JBL 108 BT IRX series Loudspeaker Review and My thoughts
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2020
- NEW JBL 108 BT IRX series Loudspeaker Review and My thoughts . My opinions and information. Please like and subscribe. Thanks.
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Helpful video, thanks! I'm deciding between the 12" version of these and Yamaha DBR12 for live vocal/guitar FOH in small venues. I think they are both likely to meet my needs well. You mentioned the EQ settings - I think I could fix these with my offboard mixer by running the speaker-EQ on "Flat", right? My interpretation of "Flat" is all EQ settings at zero dB (no boosts or drops at any frequency)
I bought one i love it!
Hi. Tanks for the video. Have you ever test the berhinger Dr 112 dsp? And what do you think in comparison? Which bt speaker can be close of this jbl?
Go with JBL you will be more satisfied, JBL is a better company with better product, pinch the pennies save up and pull the trigger on JBL's they are superior in my opinion.
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Thanks for watching and sharing.
Very nice video thanks !
Thank you for watching and your feedback.
Hello thank you for great review! We are deciding among the 12" version JBL IRX 112 BT, the Mackie Thump 12 BST, the DB technologies Sya KL 10 and the LD Systems Mix 10 A G3 for traveling duo. All not too heavy, bluetooth, up to 400 euro speakers. The LD Systems has also 7 channel mixer. How would you compare them for sound quality, clarity and reliability?
@@DjMartiniMidwest thank you very much for so detailed and kind answer!
I am debating between this and a boom box. Which do you think is better? I like a lot of bass btw.
Volume and clarity is good...what sub would you link with them?
Hey, thanks for the info - i've just brought 2 x IRX 112BT's and they are pretty good - I host free form dance sessions in 3 different venues, just wondering if you had any feedback on them at all. I know they are pretty similar but Im just wanting to make sure i get the best out of them. TIA
Thanks for watching and your feedback. I don’t have much extra they are similar in most ways except size/volume of coarse but I’m sure you will enjoy the music ducking feature and the feedback suppression feature. Both should help with hosting and music. I would mess with the EQ settings to see if you like any of them. (Everyone’s ear is different).. Although I mostly leave them off for a flat sound unless I’m talking a lot with them. Then I’ll use the speech EQ. Thanks.
Thanks for the vid! How does the IRX 108Bt compare in the high freq to the Eon 610? I had the 610 before and intended to use it for highs but the high freq just wasn't as crisp at all.. Thanks
@@DjMartiniMidwest Thanks for the info. I will consider it..
610 beter lauder crispirer
And 250€more cost
Hi,
I would like to use the speaker outside at the back yard, for pool party/small party’s do you think that will need 2 of them?
Thanks
Thanks for watching and your question. Depends on your wants and the crowd size . For friends and family.... I believe one is good. The speaker sounds great and is loud . But two is always better and could cover larger events if you have them in the future.. Thanks.
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What is the difference between EON series and IRX series, and it is better at the same speaker size ..? Please clarify the differences and thank you
I have 2 eon612s and 2 subs. I realized right after buying the subs that they out power the crap out of my tops. I can have my tops limiting and only have my subs at quarter volume to have a ok balance. Do you think this speaker would be good for a bit of sound reinforcement
The eon12 and IRX are similar in my opinion. I Don’t think you will gain any headroom or volume from the irx series. You Might upgrade to the eon15’s in my opinion it will equal out some volume. Thanks … JBL Eon Amazon link
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Have you tried comparing it the QSC CP8? If so, any notable differences?
Appreciate the question and thanks for watching. The QSC are better a bit sound wise & overall longevity in my opinion. A little more pricey.. but I have only have heard them in the stores . Thanks again.
Thanks for this. I am torn between this one (rated 124 SPL/500W continuous) and the Yamaha DBR10 (rated 129 SPL/325W continuous). How do you compare these in terms of loudness if you have experience both?
@@DjMartiniMidwest Thanks a lot. We reply on people like you to make decisions. Much appreciated. Big love
I love all my JBL's and the IRX takes things to the next level, personally I would go with JBL, great company and these cabs are road ready for sure
I purchased 4 of these and 2 JBL IRX115s subwoofer's for a 2000 sq foot lounge I'm opening. Think I'll be good?
Yes . I Think it should work fine . Let me know what you think when you get to test it out ... will be interested to hear back . Thanks.
Can you do a test with the afs button please? Does it even work ? I asked this question because like you said , between the switches allmost nothing changes , that's why i want to know if the afs button works thx and greetings from belgium
I have to nd DJ's comment, the AFS works! I have small children that karaoke and like to point pack at the speakers or walk around, in times past it was a squeal of a time but now leting the IRX calibrate to the room and gear being used, we can whip the mic around and place anywhere in the room (not behind the cab) and no more squeals :-) and the other EQ's do make a difference depending on what your using for gear running through it...
I just bought a pair of the 12s and one of the speakers cuts out. The pairing process is complicated, and it doesn't remember the connection for both once you turn them off. Great sound when they work, tho.
Thanks for watching and the speaker input. Good feedback
Thank you, does 108bt and 112bt has aame output?
Does 112bt may sound better than 108by as its little bigger?
Yes , the 108bt is at 124 db and the 112bt is at 127db so just a little more output . Maybe a little more low end too ..from the 112bt which has a bigger woofer . Thanks
Hi mate is it eon series is better than this on? I need 12 inch thinking of buying irx12.but maybe eon 612 will be better deal to go with?
@@DjMartiniMidwest I don't care about the music streaming via bloototh...the amplifier in eon looks more solid in irx...but clarity is important to me as I have sub yamaha so..ill go with IRX I THINK
Hi, I have a sub 15H from Db technologie, I wanted to pair it with an irx 12. Do you think it's possible? Thanks for the review
@@DjMartiniMidwest thanks for the answer. I still don't know what I will take, between an opera 12 from Db or the irx 12 jbl...... Does anyone has test it together already?
If you have 1/4" or XLR even if not you can always get conversion accessories for the wiring you do have, I used my polk audio home theater sub for a month before my IRX sub arrived and the polk responded very well to the IRX 10s, then the IRX sub showed up and after break in and warm up, man does it thump the house! :-)
Does it have like a build in battery like Bluetooth speaker have also can you take it out without charging or you can’t
Unfortunately it does not have a built in battery and needs to be plugged into a outlet. It is Bluetooth thou and portable as it’s smaller and lighter than most PA speakers . Thank you.
Hey bro what kinda wireless or lavellier mic are u using that mic is crisp
Thanks for watching and your feedback. It’s a boya m1 lapel microphone.
So far a very trusty and reliable mic for me. Thanks again.
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Does the back of the speaker gets really hot? Even if you just turn it on, not playing anything.
Nope! and the wiring in my shack is questionable :-)
I own both IRX10BTs and Eon 610s.
IRXs have significant flaws: power button is not latching, which means that you need to press it to turn on (can't use a power strip for on/off) and if you lose power briefly, it will go off and not come back; and the EQ presets reset to flat when powered on.
I use these for my (fairly quiet) rock band mains and/or monitors. Just for vocals primarily.
IRX are way more portable. And way less bass response. For our lead vocalist who has a bassy voice (and maybe for another vocalist who wishes he had a bassy voice), the Eon is WAY better. IRX doesn't cut it.
For the two singers in the band who want less bass and more clarity, the IRX is way better.
Bummer, eh? We've been using one of each and attempting to pan appropriately. If your band once a thinner sound from the vocals, and doesn't need to reinforce the bass or bass drum very much, might work well.
Haven't had luck yet using the bass boost button (which is latching) or EQ presets (which aren't), but will try a bit more.
As for vocal floor monitors, IRX has much better physical properties (smaller, more stable), but the thin sound could discourage some vocalists, and that wouldn't be good.
Thank you for watching and sharing all the extra information you have found .
I've been using 1 of the IRX12BT for a few gigs and they've been great. Feel like there's lots of power in it. That said I am having distortion issues. Not running the desk hot but struggling to get the balance right in the channel 1&2 and master. Any advice?
Might keep it as a super monitor and then get something else like the EONS for FOH
IRX models are upgrade versions of eon, that's what I have heard. So does IRX is better or eon?
Is it pair : 2 set speaker?
Hello, I want to buy two IRX108bt but I think can they play with my JBL PRX818xlf subwoofer with his output via THRU xlf cable HiPass in 80Hz? I mean, it does not has selectable crossover over, only 80Hz so can irx108 be good match for it? I like 8 inch clarity more than 12 inch
I can’t be 100 percent but absolutely sounds like it should work. I don’t have that sub . But the Irx 108 have great clarity and matched with the subwoofer system should be a good combo. Let me know how it works! I’m interested. That sub looks like it does have button for thru or high pass thru? But you Could daisy chain to the irx speakers first then the irx thru out from the speakers out to the sub for full sound as well. Thanks
@@DjMartiniMidwest Thanks I will update you later. One more question I have before buy it: EON has Bivolt 110/220 are IRX bivolt? And EON amplifiers are class D. Are Irx class D?
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@@DjMartiniMidwest successfully bought one irx108bt and I've already tested it with my subwoofer. In my mind every pa jbl speaker sound equally but this irx108bt sound equally when paired with my sub. lol
@@mrsandroks were you satisfied with the sound quality?
The back of the speaker, way down at the bottom does say 250 watts. (I know you mentioned it didn't say anything about watts on yours).
Thanks for watching and your information. Much appreciated.
I got my 108 today and the cab is slightly bigger and sold weight but that's jbl quality for a 8in speaker compared to my alto & Rockville 8in speakers that have smaller cabs and weight a little less but the sound quality doesn't come close to jbl
i have a JBL boombox so would the JBL112bt sound better than my boombox ??? i just want to an upgrade.
You want an upgrade from the BOOMBOX?! That would be the party boxes at that point, this is more of a karaoke speaker lol
Have you heard the QSC CP8? How do they compare?
My thoughts.. QSC speakers are a DJ standard of great! … (my opinion) but I have not heard the cp8 . And normally the price of QSC keeps me looking for good but value. I have heard the cp12s . Volume , low range , clarity , all QSC . But these JBL are great too in the clarity department. Best voice midrange I’ve heard …almost Monitor Speaker like. dj’s will mostly use the irx series as a monitor type speaker but I’d use them for small party gigs or at wedding head table. Final thoughts.. IRX might compare to the CP series in 2nd place but not to some other QSC speakers. Thanks for watching and your question.
Hello would it be perfect for a DJ monitor for on field mobile dj?
Thanks for watching and your question. Yes this JBL speaker would make a good monitor for any situation. My thoughts…
Are these IRX more powerful and louder than the Eon700 series?
That’s a good question? I don’t have my IRX speakers anymore but according to specs the SPL is 127db which is the Same for both IRX and 700 series… Both are great but Clarity might edge out with the IRX . 700 series might edge out a little more low end .. My opinion.
Would this speaker be okay for a Wedding officiant playing a handful of songs at a Ceremony and a lapel mic?
(Most if not all of my weddings are between 75-125 guests)
I'm looking for light weight and portable. Seems to be okay, but you kept saying more for artists and not so much DJing. I wouldn't be DJing with these just ceremony. But your microphone was quite distorted in the video
Yes , They would work for that purpose . I would do two speakers. Or test one and then go from there . At the ceremony most people are quite and paying attention . They should work fine. Thanks
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Thanks, but I'm older now and trying to cut down on equipment and the weight of them. For the last 11 years I've had a 100 watt Powerwerks speaker that has been more then enough. So I'm hoping this will be fine.
what is the track ?
Hey can someone tell me if this has a battery or it needs power from a plug ?
The JBL 108 IRX series needs to be plug into wall outlet or power source. No internal battery. Thanks
does this have more bass and louder spl then the bose s1
Jes lot lauder its beter but no batery
Can two be paired together jbl irx
Jes
So you would recommend the eon610 instead of the new bluetooth irx12 ? I mean the one you are reviewing? I want something portable battery powered for ceremonies or outdoor small events
IRX are not battery powered :-) but the JBL party box is and I have a 300 that is plenty loud for a small wedding or backyard BBQ basement party etc. you can pair 2 of them, or you can step up the the JBL patry box 1000W for more volume, that said those are battery portable etc. I have one and its still going strong 3 years later of heavy daily use! I also have the IRX 112's (3) of them now and the IRX sub and have nothing but great things to say :-)
So wort it for akeyboard-arranger??
Thanks for watching and your question. I believe it would be a good monitor speaker or small venue performance speaker.
@@DjMartiniMidwest Thank you very much, i am looking forward for the speaker, TNX
Would you recommend this speaker for parties 😐 for just playing music
All day long! I would recommend them for back yard / basement parties or small venues bars and auditoriums etc. if you go with the 8's they are good for above, if you go for the 112's you can fill a small school gym with enough volume for sure, they are superb performing speakers, I really should do a review of my own can only say all good things about them
though they dont sound bad i think these speakers are more designed as a pa system for musicians who want to gig on stage on small venues. the crystal clarity is a great value for a singer-guitarist. they are not the best for a DJ. But again i dont think its their objective.
Thanks for watching and your feedback . I definitely can agree your thoughts.
stick geetar,,, synth,,, mic to test
The Majority of these will be used by Musicians...NOT DJ's....so you probably wouldnt notice the difference in the presets etc
Thanks for watching and your feedback. Probably right with the use of this speaker as a monitor type use . Thanks again.
That's a long intro damn
Thanks for watching and feedback. I agree in later Videos have shortened. Thanks
@@DjMartiniMidwest lmao and your checking comments from a video from over a year ago now that's commitment