer and just kept on playing, nothing detached itself, not a scratch. I like the versatility of them, I even use one system for cocktail/lounge/background music, dispersion is good.
@@pipsic That's crazy one got knocked over and kept playing with no scratches!! I've heard of speakers on a stand getting knocked over but that's the first I've ever heard of a column ray getting knocked over! Glad to hear they're working out...
First time for me too (hope last time also) :) Some drunk folks fell over by dj booth @@JHGurganus
As @JHGurganus had stated. A pair of DXR10MKII's will put out more sound and project a lot further than a pair of Stagepas 1K MKII's will. What they will lack is comparable bass. But if you ran them with a single 15" sub it would crush a pair of 1K's. As for the stability of the column I've had no issues and I own 4 of these units. I have had issues with the column on both of the Mackie SRM-Flex speakers I used to own and of course the Bose L1 Pro16 is known for wobbly columns.
I really just feel these systems are way too overpriced for their performance. Evox 12 are almost 3k yet if you buy a full sub and their smaller 10inch top it’s like 1800. Wild times that said the JBL prx one is special I just hate the plastic cab you can tell the bass isn’t bumping. Like it should
Ninguna de esas columnas superan, en calidad de sonido, al Electrovoice Evolve 50 en el modo "LIVE". Tuve el L1 Pro16, pero no tiene el sonido plano y real que un músico en directo necesita. No he tenido el Yamaha, pero no confío en esos altavoces de 1.5 pulgadas para los rangos medios y medios bajos.
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