I don't comment on a whole lot of videos but I had to on this one. You guys did a fantastic job showing these off. Loved how you provided all the data so we could easily see the characteristics of each system. I've been trying to find people who do exactly what you've done here with actual real world knowledge and experience. This is the first video I've seen from you guys and I subscribed because this video was just that fantastic. Cheers to you guys. Keep 'em comin'.
great test thank you, finally someone who uses real measuring methods to test speakers. I just bought the EV Evolve 30M and I would love to see the frequency test done to those as well.
As me being someone who over analyzes almost everything, This has got to be one of the most scientific evaluations on speaker comparison I’ve ever seen. Excellent job on showing us the actual charted data. It cuts away any bias with facts. It sure beats cranking up speakers and blaring them into a mic to see what they sound like on the other end of a handheld device lol. Thank you!
Great and very informative video! Singular stand alone, the evolve takes it. But just because it is arrayable, FBT has the edge on expandability. Great job guys. Thank you
We'll I for one own the 1st Generation RCF Evox 8's with the wooden subs and they kick butt! I have heard many different speakers in this type of configuration. Most people use them as DJ speakers but i use them for FOH speakers for many of the bands i mix sound for. The difference for me in this test and i have seen this first hand is when you pour the gas to them they are LOUD and they don't clip! I have used these speakers for outdoor concert's and when people look at them, you see them snicker about their size. They come up to me all the time and can't believe how they can get that much power into such a little speaker. and they are clean. Ran sound for a band at a retirement party outside and talked to the guy that retired about 3 weeks after the gig and he told me his neighbors 2 miles down the road said they sat outside and listened to the band. They told him they could understand every word and song the band played.
I'm a singer and was looking at the Evox 8v2 (or possibly Evox 12) vs Evolve 50. I currently have RCF 715's. They give great sound but I need something easier to be lugging around and setting up 3/4 times per week! Cheers for the review. This has helped as I was reading mainly from DJ's!
Although close one important thing was missing. Input sensitivity. Yes all 3 were set to their respective 0 db or 12 o'clock depending on model but some units require more or less input to reach full output. 1 may reach full output at 0dbu or the next unit may require +8dbu to reach full power. If the 2 units just mentioned were both given the same input signal and they both had the same spl output by design the one that required +8dbu to reach full output would measure 8db's lower in level. Next time reference unit in test ( the different speakers you are measuring ) to the same level. Put a 1k test tone out with your mixer and don't touch the volume. Bring up each speaker to say 80db's of output by using their input sensitivity (volume) knob in the back to match all 3 to the same level. Now measure them. 2nd way is Bring your reference mixer up to +6db's in output with pink noise. This time turn up each speaker system until their output clip light just starts to flash and leave the knob there on the back. Use the input sensitivity knob on each speaker system so that when they all receive the same signal they all reach full output at the same time. Turn the mixer down to below speaker clipping and measure from there. Without a reference level, a 1k match or clip match there is no way to tell which one has the greater output. Regardless nice to see the RTA measurement differences of these units.
Great video, really enjoyed watching this, thanks for taking the time to put this together. As you summarised all of these systems have their pros and cons, after a listening test for me I choose the FBT CS 1000 system and have been very pleased with the results I've had from it over the last 10 months of gigging it.
Thank you Ben. This`s an outstanding review and to my opinion EV is the only way 4WARD(in caps), it's classy , much lesser setup time and unique, plus it sounds really clean.
Thanks very much for this detailed and comprehensive review! Very good! I will definitely be going for the EV Evolve 50 since all their previous products have impressed me.
You hit it on the nail! Very thorough and deep descriptions. You also mentioned pros and cons for each which is absolutely true and I always tell people the same. It's your rig so at the end you have to decide what works best for you. Thank You!
Exceptional review and extremely fair to all three manufacturers. I've mixed two bands that have the EV Evolve 50, both running one set per side, and they sound really good. I've heard the CS1000's and thought they were okay, but have yet to hear the RCF's.
I can't believe it's been 5 whole years since I first laid eyes on this video! And let me tell you, that Evolve 50 purchase has been an absolute game-changer for me. But as I rewatch the video now, I just noticed something that's been gnawing at the back of my mind - those speakers are on a carpeted surface! As an audio aficionado, I know that carpet can have a significant impact on sound quality. This discovery has me practically jumping out of my seat with questions and disbelief???
I have tested and used all these speakers, Basically the EV is is more all in one speaker that is good sounding and overall move flexible as the onboard mixer allows straight mic and instrument plug in
thank you ben, I had seen and heard EV at a showing in n. y and I was very impressed with it and seeing what you did here it looks good thank you for all your input
By far the best review on the internet of these setups. Hopefully you guys will continue to review and test in the future. Definitely helped me make my mind up on a system that I was struggling to find honest reviews on. Thanks and kudos to you guys.
Great video.Thanks.I purchased the Evox 8 for it's simplicity.There was a deal on the internet that bundled it with it soft shell bag which holds everything,a Yamaha mixer & travel bag & headphones by Audi-Technica, all for the price of the Evox 8 itself.Great deal.The Evolve 50 has some usable features but I worry that at some point they may fail and the whole things goes to the repair shop.I am a DJ that works sometimes 30 jobs in a row during season with an occasional night off.After three years of use I only had to replace the speak-on connector which they sent me a replacement for free.A local music store authorized dealer repaired in one day.This system is clean even when you are pushing it .This video is correct when showing how the highs taper off.Perfect sound for the dance floor and a softer sound for the people on the sidelines at tables talking,not so much in your face.I have also found that with systems like these it is better to keep them at about two to three feet away from the walls.The bass on this is loud and needs to be trimmed for tightening the low end .Definitely you need a EQ to better maximize the whole sound that this system can put out.I hope this review helps people in their decision. Thanks again for the video.
Outstanding review!!! I wish that there were more like this :) Without being able to use/test each of them myself, I really like the EV on the surface.
Recensione perfetta con attrezzatura di misurazione al TOP !!! veramente complimenti ...manca solo un dettaglio che andrebbe comunicato al pubblico , La potenza RMS dei tre sistemi ...quindi abbiamo FBT e Evolve con una potenza di 1000 watt RMS mentre RCF con una potenza di 700 watt RMS ...questo dato giustificherebbe la differenza di pressione sonora che si verfica fra i tre sistemi a svantaggio della RCF , da prendere in considerazione anche la Praticita' Peso e Ingombri tanto cari a chi si esibisce e installa il proprio impianto ...riguardo alle connessioni e' da far presente che nella galassia RCF e' arrivata anche la serie EVOX j con la presenza in particolare della EVOX JMIX 8 ...con mixer digitale a bordo compreso di effettistica gestibile anche da app. sul telefono che rendono il sistema altamente competitivo per straordinaria quantita' di funzioni ,praticita' , pesi e sopratutto un costo estremamente competitivo !!! la meta' di un "Evolve 50 M= €1.879,00 (per gennaio 2022) " e soli € 839 per un evox jmix 8 black (nero) !!!.
Great video, you can definitely see which one was engineered for quickest, easy setup. Locking IEC is something I haven't really seen much of before. Thanks, Ben!
Great video. I evaluated all of these systems before deciding on the FBT CS-1000. The flexibility of the tilt-able top, and array capabilities won out for me. Not to mention the ability to have a short pole setup. I do wish it had Bluetooth, but honestly would only utilize it once or twice a year.
We just bought the EV50...have had EV's for years but wanted lighter- got that, but so much more! The sound is fantastic! The Presets are also pretty spot on. We use the system 4 nights a week and we and all our patrons are very impressed. It handles 100 to 150 people easily with just one setup. Sound distance is the best as well- even and smooth! NO REGRETS
EV 50 IS already in an ARRAY patter for the upper, so the last comment is not giving fair representation of the EV 50, as if you look under the top mount speakers, you see they are absolutely already “arrayed” and this is why there is such pure and consistent sound quality the full 120 degrees
Thanks for doing this, it's a really professional and impartial review, considering there are pro and cons to all three systems. Still can't make my mind up which way to go from my current Mackie passive system, grrr....
I'm only commenting about your cable management. ;) On a serious note, thank you for professionally testing each of these without bias. Honestly, I would have no problem using any of these. Thank you, Ben!
Hi everbody! I have FBT vertus 1000 and also Rcf evox 8 V2: FBT has more more volume and best quality audio.. yes is 3 kg more than evox, but evox not have a great volume... I have also FBT X-Pro 12" and their volume is more than evox 8 (all tested near limiter).
Thanks for the comparison! I have been running the L1M2 for about 5 years, best purchase I have ever made. I found the specs somewhere, it’s 1000 watts to the sticks and 800 to the sub, iirc. My biggest complaint has been the low end, a s ingle B2 bass module just cannot make people feel it. My larger rig is a pair of EV ELX15’s with a pair of 18SP’s, so when I need more thump, I simply plug one of 18SP’s into the base of the Bose, and it’s perfect. That being said, hauling around an 18SP is a PITA, and a pair of B2’s might be a better choice. Make sure and get the Bose mixer, it is truly a work of art. Built in compression, fx, mic and amp modeling, even a guitar tuner, but NO Bluetooth... Bose just came out with some new Tonematch mixers, maybe they have added more features. I have used my L1M2 for a crowd of 250, indoors, and it really struggled but made it through the night. I have used it for a band PA, KJ, even as a stage monitor for my other rig, and it keeps on going. A lot of people dis Bose for their pricing, and I agree that they need to be more competitive with other brands, but I’m happy with my purchase, and would do it again without hesitation. I am gradually migrating from DJ/KJ, to live sound for bands, and will likely add a second rig, but two L1M2’s are more difficult to pair and get the correct sound. The array in the M2 basically bounces sound waves off of each other, giving 360 degrees of sound all the way around the stick. Adding a second M2, depending on placement, could cancel each other out. A smarter choice for a band setup, might be the L1 compact, which doesn’t have staggered drivers, and is more of a conventional array, like the others you guys tested. Some things I would like to have seen in your test, would have been sound levels and quality from the sides (say 90 degrees), and also all faders set at the same levels with dB readings to show which one was most efficient. I would like to see a comparison indoors, with no EQ, with pink noise and an RTA. Plenty of phone apps out there for this, pink noise you can download online. That test, will show the facts about how well each systems performed in the same exact venue. Thanks again for the comparison, guys, I’m subscribing!
I've been running a pair of L1M2's with 2 B-2 bass subs, I've had no problem creating an impressive low end. My complaint is with the high end frequencies, nothing can replace a horn and driver in my opinion.
Gain staging is a must on L1 units. I also struggled in early ownership to get the best sound out of the first L1M1 with 2 B2’s then a L1M2 with a B2. You def have to have a Bose mixer to make them sing. Now I do events for up to 450 with one unit.
16:21 you are wrong. The CS1000 HAS the built-in DSP board with 8 presets. The DSP board is mounted on the power module, which is a Class-D amp delivering 600W to the sub and 400W to the top satellite speaker
Thanks. What confused me is the horizontal dispersion of the RCF, I have J8 and it does not even have 60 degrees without high frequencies dropping at least 6db. At 120 degrees there is 18db less high frequencies, basically not usable. This is so far from what the manufacturer states, also very fast from this measurement.
Why can't you do all the reviews! There are so many people making reviews on YT that do annoying things like snapping fingers and clapping hands, etc. Probably the most annoying thing to me is saying ah um ugg uh um ah ah umm etc. Thanks for the outstanding job!
Hey Brother, an even playing field means setting each one to their Best sound and then test them. Every company has different factory settings. They are not all the same
I am going with the RCF because of it's small size and because the height can be adjusted. I have no need for Bluetooth. I went to a basement part where they had the EV system and it was so tall that it would not fit, so they angled on a lean. But I have to admit that it did a good job at the gig and most of us won't be doing parties with 6.5 foot celings. But no doubt overall the EV is the winner but all of our situations are different. I have other RCF speakers so I suppose that I am a loyal customer.
I own the RCF's also Brian. I think that the EV system was really good, but when you hear a live band played thru the RCF's, that was the big test for me. The band i heard that night had the Evox 12's and I was stunned what i heard! I use a pair of Presonus 328a.i. as monitor's with the RCF Evox 8"s and it's killer.
Thanks for what seemed to be a fair and more scientific comparison.The EVOLVE 50 appears to be the winner. Dispersion was the most uniform, it ran at comparable level to the FBT and the app lights up in red to get your attention when you are clipping. Although on the analysis program the FBT seemed to have the flattest response, it seemed very tinny with pink noise. The RCF was unimpressive in terms of response and output.
You should watch again because the RCF actually has the loudest output of them all at most frequencies. At unity gain it was quieter than the other two, but it actually got louder than both of them before clipping.
Hello Ben thank you for this great insight on the Speakers, i would love to see the video of you analyzing the music being played through each Speaker as well , Thanks
Rcf says that theirs were designed with the dj in mind. More emphasis on bass and treb. Same with EV. I imagin a system more focsed on vocals cutting thru would be more band oriented.
Great video, I was waiting for something informative like this before ordering my favorite (EV) I would be very interested in viewing the private video mentioned
It appears we can't post the private link here. Please send us an e-mail or private messages us via one of the social media platforms. www.nlfxpro.com/contact-us/ We can also provide you special pricing for any of the 3 models.
16:36 the carry bag EV has is for the satellite speaker and the cables. FBT gives the carry bag for the poles and cables. Your information on this point is not quite clear
Superb review - thank you. What is the dB / SPL gain when using two linked identical systems, as opposed to only one in mono when fed with a stereo signal?
Ben, this is an outstanding review! Thanks for sharing your knowledge in this rundown. I believe you pinpointed what specs most would be looking for in this practical test application. Any thoughts on the Turbosound?
Thank you for the very informative video. I would be interested to know how these systems compare with a Bose L1 Pro32 sub2. Do you know of any investigations or analyses comparing details with any of the systems you reviewed? Thanks!
Every speaker review should have the elements you’ve included here. Thoroughly enjoyed it! Thanks!
I don't comment on a whole lot of videos but I had to on this one. You guys did a fantastic job showing these off. Loved how you provided all the data so we could easily see the characteristics of each system. I've been trying to find people who do exactly what you've done here with actual real world knowledge and experience. This is the first video I've seen from you guys and I subscribed because this video was just that fantastic. Cheers to you guys. Keep 'em comin'.
great test thank you, finally someone who uses real measuring methods to test speakers.
I just bought the EV Evolve 30M and I would love to see the frequency test done to those as well.
As me being someone who over analyzes almost everything, This has got to be one of the most scientific evaluations on speaker comparison I’ve ever seen. Excellent job on showing us the actual charted data. It cuts away any bias with facts. It sure beats cranking up speakers and blaring them into a mic to see what they sound like on the other end of a handheld device lol. Thank you!
Great and very informative video! Singular stand alone, the evolve takes it. But just because it is arrayable, FBT has the edge on expandability. Great job guys. Thank you
The best review I’ve ever seen about portable array systems!
Kudos to you!!
We'll I for one own the 1st Generation RCF Evox 8's with the wooden subs and they kick butt! I have heard many different speakers in this type of configuration. Most people use them as DJ speakers but i use them for FOH speakers for many of the bands i mix sound for. The difference for me in this test and i have seen this first hand is when you pour the gas to them they are LOUD and they don't clip! I have used these speakers for outdoor concert's and when people look at them, you see them snicker about their size. They come up to me all the time and can't believe how they can get that much power into such a little speaker. and they are clean. Ran sound for a band at a retirement party outside and talked to the guy that retired about 3 weeks after the gig and he told me his neighbors 2 miles down the road said they sat outside and listened to the band. They told him they could understand every word and song the band played.
I'm a singer and was looking at the Evox 8v2 (or possibly Evox 12) vs Evolve 50. I currently have RCF 715's. They give great sound but I need something easier to be lugging around and setting up 3/4 times per week! Cheers for the review. This has helped as I was reading mainly from DJ's!
Although close one important thing was missing. Input sensitivity. Yes all 3 were set to their respective 0 db or 12 o'clock depending on model but some units require more or less input to reach full output. 1 may reach full output at 0dbu or the next unit may require +8dbu to reach full power. If the 2 units just mentioned were both given the same input signal and they both had the same spl output by design the one that required +8dbu to reach full output would measure 8db's lower in level. Next time reference unit in test ( the different speakers you are measuring ) to the same level. Put a 1k test tone out with your mixer and don't touch the volume. Bring up each speaker to say 80db's of output by using their input sensitivity (volume) knob in the back to match all 3 to the same level. Now measure them. 2nd way is Bring your reference mixer up to +6db's in output with pink noise. This time turn up each speaker system until their output clip light just starts to flash and leave the knob there on the back. Use the input sensitivity knob on each speaker system so that when they all receive the same signal they all reach full output at the same time. Turn the mixer down to below speaker clipping and measure from there. Without a reference level, a 1k match or clip match there is no way to tell which one has the greater output. Regardless nice to see the RTA measurement differences of these units.
Outstanding unbiased video. Thank you Ben.
Great video, really enjoyed watching this, thanks for taking the time to put this together. As you summarised all of these systems have their pros and cons, after a listening test for me I choose the FBT CS 1000 system and have been very pleased with the results I've had from it over the last 10 months of gigging it.
Excellent comparison of all three systems. Thanks for putting in the time to help us out.
Thank you Ben. This`s an outstanding review and to my opinion EV is the only way 4WARD(in caps), it's classy , much lesser setup time and unique, plus it sounds really clean.
Thanks very much for this detailed and comprehensive review!
Very good! I will definitely be going for the EV Evolve 50 since all their previous products have impressed me.
You hit it on the nail! Very thorough and deep descriptions. You also mentioned pros and cons for each which is absolutely true and I always tell people the same. It's your rig so at the end you have to decide what works best for you. Thank You!
Exceptional review and extremely fair to all three manufacturers. I've mixed two bands that have the EV Evolve 50, both running one set per side, and they sound really good. I've heard the CS1000's and thought they were okay, but have yet to hear the RCF's.
I can't believe it's been 5 whole years since I first laid eyes on this video! And let me tell you, that Evolve 50 purchase has been an absolute game-changer for me. But as I rewatch the video now, I just noticed something that's been gnawing at the back of my mind - those speakers are on a carpeted surface! As an audio aficionado, I know that carpet can have a significant impact on sound quality. This discovery has me practically jumping out of my seat with questions and disbelief???
Very thorough shootout. Came hear to hear the EV. Thanks.
I have tested and used all these speakers, Basically the EV is is more all in one speaker that is good sounding and overall move flexible as the onboard mixer allows straight mic and instrument plug in
thank you ben, I had seen and heard EV at a showing in n. y and I was very impressed with it and seeing what you did here it looks good
thank you for all your input
By far the best review on the internet of these setups. Hopefully you guys will continue to review and test in the future. Definitely helped me make my mind up on a system that I was struggling to find honest reviews on. Thanks and kudos to you guys.
Great video.Thanks.I purchased the Evox 8 for it's simplicity.There was a deal on the internet that bundled it with it soft shell bag which holds everything,a Yamaha mixer & travel bag & headphones by Audi-Technica, all for the price of the Evox 8 itself.Great deal.The Evolve 50 has some usable features but I worry that at some point they may fail and the whole things goes to the repair shop.I am a DJ that works sometimes 30 jobs in a row during season with an occasional night off.After three years of use I only had to replace the speak-on connector which they sent me a replacement for free.A local music store authorized dealer repaired in one day.This system is clean even when you are pushing it .This video is correct when showing how the highs taper off.Perfect sound for the dance floor and a softer sound for the people on the sidelines at tables talking,not so much in your face.I have also found that with systems like these it is better to keep them at about two to three feet away from the walls.The bass on this is loud and needs to be trimmed for tightening the low end .Definitely you need a EQ to better maximize the whole sound that this system can put out.I hope this review helps people in their decision. Thanks again for the video.
this is possibly my favourite youtube video of all time
Outstanding review!!! I wish that there were more like this :) Without being able to use/test each of them myself, I really like the EV on the surface.
Hands down the best review I have every seen and this statement is not limited to these three speakers sets
Recensione perfetta con attrezzatura di misurazione al TOP !!! veramente complimenti ...manca solo un dettaglio che andrebbe comunicato al pubblico , La potenza RMS dei tre sistemi ...quindi abbiamo FBT e Evolve con una potenza di 1000 watt RMS mentre RCF con una potenza di 700 watt RMS ...questo dato giustificherebbe la differenza di pressione sonora che si verfica fra i tre sistemi a svantaggio della RCF , da prendere in considerazione anche la Praticita' Peso e Ingombri tanto cari a chi si esibisce e installa il proprio impianto ...riguardo alle connessioni e' da far presente che nella galassia RCF e' arrivata anche la serie EVOX j con la presenza in particolare della EVOX JMIX 8 ...con mixer digitale a bordo compreso di effettistica gestibile anche da app. sul telefono che rendono il sistema altamente competitivo per straordinaria quantita' di funzioni ,praticita' , pesi e sopratutto un costo estremamente competitivo !!! la meta' di un "Evolve 50 M= €1.879,00 (per gennaio 2022) " e soli € 839 per un evox jmix 8 black (nero) !!!.
Great video, you can definitely see which one was engineered for quickest, easy setup. Locking IEC is something I haven't really seen much of before. Thanks, Ben!
The IEC input may be a locking input, but EV sent regular IEC cables with the system. Hmmmmmm.
That's lame :)
Excellent and thorough video, Ben! Thank you for everything you and NLFX does for the industry. Truly the best in the business!
Great video. I evaluated all of these systems before deciding on the FBT CS-1000. The flexibility of the tilt-able top, and array capabilities won out for me. Not to mention the ability to have a short pole setup. I do wish it had Bluetooth, but honestly would only utilize it once or twice a year.
Ken Nottingham behringer makes a Bluetooth to XLR interface so problem solved.
Nice work, thanks for creating and sharing this video.
FBT CS1000 hands down!
Thank you Ben this is the most professional and unbiased speaker review i have seen to date.
Thank you for such a great report
We just bought the EV50...have had EV's for years but wanted lighter- got that, but so much more! The sound is fantastic! The Presets are also pretty spot on. We use the system 4 nights a week and we and all our patrons are very impressed. It handles 100 to 150 people easily with just one setup. Sound distance is the best as well- even and smooth! NO REGRETS
EV 50 IS already in an ARRAY patter for the upper, so the last comment is not giving fair representation of the EV 50, as if you look under the top mount speakers, you see they are absolutely already “arrayed” and this is why there is such pure and consistent sound quality the full 120 degrees
Brilliant! Great demo; thanks for your time.
Thanks for doing this, it's a really professional and impartial review, considering there are pro and cons to all three systems. Still can't make my mind up which way to go from my current Mackie passive system, grrr....
Great video to view! Thanks Ben.
Thank you for this! Awesome video Ben and NLFXpro! My mind is made up.
I'm only commenting about your cable management. ;) On a serious note, thank you for professionally testing each of these without bias. Honestly, I would have no problem using any of these. Thank you, Ben!
Excellent video, very professional, thank you.
Hi everbody! I have FBT vertus 1000 and also Rcf evox 8 V2: FBT has more more volume and best quality audio.. yes is 3 kg more than evox, but evox not have a great volume... I have also FBT X-Pro 12" and their volume is more than evox 8 (all tested near limiter).
and how does comparing FBT vertus 1000 vs X-pro 12a ???? i have FBT X-pro 15a .
@@Born2Keys hi dear, x-pro 15 has a great sound, but different from vertus1000.. I prefer vertus for quality
How is the bass compared to evolve 50 evox 8 or new ld maui 28g3?
Fbtcs1000
@@ramonvaldez8050 hi never trsted maui 28. I prefer vertus 1000 than evolve and evox8. But i use evox 8 Always because is too easy to use
Thanks for the comparison! I have been running the L1M2 for about 5 years, best purchase I have ever made. I found the specs somewhere, it’s 1000 watts to the sticks and 800 to the sub, iirc. My biggest complaint has been the low end, a s ingle B2 bass module just cannot make people feel it. My larger rig is a pair of EV ELX15’s with a pair of 18SP’s, so when I need more thump, I simply plug one of 18SP’s into the base of the Bose, and it’s perfect. That being said, hauling around an 18SP is a PITA, and a pair of B2’s might be a better choice. Make sure and get the Bose mixer, it is truly a work of art. Built in compression, fx, mic and amp modeling, even a guitar tuner, but NO Bluetooth... Bose just came out with some new Tonematch mixers, maybe they have added more features. I have used my L1M2 for a crowd of 250, indoors, and it really struggled but made it through the night. I have used it for a band PA, KJ, even as a stage monitor for my other rig, and it keeps on going. A lot of people dis Bose for their pricing, and I agree that they need to be more competitive with other brands, but I’m happy with my purchase, and would do it again without hesitation. I am gradually migrating from DJ/KJ, to live sound for bands, and will likely add a second rig, but two L1M2’s are more difficult to pair and get the correct sound. The array in the M2 basically bounces sound waves off of each other, giving 360 degrees of sound all the way around the stick. Adding a second M2, depending on placement, could cancel each other out. A smarter choice for a band setup, might be the L1 compact, which doesn’t have staggered drivers, and is more of a conventional array, like the others you guys tested. Some things I would like to have seen in your test, would have been sound levels and quality from the sides (say 90 degrees), and also all faders set at the same levels with dB readings to show which one was most efficient. I would like to see a comparison indoors, with no EQ, with pink noise and an RTA. Plenty of phone apps out there for this, pink noise you can download online. That test, will show the facts about how well each systems performed in the same exact venue. Thanks again for the comparison, guys, I’m subscribing!
I've been running a pair of L1M2's with 2 B-2 bass subs, I've had no problem creating an impressive low end. My complaint is with the high end frequencies, nothing can replace a horn and driver in my opinion.
Gain staging is a must on L1 units. I also struggled in early ownership to get the best sound out of the first L1M1 with 2 B2’s then a L1M2 with a B2. You def have to have a Bose mixer to make them sing. Now I do events for up to 450 with one unit.
Thank you & excellent review & comparison.
Great Video Ben. Thanks for making it.
That was a fantastic video. Well done guys.
I think the great APP of the EV puts it in another league.
Thanks for posting Ben!
Superb video. Most informative speaker analysis I've seen. Would appreciate receipt of your music test.
Thank you for your kind words. Please send an email to customercare@nlfxpro.com and we will reply with the link!
Wow! Great review! I too requested the private video. I heard the Evolve 50 in person. Looking for a portable PA!
I do miss the swivel tops but we have the EV in both black and white and it has really improved our shows.
Excellent review. Thank you!
Nice review. I would say fbt as the winner
Great comparison video, well done
Great video, thank you Ben
These tests and the results should be a standardized manufacturer requirment
16:21 you are wrong. The CS1000 HAS the built-in DSP board with 8 presets. The DSP board is mounted on the power module, which is a Class-D amp delivering 600W to the sub and 400W to the top satellite speaker
With the fbt, it can be double stack.
Thanks. What confused me is the horizontal dispersion of the RCF, I have J8 and it does not even have 60 degrees without high frequencies dropping at least 6db. At 120 degrees there is 18db less high frequencies, basically not usable.
This is so far from what the manufacturer states, also very fast from this measurement.
Really helpful review. Very well done.
Great video! Thanks Ben
Why can't you do all the reviews! There are so many people making reviews on YT that do annoying things like snapping fingers and clapping hands, etc. Probably the most annoying thing to me is saying ah um ugg uh um ah ah umm etc. Thanks for the outstanding job!
Hey Brother, an even playing field means setting each one to their Best sound and then test them. Every company has different factory settings. They are not all the same
I am going with the RCF because of it's small size and because the height can be adjusted. I have no need for Bluetooth.
I went to a basement part where they had the EV system and it was so tall that it would not fit, so they angled on a lean. But I have to admit that it did a good job at the gig and most of us won't be doing parties with 6.5 foot celings.
But no doubt overall the EV is the winner but all of our situations are different.
I have other RCF speakers so I suppose that I am a loyal customer.
I own the RCF's also Brian. I think that the EV system was really good, but when you hear a live band played thru the RCF's, that was the big test for me. The band i heard that night had the Evox 12's and I was stunned what i heard! I use a pair of Presonus 328a.i. as monitor's with the RCF Evox 8"s and it's killer.
Great Review Guys....so informative...had to subscribe! Rob
Hello! Awesome job regarding the pink noise feedback and comparison part! Is there a similar mesurement for the RCF EVOX 12?
Great demo, Ben!
Thanks for what seemed to be a fair and more scientific comparison.The EVOLVE 50 appears to be the winner. Dispersion was the most uniform, it ran at comparable level to the FBT and the app lights up in red to get your attention when you are clipping. Although on the analysis program the FBT seemed to have the flattest response, it seemed very tinny with pink noise. The RCF was unimpressive in terms of response and output.
You should watch again because the RCF actually has the loudest output of them all at most frequencies. At unity gain it was quieter than the other two, but it actually got louder than both of them before clipping.
What a killer video. Actually useful rather than just a phone video of the speakers playing terrible DJ music 😂
Hello Ben thank you for this great insight on the Speakers, i would love to see the video of you analyzing the music being played through each Speaker as well , Thanks
Very well done!
Very good review.. well done ...thanx
Thanks, great job!
Rcf says that theirs were designed with the dj in mind. More emphasis on bass and treb. Same with EV. I imagin a system more focsed on vocals cutting thru would be more band oriented.
Awesome video thanks for the info
Well done, Ben.
Super helpful! Thank you!
I chose the RCF because they were far more practical than the Evolve and I 'm not a fan of onboard mixers BUT I would like to hear a music shoot out.
thank you very helpful video .
Worth noting the Fbt costs nearly twice as much as the Evox and the EVolve nearly 3 times as much.
This make a lot of sense evolve
Hi, anyway, which one has better sound power? I don't understand English very well please?
Great video, I was waiting for something informative like this before ordering my favorite (EV) I would be very interested in viewing the private video mentioned
It appears we can't post the private link here. Please send us an e-mail or private messages us via one of the social media platforms. www.nlfxpro.com/contact-us/ We can also provide you special pricing for any of the 3 models.
Dude tell us what you like the best. The curiosity is killing me.
I'm pretty sure it's the EV based on the test data
Thanx! I have BOSE L1 and wonder how they sound compared...
Great video!!!!
16:36 the carry bag EV has is for the satellite speaker and the cables. FBT gives the carry bag for the poles and cables. Your information on this point is not quite clear
Great video, nicely explained.Please send me the link of the sound test 🙏
Is it ok to play an electric bass guitar through the EV 50?
Thank you Benjamin. I won't say anything about your cable management
If ever you guys have a chance to do a comparison video like this on the rcf evox12 that would be appreciated. 🤙🏼
why do i feel 90s vibes watching this video
Es una cámara de vídeo de los 90s, seguramente.
great video
Which one should I buy if I want deep bass ?
Superb review - thank you. What is the dB / SPL gain when using two linked identical systems, as opposed to only one in mono when fed with a stereo signal?
Amazing video ,helps a lot. Can I please see the private video of the side by side music demonstration?
Hey Ed please email kat@nlfxpro.com and I will send that over!
Thanks
outstanding review! great job
Ben, this is an outstanding review! Thanks for sharing your knowledge in this rundown. I believe you pinpointed what specs most would be looking for in this practical test application. Any thoughts on the Turbosound?
Thank you for the very informative video. I would be interested to know how these systems compare with a Bose L1 Pro32 sub2.
Do you know of any investigations or analyses comparing details with any of the systems you reviewed?
Thanks!
COOL BRO LOVE IT
I would love to see a sound comparison with HK Audio Elements series or Lucas Nano
K-array pinnacle