I've been using the Bose S1 Pro for over 3 years, almost exclusively as a ceremony and/or cocktail hour set-up. At the time, it was the closest thing to a total package for my needs (sound, convenience, portability). It has served me extremely well for those three years and I couldn't be more pleased with it. That said, a video like this is really (!) helpful for anyone who is looking to buy their first battery powered system or is adding to their inventory. For my needs and for how I use them, it would likely come down to price and availability. I don't think there's a wrong answer and, as Brian said, it's up to each of us to decide. Thanks Brian -- another great video
One thing to consider: The S1 Pro uses an array of drivers (3 pointing in diff directions supported by a 4th LF driver) vs the EV which is a 2way design (ie a HF+LF 2 driver config like a typical PA speaker). This means the dispersion characteristics are going to be different and is also the reason the EV will certainly win on SPL when measured at a single point in space (as it would be by the measurement mic picking up a 1khz signal fed into the speaker). The S1's strength is that when playing program material, it will provide about 90db evenly over a wider coverage area vs the EV which is going to blast 100+ db in more of a beam of focused sound towards a part of the audience. Different tools for different jobs in some ways. The S1 is designed to provide a good overall sound to a wider audience while sacrificing some energy (bass) and overall volume. The EV will throw its sound to a narrower slice of the audience but will hit harder and louder, meaning it really needs multiple units for even coverage. But two EV's would give excellent coverage and sound beating the S1 hands down sonically, but then youre paying a lot more to get that. That is why the S1 makes a good case for itself, usually it is just 'enough' to satisfy most needs.
I think in the area of ceremony PA, the S1 got it down due to its wide dispursion. I think the EV would make for a great side fill for when you need to get some extra reinforcement in a tight area.
I have owned the Bose S1 ever since they were introduced. It’s a great little speaker that I use for small gatherings at church for worship. I use it all the time to run my Spotify library through it. The only thing I don’t like is the slide switch for tone match. I think it sounds terrible with guitar and vocals. I also recently bought a EV Evolve 30 for regular church services. It sounds great too. I love both.
I just traded in an S1Pro for the Everse8 and got going with it today. To start I just connected my cellphone by Bluetooth and played different kinds of music from Spotify. It was disappointing with a lower HiFi sound as compared to the S1Pro!! I thought, crap, what have I done!? Why the heck did I trade in?? But I didn't get discouraged and explored, tweaked, and played. There is a hell of a lot of adjusting to do with this next-generation speaker! The EQ settings alone get me cross-eyed!!! I had to choose between GEQ and PEQ. What the hell is that, I thought, and had to research it a bit! Graphic Equalizer and Parametric Equalizer, I found out, but I have lots more to learn, like should I choose PEQ or GEQ??? :) The Everse8 is very sensitive to EQ; on my Galaxy phone, I discovered that I had to choose the right EQ on the phone (for example Pop or Classical or Jazz etc) to get the best results by Bluetooth. Or I could adjust EQ on the speaker. I didn't have to struggle like this with the Bluetooth speakers I have! Anyhow, bottom line is this: The Everse8 is NOT for you if you just want to play music or karaoke at a party; no Sir! You need to know quite a bit about Pro sound, know about EQs etc. etc. The mic preamps on the S1Pro are pretty piss poor; I had to use a mixer to get good volume. Whereas I am delighted that you get terrific and rich sound with the Everse8 using a dynamic microphone. Phantom power only on input 1 by the way. After a couple of hours of adjusting, tweaking and experimenting, I have decided I did the right thing trading in the S1Pro for this Everse8. I have much more to learn though, I think, with the EQs for a microphone. Thanks for this video, but you have only scratched the surface; the speaker is meant for vocals and/or guitar and backing tracks from inputs 3/4. Just playing music, as in this video, will absolutely not help people decide! In fact, to me the S1Pro sounded better on this video! :)
Listen from minute 11.12 .listen only to the snare drum sound coming out from both monitors.. I can tell a big difference in the frequencies of both monitors ,the snare drum on the everse 8 sounders smashed as against the bose S1 one which sounded very flat and musical, the bose is cleaner in all the frequencies/the Everse is kind of hyped on the low frequency, for a professional listener stand point the bose is far superior in sound quality
The EV seem to have a slightly richer sound. Wonder if it handles bass better than the S1. I've been using them awhile and that's my only gripe. I do like the receiver tray option with power port & the usb-c charging port
@@BluesCat1980 Although I'm sure the EV does get louder, I'm always skeptical of manufacturers SPL claims. Some companies measure it at 1m with a B&K, some at .5m with a no name mic, and others just "calculate" the SPL without actually taking a measurement! There is no industry wide standard, so you just have to take the word of the marketing department for that particular company. 😞
@@BluesCat1980 Yeah, but sound quality is very subjective. I know what I think sounds good, and that might not line up with someone else's opinion. That's why I like to look into specs before a purchase. My only issue is that there aren't standards in the industry, so manufacturers often "fudge" the numbers to make their product seem better than it actually is.
Thank You. I will buy Everse8, my first battery powered speaker. EV is my sound company of choice, so I am very happy that they have finally battery speaker to offer. Nice video 😉👌🏻
Thanks for doing this. I have a Bose S1 that we use mostly for live vocal monitoring. I like it, but I'm also always looking at what's new and what might do better than what we currently are using. To me, the EV seems to have a little more bass extension. Both sound good.
Great video. The Everse looks nice. I use the JBL Eon One compact since I needed to have phantom power available. Mostly happy, but it could be louder. As a bonus, the USB power output on the back of it can power our wireless mic receiver.
Hello I have EV Everse 8 speaker and have a question about white noise coming out if nothing is connected to the speaker. Is it normal to have white noise for battery operated speakers? Thank you
You are wrong!! .. go back and listen from minute 11:12.and listen only to the snare drum coming out from both speakers, the Everse completely smashed the snare drum ,compare it to the snare drum 🥁 coming out from the bose is night and day ,.the bose sounded professionally flat on all frequencies. You can hear everything in detailed
I am always amazed by how many people love the BOSE sound. BOSE has never been known for their sound quality. Also, a PA speaker is not meant to sound like a studio monitor or a home stereo speaker. A proper PA speaker should strive to be neutral.
Listened on my phone anD what I felt I heard was bose having more clarity while it seems the ev was grabbing more high frequencys and could get louder in high ends. Im still getting out of the bedroom so this was very informational. Thank you for all your tips and vids. They are very great.
The Everse 8 sounds better to me, deeper punching bass and a bit more airiness and fidelity (but also slightly harsh). The S1 Pro sounds great live already so this EV must sound even better live. Did you have a preference when you heard them side-by-side?
I'm trying to decide between these two speakers. Just a suggestion for comparison. Use time slices in editing and jump back and forth, EQ both, and play music with acoustic instruments and vocals people will recognize the natural sound of.
Hi Brian, thanks for the demo, it's a pity you couldn't have run the EV's flat the same as the Bose without taking out the mid frequencies and using music mode as that adds more bass.
I did it that way because this video was shot in the studio in a very nearfield fashion. Horns on these types of speakers are not designed for nearfield listening, let alone nearfield recording on a camera like I have. So, I had to chill it out for the purpose of this video. It would be different if I had 20 - 30 feet to play with, but my little home studio just isn't that big.
Took me awhile to find the feedback suppression. It’s marked AFS on/off in the settings. I have not tried it out yet. I’ll be using it at a wedding ceremony today
Hello. Nice yo meet you...^^ I can not speak English very well. I really want to ask a question, so I will ask it using a translator. Please understand even if the way I speak is a little strange. My name is Damian, and I mainly perform acoustic guitar on small and medium-sized outdoor stages in Korea. I need a battery-powered amplifier right now, and I'm debating between EV everse8 and Bose s1 pro plus. I want the delicate expression of an acoustic guitar to be possible, but also have high output and a clear sound delivered to the audience. Which product is better?
Brian, I have been watching you for YEARS and your videos never disappoint. They are great, thoughtful and all around good stuff. You have proven that one does not need the fluff to make a good video. Have a great day bud. Keep it up. Btw, the EV is a great speaker but imo is overpriced and EV seems to know that as they are already doing price drops.
i want a bluetooth speaker with good sound quality. Which one is the best between those 2 speakers ? can we listen music with them at relatively low volume ? thanks
Hey Brian great video. I don't own a Bose S-1. But side by side the EV win out sound wise as I can tell on the video . Would like to see a side by side on the JBL eon one compact speaker I do have a pair of those and like them like many other Dj's. I am a big owner of EV speakers from evolve 50's to ZLX 15's and 12's. Might add the EV- Everse 8 later on.
I feel the same way, I have used EV speakers for over 30years now & still to this day. I have 2 lines of EV passive speakers as well as the ZLX, ELX200 speakers. I love EV & I'm sure this little baby here is great & definitely will add to my collection.
I just bought the everse and I'm happy. The bose is easier to operate and has a nice polished sound. The Everse is louder, brighter and has stronger deeper bass. The everse provides phantom power on one input. The everse's most important advantage is the quality of the app that drives it. It's solid. Including auto adjusts for everything from bass guitar through speaking voice, 30 dynachord dsp effects, multiple graphic eqs and a powerful parametric eq. Most importantly you can name and save your settings and recall them as needed. In this product, they've teamed up with Bosch. It's a pro piece of gear.
Hard to imagine anything sounding better than a bose in this category. I have 2 of them and often only use one because they sound so good. On the Bose connect, the only thing there is being able to connect 2 speakers together in either mono or stereo mode. I've never seen any other options such as power level remaining etc. That being said, I am open to the EV being it has all the bells and whistles that are handy, which I can't believe Bose has never added yet. Pretty pitiful on their behalf being that even the cheapest of speakers have all the bells and whistles already.
I like the Bose because it does NOT have all the bells and whistles... I greatly prefer knobs to touchscreens... AND it weighs less and is a little smaller..
@greendrinkguy1882 I do concur. I just got an ev 30m column array. It's pretty confusing. I imagine the ev8 would be the same. I find myself just using my old reliable bose s1s for peace of mind.
@@borg386 Yep, and just wait til U get outside in the sun.. Those LED screens get even more annoying and hard to see in bright sunlight. Digital screens +touchscreens (or any music equipment that needs to be linked to a computer or a phone) is a horrific trend that needs to be reversed.
Nice comparison. We'll have these 2 head to head, as well as the other battery powered speakers this year at Harvest of Sound. Battery powered speakers are getting big, so we figured it's time to do a battery powered shootout as well.
@@PURESOUND4 indoors, in a 5500sqft ballroom. Peak volume at just clipping using pink noise, and on and off axis frequency response using an rta mic and smarrt
Nice video - thank you. I would like your opinion though, as, as you say, you have to be in the room to really judge, and you're the only one that was there. What's your preference?
I've decided to purchase the ev8 but may decide to keep the Bose S1 as a second speaker to combine with the other one. You cannot compare the features that the EV has versus the Bose.
Hello, I was about to buy a Bose S1, but seeing videos both of praise and some complaints about the lack of bass, I ended up opting for the everse 8, I already had the jbl eon one compact, and I returned it to the store in two days, the volume easily clipped, it was not possible to extract a loud sound, and I bought the ev because I already have an electro voice elx 20010p, and I went to the store to compare it, I liked the timbre of the everse 8 even though it was more expensive than the bose, it didn't have the bose to try in my city, I didn't regret it, the everse 8 has a good volume until it clips, and many features, I'm loving this box.
I appreciate your video on the 2 speakers. But I wish you would of played the EV straight without you cutting 6db off the mids. I know that's the way you like to play your music from other videos I have watched from you. But to me the Bose sounded more full sound & crisp & I think it's because you took so much of the mids out of the EV speaker. It would of been cool to do your adjustments but also just let the EV play as it is, just in music. Just my 2 cent. Thanks Brian :-)
Remember when I said this was the 2nd time I had shot that part of the video? Reason being is the first time, the camera mic couldn't reproduce the sound the EV was making, even at a -3db mid cut & a -3db gain cut. Sounds great in the studio, but it distorted the camera mic. So, I tried it the way you heard in the video where it was actually audible.
I own two Bose S1 Pro’s and I love the sound and coverage for acoustic guitar and vocals. The the controls are simple but limited. I like that he everse has better controls via an app BUT sometimes simple IS BETTER in a live gig! Just sayin’
EV has more bass, high extension also the clarity which super superior . Ps. Need to listen with headphone , as yesterday I listen Laptop speaker which can't get low FQ so bring EV not good , to day I have try again with my ref IEM wow I can feel EV much more better in overall . Thanks for comparison 👍👍👍
I go out as a little trio, our singer has the Bose S1 and our sax player the JBL EON One. The Bose and the EV sound quite different beasts I think the Bose is a 6.5" woofer and 3 small drivers maybe 2" on the top end. As a result I feel it's very good in the vocal region but it's going to suffer in the real low end, and the real high end which is what this video seems to demonstrate. The EV has a larger bass woofer and a proper 1" tweeter so it's a more conventional design and with the top end being titanium (I think) it's got a clear advantage. You mention the EV has a much higher max SPL but it probably doesn't state what frequency that is at, I suspect the tweeter probably can go very loud at certain frequencies so it's probably measured at 1-4kHz not 100-400Hz so much like power ratings it's probably a moot point. Nevertheless assuming it was an apples to apples comparison each time you want an additional 3dB of output you need to double the power. So the EV driven with 10w should be as loud as the Bose driven with 160w (as I say it's unlikely these figures are really meaningful as manufacturers skew this all the time). So I'd like to see a more apples to apples comparison between the EV and the JBL if you have access to one! I would also say that you can probably get the EV to sound really great with that much EQ available onboard
Thanks for doing this video. I love bose products. It's like if you don't own them, you can't tell type of thing with bose product. But let say i need this speakers for side fill, ceremony, small gathering, Dj monitor ... what else would you need this tiny speakers for lol? for me i see the versatility (Easy setup). For that reason Ev is the winner for me. For example, If you have two of the EV you can Bluetooth stereo pair them without any wire, plus the usb C for iPad/ phone charging and dc out for wireless receiver and finally the speaker mode. That's why i bought EV.
The EV lost me when it used the screen for all controls. I use this for ceremonies and need knobs to control volumes and eqs quickly. Also, for outdoor events in the sun it can very challenging to see the screen on sunny days. I had that issue with the jbl one, trying to see levels in the sun was difficult. I just bought the yorkville mobile 8 and seems to be the winner for me between those 3. I haven't owned the bose.
Brian you need to do a halftime show. More fireworks. More smoke. Less mirror 😂 great vid as always. In my humble opinion Bose and EV make a great product
Very good demo. The EV has a slightly louder output and more features but the Boise is about $150 less and more user friendly and still has a good sound.
I’ve got 2 S1pro and I’ve ordered 2 everse 8. I currently plan to keep both. What I love about Bose is that I never want to or feel the need to tweak the sound when listening to music through them. They sound fantastic and give real audiophile detail that you don’t hear on many systems. I do occasionally think they’re not powerful enough for live performances however. And as Brian points out in the other video, bose are great now at consumer audio which is where I lean with the S1 Pro. So the fact it has very few controls is it’s plus. Where as the EV had loads of control which I think will be it’s plus for live. I may change my mind once I have the EVs but that’s my current standing. Thanks for making the video 👍
Bose you can hear all the frequencies very clean and distinct , impressive !!!! Other thing , the Bose have a bigger spread anlge sound !!!! Amazing !!!
I have the S1 and use it for Korg keys and mic. the Tone Match is the little bit of genius which brings it all together. EV might sound a full on the Aux in perhaps, but its the clarity of the Bose that wins hands down for any live performer.
bose sounds more muddy and mellow in a strangely pleasant way, but the everse sounds more accurate and pro in a boring and a little fatiguing way. Each has their own perfect purpose I'm sure.
Thank you! I've been trying to say this forever. The bass coming from the bose is like almost fake. It sounds muddy and distorts very easily at higher volumes.
Thanks for the review Brian. I’m considering purchasing the EV for the girls HS soccer team I coach. Would be great for practices or pregame warmups ⚽️👍🏽 🔊
They both sound great, but the Bose S1 Pro has a fuller sound, the Everse sounds a little hollow to me. This review is coming from a Bose S1 Pro owner.
Bose S1 is the winner here, hear the Guitar on both , EV is a great company , I am using EV SX 300 for the last 20 years. Excellent . Passive speakers,
The Bose has much better clarity and sound quality imo. EV has more bass/low-end. As a singer/guitarist I prefer the Bose for these reasons. If I ever wanted more base I’d just get the Bose Sub that’s goes with the S1. I also prefer the smaller size of the Bose S1, that was the whole point of it. Being able to take it anywhere easily with it’s small footprint and just hooking it up to a bigger system when needed. But like I said, “this is coming from a musician” that go a S1 because of it’s sound quality to form-factor.
I thought the Bose had a much crisp in full sound over the EV as well from this video. But also Brian took 6db from the mid section, that is alot & to me why I think it sounded a bit muffled and muddy. I think if he had left it the straights about messing with the meds at all he would have had a lot more crisp full round sound.
The Bose s1 with a sub sounds fantastic. Better in my opinion than the smallest L1. My evolve 30 sounds better than my pro 32 at similar volumes so I'd be anxious to hear what the everse sounds like.
All the features that these speakers have have been available for a long time now, so its nothing new JBL brought out their model years ago very similar in features.
Best way to do a sound comparison is not having a break in between the two and bounce them back and forth to compare easier.
also get a db meter to make sure they're both playing at the same volume level, and play both speakers with flat eq
I've been using the Bose S1 Pro for over 3 years, almost exclusively as a ceremony and/or cocktail hour set-up. At the time, it was the closest thing to a total package for my needs (sound, convenience, portability). It has served me extremely well for those three years and I couldn't be more pleased with it. That said, a video like this is really (!) helpful for anyone who is looking to buy their first battery powered system or is adding to their inventory. For my needs and for how I use them, it would likely come down to price and availability. I don't think there's a wrong answer and, as Brian said, it's up to each of us to decide. Thanks Brian -- another great video
Hi Brian! good job. on my own sound preference, I love the sound of EV-E8 with more wider sound and defined bass than Bose S1
One thing to consider: The S1 Pro uses an array of drivers (3 pointing in diff directions supported by a 4th LF driver) vs the EV which is a 2way design (ie a HF+LF 2 driver config like a typical PA speaker). This means the dispersion characteristics are going to be different and is also the reason the EV will certainly win on SPL when measured at a single point in space (as it would be by the measurement mic picking up a 1khz signal fed into the speaker). The S1's strength is that when playing program material, it will provide about 90db evenly over a wider coverage area vs the EV which is going to blast 100+ db in more of a beam of focused sound towards a part of the audience. Different tools for different jobs in some ways. The S1 is designed to provide a good overall sound to a wider audience while sacrificing some energy (bass) and overall volume. The EV will throw its sound to a narrower slice of the audience but will hit harder and louder, meaning it really needs multiple units for even coverage. But two EV's would give excellent coverage and sound beating the S1 hands down sonically, but then youre paying a lot more to get that. That is why the S1 makes a good case for itself, usually it is just 'enough' to satisfy most needs.
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100 degree dispersion is more than enough.
@@kodybryantmusic7357 exactly
I think in the area of ceremony PA, the S1 got it down due to its wide dispursion. I think the EV would make for a great side fill for when you need to get some extra reinforcement in a tight area.
ev winner i have both ev destroy bose s1 pro even dosnot clip like bose
I have owned the Bose S1 ever since they were introduced. It’s a great little speaker that I use for small gatherings at church for worship. I use it all the time to run my Spotify library through it. The only thing I don’t like is the slide switch for tone match. I think it sounds terrible with guitar and vocals. I also recently bought a EV Evolve 30 for regular church services. It sounds great too. I love both.
ev destroy easy bose i have both
Just showing some love. Appreciate your videos!
Excellent comparison, and 💯 for the transparency. We need more of this!
Thank you!
I just traded in an S1Pro for the Everse8 and got going with it today. To start I just connected my cellphone by Bluetooth and played different kinds of music from Spotify. It was disappointing with a lower HiFi sound as compared to the S1Pro!! I thought, crap, what have I done!? Why the heck did I trade in?? But I didn't get discouraged and explored, tweaked, and played. There is a hell of a lot of adjusting to do with this next-generation speaker! The EQ settings alone get me cross-eyed!!! I had to choose between GEQ and PEQ. What the hell is that, I thought, and had to research it a bit! Graphic Equalizer and Parametric Equalizer, I found out, but I have lots more to learn, like should I choose PEQ or GEQ??? :) The Everse8 is very sensitive to EQ; on my Galaxy phone, I discovered that I had to choose the right EQ on the phone (for example Pop or Classical or Jazz etc) to get the best results by Bluetooth. Or I could adjust EQ on the speaker. I didn't have to struggle like this with the Bluetooth speakers I have!
Anyhow, bottom line is this:
The Everse8 is NOT for you if you just want to play music or karaoke at a party; no Sir! You need to know quite a bit about Pro sound, know about EQs etc. etc. The mic preamps on the S1Pro are pretty piss poor; I had to use a mixer to get good volume. Whereas I am delighted that you get terrific and rich sound with the Everse8 using a dynamic microphone. Phantom power only on input 1 by the way. After a couple of hours of adjusting, tweaking and experimenting, I have decided I did the right thing trading in the S1Pro for this Everse8. I have much more to learn though, I think, with the EQs for a microphone.
Thanks for this video, but you have only scratched the surface; the speaker is meant for vocals and/or guitar and backing tracks from inputs 3/4. Just playing music, as in this video, will absolutely not help people decide! In fact, to me the S1Pro sounded better on this video! :)
Hi Brian, great comparison video. To my ear the EV seems to win on this occasion. It sounds deeper and richer and a little crisper.
Listen from minute 11.12 .listen only to the snare drum sound coming out from both monitors..
I can tell a big difference in the frequencies of both monitors ,the snare drum on the everse 8 sounders smashed as against the bose S1 one which sounded very flat and musical, the bose is cleaner in all the frequencies/the Everse is kind of hyped on the low frequency, for a professional listener stand point the bose is far superior in sound quality
The EV seem to have a slightly richer sound. Wonder if it handles bass better than the S1. I've been using them awhile and that's my only gripe.
I do like the receiver tray option with power port & the usb-c charging port
I would say with an 8" woofer, it will handle bass a lot better than a 6.5" woofer. The SPL level is higher too, so that makes a major difference too.
@@BluesCat1980 Although I'm sure the EV does get louder, I'm always skeptical of manufacturers SPL claims. Some companies measure it at 1m with a B&K, some at .5m with a no name mic, and others just "calculate" the SPL without actually taking a measurement! There is no industry wide standard, so you just have to take the word of the marketing department for that particular company. 😞
@@PURESOUND4 That's why speakers are based on how they sound to the human ear. Ratings mean nothing is it sounds awful to the ears.
@@BluesCat1980 Yeah, but sound quality is very subjective. I know what I think sounds good, and that might not line up with someone else's opinion. That's why I like to look into specs before a purchase. My only issue is that there aren't standards in the industry, so manufacturers often "fudge" the numbers to make their product seem better than it actually is.
100% the Ev will handle base better. Thats my biggest gripe with the s1. Any music with deep bass will distort right away. Even at half volume.
Thank You. I will buy Everse8, my first battery powered speaker. EV is my sound company of choice, so I am very happy that they have finally battery speaker to offer. Nice video 😉👌🏻
Thx Brian. Great comparison and reliable information.
Thanks for doing this. I have a Bose S1 that we use mostly for live vocal monitoring. I like it, but I'm also always looking at what's new and what might do better than what we currently are using. To me, the EV seems to have a little more bass extension. Both sound good.
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Great video. The Everse looks nice. I use the JBL Eon One compact since I needed to have phantom power available. Mostly happy, but it could be louder. As a bonus, the USB power output on the back of it can power our wireless mic receiver.
The EV has both of those features.
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I have EV Everse 8 speaker and have a question about white noise coming out if nothing is connected to the speaker. Is it normal to have white noise for battery operated speakers?
Thank you
It's always so hard to tell the sound comparison over the wire but I seem to trust this guy's input so right on man
Thanks for this Brian, I’m a big Bose S1 pro fan. I have two! I wondered about the EV comparison on sound.
Could I power a MixStream pro off this speaker 🤔🤔
Seems the high frequencies are more accentuated on the EVs. Fuller sound. Hard to know for sure through YT
EV just sounds more pleasant, detailed and smoother
You are wrong!! .. go back and listen from minute 11:12.and listen only to the snare drum coming out from both speakers, the Everse completely smashed the snare drum ,compare it to the snare drum 🥁 coming out from the bose is night and day ,.the bose sounded professionally flat on all frequencies. You can hear everything in detailed
Im curious about this comparison for use with a keyboard, live music, full frequency.
Do the Everse have a delay function in the dsp
Yes it does! It's in the "Basic Mixer" menu
Thank you, I think I've made up my mind Brian. Excellent video.
I am always amazed by how many people love the BOSE sound. BOSE has never been known for their sound quality. Also, a PA speaker is not meant to sound like a studio monitor or a home stereo speaker. A proper PA speaker should strive to be neutral.
Listened on my phone anD what I felt I heard was bose having more clarity while it seems the ev was grabbing more high frequencys and could get louder in high ends. Im still getting out of the bedroom so this was very informational. Thank you for all your tips and vids. They are very great.
Whats the name of the song ?i want to play it on a different monitor
The Everse 8 sounds better to me, deeper punching bass and a bit more airiness and fidelity (but also slightly harsh). The S1 Pro sounds great live already so this EV must sound even better live. Did you have a preference when you heard them side-by-side?
It's hard to tell what you're hearing when you're not in the room with the speakers.
@@BluesCat1980 I agree; multiple factors - the mic of the camera, the headphone or speaker where a listener is listening.
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Just used my EV tonight at a Wedding. It was delivered FAST like 2 days on my doorstep. It worked fantastic!
I'm trying to decide between these two speakers. Just a suggestion for comparison. Use time slices in editing and jump back and forth, EQ both, and play music with acoustic instruments and vocals people will recognize the natural sound of.
Hi Brian, thanks for the demo, it's a pity you couldn't have run the EV's flat the same as the Bose without taking out the mid frequencies and using music mode as that adds more bass.
I did it that way because this video was shot in the studio in a very nearfield fashion. Horns on these types of speakers are not designed for nearfield listening, let alone nearfield recording on a camera like I have. So, I had to chill it out for the purpose of this video. It would be different if I had 20 - 30 feet to play with, but my little home studio just isn't that big.
So if you had an ev you would run it flat all the time? It’s a pity the bose can’t put eq on their Bluetooth channel.
is this loud enough for a 10x10 office? I am thinking of getting 46x encores or 2x jbl partbox 1000.
I have the JBL EON ONE and it’s ok but it hits the limit mark quick.
Took me awhile to find the feedback suppression. It’s marked AFS on/off in the settings. I have not tried it out yet.
I’ll be using it at a wedding ceremony today
That ev is wicket! Tons of goodies and that USB-c is pretty sweet too.
Thank you so much compare.
Can you also compare qsc cp8?
I can only do what I have access to
@@briansredd OK sir
Does the EVERSE 8 work without the battery inserted, assuming it's plugged into AC power?
That 12db difference is HUGE
The Ev has delay built in for no stadium sounding latency
Thank you so much for doing this!
Hello. Nice yo meet you...^^ I can not speak English very well. I really want to ask a question, so I will ask it using a translator. Please understand even if the way I speak is a little strange.
My name is Damian, and I mainly perform acoustic guitar on small and medium-sized outdoor stages in Korea. I need a battery-powered amplifier right now, and I'm debating between EV everse8 and Bose s1 pro plus.
I want the delicate expression of an acoustic guitar to be possible, but also have high output and a clear sound delivered to the audience. Which product is better?
Brian, I have been watching you for YEARS and your videos never disappoint. They are great, thoughtful and all around good stuff. You have proven that one does not need the fluff to make a good video. Have a great day bud. Keep it up. Btw, the EV is a great speaker but imo is overpriced and EV seems to know that as they are already doing price drops.
On their higher tier speakers, they are actually a real good value compared to other premium offerings.
Ty Brian for info through your demo !
i want a bluetooth speaker with good sound quality. Which one is the best between those 2 speakers ? can we listen music with them at relatively low volume ? thanks
Hey Brian great video. I don't own a Bose S-1. But side by side the EV win out sound wise as I can tell on the video . Would like to see a side by side on the JBL eon one compact speaker I do have a pair of those and like them like many other Dj's. I am a big owner of EV speakers from evolve 50's to ZLX 15's and 12's. Might add the EV- Everse 8 later on.
I feel the same way, I have used EV speakers for over 30years now & still to this day. I have 2 lines of EV passive speakers as well as the ZLX, ELX200 speakers. I love EV & I'm sure this little baby here is great & definitely will add to my collection.
EKX and other wood cabinets are where EV really shines!
I just bought the everse and I'm happy. The bose is easier to operate and has a nice polished sound. The Everse is louder, brighter and has stronger deeper bass. The everse provides phantom power on one input. The everse's most important advantage is the quality of the app that drives it. It's solid. Including auto adjusts for everything from bass guitar through speaking voice, 30 dynachord dsp effects, multiple graphic eqs and a powerful parametric eq. Most importantly you can name and save your settings and recall them as needed. In this product, they've teamed up with Bosch. It's a pro piece of gear.
Hard to imagine anything sounding better than a bose in this category. I have 2 of them and often only use one because they sound so good.
On the Bose connect, the only thing there is being able to connect 2 speakers together in either mono or stereo mode. I've never seen any other options such as power level remaining etc.
That being said, I am open to the EV being it has all the bells and whistles that are handy, which I can't believe Bose has never added yet. Pretty pitiful on their behalf being that even the cheapest of speakers have all the bells and whistles already.
I like the Bose because it does NOT have all the bells and whistles... I greatly prefer knobs to touchscreens... AND it weighs less and is a little smaller..
@greendrinkguy1882 I do concur. I just got an ev 30m column array.
It's pretty confusing.
I imagine the ev8 would be the same.
I find myself just using my old reliable bose s1s for peace of mind.
@@borg386 Yep, and just wait til U get outside in the sun.. Those LED screens get even more annoying and hard to see in bright sunlight. Digital screens +touchscreens (or any music equipment that needs to be linked to a computer or a phone) is a horrific trend that needs to be reversed.
Nice comparison. We'll have these 2 head to head, as well as the other battery powered speakers this year at Harvest of Sound. Battery powered speakers are getting big, so we figured it's time to do a battery powered shootout as well.
Outdoor test, max volume before clipping, measured with an SPL meter? Frequency response with an RTA? Just throwing out a wish list. 😁
@@PURESOUND4 indoors, in a 5500sqft ballroom. Peak volume at just clipping using pink noise, and on and off axis frequency response using an rta mic and smarrt
@@littlecncshop That's what I'm talking about! 👍
What was the result?
@@AndrewBanker1 the ev absolutely slayed the bose. Wasn't even close.
Hi mate I am an acoustic guitar player and I do busk in the public streets with vocals and guitar. Which one would you recommend for me?
which one is best for vocals?
Nice video - thank you. I would like your opinion though, as, as you say, you have to be in the room to really judge, and you're the only one that was there. What's your preference?
What DJ app are you using on your tablet?
Can you connect an EV sub to the EV speaker?
Loved the EV over the Bose!!
Well, yea of course you can do that with any setup.
Yup, the EV even has a HPF option
@@tyronenelson9124 I know that, but my sub has Bluetooth and so does this speaker. So I wanted to make sure they will sync together.
@@MrDJMikieMike Yes as long as the speaker that you have connected a device to acts as a master for the sub.
@@tyronenelson9124 my sub is the EV ELX200 SP, and it will sync right with this speaker.
I've decided to purchase the ev8 but may decide to keep the Bose S1 as a second speaker to combine with the other one. You cannot compare the features that the EV has versus the Bose.
Hi Brian, do you feel they have 11dB soud pressure difference? I guess is EV will be only 1-2dB louder at most.
Hello, I was about to buy a Bose S1, but seeing videos both of praise and some complaints about the lack of bass, I ended up opting for the everse 8, I already had the jbl eon one compact, and I returned it to the store in two days, the volume easily clipped, it was not possible to extract a loud sound, and I bought the ev because I already have an electro voice elx 20010p, and I went to the store to compare it, I liked the timbre of the everse 8 even though it was more expensive than the bose, it didn't have the bose to try in my city, I didn't regret it, the everse 8 has a good volume until it clips, and many features, I'm loving this box.
I appreciate your video on the 2 speakers. But I wish you would of played the EV straight without you cutting 6db off the mids. I know that's the way you like to play your music from other videos I have watched from you. But to me the Bose sounded more full sound & crisp & I think it's because you took so much of the mids out of the EV speaker.
It would of been cool to do your adjustments but also just let the EV play as it is, just in music.
Just my 2 cent.
Thanks Brian :-)
Remember when I said this was the 2nd time I had shot that part of the video? Reason being is the first time, the camera mic couldn't reproduce the sound the EV was making, even at a -3db mid cut & a -3db gain cut. Sounds great in the studio, but it distorted the camera mic. So, I tried it the way you heard in the video where it was actually audible.
I own two Bose S1 Pro’s and I love the sound and coverage for acoustic guitar and vocals. The the controls are simple but limited. I like that he everse has better controls via an app BUT sometimes simple IS BETTER in a live gig! Just sayin’
EV has more bass, high extension also the clarity which super superior .
Ps. Need to listen with headphone , as yesterday I listen Laptop speaker which can't get low FQ so bring EV not good , to day I have try again with my ref IEM wow I can feel EV much more better in overall .
Thanks for comparison 👍👍👍
Scam careful
I have the s1 as a home speaker. It meets all my needs
Thank you for the comparison video. What mixing app were you using on the tablet playing music in the video?
Both are great. Get the one that makes you play Rock Lobster, smile and dance.
EV 8 the best. Alie Sherlock uses an EV 8 .It has a built in Dynacord Pre amp and amplifier inside .
How much do they cost
Pretty sure they both sound better than my old Carvin Stagemate!
I go out as a little trio, our singer has the Bose S1 and our sax player the JBL EON One. The Bose and the EV sound quite different beasts I think the Bose is a 6.5" woofer and 3 small drivers maybe 2" on the top end. As a result I feel it's very good in the vocal region but it's going to suffer in the real low end, and the real high end which is what this video seems to demonstrate. The EV has a larger bass woofer and a proper 1" tweeter so it's a more conventional design and with the top end being titanium (I think) it's got a clear advantage. You mention the EV has a much higher max SPL but it probably doesn't state what frequency that is at, I suspect the tweeter probably can go very loud at certain frequencies so it's probably measured at 1-4kHz not 100-400Hz so much like power ratings it's probably a moot point. Nevertheless assuming it was an apples to apples comparison each time you want an additional 3dB of output you need to double the power. So the EV driven with 10w should be as loud as the Bose driven with 160w (as I say it's unlikely these figures are really meaningful as manufacturers skew this all the time). So I'd like to see a more apples to apples comparison between the EV and the JBL if you have access to one! I would also say that you can probably get the EV to sound really great with that much EQ available onboard
You need to check out the Mackie Thump Go 10. I sold my S1 so fast....
Pretty kool!! Thanks for sharing!!
Lots of folks don’t realize that dB rating is on a logarithmic scale, not linear. 12 dB difference is a LOT.
10db is twice as loud. For example, 80db is twice as loud as 70db.
I have both. For Ceremonys, Bose, because of array. Also, two separate knobs makes a better mixer.
But Everse is a great speaker
Thanks for doing this video. I love bose products. It's like if you don't own them, you can't tell type of thing with bose product. But let say i need this speakers for side fill, ceremony, small gathering, Dj monitor ... what else would you need this tiny speakers for lol? for me i see the versatility (Easy setup). For that reason Ev is the winner for me. For example, If you have two of the EV you can Bluetooth stereo pair them without any wire, plus the usb C for iPad/ phone charging and dc out for wireless receiver and finally the speaker mode. That's why i bought EV.
Cool video but that's an impressive stack of vinyl you got back there man right on I bet that's fun to listen to all your stuff
The EV lost me when it used the screen for all controls. I use this for ceremonies and need knobs to control volumes and eqs quickly. Also, for outdoor events in the sun it can very challenging to see the screen on sunny days. I had that issue with the jbl one, trying to see levels in the sun was difficult. I just bought the yorkville mobile 8 and seems to be the winner for me between those 3. I haven't owned the bose.
I've owned the bose. You've done well with the yorkville. It blows the bose away.
I agree , screen is a deal breaker. I play music and don't want to be a sound engineer.
Amen. PHYSICAL KNOBS are SO much better than touch screens...
Everse louder than the Maui 5?
Brian you need to do a halftime show. More fireworks. More smoke. Less mirror 😂 great vid as always. In my humble opinion Bose and EV make a great product
sound quality? bose
Cool nice video. I like the comparisson
Very good demo. The EV has a slightly louder output and more features but the Boise is about $150 less and more user friendly and still has a good sound.
I think we've found Corey Taylor's twin brother from another dimension! Joking aside, thanks for the video, Brian :)
I’ve got 2 S1pro and I’ve ordered 2 everse 8. I currently plan to keep both. What I love about Bose is that I never want to or feel the need to tweak the sound when listening to music through them. They sound fantastic and give real audiophile detail that you don’t hear on many systems. I do occasionally think they’re not powerful enough for live performances however. And as Brian points out in the other video, bose are great now at consumer audio which is where I lean with the S1 Pro. So the fact it has very few controls is it’s plus. Where as the EV had loads of control which I think will be it’s plus for live. I may change my mind once I have the EVs but that’s my current standing. Thanks for making the video 👍
please i wan´t to read your opinion now
Now that youve tried both, which one do you prefer? Im having a hard time choosing, im a musician tried bose once and its awesome...
Now you have both which one do you prefer?
Bose you can hear all the frequencies very clean and distinct , impressive !!!! Other thing , the Bose have a bigger spread anlge sound !!!! Amazing !!!
I have the S1 and use it for Korg keys and mic. the Tone Match is the little bit of genius which brings it all together. EV might sound a full on the Aux in perhaps, but its the clarity of the Bose that wins hands down for any live performer.
bose sounds more muddy and mellow in a strangely pleasant way, but the everse sounds more accurate and pro in a boring and a little fatiguing way. Each has their own perfect purpose I'm sure.
Thank you! I've been trying to say this forever. The bass coming from the bose is like almost fake. It sounds muddy and distorts very easily at higher volumes.
They both sound good. I got the JBL Compact 2 years ago and absolutely love it.
Thanks for the review Brian. I’m considering purchasing the EV for the girls HS soccer team I coach. Would be great for practices or pregame warmups ⚽️👍🏽 🔊
I have the JBL EON ONE I love the speaker but it hits the Limit too quick. I’m definitely going to switch to the EV.
@@MrDJMikieMike I’ve never had to push it to it’s limits, just love the sound quality and versatility.
@@MrDJMikieMikedid you do it? What was your verdict?
@@AndrewBanker1 the Everse 8 beats the Bose hands down. I also picked up the Everse 12. Love both EV’s !!
They both sound great, but the Bose S1 Pro has a fuller sound, the Everse sounds a little hollow to me. This review is coming from a Bose S1 Pro owner.
Thanks Brian for the demo. Great video and very helpful 👍
In my opinion EV sounded better! much more options to mix, also more powerful, I have EV 30m with app we can do miracles! Haha
Bose S1 is the winner here, hear the Guitar on both , EV is a great company , I am using EV SX 300 for the last 20 years. Excellent . Passive speakers,
Compare with HK MOVE 8
I found the app to be not intuitive at all. Maybe I’m just old. Trying to control a stereo pair was quite frustrating.
Here's my EV Vs Bose Q&A video from some of the questions asked in this comment section ua-cam.com/video/yAxDBqN9d2Q/v-deo.html
If you listen with Ear phone, EV way better, thanks for the review
Another option is YORKVILLE EXM MOBILE 8 and EXM MOBILE SUB (battery powered or ac powered)
thats the video i actualy wannt to see
The Bose has much better clarity and sound quality imo. EV has more bass/low-end.
As a singer/guitarist I prefer the Bose for these reasons. If I ever wanted more base I’d just get the Bose Sub that’s goes with the S1.
I also prefer the smaller size of the Bose S1, that was the whole point of it. Being able to take it anywhere easily with it’s small footprint and just hooking it up to a bigger system when needed.
But like I said, “this is coming from a musician” that go a S1 because of it’s sound quality to form-factor.
I thought the Bose had a much crisp in full sound over the EV as well from this video. But also Brian took 6db from the mid section, that is alot & to me why I think it sounded a bit muffled and muddy. I think if he had left it the straights about messing with the meds at all he would have had a lot more crisp full round sound.
@@andrearisr2593 Your could be right.
I think the Bose is still better though, considering it’s price, portability and overall sound quality.
Wait u said no fancy editing, 11:12 you disappeared and reappear 11:29. 😃
That's far from "Fancy"
@@briansredd what I won?
Pon la Everse modo club que es donde puedes tener más graves
Bose s1pro 8:26 electrovoice 10:23
The Bose s1 with a sub sounds fantastic. Better in my opinion than the smallest L1. My evolve 30 sounds better than my pro 32 at similar volumes so I'd be anxious to hear what the everse sounds like.
S1 plus sub woofer. Winner
not ev sound better with subwoofer
EV sounded better to me. As a musician I will go with the EV hands down.
All the features that these speakers have have been available for a long time now, so its nothing new JBL brought out their model years ago very similar in features.