Thanks again for being one of the few reviewing the PRX one. I was just watching your "ten reasons not to buy the Bose 32" when this video came out. Perfect timing
I recently purchased the JBL PRX ONE just before Christmas and did a few solo gigs playing my sax and background tracks and I'm impressed. The quick setup is painless, I usually use a Yamaha power mixer and two JBL 12" monitors on speaker stands. The JBL PRX ONE is much quicker with everything in one unit, Normally when I gig with our 7 piece band I'll use the normal PA setup JBL tops and subs with monitors Soundcraft UI 24R. But for solo gigs this is perfect and with the band in some smaller venues the PRX ONE will be adequate.
Thanks so much for the review,putting in an order for a pair of JBL's,was comparing all the column arrays for over a week now and you just helped me decide🤙
For those watching this two yrs after the OPAZ post.... I bought a PRX the other day and did a gig last nite.. set both up (about 100 people in a small clubhouse with a good bit of dancing). I used the JBL for the first half, then being underwhelmed, I used the Pro32 with a single Sub2 the second half. The Bose is so incredibly superior that I'm returning the JBL to Guitar Center today. The 1000 watt/2000 watt peak claimed for the JBL has to be a fabrication. Went into limiting at moderate volume, plus the Bose articulated array arrangement gives a coverage miles beyond the JBL
Thank you for the wonderful, informative review! It has solidified my decision for the JBL over the Bose! Hopefully you can recoup some of the money spent on the PRO32, Kind Regards, Rich.
I bought the PRX One from Sweetwater a few weeks ago. I have been shopping the Bose systems and was close to buying when the PRX was launched. I bought it and have zero regrets. It sounds amazing with my vocal/ acoustic guitar. I use it to bluetooth music and it rivals many stereo systems. I could not be happier. I don't see why anyone would buy anything else!
@@cduemig1 I have not used this to play out but I can say I have not had much trouble with this causing feedback. It also has a feedback function you can use to help dial out certain frequencies that cause trouble ( does it automatically). I play in front of it using it as a monitor with no problems. Still love this unit.
So glad to know, I just bought one. Still have not been able to use it, as my hands are so full with a two year old. I went as far as getting my blue tooth connected and down loaded the app on my iPhone. I saw the reviews were quite low on using the app. Hoping for the best, happy to hear these positive reviews..👏
I bought 2 PRX Ones, and I used them at a gig this passed weekend. Let me just say that they sound amazing 👌👍... They have so much to offer, no regrets
I’m curious to what you have you settings at. Volume? Gain? Bass? Mid ? Treble? On the prx one. I’ve been running mine for a couple years now and they’ve been workhorses. I’ve been extremely happy with them and they have exceeded my expectations.
Excellent review I’ve been anxiously waiting for a review of The JBL-ORX-one I bought one a month ago I’m an acoustic guitar/singer I was thinking of buying The Bose pro-16 I had been waiting for the release of the JBL-ORX-one what tipped the scale for me was The 7-Chanel mixer It’s light weight And portability At $300 less than the Bose pro 16 Plus another $800 to get the Bose mixer This was a no brainer for me Thanks for a great review And a confirmation of my thoughts Regarding this system Respectfully Retro Rodney
Hi Rodney I’m a musician also , I bought the pro 32 and the tls 4 mixer. Love it , the best and loudest sound I have heard from an array system especially with sub 2. A friend of mine bought the pro 16 which don’t get me wrong has a good sound but the pro 32 blows it off the park. Haven’t heard JBl pro one so can’t comment on that. The Bose mixer comes with a long digital cable connection that powers the mixer from the pro 32 base. The benefit especially for us musicians is you have mixer right in front of you to make adjustments on the fly with the physical knobs which is critical if your mixing your self ( they have an app also to mix from your smartphone like Bose But not ideal way to mix for quick adjustments especially if your phone locks or you lose connection ) , I tried playing with systems which have built in mixers but there not practical in a live setting as I find most tracks have different levels and you may need to adjust an eq or vocal levels during a song or you get feedback you need to cut a mic quickly. Anyway that’s my 2 Bob for what it’s worth . Oh I almost forgot, if your using a laptop or iPad type device you get high resolution usb audio not compressed Bluetooth audio with Bose mixer another very important feature which is overlooked sometimes especially now with Apple Music high resolution playback you don’t get the same quality through Bluetooth.
@@michaels5436 Hi Michael I appreciate your post and I agree the Bose Pro- 32 is an awesome unit however when I was doing my comparison I was actually comparing the Bose pro 16 to the JBL-PRX one I actually went into my local (guitar center) who allowed me to do my own comparison/shoot out between the Bose pro 16 and the JBL- PRX-one After about one hour it was clear to me that the JBL-PRX-one Out performed to the Bose pro 16 The JBL overall Had better Base Better mid’s Better high end as well Don’t get me wrong I’m definitely Not saying the JBL-PRX-one Would out perform the Bose Pro 32 However If I would’ve been considering the Pro32 Than I would most likely purchase Another JBL-PRX-one I would be willing to bet That the 2-JBL-PRX-ones combination it would be very competitive With the Bose pro 32 And possibly out perform the 32 And even with the addition of the Bose mixers at $600 to $800 The JBL system would be less expensive Although I do understand your concern about having a mixer at your fingertips I solved that problem By downloading the JBL-PRX EQ-app This app allows me to mix and EQ on the fly from my iPad which I have attached To my mic-stand It’s very comprehensive and if you have a sound technician (which I don’t ) The technician can handle all of your sound system from anywhere in the room with an iPad
@@rodneygoodman9502 no worries rod, good luck mixing on a screen , I’ve tried that before and is a challenge making adjustments.give me physical solders/knobs anyday, also the sound quality is subjective depending on your application ,the source material and how it is eq’d for each system. All I know is that I only need the one system with Bose as it has enough power to cover large venues with the 180 degree sound and I get smooth highs that arent harsh, nice mids that keep the mix open and punchy deep bass. Until I tryout out a prx one I can’t comment on there sound, all I know is the Bose 32 pro is the loudest and cleanest sound I have heard for it’s size and portability. I will reserve judgement on prx one until I hear it.
@@michaels5436 I agree The Bose-32 definitely puts out plenty of volume and I get what you mean by having physical knobs However for me just working as a single artist the JBL-PRX-one does a great job Once I do my initial sound check I’m usually good to go any fine tuning adjustments I can do with my Boss Acoustic Singer Pro Amp Which Has 2-line/outs 1-mic/out & 1-Guitar/out This gives me fine tuning between songs if needed
I heard the PRX one finally ,a friend of mine purchased one. We set them up side by side, the jbl sounded ok but I won’t be rushing out to buy one. The l1 pro 32 blows it away. The jbl has more mixer channels and cheaper price but it doesn’t have the grunt of the Bose and the sound throw and coverage. In fact I was tossing up to get a prx one but after hearing it I’m going to purchase another Bose l1 pro 32. I don’t care it’s slightly heavier and has less channels, it’s all about the sound to me and the Bose is hands down a better sound. The Bose is superior , when it comes to pure sound, power, build quality and clarity. the jbl Columns look a bit flimsy , not the build of the Bose columns. The amp seemed to get a lot warmer on the jbl than the Bose. The sub is ok but the sound is a bit middy sounding , not a lot of sizzle or low end thump. Sticking with my Bose but I can see the jbl being popular but I would need to purchase 2 jbl s just to match the output and coverage of 1 Bose l1 pro 32 system.
The PRX hot amp is good news, because it means that the thermal conduction is good and therefore the cooling of the components is good. Many active PA systems have a hot amp, this does not mean that it will burn because there are thermal protections to prevent this
Sounds like you are justifying having the bose when quite clearly it's been beaten on value and power practicality and portability and I think sound quality is pretty even 👍👌
I have the L1 32 Pro with sub 2 and it sounds amazing , the sub I don’t even need to run any higher than 11 o’clock for earth shattering bass and the sound quality I get is amazing using the Bose TS4 mixer. I have not had the problems you discuss with the Bose sound , i can dial in the perfect sound so I’m not sure if you are adjusting the system correctly ? I only need 1 system and it puts out more than enough spl to cover 95% of venues and people rave about the sound. The throw and spread is unlike anything I’ve heard and I don’t need a fold back and mics rarely feedback even at loud levels. To me it makes sense to also have the mixer beside when I’m performing, ok it’s great to have a 7 channel mixer but who is going to stand behind the speaker and mix while your performing , I’m a musician not a dj , it doesn’t make sense for me to have the mixer behind me I need it right next to me to mix on the fly and the Bose ts4 is perfect for that with its compact size, even better I can connect it to my iPad or MacBook for USB audio and playing live tracks. I know your going to say it’s an extra costs for the ts4 but it truly takes the system to the next level with control of sound and the additional 4 channels and USB is a no brainer and if your spending that much on the speakers why not invest that bit extra to get the ultimate system. do yourself a favour and borrow a ts4 mixer and try it , I think it will give you a different perspective on the Bose.
Would be really great if Bose made the Pro32 "to the next level with sound" as you say but straight out of the box. It's like Bose "dangling the carrot", not on really. Then they might keep owners/buyers from looking elsewhere
@@opaz. That is a fair comment. If I plug a standard mixer into the Bose L1M2 it’s pretty lackluster and takes a lot of fiddling. With the T1 it’s much better. That’s certainly a negative having to add an expensive mixer.
I never got a satisfying sound with any other bose product but I just bought a l1 pro16 and plugged my yamaha mixer into it, all things flat and the sound is mind blowing. Granted my sound is pre-eq'd (guitars through helix, vocals through tc helicons) but I was seriously amazed. Also it gets uncondortably loud before it even shows any sings of clipping. At the same time, some colleagues have the pro32 and I don't really like the sound they get out of it... Maybe I'm lucky 😂
What I have found is that you do need all the EQ etc... to get what you get when you just plug in the Bose. PRX is nice but the is a pretty good learning curve to learning to get a good sound. The Bose is crisper and cleaner and even warmer as you listen to it. Maybe more natural is the word I am looking for. I do not have the sub 2 with my Pro 32 but I still think the overall sound is more balanced and better. I know the PRX is suppose to have more power....I don't know how they measure that but it is not equal. The PRX is not that noticeably louder. It is more harsh...but it were you have to again spend time with the EQ to get it right.. So other than having the extra channels which is a huge benefit of the JBL I use my Bose 75% of the time.
Ended up buying Bose L1 pro32 and sub1 and it’s very portable and sub1 only weight 16kg very portable system. Installed in 99 seconds (only attach the subMatch cable is biden in the back of base) but I don’t think the pro sound better than this pro32.
Nice in-depth review…honest and raw…I like the discussion. I am old school, been a musician since birth and ended up in broadcasting for a profession. I own the EV ETX series of speakers with two ETX 18 subs and ETX 15 two way tops. It is killer for any gig I DJ…I am known in my area for awesome sound and packed dance floors…this is my 42nd year as a professional mobile DJ. Just wanted to give you a background perspective. Since I am 58 years old and play upwards of 35 wedding events per year…I have been considering a column speaker system. With so many opinions out there…it is very, very difficult to choose a product. I just listened to a friends single Bose Pro32 + Sub 2 system and it was impressive. But, I agree with all the things you brought up in your review…I witnessed much of what you brought to light for myself, first hand. A few people I know have recommended the JBL PRX One to me. I know that I will never replace completely the sound of my current system…but If I can get a lighter, easier system to hook up and transport and still create energy and full sound on the dance floor…I’d be happy. Do you still have the same opinion of the JBL as you did 11 months ago? I would be interested in your feedback. Also, does the JBL app work well to control the system? Keep up the good work on TH-cam. Cheers!
WOW 42 years 👏🏼👏🏼 I bet you've seen it all. You must racked up a lot of priceless knowledge in that time I have ETX 12's, they are great too. Update on the prx coming soon
I filmed weddings for close to 25 years, watched the DJs go from boxes full of CDs with a truck load of speakers to a laptop computer playing MP3s, still with big speakers to NOW these small column systems. My, how both audio technology and video technology changed from the 1990s to now. Nothing short of amazing!
aight went out and got the prx one, then returned it. not nearly as loud as bose pro16. the limiter light started blinking early on throughout my entire gig. the sub doesn't get as deep, the specs are misleading- the hz rating is as -10db while bose reports theirs at -3db not to say the prx isn't a good deal packed with feature, but imho not as useful for loud performances or full bands. you said yourself you didnt get to turn it up much
This is a compelling review, enough so that I spent time with a pair of PRX ONE, despite operating with Bose L1 Model 2 with dual B2 Bass Modules as well as a pair of Bose F1812 / F1 stacks pending the event needs. I had been contemplating the L1 Pro 32 with Sub 2, so this review prompted me to compare. While I would like to dive into a lengthy review, to follow a private listening session, I quickly boxed up and returned the PRX ONE. Unless you and you’re audience plan to stand the entire event, this is a poorly engineered sound reinforcement solution as nearly all high frequency reproduction vanishes as you progress to a seating level. Yes, a two-way conventional top will exhibit a certain level of high frequency diminishing when in a seated position, however, nothing remotely close to the drop-off of high frequency reproduction of the PRX ONE. You will likely enjoy the sound reinforcement performance of the PRX ONE for upright, dancing only events, however, if utilized for ceremonies, dinner music, or for those taking a rest from dancing, they will be placed in a mid-range frequency only territory and wondering why the music sounds so muffled. I neglected to believe others whom reported this, so I listened for myself. Do yourself a favor, listen before you invest and don’t always believe reviews of those likely compensated by a manufacture, or simply seeking advertising dollars from their channel.
At my weddings/events include dining guests, my PA is never directly in front of diners. I have just checked and 98% of my events have a substantial sized dance floor between my PA and any (especially the nearest) seated diners. The dance floor is usually occupied for the first dance by the married couple. Sound travels everywhere. Years ago when many were using 12" tops, raised high up over heads on poles angled downwards. Your same seated audience arguments would have applied there. At that time it was never an issue. Why is it an issue now?
thank you for the info Mr. OPAZ. this is kind of review that i'm waiting for. actually i planning to buy Bose Pro 32 plus Sub2 but i feel hesitant due to price. till this model out (JBL PRX one) in market but cant't decided yet bcuz less review from users and knowledgable guys. but now after i watch this video my decission is now complete. thanks again Mr OPAZ.
Let your ears decide and it also depends on your application, if your a muso you may tend to go the Bose as you don’t need a fold back , if your are a dj you may decide to go the jbl as it cheaper and you may need 2 units and an external mixer to run your tracks in stereo . You won’t get the same spread and carry as with the Bose which is why I think there more suited to musicians which I think the Bose systems is tuned for with the tone match settings for different mics and instruments.
How important is it to have two speakers as opposed to just a single speaker. If you don't need two speakers for volume, my question is whether the fact that the music comes out of a single point is a negative - does the sound stage sound thin because of that.
A single speaker used in an event, often outputs a (compact) sound. Two or more speakers sound so much more complete and fulfilling with better imaging in a venue space. It doesn't end there, using two speakers allows you to have both at lower volumes rather than a single maxed out Two speakers, automatically you have backup if one speaker fails A singer/musician can get away with a single speaker in a bar setting or small venue. Aesthetically two speakers in a dj setup👌🏼. As a dj I would still use two smaller speakers in a smaller venue rather than one larger speaker
@@opaz. Thanks for your reply: I intuitively thought that 2 would be better than 1, but you did what I hoped: offered actual specifics on why two would sound better. I have used a single Eon One Compact for small gatherings and that has worked well as long as there are not to many people or too wide an audience.
Been watching your stuff for a while. With Oz finally coming out of lockdown, I will be looking to purchase a PA coming into summer. We are primarily live music with two guitars, 3 microphones, looping station and percussion input. Occasional DJing but definitely not the main event. Which system would you recommend?
@@opaz. This will be my first foray into PA’s. Currently using two QSC K12’s with a Yamaha DXR on the floor for fold back. We will keep the QSC’s but need a better setup for smaller footprints
I purchased the JBL PRX ONE on July 6, 2023, unfortunately I had to return it due to the Pro Connect App not allowing me to use any of its audio controls. I could play music via Bluetooth, I can see the PRX ONE in the Pro Connect App's interface, I had updated the firwate. Now I am wating for aq replacement PRX ONE to be returned to me. My second observation is tha the PRX ONE gets extremely HOT! So hot, that you cannot place you hand on the back as it will burn my had. I think this is not right. I feel that the exessive heat will shorten the life expectance of the PRX ONE. What is your advice, should I purchase some other band? Thank you.
Personally I have never used the app as all I need to operate is onboard in the menu on the display. The rear surface is to dissipate heat (doing its job) therefore it gets hot, never been an issue and I have never felt how hot it gets. I have many home audio amplifiers that have cooling fins that cannot be touched (even when in operation producing audio at home listening levels) I have used mine regularly for years and they still work fine. If it is an issue for you then I would suggest looking at anther pa system, especially as the app use is important to you
I think I would have a problem using the PRX 1 in close proximity ..the array is divided up into different frequencies and depending on whether you are standing or sitting you won't hear the full spectrum.
You said it, "different frequencies". You hit the nail on the head. The Pro32 has the same mid frequency performance from floor to highest point, lacking those all important dedicated drivers to produce highs & low mids 👍🏼
So… you could almost buy 2 JBL PRX One systems for the price of 1 Pro32. Thanks for the review! I had the JBL EON ONE… it was nice… but sold it. Then got a RCF JMIX8 J8 setup… it was nice… but sold the J8… then sold the JMIX8. The PRX ONE will be next!!
@@opaz. Sorry, I was thinking of the RCF Evox12 video you did. How does the Evox 12 and the dB ES1203 compare with the new JBL PRX? You raved about the ES 1203 being your top column array speaker. Does the JBL top it?
Gave the evox away, haven't used the es for 18 months (covid & using the pro32). Said it already, es has cables, long setup, evox limited dsp, both dated.
i just went to my local guitar center were they had the prx one and the bose pro 16 setup and the bose pro 16 blew the prx one out of the water, I own prx 715 and sub 15 and love those speakers but was looking for something lighter. Maybe you should do a side be side comparison, if you can, I almost bought the prx one after watching this video.
@@opaz. Thanks for your response, I don't own the bose or the prx one I was just stating that the bose sound better and louder than the prx one, I can't speak on the built quality.
But can you connect a second speaker and mix like on the evolve 30m? I'm torn because you can do that on the 30m, and I still can't get a good answer if you can mix a second speaker with the prx app. Any answers?
PRX ONE sub goes down to 40HZ at -3db and 35HZ at -10db and Sub 2 : 37Hz at -3db and 29Hz at -10db (manufacturer spec) so the Sub 2 sounds deeper, but it's also bigger and heavier, the Prx sub does a good job for its size
Nine months and 40,000 views later we have the real specs 😆 Thanks for the info Very impressed with my Evolve 12" sub also. Just can't get over spending over $6K just on audio for a bose stereo pa when the prx gives more than I need at half the price Sub 2 has no mid punch. Sub on the prx has mid punch and is musical, whereas the bose sub isn't and only stays low
Your videos are great! You asked can anyone justify the Bose price tag? The missing link in your comparisons is the Pro32/Sub1. At 35lbs the Sub1 is the lightest sub I have found. It's not quite a Sub2 on the lowest notes but it kicks as good as any good 12" sub. I have both a RCF 702 and EV EXL200 12 inch subs. I also have a Sub2. This set up takes all of 5 min and each component is super light. For a system this light to put out 124dB of crystal clear sound is a game changer. Agree EV has better top end. I feel Bose needs some EQing to sound their best. Bose is the only company with 180 degree dispersion. One speaker can fill a huge space. It is unique in the fact that you can put your ear right next to the column at normal volume and it will not seem loud. Many gigging players don't have the option to put the speaker far from their playing position.Musicians state they don't need a monitor and feedback reduction is excellent. Bose never designed their L1 series for DJs. I know Bose is marketing for that purpose. At $2,700 still very expensive but many musicians not so much DJs are willing to spend the extra $$$ for these features. I have never heard the JBL PRX One, but my last JBL, the Eon One Pro was a piece of &%$#!@!
You said it "sub1 is not quite sub2" & "$2700 is still expensive". I agree with you. Although this upload is about the Pro32 & sub2, with the sub1 option the Bose falls even further behind For 180° and 1 effect on board, for a singer songwriter, they are better off with a Pro8. It has exactly the same and is much cheaper, no cables and so much lighter for them. Pro16 is also a better option for a singer songwriter. More expensive than the prx and same weight. The price of the Pro32 is difficult to ignore and still difficult to justify when the prx is in the equation Your opinion on jbl. ...I could easily say the same about jbl but after using it, I can't Please read the comments from others, they all can't be wrong
This is typical of what I'm hearing from singer songwriters: From Rodney Goodman in this comments section: I’ve been anxiously waiting for a review of The JBL-ORX-one I bought one a month ago I’m an acoustic guitar/singer I was thinking of buying The Bose pro-16 I had been waiting for the release of the JBL-ORX-one what tipped the scale for me was The 7-Chanel mixer It’s light weight And portability At $300 less than the Bose pro 16 Plus another $800 to get the Bose mixer This was a no brainer for me Thanks for a great review And a confirmation of my thoughts Regarding this system Respectfully Retro Rodney
@@opaz. Have to agree with you on Pro 32 price. Besides the wobble issue the Pro16 seems to be the direct competition to the PRX. Could be something you talk about in a future video even though you don't have the 16 anymore.
@@opaz. PRX bass bin at 52lbs is not light for most singer/songwriters. EV30m and Bose Sub1 in the 35lbs range is really all the bass an acoustic guitarist and vocalist need. Does a duo really need a 7 channel mixer? Like you said Bose Pro8 or EV30M is all they need, PRX is overkill for that application.
Not only the wobble but the piercing high pitch noise from the column as you switched it on with nothing plugged into it. How that got off the production line, into stores and into homes, only bose knows. Is that the bose sound?. Where is the quality control. Final straw why my Pro16 was returned.
@@opaz. Hey OPAZ, greetings. Well, after owning a more few gears in my inventory. I seek to have a sub or dual subs extra (just in case as a substitute).. well, in my location. A unit of JBL SRX828SP is being sold at the price of QSC KS118, which is better? 2x QSC KS118 or 1 unit of JBL SRX828SP? JBL seems value for money in my location! But not sure how it sounds.
Nice review. Any chance of telling the actual weight of the PRX sub please? That's the part I'm not sure about as I'll be lifting it and I'm weak! Thanks in advance.
Would absolutely kill to get your opinion of the LD Maui 44G2. I’ve been down a massive rabbit hole with the column arrays. Thought I settled on evolve 50M but they hit the threshold a tad bit too early. So far the 44G2 are supposed to be the best of the best. Extremely expensive & support worries with me if something goes wrong compared to EV, JBL or other more known brands. (P.S. I’ve ordered a single Maui 44G2, should arrive in a week or less)
Dominic, I haven't purchased a 44G2 but have had a demo ages ago and that is the reason why I have not purchased one. Quite a few reasons why: The PA is waaay tooo expensive for what it is. You can do much, much better with a good 15" sub & an 8" top on a pole 😆 really! Many smaller & cheaper column PA's outperform the 44G2. The PA is waaay tooo heavy. It is NEARLY 105lb, 47.6kg, that is crazy!!!! Again, a 15" sub and 8" top would be lighter and better. There are many lighter columns about to choose from No Real DSP onboard at all. Many PA's have tons more DSP onboard to alter and control the sound to suit many locations/genres of music/owners personal tastes. I don't think it even has reverb!!!! Connectivity & Inputs are poor, just XLR & BT. Many PA's today have RCA, 1/4", 3.5mm etc etc The bass isn't great either for a 15"(you may be disappointed). Many columns even the Evole 12" has better low end I wouldn't even purchase one of these used, it has nothing to offer The best thing about this PA is that it is built like a TANK. The BIG problem is, it's just as appealing as one! Hope this helps
@@opaz. lots of dreams crushed within a large paragraph. Haha. Thank you for the insight. I came from years of the K12 from QSC. Then the evolve 50M was quite a graduation in sound and overall design. I’ve gone down a rabbit hole and these days I’m really leaning towards something progressive. The evolve 50M is a tad bit not loud enough. But the sound quality is amazing before it hits the threshold. I was hoping to add the ELX20018inch sub but I would prefer to keep it all in a single enclosure/setup. I want to remain in the column array world because I still seek portability. I have zero desire to do any of the sub & pole speaker combos. I’ve looked into RCF, Bose, JBL, EV, & LD/Maui - as it stands it seems that EV & LD are neck & neck. As far as the DSP I’m DJing & don’t need any intense refinement / inputs but I can see how it will be a bonus. I may just cave and add a sub to the EV setup. Not sure
Dominic and Opaz. I’m not sure where I’ve been but these look awesome. I’m gonna get a set of these and review. I love my Maui 44g2s to bits but they are actually turning out to be too big for most of the gigs I do. 75-130 people max generally. That price point though is going to be a real head turner.
My daughter is 16 years old and she is a lead vocalist and guitarist. I started with the Cube playing the subways, then got the EON one and then I ended up having to rent KSC K12's for a larger venue at the bandshell in Central Park as the Eon One was not up to the task in terms of power. I did not need to crank the K12's all the way up btw. I do not think she is doing stadiums or anything crazy but I am looking to get a 2 speakers that are near as powerful as the K12's but which can do a great job with vocals. The Bose is kinda pricey for me. Would anyone else recommend the PRX one? Also, what about monitors?? do I need them?
@@rajchatterjee5374 I had ordered the jbl eon one mk2 professional,,,its amazing for music listening, movies, and karaoke,,,its excellent its worth it..100% you'll be very happy
@@opaz. Have you compared in different rooms, different distances and location from speakers , empty room or filled room, different source material ? I’m curious How you compared the units to come to your conclusions ? Did you have them sitting on a wooden pallet in your backyard with Bluetooth playback ? Do you have them setup in a room ? Outdoors ? A venue ? How did you A B them ? Thanks
Having owned both, I was extremely upset at the price of the Bose compared to the prx one. The bass of the prx is so amazing. Plus JBL put so much more capability in this product. Bose markets to people that don't have an ear for music and are easily convinced by marketing instead of their ears .
I haven’t heard the prxone so I can’t compare unfortunately but if the bass is better then Bose it must be a wicked sound because I havent even got to half way on the dial on the Bose and it gives me the cinema lows I’ve never heard before unless on a 18 inch speaker which weigh so much more and bulkier. The Bose goes lower 37 hz at -3 The JBl is 40 hz at -3 and 35 hz at -10. I’m not sure what Bose is at -10 but it must be something like 32 hz if you are using the same comparison. I would be pleasantly surprised if the Prx one is as good as you say as I haven’t heard anything close to the sub 2 for its size and weight and I have used a lot of subs if the last 25 years. Once again I believe the issue here is in your Eq of sound and if you expect to tailor the bass sound with just a 2 channel eq your not going to get the sound you require with a sub of that power. You need to have graphic eq control , you are limited with the built in 3 channel mixer, even though you will achieve a good sound your not going to be able to dial in your preferred bass sound.
Why sell a product, that requires another product to make it sound good? Doesn't make an ounce of sense Another thing about Bose, dangling the t4/8 carrot to make you spend even more to make the already expensive system sound better. Typical example of them being just after profits, while squeezing even more out of the consumer
That’s the thing you can’t you need a separate mixer, you are paying for 2 separate 7 channel mixers, I’d rather get a separate pro mixer with control other multiple stacks in stereo than a mixer built into back of a sub, it’s a gimmick if you ask me mixers built into subwoofer.
Pretty obvious this guy has a beef with Bose !!!! JBL are great, but the sound quality will never EVER be a patch on the BOSE, It costs a bit more, and weigh’s a bit more, but for a reason, REMEMBER !!!! You get what you pay for !!!
The prx has mids and the evolve has very poor/non existent mids. The LF performance of the evolve is great for a 12" but the prx is an even more impressive 12" performer with greater impact My evolve is great but the prx is definitely the better sounding of the two
After looking at all the reviews and hearing both side by side from a dj point of view the prx is built solid and will take abuse. The mid range and highs on the prx sounds better than the Bose but when that sub 2 plays the prx cannot touch it. The bass the Bose gives has so much depth I had to go with it. The Bose also has more throw than the JBL and at 180 degrees. I tried all the eq settings on the prx and the bass isn’t for my liking. If you’re looking for that home theater JL audio bass the Bose is the better choice in my opinion.
With the dj bookings I've been increasingly getting, EV, RCF, JBL are offering their more affordable multi-channel PA's that are fully loaded and with sufficient power for events. They are increasingly a much more attractive purchase today, in a much more portable and lightweight package Being a very recent offering from Bose at $1000 per channel, the portly Pro32/sub2 with only 3 channels and one reverb onboard is not looking very future proof. This is the flagship model and even from new it still remains dated relying on expensive add-ons, proving to be an extremely expensive DJ option. A stereo PA in this form is definitely not worth the eye watering $6000
I'm waiting for my prx one to arrive and was checking if there was some new reviews or tips. I'm even happier with my purchase after watching this, but the wait just got worse 😉
I bought one a couple days ago. I was using with the app and the app glitched while it was feeding back and I couldn't turn it down. It was brutal. I hope its okay. Other things to note. The mixer is a pain to use. I would much rather have knobs to turn than menus to scroll through. The app sucks and glitches all the time. Good luck trying to turn it up and down with your finger. It seems like you have to max out the gain and master volume to get any volume at all. It sounds good but so far is a huge pain to use. See how it goes at acoustic Duo gig. The mixer really sucks. These companies have to understand we can't scroll through menus in the sunlight at the gig. We need knobs!!!! I do anyway
Yes this is why I prefer a mixer next to me and I went for the Bose 32 pro with sub 2 and ts4 mixers. It is compact and has easy access to mix on the fly.
Well i use bose L1 whith Sub2 and those jbl prx and the envolve no have the power to cover the party i do with only one bose. In case with other need 2 sistem.
I Demo’d the PRX One and the Pro 16 and my local GC. I was blown away by the clarity of the One. The sub is very clean but does start to breakup at max output. My two concerns: it’s 130 degree dispersion pattern. This is likely good for using multiple systems as you’ll have less wave cancellation and a good reason why it sounds better but it might not fill a room as much. It also will likely feedback more. The Bose is designed for live sound so directly in front doesn’t have any speakers pointed right at you. My thoughts are the Bose is likely better for big live sound and the PRX one for playing music or using multiple systems. My only other concern is I assumed this was designed for adding a bigger PRX series subwoofer. Why not? You could DSP out some bass out of the built in and output through the pass through. But they didn’t. You can still do it I believe but it’s all manual and then you can only use one PRX One but without using splitters and relying on the onboard crossover.
Main reason I returned my Pro16 was that weak column spacer. Really was unacceptable from a brand that I expected better from. The high pitch noise constantly coming from the column even with nothing connected to it was the last straw. LF performance from the Pro16 was not as good as my smaller 12" EV evolve. Not sure if a bigger sub on the jbl would be a good idea. The prx sub matches the bose sub2 already. A lot of venues don't like loud subs (as another person also commented). A larger sub will make the speaker not so attractively portable with the added weight For the price of the prx one what it packs in specs and what it delivers, there is nothing I've seen that comes close
@@opaz. I went to another GC and demo’d the PRX One against the Bose L1 Pro32 and Evolve 50 (no contest). The PRX sounds much better. The highs are all there and the bass is spot on matched and not boomy. I disagree though the Bose isn’t louder. Outside maybe but in a room with reflections that thing is ear splitting. My assumption the reason the ratings are the same is since half the drivers are pointed right and the other half left you get a wide field of sound limiting SPL in one spot. I prefer the bass on the PRX One. It’s not as loud but tighter and more musical. I’m quite convinced the Sub2 has more output though. I still think it comes down to intended use. Live sound I’d still use the Bose. Having the monitor behind you is a huge advantage when playing. The PRX One manual says to have the speaker in front of the mic or straight to the right. That’s a big negative for that use. I also found the manual does talk about adding a sub. There’s a mode for the pass through that limits frequencies to 80hz and passes the LPF signal out. Also, I left GC with a PRX One. I want to demo them side by side wide open.
@@chromemusic4401 I saw that too. It’s a neat feature. I’ll have to play with it to see how well it works but the manual recommends having the system in front of you.
@@cduemig1 yeah I couldn’t do that. I run a karaoke show 5 days a week and use a variety of speakers at different venues. All of them behind me and off to the side.
Do not... I repeat DO NOT buy this system. There is a HUGE overlooked design flaw. This system sounds great when you are standing up in an optimal position to the top segment. BUT lower yourself down a little bit, such as sitting in a chair, or raise the speaker such as on a stage and it's all gone. You'll only hear mid range and bass. All the high end clarity is absolutely gone. They even mention the lower speaker are tuned to mid range. Why, friken why!? Fire the genius behind this failure. If you are not at optimal listening position it absolutely sucks! I tested this today at guitar center. Had 2 of their guys listening. Then I said squat down just a little and see what happens. Both said Wtf. We even tried leaning the system down. Which works of you again are located in the optimal position. And who wants to lean the speaker??? The bose 16 has a J configuration just for this issue. The bottom speakers curve in. The JBL, not only are they tuned to just mid frequencies, but they are also straight. In guitar we also went about 20 ft away and you still get the effect of losing sound by not standing exactly at a certain level. I sat on a drum thrown as if it was a place where people sit down at regular height chairs. The throne was actually a bit higher and still lost the highs. It sounds like a regular speaker with a blown tweeter/driver. Absolutely RIDICULOUS! And by design. Smdh! Don't believe me? Go test it yourself. If you want to use it, and have no issues telling everyone to please stand up while I use this system, then buy it. Other than that it's worthless. I ordered one as well as a guitarist I work with. We both canceled orders after hearing this absolute craziness! Jbl I am ashamed of, and embarrassed for, you.
Many column speakers have this problem, if you are not facing the right way the sound will not be perfectly clean. I have the same effect with DB ES1203. this is not a problem only related to JBL.
If you had conventional 12's (for example) raised high on a pole or flown and didn't angle them down, you would achieve the exact same results. Just in the same way that at an event, you would not put all off your conventional speakers on the ground, for best results Positioning is always crucial with every pa installation
@@djxsquizitbecause it's true. And I use 2 JBL eon one compact mk2 and the prx 800 series all the time. 25 years playing music professionally and eve mk2 is the best thing I've ever bought. So much for me being a hater huh? Maybe I just have more knowledge than you.
My 0.02..I like the watermark. The font is classy, the way it fades in/ out is classy too. No, I am not affiliated in any way with this channel or person lol
On second thought, I think the watermark is a small sacrifice to make since people actually stole the vid. I would do the same if I were in his shoes. I still find the watermark distracting but people stealing from others is even more so and must not be tolerated.
Thank you for the reviews. I’d value opinion. I am in a pub rock band, playing keyboards and synth with a drummer, bassist and lead guitarist and vocalist. Currently, I use a pair of Yamaha DBR12’s as my own back line. Bassist and Guitarist have their own amps. My back Is not liking taking them to and from rehearsals and all the faff setting up with mixer and cables ( I use 4 inputs + vocals). A simple to set up with a column PA is becoming attractive and having looked for a while the PRXone seems expensive but ideal. But my question is, does it have enough sound power to compete with drums and lead guitarist in a pub of about 100 people ? I assume it is way more punch in real life than Bose Pro 8 and 16 and the EV systems ?
You are correct with it having way more punch than the EV and Pro8 systems. I honestly do believe that this pa is a solution. It has absolutely everything and vast amounts of control in its mixer. I haven't managed to connect a live band to this unit yet but I'm sure it will be upto the job. If I get any info for you on the question I'll pass it on. Hopefully somebody else reading this can give you a more detailed answer too
In my opinion is not enough, for 100 people with live band. Real drums + lead rock guitar. Overall it's very nice system, and very very good for acoustic performance.
Thank you for the quick replies. On paper it should work for my keys as I'm not running the current PA anywhere near max. I'll see if I can get to test one out somewhere to get a sense of the punch in the real world, as having one of these beside me would save a lot of setup and faff with cables, stands and an external mixer. If I can hear myself above drummer then perfect..I can always feed into main PA to project forwards. I haven't seen anyone using Columb PA as a backline yet, but then again I haven't been out much recently for some reason :-) ...looks like a great product though.
Not Really Bro I Heard Them side by Side .jbl Is Better louder and Has Thumb Drives Better screen more Channels And $100 cheaper The Jbl i believe will take the bussiness Away from the Older Champion EV. i love Ev .but I think The Jbl Was Made To Overpower everything else . you should here them Side by Side
@@080519971 It’s a great system. I did a test. However, I now have 2 ev systems. As this set up connects via an Ethernet cable the 2 mixers combine so I now have a 16 track mixer. The Bluetooth channel also has full eq options. Also the ev has fx foot switch. I could not see that on the jbl. That essential for many acts. Over all the ev suited my set up better.
Why does he equate weight equals bad ? In over 40 years of working with every sort of PA systems, EVERYTHING that was quality and professional was/is heavy. We have a saying, light is shite.
After seeing your vids i went to gc to go check out the prx one but to me the bose 32 has louder deeper bass. Also the highs and mids on the jbl are more like a point source system alot louder closer up versus bose
Agree the Bose is a different beast it’s designed to be behind you and also be a fold back whereas the prx one is designed to be used in front of you and having the mixer at its rear you have no choice but to be behind it if you want to mix live while performing. Even worse you need an external mixer to run stereo making the 12 of the 14 channels built in redundant if you have to use external mixer which is an additional cost to get stereo. You also only need one Bose unit to fill a room with its 180 degree spread which I’m not sure the single prx one would be loud enough and have enough room coverage with a single system. I haven’t heard jbl but going on the specs it appears to be more of a point source system sound than a true array.
Jbl prx still has the wobble tower the controls are horrible to understand the Bose has better highs . Compared both at guitar center I bought the Bose . Good luck Jbl users
Ok another follow up. Even though the JBL rep said you can add a sub but they’re not really meant for it, he was dead wrong. The XLR pass through has a mode called, “sub”. It cuts the low frequencies to about 80hz max in the main unit and outputs the rest through the pass through. I demo’d all the subs at GC and the JBL EON618S was far and away my favorite match but I didn’t play with any settings it’s just where they landed. In “sub” mode the JBL got a bit louder and sounded fantastic. To compare I threw a JBL PRX835 and sub on and though it got louder, the PRX One was much more pleasant to listen to. Also forget the app for now. Many of the settings just don’t work in the app. It says it made a change but doesn’t or does many other odd things. Go to the speaker and it works well. Also a tip, don’t mess with pass through settings while gain is up, it can send a pop to the sub for some reason.
Also the Bose Sub2 sounds fantastic paired to this setup but you’d need 2 to match the output of the EON618S without sounding taxed. Not worth the cost in my opinion.
First I've heard about any rep information. I stick to what suits my application, after all it's my money. I have never needed to add a sub to any column pa that I have If the sub performance isn't (sub enough), I simply don't purchase it. I would never add a sub to the prx. Thanks for the tip on the pass through 👍🏻
@@opaz. Fair enough. It sounds quite good and balanced with the onboard sub. I certainly wouldn’t add it for a standard venue but a school dance or outdoor event I sometimes want a little more low end.
@@TheHxcbrandon I took it out today and found a closed dealership and setup two Bose L1 M2’s and the PRX One. I bumped both as loud as they would go (1x Bose vs JBL). The Bose put out more sound that’s for sure. A single B2 is pretty comparable to the sub on the PRX but the PRX is a bit tighter and more even. Two L1 M2’s really fill a big wide open space but they have to be VERY far apart, at least 30 feet. I had them at 25 ft and definitely could’ve spaced more. If you stand between them at about 10 feet in the middle you get a sweet spot which isn’t a good thing and would be distracting for dancers. Turning them out a bit helped but didn’t fully eliminate it. Back to a single L1. I used the other base to power a second B2 and this thing definitely kicks and gets very loud. The PRX is more musical but lower output. It wasn’t until after I left to consider turning on the sub mode and seeing how much louder it could go.
PRX. .. Is lighter Has more channels Much more onboard functions Much more affordable and is REAL value for money! The worst insult was to screw 4X pro 8 columns together on the 32 and charge $3000+ for that That is a low grade DIY shortcut Sad to realise that ALL of the speakers in the lesser models are in the most expensive Pro 32
@@michaels5436 No, only compared it with the EV50 and the Bose L1 16. The JBL was by far the clear winner both in terms of sound quality and loudness. The EV50 has a "contour" color that I don't like (lots of highs lots of lows nothing in the middle) and the Bose was very muffled and muddy (all tested side by side via Bluetooth and on "flat" eq. The L1 32/S2 is in a whole different price point and bulk, so I don't think its a useful comparison. I'm a wedding DJ.
@@Realdjheisenberg I remember carting around 18 inch subwoofer bins to gigs that weighed 65 kilos and now the L1 pro 32 are considered bulky LOL , I wish the sub2 was back in the 90s i would have carried 4 in at one time. How times have changed ! Remember smaller isn’t necessarily better , even though I wouldn’t say sub 2 is bulky compared to other subwoofers. It’s pretty light at 25 kilo.
JBL prx one is totally crap the app don't work .the reverb crap and the sound crap our nano 300 is better .do not waist your money .these people are scammers
Thanks again for being one of the few reviewing the PRX one. I was just watching your "ten reasons not to buy the Bose 32" when this video came out. Perfect timing
Thank for the review. I have an Evolve 50, HK Audio Lucas Nano 608i, but this is really tempting me to move to this for my singer songwriter setup
I recently purchased the JBL PRX ONE just before Christmas and did a few solo gigs playing my sax and background tracks and I'm impressed. The quick setup is painless, I usually use a Yamaha power mixer and two JBL 12" monitors on speaker stands. The JBL PRX ONE is much quicker with everything in one unit, Normally when I gig with our 7 piece band I'll use the normal PA setup JBL tops and subs with monitors Soundcraft UI 24R. But for solo gigs this is perfect and with the band in some smaller venues the PRX ONE will be adequate.
Thanks so much for the review,putting in an order for a pair of JBL's,was comparing all the column arrays for over a week now and you just helped me decide🤙
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For those watching this two yrs after the OPAZ post.... I bought a PRX the other day and did a gig last nite.. set both up (about 100 people in a small clubhouse with a good bit of dancing). I used the JBL for the first half, then being underwhelmed, I used the Pro32 with a single Sub2 the second half. The Bose is so incredibly superior that I'm returning the JBL to Guitar Center today. The 1000 watt/2000 watt peak claimed for the JBL has to be a fabrication. Went into limiting at moderate volume, plus the Bose articulated array arrangement gives a coverage miles beyond the JBL
Thank you for the wonderful, informative review! It has solidified my decision for the JBL over the Bose! Hopefully you can recoup some of the money spent on the PRO32, Kind Regards, Rich.
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thanks for the review! was looking for a portable setup for my mobile gigging & will get a pair of prx one's
I bought the PRX One from Sweetwater a few weeks ago. I have been shopping the Bose systems and was close to buying when the PRX was launched. I bought it and have zero regrets. It sounds amazing with my vocal/ acoustic guitar. I use it to bluetooth music and it rivals many stereo systems. I could not be happier. I don't see why anyone would buy anything else!
Do you have the system in front of you with a separate monitor? That’s the one thing I don’t like losing going away from the Bose.
@@cduemig1 I have not used this to play out but I can say I have not had much trouble with this causing feedback. It also has a feedback function you can use to help dial out certain frequencies that cause trouble ( does it automatically). I play in front of it using it as a monitor with no problems. Still love this unit.
So glad to know, I just bought one. Still have not been able to use it, as my hands are so full with a two year old. I went as far as getting my blue tooth connected and down loaded the app on my iPhone. I saw the reviews were quite low on using the app. Hoping for the best, happy to hear these positive reviews..👏
Wow! Thanks SO much for this comparison video!!! You SAVED me!!!
Glad I could help Jeff 👍🏼
I bought 2 PRX Ones, and I used them at a gig this passed weekend. Let me just say that they sound amazing 👌👍... They have so much to offer, no regrets
Glad you're loving them
How do you connect the two? Can you share both inputs?
@@minlalkhongsai5153 with XLRs
I’m curious to what you have you settings at. Volume? Gain? Bass? Mid ? Treble? On the prx one. I’ve been running mine for a couple years now and they’ve been workhorses. I’ve been extremely happy with them and they have exceeded my expectations.
Excellent review
I’ve been anxiously waiting for a review of The JBL-ORX-one
I bought one a month ago
I’m an acoustic guitar/singer
I was thinking of buying
The Bose pro-16
I had been waiting for the release
of the JBL-ORX-one
what tipped the scale for me was
The 7-Chanel mixer
It’s light weight
And portability
At $300 less than the Bose pro 16
Plus another $800
to get the Bose mixer
This was a no brainer for me
Thanks for a great review
And a confirmation of my thoughts
Regarding this system
Respectfully
Retro Rodney
Enjoy it Rodney 👍🏻
Hi Rodney I’m a musician also , I bought the pro 32 and the tls 4 mixer. Love it , the best and loudest sound I have heard from an array system especially with sub 2. A friend of mine bought the pro
16 which don’t get me wrong has a good sound but the pro 32 blows it off the park. Haven’t heard JBl pro one so can’t comment on that. The Bose mixer comes with a long digital cable connection that powers the mixer from the pro 32 base. The benefit especially for us musicians is you have mixer right in front of you to make adjustments on the fly with the physical knobs which is critical if your mixing your self ( they have an app also to mix from your smartphone like Bose But not ideal way to mix for quick adjustments especially if your phone locks or you lose connection ) , I tried playing with systems which have built in mixers but there not practical in a live setting as I find most tracks have different levels and you may need to adjust an eq or vocal levels during a song or you get feedback you need to cut a mic quickly. Anyway that’s my 2 Bob for what it’s worth . Oh I almost forgot, if your using a laptop or iPad type device you get high resolution usb audio not compressed Bluetooth audio with Bose mixer another very important feature which is overlooked sometimes especially now with Apple Music high resolution playback you don’t get the same quality through Bluetooth.
@@michaels5436
Hi Michael
I appreciate your post
and I agree the
Bose Pro- 32 is an awesome unit however
when I was doing my comparison I was actually comparing the Bose pro 16
to the JBL-PRX one
I actually went into my local
(guitar center) who allowed me
to do my own comparison/shoot out between the Bose pro 16 and
the JBL- PRX-one
After about one hour
it was clear to me
that the JBL-PRX-one
Out performed
to the Bose pro 16
The JBL overall
Had
better Base
Better mid’s
Better high end as well
Don’t get me wrong
I’m definitely
Not saying the JBL-PRX-one
Would out perform the
Bose Pro 32
However
If I would’ve been considering the
Pro32
Than I would most likely purchase
Another JBL-PRX-one
I would be willing to bet
That the 2-JBL-PRX-ones combination
it would be very competitive
With the Bose pro 32
And possibly out perform the 32
And even with the addition of the
Bose mixers at $600 to $800
The JBL system would be less expensive
Although I do understand your concern about having a mixer at your fingertips
I solved that problem
By downloading the JBL-PRX EQ-app
This app allows me to mix and EQ
on the fly from my iPad
which I have attached
To my mic-stand
It’s very comprehensive
and if you have a sound technician (which I don’t )
The technician can handle all of your sound system from anywhere in the room with an iPad
@@rodneygoodman9502 no worries rod, good luck mixing on a screen , I’ve tried that before and is a challenge making adjustments.give me physical solders/knobs anyday, also the sound quality is subjective depending on your application ,the source material and how it is eq’d for each system. All I know is that I only need the one system with Bose as it has enough power to cover large venues with the 180 degree sound and I get smooth highs that arent harsh, nice mids that keep the mix open and punchy deep bass. Until I tryout out a prx one I can’t comment on there sound, all I know is the Bose 32 pro is the loudest and cleanest sound I have heard for it’s size and portability. I will reserve judgement on prx one until I hear it.
@@michaels5436
I agree
The Bose-32 definitely puts out plenty of volume and I get what you mean by having physical knobs
However
for me just working as a single artist the JBL-PRX-one does a great job
Once I do my initial sound check I’m usually good to go
any fine tuning adjustments I can do with my
Boss Acoustic Singer Pro Amp
Which Has 2-line/outs
1-mic/out & 1-Guitar/out
This gives me fine
tuning between songs if needed
I heard the PRX one finally ,a friend of mine purchased one. We set them up side by side, the jbl sounded ok but I won’t be rushing out to buy one. The l1 pro 32 blows it away. The jbl has more mixer channels and cheaper price but it doesn’t have the grunt of the Bose and the sound throw and coverage. In fact I was tossing up to get a prx one but after hearing it I’m going to purchase another Bose l1 pro 32. I don’t care it’s slightly heavier and has less channels, it’s all about the sound to me and the Bose is hands down a better sound. The Bose is superior , when it comes to pure sound, power, build quality and clarity. the jbl Columns look a bit flimsy , not the build of the Bose columns. The amp seemed to get a lot warmer on the jbl than the Bose. The sub is ok but the sound is a bit middy sounding , not a lot of sizzle or low end thump. Sticking with my Bose but I can see the jbl being popular but I would need to purchase 2 jbl s just to match the output and coverage of 1 Bose l1 pro 32 system.
Great info! Sound is Eveything!!
Agree 100% with you. It's all about the sound, the rest is no more than accessories, useful yes, but accessories.
The PRX hot amp is good news, because it means that the thermal conduction is good and therefore the cooling of the components is good.
Many active PA systems have a hot amp, this does not mean that it will burn because there are thermal protections to prevent this
Sounds like you are justifying having the bose when quite clearly it's been beaten on value and power practicality and portability and I think sound quality is pretty even 👍👌
I have the L1 32 Pro with sub 2 and it sounds amazing , the sub I don’t even need to run any higher than 11 o’clock for earth shattering bass and the sound quality I get is amazing using the Bose TS4 mixer. I have not had the problems you discuss with the Bose sound , i can dial in the perfect sound so I’m not sure if you are adjusting the system correctly ? I only need 1 system and it puts out more than enough spl to cover 95% of venues and people rave about the sound. The throw and spread is unlike anything I’ve heard and I don’t need a fold back and mics rarely feedback even at loud levels. To me it makes sense to also have the mixer beside when I’m performing, ok it’s great to have a 7 channel mixer but who is going to stand behind the speaker and mix while your performing , I’m a musician not a dj , it doesn’t make sense for me to have the mixer behind me I need it right next to me to mix on the fly and the Bose ts4 is perfect for that with its compact size, even better I can connect it to my iPad or MacBook for USB audio and playing live tracks. I know your going to say it’s an extra costs for the ts4 but it truly takes the system to the next level with control of sound and the additional 4 channels and USB is a no brainer and if your spending that much on the speakers why not invest that bit extra to get the ultimate system. do yourself a favour and borrow a ts4 mixer and try it , I think it will give you a different perspective on the Bose.
Would be really great if Bose made the Pro32 "to the next level with sound" as you say but straight out of the box. It's like Bose "dangling the carrot", not on really. Then they might keep owners/buyers from looking elsewhere
@@opaz. That is a fair comment. If I plug a standard mixer into the Bose L1M2 it’s pretty lackluster and takes a lot of fiddling. With the T1 it’s much better. That’s certainly a negative having to add an expensive mixer.
Christ, somebody actually "sort of" agrees with me 😆
Thanks for your input 👍🏻
I never got a satisfying sound with any other bose product but I just bought a l1 pro16 and plugged my yamaha mixer into it, all things flat and the sound is mind blowing. Granted my sound is pre-eq'd (guitars through helix, vocals through tc helicons) but I was seriously amazed. Also it gets uncondortably loud before it even shows any sings of clipping. At the same time, some colleagues have the pro32 and I don't really like the sound they get out of it... Maybe I'm lucky 😂
Do you think the db technologies 1203 is much better than this Bose and JBL ? Thanks
no
What I have found is that you do need all the EQ etc... to get what you get when you just plug in the Bose. PRX is nice but the is a pretty good learning curve to learning to get a good sound. The Bose is crisper and cleaner and even warmer as you listen to it. Maybe more natural is the word I am looking for. I do not have the sub 2 with my Pro 32 but I still think the overall sound is more balanced and better. I know the PRX is suppose to have more power....I don't know how they measure that but it is not equal. The PRX is not that noticeably louder. It is more harsh...but it were you have to again spend time with the EQ to get it right.. So other than having the extra channels which is a huge benefit of the JBL I use my Bose 75% of the time.
Ended up buying Bose L1 pro32 and sub1 and it’s very portable and sub1 only weight 16kg very portable system. Installed in 99 seconds (only attach the subMatch cable is biden in the back of base) but I don’t think the pro sound better than this pro32.
Nice in-depth review…honest and raw…I like the discussion. I am old school, been a musician since birth and ended up in broadcasting for a profession. I own the EV ETX series of speakers with two ETX 18 subs and ETX 15 two way tops. It is killer for any gig I DJ…I am known in my area for awesome sound and packed dance floors…this is my 42nd year as a professional mobile DJ. Just wanted to give you a background perspective. Since I am 58 years old and play upwards of 35 wedding events per year…I have been considering a column speaker system. With so many opinions out there…it is very, very difficult to choose a product. I just listened to a friends single Bose Pro32 + Sub 2 system and it was impressive. But, I agree with all the things you brought up in your review…I witnessed much of what you brought to light for myself, first hand. A few people I know have recommended the JBL PRX One to me. I know that I will never replace completely the sound of my current system…but If I can get a lighter, easier system to hook up and transport and still create energy and full sound on the dance floor…I’d be happy. Do you still have the same opinion of the JBL as you did 11 months ago? I would be interested in your feedback. Also, does the JBL app work well to control the system? Keep up the good work on TH-cam. Cheers!
WOW 42 years 👏🏼👏🏼 I bet you've seen it all. You must racked up a lot of priceless knowledge in that time
I have ETX 12's, they are great too. Update on the prx coming soon
I filmed weddings for close to 25 years, watched the DJs go from boxes full of CDs with a truck load of speakers to a laptop computer playing MP3s, still with big speakers to NOW these small column systems. My, how both audio technology and video technology changed from the 1990s to now. Nothing short of amazing!
aight went out and got the prx one, then returned it. not nearly as loud as bose pro16.
the limiter light started blinking early on throughout my entire gig. the sub doesn't get as deep, the specs are misleading- the hz rating is as -10db while bose reports theirs at -3db
not to say the prx isn't a good deal packed with feature, but imho not as useful for loud performances or full bands. you said yourself you didnt get to turn it up much
I'm glad you returned it and found your pa
@@opaz. ah yes, my pa for the next 6months until new tech is released
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finally! thank you for doing this
This is a compelling review, enough so that I spent time with a pair of PRX ONE, despite operating with Bose L1 Model 2 with dual B2 Bass Modules as well as a pair of Bose F1812 / F1 stacks pending the event needs. I had been contemplating the L1 Pro 32 with Sub 2, so this review prompted me to compare.
While I would like to dive into a lengthy review, to follow a private listening session, I quickly boxed up and returned the PRX ONE. Unless you and you’re audience plan to stand the entire event, this is a poorly engineered sound reinforcement solution as nearly all high frequency reproduction vanishes as you progress to a seating level. Yes, a two-way conventional top will exhibit a certain level of high frequency diminishing when in a seated position, however, nothing remotely close to the drop-off of high frequency reproduction of the PRX ONE.
You will likely enjoy the sound reinforcement performance of the PRX ONE for upright, dancing only events, however, if utilized for ceremonies, dinner music, or for those taking a rest from dancing, they will be placed in a mid-range frequency only territory and wondering why the music sounds so muffled. I neglected to believe others whom reported this, so I listened for myself. Do yourself a favor, listen before you invest and don’t always believe reviews of those likely compensated by a manufacture, or simply seeking advertising dollars from their channel.
At my weddings/events include dining guests, my PA is never directly in front of diners. I have just checked and 98% of my events have a substantial sized dance floor between my PA and any (especially the nearest) seated diners. The dance floor is usually occupied for the first dance by the married couple. Sound travels everywhere.
Years ago when many were using 12" tops, raised high up over heads on poles angled downwards. Your same seated audience arguments would have applied there. At that time it was never an issue. Why is it an issue now?
I love this guy!! Thank you for helping us shop!
Anytime 👍🏻
thank you for the info Mr. OPAZ. this is kind of review that i'm waiting for. actually i planning to buy Bose Pro 32 plus Sub2 but i feel hesitant due to price. till this model out (JBL PRX one) in market but cant't decided yet bcuz less review from users and knowledgable guys. but now after i watch this video my decission is now complete. thanks again Mr OPAZ.
Omar, forget the knowledgeable or other users. You are the best person to make the decision
Let your ears decide and it also depends on your application, if your a muso you may tend to go the Bose as you don’t need a fold back , if your are a dj you may decide to go the jbl as it cheaper and you may need 2 units and an external mixer to run your tracks in stereo . You won’t get the same spread and carry as with the Bose which is why I think there more suited to musicians which I think the Bose systems is tuned for with the tone match settings for different mics and instruments.
Please make your watermark a bit larger. I can still see some of the video
Your comment proves it works, cheers! 😆 👍🏻
How important is it to have two speakers as opposed to just a single speaker. If you don't need two speakers for volume, my question is whether the fact that the music comes out of a single point is a negative - does the sound stage sound thin because of that.
A single speaker used in an event, often outputs a (compact) sound. Two or more speakers sound so much more complete and fulfilling with better imaging in a venue space. It doesn't end there, using two speakers allows you to have both at lower volumes rather than a single maxed out
Two speakers, automatically you have backup if one speaker fails
A singer/musician can get away with a single speaker in a bar setting or small venue. Aesthetically two speakers in a dj setup👌🏼. As a dj I would still use two smaller speakers in a smaller venue rather than one larger speaker
@@opaz. Thanks for your reply: I intuitively thought that 2 would be better than 1, but you did what I hoped: offered actual specifics on why two would sound better. I have used a single Eon One Compact for small gatherings and that has worked well as long as there are not to many people or too wide an audience.
Been watching your stuff for a while. With Oz finally coming out of lockdown, I will be looking to purchase a PA coming into summer. We are primarily live music with two guitars, 3 microphones, looping station and percussion input. Occasional DJing but definitely not the main event. Which system would you recommend?
What pa do you have at the moment
@@opaz. This will be my first foray into PA’s. Currently using two QSC K12’s with a Yamaha DXR on the floor for fold back. We will keep the QSC’s but need a better setup for smaller footprints
Would it be enough if I use 2 PRX ONE for a wedding with 150-200 pax? It would be a DJ set. thank you!!!
Yes
JBL is on another level. Soundwise and controls.
Indeed.
I purchased the JBL PRX ONE on July 6, 2023, unfortunately I had to return it due to the Pro Connect App not allowing me to use any of its audio controls. I could play music via Bluetooth, I can see the PRX ONE in the Pro Connect App's interface, I had updated the firwate. Now I am wating for aq replacement PRX ONE to be returned to me. My second observation is tha the PRX ONE gets extremely HOT! So hot, that you cannot place you hand on the back as it will burn my had. I think this is not right. I feel that the exessive heat will shorten the life expectance of the PRX ONE. What is your advice, should I purchase some other band? Thank you.
Personally I have never used the app as all I need to operate is onboard in the menu on the display. The rear surface is to dissipate heat (doing its job) therefore it gets hot, never been an issue and I have never felt how hot it gets. I have many home audio amplifiers that have cooling fins that cannot be touched (even when in operation producing audio at home listening levels)
I have used mine regularly for years and they still work fine. If it is an issue for you then I would suggest looking at anther pa system, especially as the app use is important to you
How would two of these sound with a full 7 piece band in a club and wedding setting?
Could the subs handle all the bass and drums coming through?
I think I would have a problem using the PRX 1 in close proximity ..the array is divided up into different frequencies and depending on whether you are standing or sitting you won't hear the full spectrum.
You said it, "different frequencies". You hit the nail on the head.
The Pro32 has the same mid frequency performance from floor to highest point, lacking those all important dedicated drivers to produce highs & low mids 👍🏼
Would you rather go for 2x PRX ONE’s or 3 or 4 Bose Pro8’s? 😊
Never heard the pro8 so can't really answer that
So… you could almost buy 2 JBL PRX One systems for the price of 1 Pro32.
Thanks for the review! I had the JBL EON ONE… it was nice… but sold it. Then got a RCF JMIX8 J8 setup… it was nice… but sold the J8… then sold the JMIX8.
The PRX ONE will be next!!
Enjoy!
Why did you sell the RCF JMIX8?
You must have mistaken me for somebody else, i've never owned one
@@opaz. Sorry, I was thinking of the RCF Evox12 video you did. How does the Evox 12 and the dB ES1203 compare with the new JBL PRX? You raved about the ES 1203 being your top column array speaker. Does the JBL top it?
Gave the evox away, haven't used the es for 18 months (covid & using the pro32). Said it already, es has cables, long setup, evox limited dsp, both dated.
Thank you, just what I asked for!
i just went to my local guitar center were they had the prx one and the bose pro 16 setup and the bose pro 16 blew the prx one out of the water, I own prx 715 and sub 15 and love those speakers but was looking for something lighter. Maybe you should do a side be side comparison, if you can, I almost bought the prx one after watching this video.
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@@opaz. Thanks for your response, I don't own the bose or the prx one I was just stating that the bose sound better and louder than the prx one, I can't speak on the built quality.
Totally understand
For the money bose are asking for the 16, the quality is poor
But can you connect a second speaker and mix like on the evolve 30m?
I'm torn because you can do that on the 30m, and I still can't get a good answer if you can mix a second speaker with the prx app.
Any answers?
Never used the app, maybe somebody else can answer
PRX ONE sub goes down to 40HZ at -3db and 35HZ at -10db
and Sub 2 : 37Hz at -3db and 29Hz at -10db (manufacturer spec) so the Sub 2 sounds deeper, but it's also bigger and heavier, the Prx sub does a good job for its size
Nine months and 40,000 views later we have the real specs 😆
Thanks for the info
Very impressed with my Evolve 12" sub also. Just can't get over spending over $6K just on audio for a bose stereo pa when the prx gives more than I need at half the price
Sub 2 has no mid punch. Sub on the prx has mid punch and is musical, whereas the bose sub isn't and only stays low
Your videos are great! You asked can anyone justify the Bose price tag? The missing link in your comparisons is the Pro32/Sub1. At 35lbs the Sub1 is the lightest sub I have found. It's not quite a Sub2 on the lowest notes but it kicks as good as any good 12" sub. I have both a RCF 702 and EV EXL200 12 inch subs. I also have a Sub2. This set up takes all of 5 min and each component is super light. For a system this light to put out 124dB of crystal clear sound is a game changer. Agree EV has better top end. I feel Bose needs some EQing to sound their best. Bose is the only company with 180 degree dispersion. One speaker can fill a huge space. It is unique in the fact that you can put your ear right next to the column at normal volume and it will not seem loud. Many gigging players don't have the option to put the speaker far from their playing position.Musicians state they don't need a monitor and feedback reduction is excellent. Bose never designed their L1 series for DJs. I know Bose is marketing for that purpose. At $2,700 still very expensive but many musicians not so much DJs are willing to spend the extra $$$ for these features. I have never heard the JBL PRX One, but my last JBL, the Eon One Pro was a piece of &%$#!@!
You said it "sub1 is not quite sub2" &
"$2700 is still expensive". I agree with you. Although this upload is about the Pro32 & sub2, with the sub1 option the Bose falls even further behind
For 180° and 1 effect on board, for a singer songwriter, they are better off with a Pro8. It has exactly the same and is much cheaper, no cables and so much lighter for them. Pro16 is also a better option for a singer songwriter. More expensive than the prx and same weight.
The price of the Pro32 is difficult to ignore and still difficult to justify when the prx is in the equation
Your opinion on jbl. ...I could easily say the same about jbl but after using it, I can't
Please read the comments from others, they all can't be wrong
This is typical of what I'm hearing from singer songwriters: From Rodney Goodman in this comments section:
I’ve been anxiously waiting for a review of The JBL-ORX-one
I bought one a month ago
I’m an acoustic guitar/singer
I was thinking of buying
The Bose pro-16
I had been waiting for the release
of the JBL-ORX-one
what tipped the scale for me was
The 7-Chanel mixer
It’s light weight
And portability
At $300 less than the Bose pro 16
Plus another $800
to get the Bose mixer
This was a no brainer for me
Thanks for a great review
And a confirmation of my thoughts
Regarding this system
Respectfully
Retro Rodney
@@opaz. Have to agree with you on Pro 32 price. Besides the wobble issue the Pro16 seems to be the direct competition to the PRX. Could be something you talk about in a future video even though you don't have the 16 anymore.
@@opaz. PRX bass bin at 52lbs is not light for most singer/songwriters. EV30m and Bose Sub1 in the 35lbs range is really all the bass an acoustic guitarist and vocalist need. Does a duo really need a 7 channel mixer? Like you said Bose Pro8 or EV30M is all they need, PRX is overkill for that application.
Not only the wobble but the piercing high pitch noise from the column as you switched it on with nothing plugged into it. How that got off the production line, into stores and into homes, only bose knows. Is that the bose sound?. Where is the quality control. Final straw why my Pro16 was returned.
Would you review the HK Audio Polar 12 or Polar 10? Would be interested in your opinion
The 12 is better than the 10.if you love your bass the evolve has better performance than the 12. Demo them if you can
Why the HK 10 & 12?
@@opaz. Hey OPAZ, greetings. Well, after owning a more few gears in my inventory. I seek to have a sub or dual subs extra (just in case as a substitute)..
well, in my location. A unit of JBL SRX828SP is being sold at the price of QSC KS118, which is better? 2x QSC KS118 or 1 unit of JBL SRX828SP? JBL seems value for money in my location! But not sure how it sounds.
@@opaz. sorry, correction.. a single unit of JBL SRX828sp is being sold at lower price than the QSC KS118
I've never heard the SRX sound. At that price it looks like the best option for you
The Bose has a massive eq gap in the low mid, I may grab some of these.
which do you prefer the JBK PRX ONE or RCF EVOX JMIX8?
PRX ONE
Nice review. Any chance of telling the actual weight of the PRX sub please? That's the part I'm not sure about as I'll be lifting it and I'm weak! Thanks in advance.
Somewhere around 44lb, might have mentioned exact weight in one of my uploads
@@opaz. many thanks that helps a lot
Would absolutely kill to get your opinion of the LD Maui 44G2. I’ve been down a massive rabbit hole with the column arrays. Thought I settled on evolve 50M but they hit the threshold a tad bit too early. So far the 44G2 are supposed to be the best of the best. Extremely expensive & support worries with me if something goes wrong compared to EV, JBL or other more known brands. (P.S. I’ve ordered a single Maui 44G2, should arrive in a week or less)
Dominic, I haven't purchased a 44G2 but have had a demo ages ago and that is the reason why I have not purchased one.
Quite a few reasons why:
The PA is waaay tooo expensive for what it is. You can do much, much better with a good 15" sub & an 8" top on a pole 😆 really!
Many smaller & cheaper column PA's outperform the 44G2.
The PA is waaay tooo heavy. It is NEARLY 105lb, 47.6kg, that is crazy!!!! Again, a 15" sub and 8" top would be lighter and better. There are many lighter columns about to choose from
No Real DSP onboard at all. Many PA's have tons more DSP onboard to alter and control the sound to suit many locations/genres of music/owners personal tastes. I don't think it even has reverb!!!!
Connectivity & Inputs are poor, just XLR & BT. Many PA's today have RCA, 1/4", 3.5mm etc etc
The bass isn't great either for a 15"(you may be disappointed). Many columns even the Evole 12" has better low end
I wouldn't even purchase one of these used, it has nothing to offer
The best thing about this PA is that it is built like a TANK. The BIG problem is, it's just as appealing as one!
Hope this helps
@@opaz. lots of dreams crushed within a large paragraph. Haha. Thank you for the insight. I came from years of the K12 from QSC. Then the evolve 50M was quite a graduation in sound and overall design. I’ve gone down a rabbit hole and these days I’m really leaning towards something progressive. The evolve 50M is a tad bit not loud enough. But the sound quality is amazing before it hits the threshold. I was hoping to add the ELX20018inch sub but I would prefer to keep it all in a single enclosure/setup. I want to remain in the column array world because I still seek portability. I have zero desire to do any of the sub & pole speaker combos. I’ve looked into RCF, Bose, JBL, EV, & LD/Maui - as it stands it seems that EV & LD are neck & neck. As far as the DSP I’m DJing & don’t need any intense refinement / inputs but I can see how it will be a bonus. I may just cave and add a sub to the EV setup. Not sure
EV 50M is a very good choice, one of the best columns about. Although my EV 50 doesn't quite have the mids that I demand in a PA.
Don't think of it as dreams crushed.....
but more as . .... money saved
Dominic and Opaz. I’m not sure where I’ve been but these look awesome. I’m gonna get a set of these and review. I love my Maui 44g2s to bits but they are actually turning out to be too big for most of the gigs I do. 75-130 people max generally.
That price point though is going to be a real head turner.
Solid shoot out. Nice calling it the way you see it. Appreciate it.
How doze it compair to the Bose f1 a pair
My daughter is 16 years old and she is a lead vocalist and guitarist. I started with the Cube playing the subways, then got the EON one and then I ended up having to rent KSC K12's for a larger venue at the bandshell in Central Park as the Eon One was not up to the task in terms of power. I did not need to crank the K12's all the way up btw. I do not think she is doing stadiums or anything crazy but I am looking to get a 2 speakers that are near as powerful as the K12's but which can do a great job with vocals. The Bose is kinda pricey for me. Would anyone else recommend the PRX one? Also, what about monitors?? do I need them?
Good stuff I sold all my 15's w horns.. mixer's CS800 Impressed
I’m ordering one this week so couldn’t have come at a better time (prx one)
...hey hi ,,tell us how has, your experience been with your prx one, please ?
@@fishingbear69
Hey Edward … I plan to make a purchase within the next week. Your opinion will help seal the decision.
@@rajchatterjee5374 I had ordered the jbl eon one mk2 professional,,,its amazing for music listening, movies, and karaoke,,,its excellent its worth it..100% you'll be very happy
Can you link wirelessly two PRX ONE´s like you can with the Eon One Compact?
No Tomas. I never even knew you could link 2 Eon One Compacts wirelessly 😆
If the column weighed more than the base it would be unstable, subject to falling over.
PRX ONE vs EV Evolve 50m?
I would also like to see that same comparison.
I am telling you Kevin P R X O N E
50M has no mids and $400 more expensive
@@opaz. Have you compared in different rooms, different distances and location from speakers , empty room or filled room, different source material ? I’m curious How you compared the units to come to your conclusions ? Did you have them sitting on a wooden pallet in your backyard with Bluetooth playback ? Do you have them setup in a room ? Outdoors ? A venue ? How did you A B them ? Thanks
I do not favour the bose sound. It sounds flat and not enjoyable. Mainly outdoors are where I test but used indoors and out
Can you set it up in stereo with two prx and using the builted in mixer?
Is this for a dj?
@@opaz. live performance with my band.
Having owned both, I was extremely upset at the price of the Bose compared to the prx one. The bass of the prx is so amazing. Plus JBL put so much more capability in this product. Bose markets to people that don't have an ear for music and are easily convinced by marketing instead of their ears .
Well said 👏🏼
I haven’t heard the prxone so I can’t compare unfortunately but if the bass is better then Bose it must be a wicked sound because I havent even got to half way on the dial on the Bose and it gives me the cinema lows I’ve never heard before unless on a 18 inch speaker which weigh so much more and bulkier.
The Bose goes lower 37 hz at -3
The JBl is 40 hz at -3 and 35 hz at -10.
I’m not sure what Bose is at -10 but it must be something like 32 hz if you are using the same comparison.
I would be pleasantly surprised if the Prx one is as good as you say as I haven’t heard anything close to the sub 2 for its size and weight and I have used a lot of subs if the last 25 years.
Once again I believe the issue here is in your Eq of sound and if you expect to tailor the bass sound with just a 2 channel eq your not going to get the sound you require with a sub of that power. You need to have graphic eq control , you are limited with the built in 3 channel mixer, even though you will achieve a good sound your not going to be able to dial in your preferred bass sound.
Why sell a product, that requires another product to make it sound good? Doesn't make an ounce of sense
Another thing about Bose, dangling the t4/8 carrot to make you spend even more to make the already expensive system sound better. Typical example of them being just after profits, while squeezing even more out of the consumer
@@michaels5436 Could one be fine for 100 party disco ? Got to make my mind up soon es1203 vs PRXONE
PRX
How to connect two units in stereo mode? Thanks
That’s the thing you can’t you need a separate mixer, you are paying for 2 separate 7 channel mixers, I’d rather get a separate pro mixer with control other multiple stacks in stereo than a mixer built into back of a sub, it’s a gimmick if you ask me mixers built into subwoofer.
First step is, go to the bank and empty out your account. Then buy the proper cables.
The best available Column System ‚til today is clearly the EV Evolve 50M.
But the most important thing sir...light weight means sh...sound, period..and i am not talking only about Bose vs JBL for that matter.
Hi Opaz so es1203 & This is your fav now guessing?
That prx is so light, effective, powerful and portable so it's nose is infront
JBL PRX1 is a joke.... That sounded very negative from the beginning of your comparison but it made sense later on. Great review.
Thanks
Pretty obvious this guy has a beef with Bose !!!!
JBL are great, but the sound quality will never EVER be a patch on the BOSE,
It costs a bit more, and weigh’s a bit more, but for a reason,
REMEMBER !!!! You get what you pay for !!!
You say it costs a "bit" more. .. $1599.
DANG! I'm also looking at EV 50m can't decide? hmm
How's the PRX one compared to the RCF J8?
I've never owned the J8 but is has no real DSP and only one input. At its price point, it is no comparison.
How does the sound compare to the Evolve 50?
The prx has mids and the evolve has very poor/non existent mids. The LF performance of the evolve is great for a 12" but the prx is an even more impressive 12" performer with greater impact
My evolve is great but the prx is definitely the better sounding of the two
After looking at all the reviews and hearing both side by side from a dj point of view the prx is built solid and will take abuse. The mid range and highs on the prx sounds better than the Bose but when that sub 2 plays the prx cannot touch it. The bass the Bose gives has so much depth I had to go with it. The Bose also has more throw than the JBL and at 180 degrees. I tried all the eq settings on the prx and the bass isn’t for my liking. If you’re looking for that home theater JL audio bass the Bose is the better choice in my opinion.
With the dj bookings I've been increasingly getting, EV, RCF, JBL are offering their more affordable multi-channel PA's that are fully loaded and with sufficient power for events. They are increasingly a much more attractive purchase today, in a much more portable and lightweight package
Being a very recent offering from Bose at $1000 per channel, the portly Pro32/sub2 with only 3 channels and one reverb onboard is not looking very future proof. This is the flagship model and even from new it still remains dated relying on expensive add-ons, proving to be an extremely expensive DJ option. A stereo PA in this form is definitely not worth the eye watering $6000
You should compare the PRX One vc Bose Pro 16 (not the 32)
As stated in the earlier upload. .. No comparison!!!!!
I'm waiting for my prx one to arrive and was checking if there was some new reviews or tips. I'm even happier with my purchase after watching this, but the wait just got worse 😉
I bought one a couple days ago. I was using with the app and the app glitched while it was feeding back and I couldn't turn it down. It was brutal. I hope its okay. Other things to note. The mixer is a pain to use. I would much rather have knobs to turn than menus to scroll through. The app sucks and glitches all the time. Good luck trying to turn it up and down with your finger. It seems like you have to max out the gain and master volume to get any volume at all. It sounds good but so far is a huge pain to use. See how it goes at acoustic Duo gig. The mixer really sucks. These companies have to understand we can't scroll through menus in the sunlight at the gig. We need knobs!!!! I do anyway
Seems not to be the one for you. Return it, especially if knobs is your thing
Yes this is why I prefer a mixer next to me and I went for the Bose 32 pro with sub 2 and ts4 mixers. It is compact and has easy access to mix on the fly.
Well i use bose L1 whith Sub2 and those jbl prx and the envolve no have the power to cover the party i do with only one bose. In case with other need 2 sistem.
I Demo’d the PRX One and the Pro 16 and my local GC. I was blown away by the clarity of the One. The sub is very clean but does start to breakup at max output. My two concerns: it’s 130 degree dispersion pattern. This is likely good for using multiple systems as you’ll have less wave cancellation and a good reason why it sounds better but it might not fill a room as much. It also will likely feedback more. The Bose is designed for live sound so directly in front doesn’t have any speakers pointed right at you.
My thoughts are the Bose is likely better for big live sound and the PRX one for playing music or using multiple systems. My only other concern is I assumed this was designed for adding a bigger PRX series subwoofer. Why not? You could DSP out some bass out of the built in and output through the pass through. But they didn’t. You can still do it I believe but it’s all manual and then you can only use one PRX One but without using splitters and relying on the onboard crossover.
Main reason I returned my Pro16 was that weak column spacer. Really was unacceptable from a brand that I expected better from. The high pitch noise constantly coming from the column even with nothing connected to it was the last straw.
LF performance from the Pro16 was not as good as my smaller 12" EV evolve. Not sure if a bigger sub on the jbl would be a good idea. The prx sub matches the bose sub2 already. A lot of venues don't like loud subs (as another person also commented). A larger sub will make the speaker not so attractively portable with the added weight
For the price of the prx one what it packs in specs and what it delivers, there is nothing I've seen that comes close
@@opaz. I went to another GC and demo’d the PRX One against the Bose L1 Pro32 and Evolve 50 (no contest). The PRX sounds much better. The highs are all there and the bass is spot on matched and not boomy. I disagree though the Bose isn’t louder. Outside maybe but in a room with reflections that thing is ear splitting. My assumption the reason the ratings are the same is since half the drivers are pointed right and the other half left you get a wide field of sound limiting SPL in one spot. I prefer the bass on the PRX One. It’s not as loud but tighter and more musical. I’m quite convinced the Sub2 has more output though.
I still think it comes down to intended use. Live sound I’d still use the Bose. Having the monitor behind you is a huge advantage when playing. The PRX One manual says to have the speaker in front of the mic or straight to the right. That’s a big negative for that use.
I also found the manual does talk about adding a sub. There’s a mode for the pass through that limits frequencies to 80hz and passes the LPF signal out.
Also, I left GC with a PRX One. I want to demo them side by side wide open.
@@cduemig1 the prx one has an anti feedback processor built into it. I don’t own one I just read the specs
@@chromemusic4401 I saw that too. It’s a neat feature. I’ll have to play with it to see how well it works but the manual recommends having the system in front of you.
@@cduemig1 yeah I couldn’t do that. I run a karaoke show 5 days a week and use a variety of speakers at different venues. All of them behind me and off to the side.
the pro 32 is twice as expensive.....not really a comparison....
Column PA vs Column PA
I get what you mean, the PRX has the advantage not costing as much
Blatantly
Overpriced
Sound
Equipment
Do not... I repeat DO NOT buy this system. There is a HUGE overlooked design flaw. This system sounds great when you are standing up in an optimal position to the top segment. BUT lower yourself down a little bit, such as sitting in a chair, or raise the speaker such as on a stage and it's all gone. You'll only hear mid range and bass. All the high end clarity is absolutely gone. They even mention the lower speaker are tuned to mid range. Why, friken why!? Fire the genius behind this failure. If you are not at optimal listening position it absolutely sucks! I tested this today at guitar center. Had 2 of their guys listening. Then I said squat down just a little and see what happens. Both said Wtf. We even tried leaning the system down. Which works of you again are located in the optimal position. And who wants to lean the speaker??? The bose 16 has a J configuration just for this issue. The bottom speakers curve in. The JBL, not only are they tuned to just mid frequencies, but they are also straight. In guitar we also went about 20 ft away and you still get the effect of losing sound by not standing exactly at a certain level. I sat on a drum thrown as if it was a place where people sit down at regular height chairs. The throne was actually a bit higher and still lost the highs. It sounds like a regular speaker with a blown tweeter/driver. Absolutely RIDICULOUS! And by design. Smdh!
Don't believe me? Go test it yourself.
If you want to use it, and have no issues telling everyone to please stand up while I use this system, then buy it. Other than that it's worthless. I ordered one as well as a guitarist I work with. We both canceled orders after hearing this absolute craziness! Jbl I am ashamed of, and embarrassed for, you.
Many column speakers have this problem, if you are not facing the right way the sound will not be perfectly clean.
I have the same effect with DB ES1203.
this is not a problem only related to JBL.
If you had conventional 12's (for example) raised high on a pole or flown and didn't angle them down, you would achieve the exact same results.
Just in the same way that at an event, you would not put all off your conventional speakers on the ground, for best results
Positioning is always crucial with every pa installation
The Bose l1 pro 32 sounds good in any position because it has 32 angled drivers
This guy is a hater. Ive seen him post the same comment on other PRX One video 😏
@@djxsquizitbecause it's true. And I use 2 JBL eon one compact mk2 and the prx 800 series all the time. 25 years playing music professionally and eve mk2 is the best thing I've ever bought. So much for me being a hater huh? Maybe I just have more knowledge than you.
Where is the sound demo especially the voice
I'm sure Jade that others have uploaded many voice demos for you to listen to.
Being a dj channel, the focus is more on the playback of recorded music
Watermark is distracting. As if someone's gonna go steal the vid. 😂
3 people already stole the vid 😆
Now 8 people
My 0.02..I like the watermark. The font is classy, the way it fades in/ out is classy too. No, I am not affiliated in any way with this channel or person lol
On second thought, I think the watermark is a small sacrifice to make since people actually stole the vid. I would do the same if I were in his shoes. I still find the watermark distracting but people stealing from others is even more so and must not be tolerated.
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I’m guessing the JBL doesn’t throw 180
Correct
Thank you for the reviews. I’d value opinion. I am in a pub rock band, playing keyboards and synth with a drummer, bassist and lead guitarist and vocalist. Currently, I use a pair of Yamaha DBR12’s as my own back line. Bassist and Guitarist have their own amps. My back Is not liking taking them to and from rehearsals and all the faff setting up with mixer and cables ( I use 4 inputs + vocals). A simple to set up with a column PA is becoming attractive and having looked for a while the PRXone seems expensive but ideal. But my question is, does it have enough sound power to compete with drums and lead guitarist in a pub of about 100 people ? I assume it is way more punch in real life than Bose Pro 8 and 16 and the EV systems ?
You are correct with it having way more punch than the EV and Pro8 systems.
I honestly do believe that this pa is a solution. It has absolutely everything and vast amounts of control in its mixer.
I haven't managed to connect a live band to this unit yet but I'm sure it will be upto the job. If I get any info for you on the question I'll pass it on. Hopefully somebody else reading this can give you a more detailed answer too
In my opinion is not enough, for 100 people with live band. Real drums + lead rock guitar. Overall it's very nice system, and very very good for acoustic performance.
Thank you for the quick replies. On paper it should work for my keys as I'm not running the current PA anywhere near max. I'll see if I can get to test one out somewhere to get a sense of the punch in the real world, as having one of these beside me would save a lot of setup and faff with cables, stands and an external mixer. If I can hear myself above drummer then perfect..I can always feed into main PA to project forwards. I haven't seen anyone using Columb PA as a backline yet, but then again I haven't been out much recently for some reason :-) ...looks like a great product though.
I don't think it is good for
@@opaz. totally agree with you.
It doesn't have aux sends like the EV or Maui.
Criticize it! So that the company will improve their products 😁
😂
….and somehow I think we may see an SRX One coming, maybe a 15” with a column of 16 drivers? Just a hunch. EON One. PRX One. SRX One.
Maybe!
Might not be such a good buy if it's much heavier and more expensive but would be interesting.
This guy is a grump towards Bose, it's OK to be a fan of JBL. Funny how ALL other reviews out there put the 32 light years ahead of the prx.
grump, made my day! 😆
Great another review thanks. I’m going to finish with Bose. What is the weight of the PRX sub alone ?
44lb
@@opaz. thanks a lot
These all in ones are like new cars nowadays...they are all good..unless you get a 🍋.
Hey. Nice review. The EV evolve 50m blows this away. The mixer on the 50m has twin fx. It can also connect to another sun to be a 16 track mixer
Not Really Bro I Heard Them side by Side .jbl Is Better louder and Has Thumb Drives Better screen more Channels And $100 cheaper The Jbl i believe will take the bussiness Away from the Older Champion EV. i love Ev .but I think The Jbl Was Made To Overpower everything else . you should here them Side by Side
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It’s a great system.
I did a test. However,
I now have 2 ev systems.
As this set up connects via an Ethernet cable the 2 mixers combine so I now have a 16 track mixer.
The Bluetooth channel also has full eq options.
Also the ev has fx foot switch.
I could not see that on the jbl. That essential for many acts.
Over all the ev suited my set up better.
No 180 degree throw, thats the only draw back that I see
Why does he equate weight equals bad ? In over 40 years of working with every sort of PA systems, EVERYTHING that was quality and professional was/is heavy. We have a saying, light is shite.
mobile dj. .. .. . . .."mobile"
@@opaz. If your main criteria is weight, you will ALWAYS be disappointed. Quality, weighs......a lot.
oooooh, doesn't look good for the NEW "lightweight" Bose S1 Pro Plus then!
I found that seeing your channel name throughout the video very distracting.
ok
After seeing your vids i went to gc to go check out the prx one but to me the bose 32 has louder deeper bass. Also the highs and mids on the jbl are more like a point source system alot louder closer up versus bose
Agree the Bose is a different beast it’s designed to be behind you and also be a fold back whereas the prx one is designed to be used in front of you and having the mixer at its rear you have no choice but to be behind it if you want to mix live while performing. Even worse you need an external mixer to run stereo making the 12 of the 14 channels built in redundant if you have to use external mixer which is an additional cost to get stereo. You also only need one Bose unit to fill a room with its 180 degree spread which I’m not sure the single prx one would be loud enough and have enough room coverage with a single system. I haven’t heard jbl but going on the specs it appears to be more of a point source system sound than a true array.
Waiting for jbl prx one vs ev evolve 50
No point
@@opaz. prx better?
Of course!
Jbl prx still has the wobble tower the controls are horrible to understand the Bose has better highs . Compared both at guitar center I bought the Bose . Good luck Jbl users
who cares how much it weighs....its no like its 50lbs a piece lol
I heard the amp in the prx one keeps blowing that’s damn sad. I guess you paid the right price for it.😒
2 gigs already and I've paid for it and a t4. If it wants to blow, it can blow
Absolutely no reports of the amp blowing from the field. If you got some specifics on that, let me know.
Good to know, thanks Brandon 👍🏻
This is fun but we really need actual SPL measurements. I want to see some real-world volume data.
I'm sure many more can upload what you need
Bose L1 is way better! 180 degrees sounds
Can we here it
Yes, get a demo in a store
Very revealing. 👍🏻
Ok another follow up. Even though the JBL rep said you can add a sub but they’re not really meant for it, he was dead wrong. The XLR pass through has a mode called, “sub”. It cuts the low frequencies to about 80hz max in the main unit and outputs the rest through the pass through. I demo’d all the subs at GC and the JBL EON618S was far and away my favorite match but I didn’t play with any settings it’s just where they landed. In “sub” mode the JBL got a bit louder and sounded fantastic. To compare I threw a JBL PRX835 and sub on and though it got louder, the PRX One was much more pleasant to listen to.
Also forget the app for now. Many of the settings just don’t work in the app. It says it made a change but doesn’t or does many other odd things. Go to the speaker and it works well. Also a tip, don’t mess with pass through settings while gain is up, it can send a pop to the sub for some reason.
Also the Bose Sub2 sounds fantastic paired to this setup but you’d need 2 to match the output of the EON618S without sounding taxed. Not worth the cost in my opinion.
First I've heard about any rep information. I stick to what suits my application, after all it's my money. I have never needed to add a sub to any column pa that I have
If the sub performance isn't (sub enough), I simply don't purchase it. I would never add a sub to the prx.
Thanks for the tip on the pass through 👍🏻
@@opaz. Fair enough. It sounds quite good and balanced with the onboard sub. I certainly wouldn’t add it for a standard venue but a school dance or outdoor event I sometimes want a little more low end.
New firmware coming next week. Should be much more stable.
@@TheHxcbrandon I took it out today and found a closed dealership and setup two Bose L1 M2’s and the PRX One. I bumped both as loud as they would go (1x Bose vs JBL). The Bose put out more sound that’s for sure. A single B2 is pretty comparable to the sub on the PRX but the PRX is a bit tighter and more even. Two L1 M2’s really fill a big wide open space but they have to be VERY far apart, at least 30 feet. I had them at 25 ft and definitely could’ve spaced more. If you stand between them at about 10 feet in the middle you get a sweet spot which isn’t a good thing and would be distracting for dancers. Turning them out a bit helped but didn’t fully eliminate it.
Back to a single L1. I used the other base to power a second B2 and this thing definitely kicks and gets very loud. The PRX is more musical but lower output. It wasn’t until after I left to consider turning on the sub mode and seeing how much louder it could go.
Hmmm so in conclusion the JBL PRX is 10x better than the BOSE 🤔
PRX. ..
Is lighter
Has more channels
Much more onboard functions
Much more affordable and is REAL value for money!
The worst insult was to screw 4X pro 8 columns together on the 32 and charge $3000+ for that
That is a low grade DIY shortcut
Sad to realise that ALL of the speakers in the lesser models are in the most expensive Pro 32
you're comparing a two different spec.
Just so everyone no the reverb in this so called pa is nothing more than a cheep $10 guitar reverb amplifier
I’m biased but completely agree with you. Best PA I ever worked with.
Have you heard Bose l1 pro 32 with sub 2 and what is your application? Eg Dj or musician
@@michaels5436 No, only compared it with the EV50 and the Bose L1 16. The JBL was by far the clear winner both in terms of sound quality and loudness. The EV50 has a "contour" color that I don't like (lots of highs lots of lows nothing in the middle) and the Bose was very muffled and muddy (all tested side by side via Bluetooth and on "flat" eq. The L1 32/S2 is in a whole different price point and bulk, so I don't think its a useful comparison. I'm a wedding DJ.
@@Realdjheisenberg I remember carting around 18 inch subwoofer bins to gigs that weighed 65 kilos and now the L1 pro 32 are considered bulky LOL , I wish the sub2 was back in the 90s i would have carried 4 in at one time. How times have changed ! Remember smaller isn’t necessarily better , even though I wouldn’t say sub 2 is bulky compared to other subwoofers. It’s pretty light at 25 kilo.
The app don't work on the prx and reverb is crap. $2800 more like one
☺️☺️ Poor cry baby
JBL prx one is totally crap the app don't work .the reverb crap and the sound crap our nano 300 is better .do not waist your money .these people are scammers
Show me on the doll where the PRX One touched you