JBL SRX 815p + VRX918sp Powered Speaker Review 2019
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- Speaker Review: After 2 years of use and 100+ gigs I give you my full opinion on the JBL SRX815p tops and JBL vrx918sp subs
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Just added 2 more ETX-SP15 tops and 2 more ETX- SP18 to my existing ETX rig. Some big schooll gigs coming up in August.
The closest performance, actually identical depending on your amp set up, to your vrx918 is the srx718. It’s the same exact box and similar drivers, besides the vrx being flyable and powered.
I do love that the srx718 sub because I can fit it inside a small wagon or hatchback car. And it’s under 80lbs so I can carry it alone without help.
BassBoss.. very expensive but the tops can handle anything small bring your subs if you go bigger.
I have a EON and wish I had the SRX!
Me too brotha
Yeeeeez 85 pounds gotta get me some vrx918's. :) My passive 15 inch subs weigh more.... Thanks for the review Rick! Wish I had the money to buy me some of that nice gear.
RCF in my opinion is much better option in my country. The thing is i agree about weight and size for 918s but i have 8004 and it is mad… Blows everything else out of water but heavy and bulky. RCF NX45 is competitor with 815p and the thing is ill always take the one that is 10pounds lighter. Also smaller footprint but not sure about bass output but i read that guy compared the srx815 with nx32 which is 50 percent weaker than nx45 in sound preassure level and nx32 was louder but not as bassy cuz itnis a 12inch. So NX45 vs SRX815p i think you would realy like that speaker one of the best sounding RCF speakers (excluding high end TT+ that is incomparable)
I'm looking at getting the rcf nx32a and the rcf 8004
the 8004 sub rocks man
@@JamieSut well obviously Rcf will be better, but your bank account will be hurting after that purchase
of course they met your expectation or you would have already got rid of them fix the dent in the grill of the subs I do alot of outdoor sound reinforcement for bands I am looking into dual 15's and some dual 18 got to have
great advice I love watching your videos, have u had a chance to compare the JBL PRX 815W? comparison to JBL SRX815..
Night and day. But also the price difference is night and day
Great review, thanx for sharing!!
On point review, absolutely no complaint on my SRX815P, however I did also have the SRX818SP and the base is just not there, I'm in the process of returning it for the VRX818SP. Hopefully these bring the base..
I think they do. But they still won't match the output of those 815p. I normally need 4 subs to match the 815s on a high pass.
@@DJRickWeb I just got the VRX and they are awesome, pairs very well with the SRX tops. I just wanted to say thank you, as I would not have even thought of getting these without watching your video. Also what setting do you typically use 80Hz or 120Hz? Thanks again..
I use a drive rack to run them at 100hz. But if you can't do that go with 80hz. The 100 to 120 hz freq tend to distort the sub.
Nothing better than JBL
Like those speaker bro good review
But can they run Crysis? ( J.k if there was a professional (mass produced) rotary subwoofer it would destroy any other general subwoofer the same size)
Bro I love active loudspeakers and passive loud speakers like I wanna feel my room with active and passive speakers
😂wah? This is meant for commercial use. Not domestic use.
Your entire neighborhood will hate you. Unless you have soundproofing.
@@josealfredfernandes yeh if my whole house was filled up with sound proofing
Would you recommend the srx 835p as well. Thanks for your input
Yeah just be ready to need two people to use them. Massive and heavy
Hi Rick, I was wondering if you ever compared your speakers to the Martin Audio black line X series? Remember that you went to a demo to look at the line array systems but never saw a video with a comparison to the MA speakers.
Martin CSX live line is way better than the srx. Black line is comparable.
Thx. for sharing your Impressions!
I have one specific question:
I currently own the prx815 + prx818xlfw. In consider buying the srx Tops That you definitly prefer, Right!?
Would your recommend the 12 or 15 inch srx Tops for the prx subs?
And do you know if its possible to pair the prx Subs with the srx tops inside the jbl App ?
Thanks for your Videos and Greetings from Germany.
Jbl app only works for the prx line. And yes srx is well above the prx tops in my eyes. I prefer 12 inch tops with 18 inch subs.
@@DJRickWeb thx Dude!
If you would get dual 18's i think db technologies s30 subs will probably be better than the srx 828
Should I buy the srx 835p what are your thoughts
It's a great speaker. Just weighs a ton
The Srx started with a passive speakers
Rick, what equipment do you recommend for like a school courtyard?
Depends what it is and what its for.
Can't forget about cerwin vega 🤷🏾♂️
The og subs
Nothing beats like a yorkville for bass
JBL SRX vs Mackie DRM what better?
Not even a competition. Srx
@@DJRickWeb what would be a competition for the SRX?
@@johnmoreira4172 EV ETX, Yamaha DZR/DXS etc
@5:19 Lots os QSC fanboys out there, you gonna hurt some feelings. Just by the number of K12 ive repaired, i would never buy them plus i think they sound like garbage compared to the DRX and tey are way overpriced.
2 prx or 1 SRX?
Tops that is
2 prx
QSC sucks, the subs do not throw that far after 10 feet they just roll off, they are loud but they dont have that big bass impact. the k series tops sound pretty good they are loud but kinda harsh. i only brought qsc rack amps anyway but anyway. for your JBL tops swap out the ferrite magnet 15" speaker for a neodymium version you drop about 20lbs.
True to that
Nice but too much spondooley for me
third
💥💥
make sure JBL sends you a check
Like that will ever happen
i have a pair of this srx815p and i love them!! the only thing i didn't like at first, i didn't know you really have to eq them, after i got my dbx pa2 the sound totally changed now i love them!!
Rick good video! I’m NOT a DJ by any means but I have a JBL SRX dual 18 sub in by garage and if I’m NOT careful the cops come every time I turn it up. The thing pounds through multiple walls and houses. But I love that thing!
the 828 is an amazing sub; that's nuts for your garage xD
thats a big big sub for a garage bro
I had The same dilemma. Size vs output. Ended up with D&B Q7 and Q-subs. With 4 subs and 2 tops i Can easily do 500 person High School gigs. Price is very high but another leved compared to srx and vrx.
Great sub I currently 4 srx dual 18s and four tops.😍
I am so tempted by the duals rn
@@DJRickWeb They're such a good value. 2x 835s on top of 2x 828s per side kicks some major ass and can easily cover 1,000 people. 2x VRX932's on top of the 828s is a good combo too; we use custom base plates that go on the subs and ratchet strap them.
Heck just 1 828 per side (or adding an 828 with your two 918s) would be amazing.
Team QSC wya!!
I have to mention, regardless of these few top brands, QSC, JBL, EV. Etc... You're actually saying within those brands for example, 15 inch speakers sound better than 12 inch speakers? You actually said JBL 15 inch speakers sound better than QSC 12 inch speakers. Good to know. Not trying to be a jerk here but, your comparison is so off & obvious. Most 15's have that potential over 12's. Maybe try 15's vs 15's or 12's vs 12's, make & model, series, plastic vs wood in their respective performance categories. Ex: EV- ELX, EKX, ETX. JBL- PRX, SRX, STX, QSC, KW, K-series, & K.2's. None of the entry-level and mid-level series of these three brands can compare to the top level of each brand. No PRX 15" could out perform an ETX 12". Your point is actually moot. Compare Apples to Apples! At least categorize before comparing. Ultimately, a good video and thanks for trying to help people. I've actually learned a few things from you myself. Best wishes, stay healthy, & keep up the good work!
I am confused as to where the other brand are coming from here. This was a review on JBL srx 815p and vrx918sp subs....
To comment on the intial question. No a 15inch speaker does not sound better then a 12 inch speaker. A 15inch speaker will produce more bass then a 12 and therefore if you are not using subs a 15 would be the better option. If you are using subs though a 12 provides better clarity and full sound range then a 15. Ultimately a 3 way top would be the best overall full range clarity but that's a different discussion
JBL was a longer company but QSC came out in the year 2000 QSC Sucks I’ve been djing for 11yrs and I believe ever mobile dj should have JBL but I don’t have any dj speakers only lighting and my 100$ controller my goal god willing is to invest in Bass Boss DJ Speakers.
Want to get on your level man nice gear!!!... I rock two Ev ELX 115p and they have kicked so much ass since 2014 still rocking them but am due for upgrade
I own everything QSC. But the stuff you mentioned is right on point.
Djsokin qsc all the way
QSC have really bad HF breakup distortion. In fact, it's bad enough that I'd nearly say to avoid QSC completely. In fact, the last few times I've heard them, I've had to leave the room. They just sound so bad.
@@djshaz8369 QSC fans are like Apple fans. Except Apple fans have a reason to be stuck in their views, they usually have an ecosystem that would be hard to move away from. Speakers are speakers, and some speakers are just objectively better. Sorry.
That's such a great analogy
Ladies & Gentlemen. Favorite brand of speakers aside, do you not realize, the quality of your dj mixer or soundboard, has a tremendous affect on the sound of your speakers? Exaggerated example. $10,000.00 speakers will sound like garbage coming through an $80.00 2 channel mixer you bought at the flee market on Saturday while walkin' around with your spouse cause y'all were bargain shoppin'! Research for best results. Don't go to McDonald's and order a T-bone steak. Trust me on that advice.
Ran 4 JBL EON 15s & 2 JBL EON 18 subs. For years. 5 years ago, Changed out to BOSE L1 model 2s w 4 B2 subs. Smaller footprint, no stands, clear sound, easy set-up & crazy powerful. (never had above 25%) 7ft high sound wave nearly@ nearly 180°. Great for outdoor events. Big drawbacks, expensive & eliminates conversation areas in most venues.
Have you tried the Pro32 yet? I bought one to test against my L1M2 thinking I’d return it. It sounds better, considerably louder, and less wave cancellation.
Hi Dj Rick Webb, I’m planning on purchasing a JBL 918S (2500 watt) and I wanted to know your thoughts on that one compared to the VRX 918 sub ?
The new srx subs? They are the same if not better than the vrx. Now the new 918 prx series is not as good
@@DJRickWeb yes, the srx… 900 series, thank you very much for sharing your thoughts. I wanted your input before purchasing. I’ll forward with the purchase
I run 4 turbosound iq15s and also have 2 single 18” IQ18Bs and for my larger events I have a Bassboss SSP218 subwoofer which is the craziest subwoofer ever.
890 like “🎈🎊🎉👍🏽🎉🎊🎈🤗!!!”
I love the JBL 3-way 835P's...I've used KW153's, KW181's and the dual SRX's in a live rock band environment. I sure would like to know what the other european manufactures like, FBT, RCF etc...
rlg222 I owned the 835p, but didnt like them. JBL sound isnt for me even after EQing. I now own FBT tops paired with Yamaha dsx sub, but will change to EV subs I think.
Those SRX835P’s sound LOVELY! Very musical but their weight is hefty!
Hey dj rick, I own jbl srx812p and jbl vrx918sp paired all together with qsc k12.2, amazing sound for my outdoor events, good job..!
Thanks for video, i use rcf art 735 alone for weddings up to 50 people! Also have 705s subs for bigger events. Do you like RCf? What is your personal opinion about this brand. Thanks
Love rcf cost too much though
What's more powerful..jbl srx828p or vrx918?
Srx 828 beats one vrx918. But 2 vrx918s beats one srx 828
I got 2 rcf745 mk4 one db sub 808d and one db Technologies dva s30n. I use this setup for outdoor aplications and it has more than enought bass for 150 people how want to party real hard
I have an SRX828 passive, it can cause some serious damage. Everyone loves it.
i have 2 jbl srx 815p and they are great. heavy but great lol
My school has the VRX subs and they are amazing and they shake the sound booth about 150FT away from where they are hung and are just all around amazing
Rcf and fbt are a lighter option. For full range powerful top fbt promaxx 114a rcf 745a and sub rcf 8003 or presonus ult18
If you ever upgrade get the EV-ZLX 15P powered tops. Has built in DSP & handles 95% of the events/rentals I do here in Michigan. Use that matching 18” power subwoofer for larger events...
Then I also use the EV QRX-115/212 tops with matching EV QRX-218S subs with a all QSC or CROWN amp rack depending on venue power for extra large events, longer events, or mini concerts at local venues...
There is a louder Sub (A little Bit Heavier and bigger)... the JBL VTX B18 😍
How do I troubleshoot JBL SRX815P that’s in Protect Mode?
I have one srx815p awesome sound and it is loud and punchy but very very heavy
I have 2 passive tops with an amp, not sure what brand they are but they arent good for the power and bass i want from them so im looking at a substantial and future proof purchase of 2 pioneer XPRS 15 (15inch top) and a pioneer XPRS 215S (smallish dual 15 sub) but storage and transport is the issue because ive no way of towing a trailer at the moment
Hey DJ Rick, I have a question for you, I have 4 subs. 2 prx718s and 2 vrx918s. When I play each series by themself they sound great but when I try to play one prx sub with the other 2 vrx subs they sound a bit off. I've realized that when I have them close to one another I need to switch the phase on the prx to 180 and if I have them spaced it sounds louder with the prx on 0 phase. But when doing this, even though it sounds louder, it sounds out of phase to my ears. Do the vrx subs naturally play with reverse phase? And is it a bad idea to mix the subs ? How can I combat this?
You got me a little puzzled. I have to be there to kinda figure it out. Spacing them out can lead to the sound waves creating dead spots if done incorrectly. Cross over puts for the subs are different and the boxes are tuned differently as well which can lead to other problems.
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Great Video! I always enjoy watching your content. Not sure if anyone recommended this already, but if you are looking into new subs, I would REALLY look into the DSL TH118 or a JTR Orbit Shifter. One of either of these will easily crush a SRX828SP in both sound quality and output, while being smaller. The downsides of these are price, and weight. You can get them powered, but the price jumps up fast. Orbit shifter can be had for under $2000 passive. However, going with the dual JBLs is good for brand matching, so its all up to where your priorities are. Good luck!
I am looking at martin audio csx live 218 right now.
Get L-acoustic… how simple
No simple.... expensive af
How's it going Brother Rick.. Nice video. I have a huge problem, I been looking at some new powered speakers to replace the ones I use currently. I've been using my E.V. 3 way full range for about 25+ years. Yes 25 years.. Lol.. The output of each E.V. is 2,150 watts RMS with 140db. each cabinet houses an 18" Woofer 10" midrange and a Super high output Baby cheek Tweeters. Enough for 200-1000 people. Lately I've been Deejaying 50-150 people gigs and these Monsters are way too Loud. Do you think a pair of JBL SRX835p would be Great for what I need..?? Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Absolutely. Heavy 3 ways but plenty of output for that size event
First class Rick. As always. Question: should I ditch the Mackie thump 18 that I picked up for small- medium rooms, or just pair them with the JBL bottoms to achieve better overall output. I know Mackie makes there own sub, but you seem to have really received a lot from your JBL setup... Thanks
I am not sure on that one
I love my Jbl Srx835P Loudspeaker System amazing Sound 🔊 👈😲
I am really tempted to buy a pair
Recently did a gig of 150-200 people with 2 srx835P’s and they simply blew away the 3000W 18’’ Turbosound sub! Brought the sub just in case, but I could have just left it off 😂
Have 4 SRX835P and they are awesome. 92 pounds of sound. The other cool thing is they are pole mountable. Rick yours are light.(😉) You will need to get into the weight room. Not bragging but I put them on my stand all by my lonesome 75 percent of the time. They are epic!
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what if you just want them just cause you are a " bigger is better" type person. I say buy them regardless what or how many events you do, if you ever fall into a large event like you are describing you would be prepaired, thats if your pockets allow it, why not 😁✌️💯
I'm using PRX815W, doing mostly weddings and Quinceañeros... no subs for now they're just fine on the sub part with a good EQ.. must of the time hitting the limit, but I transport everything in a car, so no space for subs...
I had 65lb Yamaha unpowered speakers for 7 years before getting my K10.2s, and there’s a method to getting them up on a stand, have to have strong upper body and shoulder muscles. Not too difficult!
or you could watch my video on how to put them up safely for weaker or the disabled th-cam.com/video/0HMgKzOspPg/w-d-xo.html
the tops could come down to personal preference but the Yorkville Elite es18p's would spank all the subs mentioned in this video (but they're very big/heavy on the downside..)
great video by the way, very informative..
Best sub in my opinion right now might be the QSC KS 118 1800 RMS for a single 18 what you think guys?
Hey Rick, would you still recommend SRX815Ps in 2023? Do they still stand up to the competition? I found an open box pair for $2500, but im also looking at the new prx900 series as they're a little cheaper and much newer. My application is the same as yours, school dances and weddings. Thanks.
I would not get the jbl prx 900 series the prx 800 is better since its a wood box. The 900 is composite now.... the srx will still blow away both models though
Thanks you for shearing the knowledge appreciate ( very well explained ) i order the system 2 top and 2 sub
Nice to hear your personal opinion, Rick. I recently purchased 2 Yamaha DZR 12s (similar to your tops) and I will rent a few subs for the big events, but due to the fact, that mine get down to 39 Herz, they will handle everything else I do.
Hey dj rick web I just got done watching ur Jbl srx 815p +vrx918sp powered speaker review of 2019 I have a question what are your thoughts between the JBL SRX 815ps against the qsc k 8 and k 10 and k 12 speakers for any indoor or outdoor event
Not a competition jbl srx is in another league. So much louder and clearer
Interesting thoughts, myself I have a few options I use depending on size and type of event which I put together based around my 4 x Yamaha DXR12’s 2 x Yamaha DXS15’s and 1 x Mackie SM1850 😎🎧👍🏻
Visit bassboss.com - you will be mind blown but again size and weight ....
I got 2 (jbl srx 725)
And 2 (jbl srx 728)
Is that good enough?
Good enough for what?
For big party , schools , halls, outdoors etc.
Hey man, thanks for the review. Just wondering if the SRX 815p produce and can handle with clear deep bass into the 30's hz range if you eq them?? I hear you say the drain on the amps bumping the lows so wouldn't have a lot on the volume before limiter kicks in.
Correct. The bass is nothing like having a sub. I say its more like clear mid bass and up more like 40- 50 hz and up
JBL SRX815
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what tops would you recommend pairing with the single prx818 sub?
Prx 12 tops
Helpful tips. To heavy for me to get on stands. But good review and who should consider these speakers.
Mine hit the limit, especially this weekend i Had a live band singing. But I didn't have the sub hooked up
I had 4 of these subs. (I sold two of them.) I LOVE THEM. Many times I will only take ONE of them out and pair them with my JBL PRX815 mids. I would only need one sub with these two mids because the sub was SO powerful.
I recently bought one for the same reason…to not need two prx subs.
I play in a band, so my tops are 12” which handles vocals more clearly. Don’t know about DJ music for that application though
Great video... how do I cut the bass from my EV EKX 15 when I run subs??
use dbx driverack or just cut the bass from the tops with the built in eq
Tech Know yeah I forgot about the built in eq
Thank you for the review sir christian from philippines
Hello Rick Web. I recently started looking into DJ'ing. And so far I'm doing good. But I recently purchased a speaker (Harbinger Vari V2312), and I noticed that after some time of use, the speaker started to get warm. At first I was like ehh, ok. But a few minutes later, I touched the back of the speaker again, and it was even warmer! I don't know if this goes with all speakers. But is it possible for speakers to overheat? And how can I let my speaker last longer without it getting overheated? Hopefully you'll read and reply. Thanks!
Speakers absolutely can over heat. But by design the back of the speaker is supposed to get hot since that's the heat sync. But you kind of get into one reason the harbingers are not that great. They dont give you any indicator of when or if there going to over heat. They will just turn off if they over heat. Then whenever they cool back down they will turn back on.
DJ Rick Web well. I mean the speaker still has that limit feature. The speaker's LED in the front turns red if it's too loud and will overheat faster! I think it's best to buy another one, so each speaker do less amount of watts. But hey, thanks for the help!
Whats your opinion on single subs v dual sub boxes are 2 single sub as good as 1 dual?
In terms of sound a dual box is better. But portability two singles can be better
Good review, but I don't agree with the prx and srx sub comparison. The srx 818sp is smoother, deeper and a bit louder. They are similar, but the srx does it a little better. My problem has been, the 815p's over power the 818sps. I have two stx818s' that does a little better, but you do need two 18s for every srx top.
Exactly! You can always turn down the top to match, but to match perfect I’ve always ran them exactly as u mentioned.
I always run 2x single 18s to a single 15 top or even a double 15 top for bigger events.
So example: a srx715 top and two srx718 subs stacked per side, if I need more sound, I’ll do 2x srx718 subs and a srx725 top. Also run 2x prx618xlf with 1x prx615m top. The srx718 is the same exact sub as the vrx918 without the fly points, and of course not powered.
I have 4 old prx 618xlf and I have 2 prx 635’s and my system kicks butt. I have a large building and I have one in each corner basically and it’s awsome
do you sell them ??
Rick what are your thoughts on the 15 inch prx subwoofer....do you own it have you used it....do you reccomend it?
My go to wedding subs
i love JBL is best
As an audience member, the vrx sub has never really satisfied me along with the vrx932lap tops. I have heard the vrx tops and they are so loud I can’t hear the subs unless I was standing like 5 feet from them or literally around the side of the stage!
I don't get why people have a problem with size and amount of speakers for their gigs, I never run my 15 inch speakers in tops configuration I always play them in full frequency mode(they have eq on them) it's a waste of speaker just playing them in HF mode, if I'm doing a hundred people I use them as is, if I do a prom I just add my subs (which have manual variable crossovers points ) and that gives me plenty of punch , i do a lot of Reggae and hip hop parties , I think he's after a bit of sponsorship from JBL , I personally think JBL are light on the bottom end my.
Running full range with subs can lead to comb filtering with the same frequencies coming out the tops and subs. The JBL subs tend to get lower then competition but they struggle in the mid bass 100 hz to 120 hz. That's why I am going to switch to probably martin audio subs.
Totally agree about the comb filtering part; if you're using subs you should always HPF your tops unless you really know what you're doing with RTA. Just out of curiosity Rick, if you were going to get line arrays or perhaps constant curvature arrays for larger events, what would you pick or look into? I know you've worked with the VRXs before and I've been a fan of them for a while.
Hey Rick - I'm a big fan. Quick question: I just got two of the SRX815P's (right before everything got shut down) but due to events getting cancelled/postponed left and right, haven't had a chance to use them yet. I got them mainly so that I can avoid bringing subs with me to gigs if possible. I only play at indoor venues...nothing outdoor. In your opinion, what is the max number of people (or better yet the max room capacity) that you'd feel comfortable using these for without subs. I only bring up room capacity cuz sometimes you'll have like 100 guests in a massive room that can fit like 250 so I like using the room capacity to gauge what setup to bring. Thanks man!
150 to 200 across the board. Room size 4,000 sq ft max.
@@DJRickWeb thank you sir!
Hey buddy one question
I have a pair of srx 815p and a pair of subs prx718
How should I use the srx with the subs ?
Can I use them in main?
I hope you can help me!!
Main or run a cross over. Like 80 hz
DJ Rick Web thanks !!
Hypothetical: Are you planning to buy a line array system like the VRX or VTX series in the future when you have more of these big productions? And will you still be loyal to JBL or are you willing to consider some other high class brands like d&b, L-acoustics, Martin... In case the FSL company gets really big?
I am moving to Martin. Fairly soon for bigger stuff.
@@DJRickWeb Looking forward to it!
I'm torn right now- JBL has a good deal on PRX stuff and I would like to make my existing PRX system sound bigger. I have the 818xlf's and the small 815's that I us on the Gator ID series sub poles. Really impressed with what it will do now. Would I get more bang for the buck getting the SRX dual 18 to put mid stage and would a pair of the new prx's even keep up (high pass mode) or would you get 2 more of the prx 818 cabinets? I even though about just getting 2 more of the 15's for center fills and run full range- just wish they went a bit deeper. What would you do? Awesome post BTW! Many thanks!
2 prx 818s will be louder then 1 srx dual 18. But the 1 srx dual 18 will go lower in frequency. Two prx tops on a high pass can keep up with 2 18s or 1 dual 18. But not really much more after that
@@DJRickWeb Thanks Rick I ended up ordering the 2 more 835 tops with the on stage dual adapter pole and it worked fine with just the 2 prx 18s. The new v 2.0 software for the 835's is noticeably deeper btw and volume still impresses! 2 side by side are really loud- sounds like I have a line array up there. Vocals and acoustic guitars sounded incredible- crisp. I used Miktek drum mics and they did fantastic on their debut- solid! I will hold out for 2 more of the prx 18s to keep things the same. Thanks for your reply- your videos are the best Bro!
How do they compare to prx815? I have the 815s and they bump
They dont. Bigger, louder, quality and clarity is better.
I still rock a trusty pair of SRX718S subs on a crown Xti6002 but the amp rack is starting to become a hastle lately..looking at the SRX728SP as a replacement!
Man, isn't that overkill on the amp? I have a pair of SRX718s running off of an XTI4002 bridged at 4ohms and a single SRX728 running off another XTI4002 and I also have an XTI6002 running 4 of my MRX515's (2 on each side) and I have always wondered how the SRX subs would sound if i hooked a pair to the XTI6002 compared to the XTI4002.
Base on experience.... a bridged 4002 is a stretch to power two single 18s. It will fully power them, but the benefit of the 6002 is you wont have to push the amp as hard to get the louder volumes and there for less power draw and clearer audio.
@@DJRickWeb Well said. I run my system through a DBX Driverack so I have limiters put in place as well as a limiter set on the amp it self so it plays in the "safe zone"