I am a big Bose fan, but that JBL Eon MK2 Battery powered speaker is a game changer indeed. I am hoping for Bose and the other brands who make column speakers to come out with their version. Outside of that, I love it, especially since you get that wide range coverage.
In the beginning of this year I recently purchased LD Systems Maui 44 G2 those bad boys rock at over 132 dB , I’ve been able to perform for crowds of up to 350 people with still plenty of headroom.
Peavey LN1263 here and been happy wth it. Plenty of grunt when required and I like the two piece top speaker. Can place one of the halves on a remote standard speaker stand if more dispersion is required.
One of the reasons I find the Db technologies es1203 the best column speaker in the market. It cost 1250 euro In Italy, pro grade build with wood enclosure, 3 channel amplifier so you can split the tops for a better sound dispersion. Dual 12" sub.
I understand it the room and not the people. If you were doing JUST vocals say for speech would you still buy two? Im an auctioneer and looking for a system (Prefer Battery power) for benefit auctions where they dont have sound. Some dont have power. I dont need a ton of woofer just vocal clarity and ease of set up as we dont generally have luxury of preset ups. Just show up and go. I have had house systems go down before because often the event people really arent prepared and know nothing of sound systems. I always carry a portable hailer with me but it sounds like a old farm auction them. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
If you prefer battery- I'd lean towards the JBL Eon One MK2. It's a battery powered column and with a wireless mic, you can get some volume out of it for sure. They have some at Guitar Centers. You should check it out! I also did a sound test with one here---ruclips.net/video/AJ3yKo7urZs/видео.html
the column array has a 360 degree coverage so there is no reason to spread them unless you have a very very very large venue that you don't hear the speakers clearly on the far spot or your column array are too low to throw the noise so In my setup I put them over the subwoofer or stage that will get the column much higher as possible
I haven't. For most of the venues I play, an extra sub would be overkill in my opinion. The J8's have a bass boost that does give it extra kick. Thanks bro!
@@AaronStrawn Depends on the quality of sounds each one would like. For example, I would never been happy with a pair of Evolve 50. Not enough clean bass when going low and loud. People are usually not bothered by a "loud" sound (not too loud of course), but will be bothered by an agressive medium/high or crapy bass when the sound is pushed. I use a Fohhn sound system with 15" subs + 12 tops and before these tops, I've had the LX150 column from Fohhn too. That is the only system I use, either for 50 or 300 people. I've handle 400 people outside and not a wedding but a NYE party. Just to say, that the number of people a column system will handle depends on how many people on the dance floor at peak time and the type of events and people. To entertain 200 people dancing on disco or country, is not the same than 200 on Hip-Hop or electronic music :-) But my vision is biaised, as I own a top of the range system and could not handle anymore to work with something that I can't push without getting distorsion. I also like more "hi-fi" type of system like the Bose 32 that you've use, but with 2 x B2 per column (which is how it's working best, but Bose does not talk about it, because people would not buy it because of high budget and finally not so handy to carry and install...)
@@AaronStrawn I don't see many other Columns reaching 2000 in he UK anyway. Yeah I agree they do look plastic like in person too but it's about the sound for me not the look.
Aaron can you please do a video of brides and venue managers making you go outside under no cover when it’s going to rain then it Rains and everyone rains and I am stuck outside scrambling to cover my gear! This is my life story! This just happened to me this past Saturday and last year 4 times! This all meaning for ceremonies!
That is a super specific video lol. One thing I do on my final call is go over the weather for outdoor ceremonies. I let them know that if it's rain, or looks like it, and there's no covering, I cannot provide sound for it. That helps make their deacon easier the day of. That sucks dude
@@AaronStrawn been there done that! Mgr- the bride said it’s not raining now so we’re going outside. You are going to say well it’s threatening to rain so I’m not setting up? Are you sure?
Any tips for using the Pro32 in a gym? I did two school events last weekend and though they sounded ok the sound dropped off significantly more than normal at distance. I didn't want to crank them to prevent echo but want a fuller sound. I had them on each side of my booth pointed outward about 30 degrees each to cover the whole gym. I setup on the wall in the middle of the long side of the gym so there would be less distance each speaker would have to cover. Based on how it did seemed like a good idea.
I think in general, gyms are tough to cover. If everyone is quiet and sitting and it's a performance, they probably would be ok, but those high ceilings and hard floors are just sound nightmares unless you can get up really high.
@@nyoandricky they were about 6-7 feet apart. Originally I was going to try spacing them a bit more but it was school function for young kids and keeping my equipment close seemed a better idea.
@@cduemig1 in big crowds I would typically spread them out to about 20 ft min apart from each other to avoid cancellation so that the sound could travel farther. Also depending on how many people are going to be there I would lift them about a foot off the ground. On the subs keeping them stacked together is preferred but difficult cause the sub match cable is to short I have also tried 1 pro 32 with 2 sub2s with about 250 people and it performed better than expected just looks weird. But I understand ur point
@@nyoandricky I noticed the same thing about the sub match cable. I suspect though it’s intentional. The Sub2 crossover is 200Hz. Above 80hz sound is more directional so if the sub2 was away from the speaker the higher Sub2 frequencies might not sound right so they intentionally keep it tethered close. I’ve got a pit of SRX18’s I considered using below 80hz but it’s not easy to integrate them and a big pain to bring Sub2’s and those. I’m toying with making my own 10”driver for 80-200hz and integrating a standard sub or Sub2 with that. More thought needed for that project.
My budget at the moment I can only afford to get one of these, my question is shoulld I get one for around 150-200 people or look at something totally different until a can afford 2 of these column array speakers?
Hi ya Aaron DJ Gaz, checking in from the UK I've got a pair of Evolve 50's so I'm very interested in what you might have to say Keep up the work on your great videos :)
I had JMIX 8 bundle too, worked pretty good but the honest, they did not sound very good in large room. They are quite ok with medium volumes, but when you crank it up to almost max before redlining, then its a whole other story. As their upper drivers are tiny and on quite high frequencies, then these high-s are spreaded far away in the room, at the same time mid and mid-bass is not so well spread as its on the floor and gets stuck behind people. So finally at the end of the day, in many of my events I heard some people people complaining why is there bass in the room but no music? It was because the woofers are on the floor and they also cover mid frequencies. Also these columns on J8-s produce very sharp sound IMHO, and they sound pretty sharp compared to the bass and mids coming from the floor. I decided to switch to HK Audio Polar 12-s which have a bit wider drivers on top and wooden cabinets on the floor - totally different story now. As a conclusion - yes you can use these for 300 people but the sound won't be very good as speakers are rather screaming when they are turned to max. The best sound comes when they are at their 2/3 of the maximum from my experience and the rooms ceiling is not too high. My Evox J8 always sounded best in smaller rooms around 50-70 sqm.
I didn't have the 32s when I did that wedding. I'd bring them for 300, but I wouldn't be too worried with the J8's. Definitely bring an extra speaker for room coverage with either system
@@AaronStrawn I never been in the red never from my experience the bass is in front of me I mean in djbox and the to ld its 15 feet left and right so I can listen what I play and the music sounds more better 40% more power range.....try it
This all depends on where you live and other cultural habits. In some civilized areas of the planet you can cover up to 150 people if you are a DJ. With two Evox 8 or Evolve 50, or CS1000 for example. For a band playing for real it could cover up to 100 people. In less civilized areas of the planet where people like to lose their hearing on weddings you can cover up to 100 people if you are a DJ, and around 70 if playing live. With that being said this is only possible if a live band is mixed properly, otherwise if a monkey is on the mixer it can go much lower than that.
Its not the people its the room ...the amount of people is not a thing over sound quality ....to get a decent sound with mid range you need to get something better man...whats the point in saying you need 4 lots of speakers or move them here and there to cover a room my speakers easily do ....column speakers are bought for easy set up n pull down but they are not yet at the point where they compare to tops n bottoms ... EV evolve has n mid range they sound harsh n clip out when pushed ...the maui 44 aint portable what is the point of that ....the 28 is better and the es 1203 is probably better or hk polar 12 but none are quite there yet ...all pap
I'm with ya on the room. If I had a trailer and assistant, I would be more up for the tops and 18" subs. But for me and I think the column people, the ease, portability really make our job sustainable for doing over 50 weddings a year. I also really like the way they look. Thanks for the thoughts!
@@AaronStrawn you can get mini subs you dont have to use 18s ...i would buy a column speaker again if they ever had slightly better columns with mid range and more power so they did not clip out. My system is more than 3x the power of say Ev evolve 50 way better quality of sound , easy to set up and arpund a third the price.
@@WWeiss-nv5vz I use Yamaha dsr 12s with small ev subs...I recomend this PA, or a company called H & H...who have just made some amazing (cheap) powered speakers that sound amazing. benifit of mine is they are extreemly road worthy wood cab can be used on stand or under a dj table scrim like monitor config 7 year warrenty and they are loud and clear good for 500 ppl indour or outdoor great for bands singers and djs so they cover all bases... drawback is the handle is on top bit akward to pole mount but yeah they are great. Hope that helps. I would also use the (old) Qsc K 12s as a third choice... These are my current favs on the market some are old now and so cheaper but they still kick arse.
Dude I’ve watched this twice and laughed harder the 2nd time!!! 🤣
I am a big Bose fan, but that JBL Eon MK2 Battery powered speaker is a game changer indeed. I am hoping for Bose and the other brands who make column speakers to come out with their version. Outside of that, I love it, especially since you get that wide range coverage.
In the beginning of this year I recently purchased LD Systems Maui 44 G2 those bad boys rock at over 132 dB , I’ve been able to perform for crowds of up to 350 people with still plenty of headroom.
Those seem legit. I heard the 28s and almost bought a pair
Hi two ld 28g3 can rock 300 people outdoors?
Peavey LN1263 here and been happy wth it. Plenty of grunt when required and I like the two piece top speaker. Can place one of the halves on a remote standard speaker stand if more dispersion is required.
What size is the sub on that one?
@@AaronStrawn12"
One of the reasons I find the Db technologies es1203 the best column speaker in the market.
It cost 1250 euro In Italy, pro grade build with wood enclosure, 3 channel amplifier so you can split the tops for a better sound dispersion. Dual 12" sub.
Can’t find these at any stores in the states. Would love to hear them
Great video Aaron, which model Sennheiser do you recommend? I just watch the video and it doesn’t state which model you are using.
I got the EW-D ME2 lav set. Contact NLFX and they can get one in the right frequency for ya
I understand it the room and not the people. If you were doing JUST vocals say for speech would you still buy two? Im an auctioneer and looking for a system (Prefer Battery power) for benefit auctions where they dont have sound. Some dont have power. I dont need a ton of woofer just vocal clarity and ease of set up as we dont generally have luxury of preset ups. Just show up and go. I have had house systems go down before because often the event people really arent prepared and know nothing of sound systems. I always carry a portable hailer with me but it sounds like a old farm auction them. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
If you prefer battery- I'd lean towards the JBL Eon One MK2. It's a battery powered column and with a wireless mic, you can get some volume out of it for sure. They have some at Guitar Centers. You should check it out! I also did a sound test with one here---ruclips.net/video/AJ3yKo7urZs/видео.html
Hey great info!!! Hey where do you get those led lamps they look great!!!!
I think you’re talking about the Ape Lab Maxi Uplights. They’re awesome. I review them on my channel too 😀
the column array has a 360 degree coverage so there is no reason to spread them unless you have a very very very large venue that you don't hear the speakers clearly on the far spot or your column array are too low to throw the noise so In my setup I put them over the subwoofer or stage that will get the column much higher as possible
I meant more moving them to different parts of the room.
I did a New Years Eve wedding in Pittsburgh with 600 guests with a pair of Turbosound IP3000's!!! It kicked ass!!!!
My hometown!! LetsGoPens
Have you combined a subwoofer with the J8s for any events? I am considering doing this for larger crowds. Thanks for all your dope videos!
I haven't. For most of the venues I play, an extra sub would be overkill in my opinion. The J8's have a bass boost that does give it extra kick. Thanks bro!
Depends. A L-Acoustics or Fohhn column system will handle 300-400 people at a wedding
You never have everyone on the floor at once- As long as you are getting goo coverage in the room with remote speakers, I think you're good
@@AaronStrawn Depends on the quality of sounds each one would like. For example, I would never been happy with a pair of Evolve 50. Not enough clean bass when going low and loud. People are usually not bothered by a "loud" sound (not too loud of course), but will be bothered by an agressive medium/high or crapy bass when the sound is pushed. I use a Fohhn sound system with 15" subs + 12 tops and before these tops, I've had the LX150 column from Fohhn too. That is the only system I use, either for 50 or 300 people. I've handle 400 people outside and not a wedding but a NYE party. Just to say, that the number of people a column system will handle depends on how many people on the dance floor at peak time and the type of events and people. To entertain 200 people dancing on disco or country, is not the same than 200 on Hip-Hop or electronic music :-) But my vision is biaised, as I own a top of the range system and could not handle anymore to work with something that I can't push without getting distorsion. I also like more "hi-fi" type of system like the Bose 32 that you've use, but with 2 x B2 per column (which is how it's working best, but Bose does not talk about it, because people would not buy it because of high budget and finally not so handy to carry and install...)
Without the naked people 😂😂
Done 200 plus crowd with Bose L1 pro8 line array. Yes it's easy
What about the Studio Master 121 MK?. Looks amazing and the sound is 2000 W. What are your thoughts on it ?
Never heard of those. Specs look similar to other columns. They do look kinda plastic-y
@@AaronStrawn I don't see many other Columns reaching 2000 in he UK anyway. Yeah I agree they do look plastic like in person too but it's about the sound for me not the look.
Aaron can you please do a video of brides and venue managers making you go outside under no cover when it’s going to rain then it Rains and everyone rains and I am stuck outside scrambling to cover my gear! This is my life story! This just happened to me this past Saturday and last year 4 times! This all meaning for ceremonies!
That is a super specific video lol. One thing I do on my final call is go over the weather for outdoor ceremonies. I let them know that if it's rain, or looks like it, and there's no covering, I cannot provide sound for it. That helps make their deacon easier the day of. That sucks dude
@@AaronStrawn been there done that! Mgr- the bride said it’s not raining now so we’re going outside. You are going to say well it’s threatening to rain so I’m not setting up? Are you sure?
@@paulparrinello2526 got a big umbrella in the car. Music yes, mic no. And I let them know before we start
@@AaronStrawn it’s just a light pelting rain with small hail stones can we at least Cupid shuffle?
I love your chanel bro. Nice work
Thanks!!
Great logic on how to set up! Good tips!
Thanks Karl!
Hi… Is the JBL eon MK2 enough for 80ppl dance party? Small room, no high ceilings (basement discotheque)
I don't think it is. Not a dance party. These are more for low volume music or singer/songwriter. That 10" sub will let you down
Any tips for using the Pro32 in a gym? I did two school events last weekend and though they sounded ok the sound dropped off significantly more than normal at distance. I didn't want to crank them to prevent echo but want a fuller sound. I had them on each side of my booth pointed outward about 30 degrees each to cover the whole gym. I setup on the wall in the middle of the long side of the gym so there would be less distance each speaker would have to cover. Based on how it did seemed like a good idea.
I think in general, gyms are tough to cover. If everyone is quiet and sitting and it's a performance, they probably would be ok, but those high ceilings and hard floors are just sound nightmares unless you can get up really high.
How far apart did U place the speakers from each other
@@nyoandricky they were about 6-7 feet apart. Originally I was going to try spacing them a bit more but it was school function for young kids and keeping my equipment close seemed a better idea.
@@cduemig1 in big crowds I would typically spread them out to about 20 ft min apart from each other to avoid cancellation so that the sound could travel farther. Also depending on how many people are going to be there I would lift them about a foot off the ground. On the subs keeping them stacked together is preferred but difficult cause the sub match cable is to short I have also tried 1 pro 32 with 2 sub2s with about 250 people and it performed better than expected just looks weird. But I understand ur point
@@nyoandricky I noticed the same thing about the sub match cable. I suspect though it’s intentional. The Sub2 crossover is 200Hz. Above 80hz sound is more directional so if the sub2 was away from the speaker the higher Sub2 frequencies might not sound right so they intentionally keep it tethered close. I’ve got a pit of SRX18’s I considered using below 80hz but it’s not easy to integrate them and a big pain to bring Sub2’s and those. I’m toying with making my own 10”driver for 80-200hz and integrating a standard sub or Sub2 with that. More thought needed for that project.
My budget at the moment I can only afford to get one of these, my question is shoulld I get one for around 150-200 people or look at something totally different until a can afford 2 of these column array speakers?
It's probably best to wait and get 2. I use to only take one column with me, but if anything went wrong, no back up.
@AaronStrawn that is true! I have a small backup system but it's not array. .and love the name bro! I'm Aaron too or Ay Ay Ron or DJ Double A lol
@@arwillis9623 A-A-Ron for LIFE!!
Hi ya Aaron
DJ Gaz, checking in from the UK
I've got a pair of Evolve 50's so I'm very interested in what you might have to say
Keep up the work on your great videos :)
thanks!
I had JMIX 8 bundle too, worked pretty good but the honest, they did not sound very good in large room.
They are quite ok with medium volumes, but when you crank it up to almost max before redlining, then its a whole other story.
As their upper drivers are tiny and on quite high frequencies, then these high-s are spreaded far away in the room, at the same time mid and mid-bass is not so well spread as its on the floor and gets stuck behind people.
So finally at the end of the day, in many of my events I heard some people people complaining why is there bass in the room but no music?
It was because the woofers are on the floor and they also cover mid frequencies. Also these columns on J8-s produce very sharp sound IMHO, and they sound pretty sharp compared to the bass and mids coming from the floor.
I decided to switch to HK Audio Polar 12-s which have a bit wider drivers on top and wooden cabinets on the floor - totally different story now. As a conclusion - yes you can use these for 300 people but the sound won't be very good as speakers are rather screaming when they are turned to max.
The best sound comes when they are at their 2/3 of the maximum from my experience and the rooms ceiling is not too high. My Evox J8 always sounded best in smaller rooms around 50-70 sqm.
Interesting- the specs on the Polar 12 looks very similar to the J8. Good looking speaker!
So for large groups 300 people you take the J8 over the Pro32?
I didn't have the 32s when I did that wedding. I'd bring them for 300, but I wouldn't be too worried with the J8's. Definitely bring an extra speaker for room coverage with either system
@@AaronStrawn So has the Pro32 system taken the place of the J8? If not when would you use the J8 instead of the Pro32?
Good video however the background track is WAY too loud.
Thanks for the feedback. I try and make sure it’s not too overpowering.
4 stacks of them yes. Just 2 stacks no way
I still believe it's placement and room size. Huge halls with large ceilings, you're right.
2 Ld 28g3 can rock 300 people
I agree. I've done it. You do stay in the red for the dance most of the night, but it can do it
@@AaronStrawn I never been in the red never from my experience the bass is in front of me I mean in djbox and the to ld its 15 feet left and right so I can listen what I play and the music sounds more better 40% more power range.....try it
Hi Dj A
Yoooooo!
This all depends on where you live and other cultural habits. In some civilized areas of the planet you can cover up to 150 people if you are a DJ. With two Evox 8 or Evolve 50, or CS1000 for example.
For a band playing for real it could cover up to 100 people.
In less civilized areas of the planet where people like to lose their hearing on weddings you can cover up to 100 people if you are a DJ, and around 70 if playing live.
With that being said this is only possible if a live band is mixed properly, otherwise if a monkey is on the mixer it can go much lower than that.
Are these less civilized people wiping their asses with their hands also? lol
@@AaronStrawn Who knows, ask them. :)
Its not the people its the room ...the amount of people is not a thing over sound quality ....to get a decent sound with mid range you need to get something better man...whats the point in saying you need 4 lots of speakers or move them here and there to cover a room my speakers easily do ....column speakers are bought for easy set up n pull down but they are not yet at the point where they compare to tops n bottoms ... EV evolve has n mid range they sound harsh n clip out when pushed ...the maui 44 aint portable what is the point of that ....the 28 is better and the es 1203 is probably better or hk polar 12 but none are quite there yet ...all pap
I'm with ya on the room. If I had a trailer and assistant, I would be more up for the tops and 18" subs. But for me and I think the column people, the ease, portability really make our job sustainable for doing over 50 weddings a year. I also really like the way they look. Thanks for the thoughts!
@@AaronStrawn you can get mini subs you dont have to use 18s ...i would buy a column speaker again if they ever had slightly better columns with mid range and more power so they did not clip out. My system is more than 3x the power of say Ev evolve 50 way better quality of sound , easy to set up and arpund a third the price.
@@byromtaylor6482 What is your system?
@@WWeiss-nv5vz I use Yamaha dsr 12s with small ev subs...I recomend this PA, or a company called H & H...who have just made some amazing (cheap) powered speakers that sound amazing. benifit of mine is they are extreemly road worthy wood cab can be used on stand or under a dj table scrim like monitor config 7 year warrenty and they are loud and clear good for 500 ppl indour or outdoor great for bands singers and djs so they cover all bases... drawback is the handle is on top bit akward to pole mount but yeah they are great. Hope that helps. I would also use the (old) Qsc K 12s as a third choice... These are my current favs on the market some are old now and so cheaper but they still kick arse.
@@byromtaylor6482 I like the sound of your setup. But doesn’t that setup cost a lot more than the evolve 50?
I have done 300 with 4 Evox 8's (the real ones, not the plastic ones, lol)
The ones that sound with less bass 😂😂😂
@@marcpiac you think the wood ones have less bass than the J’s
@@StevieRayEntertainme everyone knows that is so. It is told in all reviews, also on RUclips.