LD Maui 28 G3 vs RCF J8 | Special Guest: My Wife
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This video is HOT...because my wife is in it. We do a comparison between these two popular column DJ speakers.
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best ending
Wasn't planned either! I was dying at her reaction lol
That ending was epic!!! That’s what you call a “Walk Off” 😂
Loved the wife collaboration! Especially the killer surprise ending! I go thru this with wifey every time! Almost divorced every time I upgraded speakers 🤣🤣
She's going to be in more for sure
I came here for the review, and left highly entertained. Good shit Aaron and wifey!
Thanks, glad to hear that!
This was golden! Thanks for the comparison. You two need your own show haha.
She'll be back for sure!
"they take up a lot of space"!!! She's the best!! I hear that almost everyday from my wife!!!
Well, I'm. a bit late to the party! I'm the guy who sold you the Maui 28 G3 speakers. Glad you like them :D
Finally!
We did a test comparing the EV Evlove 50 vs LD 28 G3, LD had more bass, warmer and cleaner mids and highs, same SPL. Style wise the LD has it all day.
I'm a big fan of these too
@@AaronStrawn if you would have to pick which one of the two would you put choose for an overall system for all types of events?
@@Americaish they’re so close. I’d pick the 28s cause they’re newer and look better
Wife needs to be in more reviews for sure. Love to hear her thoughts as someone who isn't a gear geek...more of what the client might think.
I love the J8s, but those 28s look gooood.
We had a blast making this. That’s what I thought was an interesting twist on a speaker review, getting insight from someone who is just listening
A pretty and funny wife is certainly a great achievement in itself. Agreed on 28 G3s looking awesome, it would blend in nicely even at expensive weddings, but they are far less portable and around 70% more expensive than J8, so no really comparable… It's more of a dB es1203 territory.
Are you still considering getting the Maui 44 G2s?
Nice…you and the wifey have excellent on air chemistry…you should definitely more videos with her
It was super fun making it together, I should just slowly transition myself out and have her take over
You guys are great together and she’s a natural. Keep her in all your videos!
Another Gem of a video! By far my favorite TH-cam DJ channel. No BS just real sh!t everytime.
Thanks so much! I'm gonna keep makin vids!
Got my ld maui 28 g3s yesterday. Thanks for the vid..
You two are ADORABLE !!!
It was so much fun making this. Thanks!
I love this style of video!!! Well done!
Thanks!
Yes I’m an 18” sub guy. I’m here for the entertainment 👍🏾
You are always welcome
I have the J8's but I got the pair for $1800. I did a few gigs and realized that I wanted harder hitting bass. No problem, I connected my 15 inch RCF sub which I already had and what a system! I have some DJ friends that want to buy my J8's for what I paid from me. I think that I would only sell for the next step up .... But then these systems start to get heavy ...
OMG - your wife is hilarious 🤣 - she's a good sport.
She's been putting up with me for a LONG time lol, she's amazing
Great chemistry, you made a speaker shootout fun :)
Thanks, that was the goal!
She's a keeper.
I totally agree..me on the other hand...lol
@@AaronStrawn Batting 1000, brother.
I just got 2 of the LD G3’s. We are a duo that sings oldies and plays dance music in between. These things are amazing. As a singer I heard things in the tracks that I didn’t hear before. Everything is enhanced with these. Great speakers
That’s awesome!
Great comparison. I'm a J8 man myself but I might make the jump because of this!
Your wife is awesome!
I think she's pretty cool
Wow !
I laughed so much, thank you.
My serious question is how do you compare the overall difference between the LD Maui 28 G3 and the Bose L1 Pro 32? In Canada it is close to double the price. Thanks for your time for the response. These are such large amounts to invest.
I've gigged a bunch with both sets, and if I had to choose again, I'm picking the 28 G3s.
Great video! Would the LD system be enough sound for a 300 people event??
Probably my fav product review vid ever.
Thanks!
These speakers are incredible and I will recommend them all day long. Maui, G3.
Love em too
Bro love the video and the cameo by Jennifer Connelly
You got some bonus points from Amy!
Hi Aaron, funny video.
could you please propose a comparaison and your opinion with Maui 28 G3 vs RCF 712 or equivalent ?
2x RCF 712 = 1x Maui 28 G3 in term of price. Maui 28 G3 are that much greater ?
Thank you for you opinion.
A DJ friend of mine bought and used these (Maui's) at two events and noticed they clip/peak too soon. The clip light is activated more easily than with the Evolve 50s (or J-8's). Have you experienced this issue?
During my wedding I was hitting the limit most of the night. It didn't distort or stay solid. I hadn't worked out the right combo of Master volume and my mixer output. Worked on it more yesterday in the garage and think I found the right combo. Def something I will keep my eye on. With a 128 spl, I should be able to stay at 120 for most of the night
On what gain were master and sub levels?
@@dekkanaut I keep the master at 2 o’clock and the sub a little over that
Nice video, so now that you have all these, which do you think is your most versatile system. The one you would consider for 80% of your gigs ?
Right now, it's going to be the G3s. I just bought an IEM system for it so that I can use one of them as a remote speaker
How does the LD Maui 28 G3 compare to the EV Evolve 50? Would love to see a decent comparison.
Go to the store.....😂
Working on getting my hands on one so I can do this
So I watched this video a few times to convince myself to get the J8+JMix8 pair. Been rocking it w/o issues. Now I find myself watching this to get the 28 G3s...should I?
Haha best review ever. Subbed. Question : can the LDs throw out a stereo signal from 1 column? Presumably not but thought I’d ask
Thanks bro, I don't believe they do this
Nice teamwork thanks. Going from multiple videos of J8's they seem to me to have a cleaner more detailed sound particularly the mid range for these sort of speakers, better for vocals?
I think this G3 has better mids. The whole center of the column is dedicated to them. I like the sound of these over the J8s
@@AaronStrawn Have you heard the HK polar 12?
So I just got a pair of Evox J8s and he must have had the volume low because the tops scream. They are super harsh when volume is all the way up!! And the sub definitely will rattle the walls of a garage easily. They bang and I am an Evolve 50 guy!
I normally don't comment, but the ending made me laugh so here I am LOL. Interesting you didn't like the 515/808 combo. I personally love my RCF evox 12 but also have the LD 500TS Curv system which is an awesome system as well. I can only think the G44 would be your overall and have you purchase a larger system for the over 250/350 ones.
I really wanted to like them, and I think I was gonna get a warmer thumpier sound from them, but didn't. Yeah, I really like the sound of the G3s, so those 44s might be in the future...if she doesn't kill me first lol
Ld's sound better in my opinion, and I love love love the fact you guys cuss as much as my wife and I do!lol Great review
@@mrbrubbs10 she even toned it down here lol
Hey, my wife's name is Amy too! She just peeked in and was like, "YES! I like her!" So yeah...
The Amy & Amy Show, sounds like a hit!
@@AaronStrawn Don't give them ideas. 😂
love your content, but have a question for you. The Maui 28 G3 what are your thoughts on how large an event can this do up to.
I just had them out for a group of over 300 in a huge room. What made them work- the acoustics in the venue were amazing. Even with that large of a group, the amount on the dance floor is usually around 50-60. They've been amazing
@@AaronStrawnis that using one or two?
So the LD's are 3 way?
@@Astroboytoy yes
Arron strange question could I take the top of the rcf evox j8 and replace it with my old rcf art712 just to try it and if so could I still run the subs somehow appreciate any feed back
I think so. You just can't connect them to each other so the sub and tops would have to run separately to your mixer
How did you get the subscribe button to light up when you said hit the subscribe button?! Mauis are dope
TH-cam is doing that. It’s a new thing when you say subscribe or “hit the like” and they light it up.
Awesome video 👍🏾🎉
Thanks!
When i hear harsh i think immediately to distortion
Maybe the drivers in the head are pushed too much?
In the Evox they use stronger 4" wideband drivers
Amy didn't leave you when the Maui showed up?
I’m too handsome
I have the 44 G2's and man if you think what you have sounds good you'll be blown away. But I'm actually thinking about the LD 28 G3's to replace my EV50's that still sound great after 6 years. Oh and I had to get signs made "Not a table" for my 44's
Those are next for sure
Ive got Evolve 50s also, is it a worthy upgrade? ..is the sound upgrade worth an extra $1000 if i sold my EVs and invest in these? or do you think i should wait and see what EV comes out with next? Im kinda loving my Evolve 50s :)
@@armisrx1801 If you love your 50s, I'd keep them.
But as far as I understand, you need a mixer in order to use more inputs with the LD 28 G3
Correct. There’s supposed to be a mixer version of the sub but there’s no word on that release date
🤔 The LD Maui 28 G3 compared to the Evox 12 would be interesting.
btw- love your presentation- informative and entertaining. My application would be for a live music situation for 50 up to 200 guests for indoor and outdoor
patio/pavilion gigs.
ty.
You've had the PRX One right? How do you think they compare? I bought them last week to bring down to a hotel pool party festival and they were awesome. Only went with them over the 28 G3, because they would take a week to ship. OPAZ thinks the G3 sounds better, but the One has better bass.
PRX one is not powerfull for DJ, I had a prxone for 4 months and I prefer the Bose pro16 for DJs, the sub is better and the prxone the limiter comes on very early
I haven't had those. Saw them and messed with one at GC and...I wasn't a fan.
@David Beaulieu Interesting. I definitely don't want to go Bose, so will try the Maui. I do know that the red light isn't the limiter on the PRX One, if that's what you're referring to.
@@Dasbeerboots Yes, the red "Limit" light is the limiter that comes on early, the subwoofer doesn't keep up with the rest of the speaker.
I generally prefer the sound of the Bose and especially the more powerful and present subwoofer for DJs, however the prx is better for a group with the integrated mixer.
The prxone can't be on a stage too high because it doesn't have a J configuration like Bose without putting it at an angle with a piece of wood.. just sitting on my couch in my living room I was losing 30-40 % Treble vs. Bose.
There is no perfect kit, the LD Maui28 probably plays better but the weight makes the difference...
each system has its advantages and disadvantages but I confirm that the PRX one, the sub is not powerful.
The tower of the bose seems more fragile than the JBL however if a person falls on it, the Bose will fall and disconnect, the JBL will break because the tower enters 4 to 5 inches in the sub with a rigid plastic.
I modified my Bose with my 3d printer by adding a TPU insert to remove the wooble
@@AaronStrawn I see. I'll see if I can return them and order the Maui 28 G3.
Love my G3 and waiting to get another
So far, me too
Hello … can JMix 8 and J8 be combined?
If so will Bluetooth and other FX output on both speakers and the same time?
Yes- one would be the "master" then XLR out to the second one
I honestly think the maui speakers are value for money. 🔥
Great price point for a solid speaker. I agree
I just ordered JMIX8 & j8 and now I’m wishing I checked these ld systems out before hand 🙈
You won't be disappointed. The J8s are great speakers
How do you connect the Maui’s to play on both speakers without a mixer? I tried the pass thru and then to the input on other speaker and nothing comes out
So your source is in 1 and then out the thru to 1 in the other one and no sound? That's weird
Do you have a pair of them to try that out? Or maybe Ld Maui out to another pair of column speakers?
I like the LD system if RCF, QSC, HK audio, DB , EV, JBL to name a few don't gather their engineers to to brain storm then I am sure LD system will overtake all these pa manufacturers. This LD system from Germany is not inferior to no big names even RCF so you see. Thank you very much for the video 🎉🎉 for you and your wife. Well done 👍🏾
Thanks, we had fun!
Brilliant !!! Keep on rockin
great content!
Thanks!
Should compare Bose L1 Pro 16 sound and portability. I love my Bose !!!
Heard great things about those. If someone sends me one, I'll review it!
Excuse me sir does this rumble like an 18? If you put in cardiod will it be like dual 18’s that’s why I’m here 😂
How heavy is the 28 G3 sub by itself?
around 50 pounds
J8 is cheaper, a lot lighter, mire versatile because the adjustable pole.
Maybe maui have 5hz deeper bass but I think they have similar spl output.
Yep, J8 is an amazing speaker. Maybe the 28s edge it out on look and bass
Has your wife also compared - listen the pro32 sub2? :)
She's heard them ALL and said she liked these the best. I was surprised cause she loved the Bose sound
LD usually has heavy speakers but they sound amazing.
Yeah, they're the heaviest I have, but i agree, worth the sound
What bass is louder and deeper LD maui 28 sub or ev ev200 12p sub?
Don't know, never heard that EV in person
About how many people would you feel comfortable with both the LD and RCF?
I'm comfortable with any number up to 300. The more people, the more I work on speaker placement to get coverage
@@AaronStrawn is that number the same for both systems. If so, that’s impressive
@@djcruz99 Yep, and I've done events this size too
Better than the Bose 32, though?
Not sure yet...I will for sure have a comparison there!
@@AaronStrawnbought 2 set of pro32 back in March had to returned for a new one, was missing logo and paint on column. And now as I’m typing this both of my pro32 are at Bose service center for excessive white noise.
Terrible quality control for high cost.
I’m done with Bose. I’m looking for replacement of the pro32.
BOSE is just overpriced trash
Dude, you’re worst than me when it comes to buying speakers 😂….. a quick question, when you run the Evox speakers do you run them with the boost button?… I do and it makes a significant difference in the bass.
I cut that part out of the video lol. I don’t, the manual says to only use that boost during low volume use…I used to push it but hit red easier. Does that happen with you?
@@AaronStrawn never clipped them, and for the longest time because it was confusing to me I was running them in Mic level instead of line level…. I have never had to run them past 2 o’clock and that’s plenty a sound with good bass… I got a similar lineup to you, Evox 8’s.. I’ve got the Bose L1 pro 32s and I do have the HK Polar 10‘s. + 2 Bose S1 pro’s… and don’t even get me started on my Bluetooth speakers 🤣
You are a cute couple. Ya'll should do more of these!
LEGENDARY!!!!!!!!!!
So cool you got Olivia Munn on your video
Had to get a movies star to get more clicks!
are the maui louder than the rcf
I think the loudness is subjective, but the louder the maui gets it doesnt get harsh like the RCF
Man, loudness when limiter start to flash... Who is the loudest?
On paper they're close. I think the G3s punch through more though
NICE, I was going to get the black version (pair) ...BUT I need the white versions now....too sexy (the speakers) LOL
No evox12?
Not with me already having the 515/808s. I wanted to venture into a different speaker
Oh noooooo.... So is it????.... Or isn't it????!!!! Lol. Yay or nay???? What I take from that is.... The 28's are so good (and so much better than the J8's) that you now need to try the 44's! Could it be?????... The 28's stomp on the J8's???? Spill the beans!!!!
hmmmmmmm
@@AaronStrawn I have a pair of both sitting in my cart. Not sure to go with either J or G! IF ONLY STORES WOULD ACTUALLY CARRY THESE DAMN SPEAKERS (so that we can hear them)!!!!
@@deanmasi6684 I’ve been there, I just keep buying them lol. Both are awesome speakers and will get the job done. Jmix8 more versatile, 28s sound better imo
@@AaronStrawn Haha. True! Thnx
LD system speakers are Amazing… 5 months ago I bout 4 ICOA 18 subs & 4 ICOA 15 tops… Better then JBL,QSC,MACKIE,PIONEER… hands down & I’ve had all those brands
Wow, that's great to hear
I LOVED that ending.. She could hang with my wife and bitch about us buying too much schitt!!
The wives should all start their own channels: Our Dumb Ass DJ Husbands lol
LD - Bahahaha. She’s cool. 👍👍
Oh ya the speakers. Nice. I like the 12’s. I don’t need 18’s either. When I do, I call up a production company. They can carry them. 😂
I agree
I like my LD Maui 28 G3’s over my RCF 515/808’s. I like the 515’s a lot better paired with my RCF TTS-15a’s but the 808’s are booty!
I'm feelin this too after 3 gigs with them
@@AaronStrawn In my option, the issue is that the 8" speakers can't reproduce the low frequencies. Even at a low volume they just can't keep up with songs like Usher's Yeah. At least the 12" in the LD Maui 28's G3's keeps up.
@@patrickbutlerentertainment5020 I gotta feel that Bass drop on No Hands or I just wanna go home lol
@@AaronStrawn💯
J8 Wat RMS?
Doesn’t matter tbh the G3’s look a million times better
They are a beautiful speaker
Wife’s opinion on all of them compared? Lil shoot out.
Sell the bose 32’s and buy the 16’s
She said that still overall she likes the Bose the best
It's not the RCF TT515 you don't like it's the TT808 that sucks and creates the distortion. Use the 515 With a sub from one of your other systems like the 28 or J8 sub and you will see what I'm talking about.
I set the 515 up with the sub 2 and it sounded great. Lots of cables though
@@AaronStrawn It's the same amount of cables as using the 808s lol
ld is the best :)
Hi Aaron
Greetings from Portugal / Europe
Good Job you do on TH-cam.
On our events company we use mainly big boy speakers from EV but we also have a small HK Polar 12 that is ok for events until 50 persons.
We are considering buying a new small system and I watch all your videos.
One question I have is the bass from the rcf 808, is it better than the evox 8 and the Ld 28 G3?
Some guys use 2x808 per side (4 on total), but they are super expensive...
We are also considering the rcf evox 12, have you try it?
If you're wanting a smaller system, I wouldn't spend the money on 4 808s. I'd get something like the J8 or 28 G3s. The Evox 12 is bigger, 15" bass and louder
Oh come on! Clearly he has his wife on here just because she is hot (THANK YOU! GREAT CALL!). It's sooooo stupid and predictable (but still greatly appreciated!). Did they really provide any worthwhile content to help evaluate these two products???? ... ok, I admit they did - that's true - they did. And not just because she's hot ... although she is.
I can’t tell if you’re mad or not lol
@@AaronStrawn totally tongue in cheek … except for the parts about this being helpful and that your wife is hot - those critiques are genuine. 😇👍
@@EdPithey yes she is
I think you're the best to review speaker I only watch 2 videos . ´ but your review are truly good :)
nikolaj (Denmark)
Buy 6 of them to use them as satellites
lol
LD Maui 28 G3 is better, the white does look like a perfect wine glass side table, so give me black.
Been getting lots of compliments on the white speakers. They just blend in with the venue. I bought some No Drink stickers and they’ve been working
2 12's, 1 18", 1 allen and heath qu-pac to EQ it all. takes care of 99% of all gigs you need for up to 300 people....these line arrays are cool, but not for the price and advantages.
That's a great setup for sure. I personally do not like the tripod look which is why I am drawn to the columns
@@AaronStrawn agreed. Just wish the prices for them weren’t so absurd
😂 awesome
told you :)
I don't know what you're talking about...lol
Please make video's on your wife only, much more fun and probably more accurate.
Yikes
OK, this is F,,, funny, you can't do it again without your wife anymore, sorry.
She's up for it, I just need to buy more shit lol
@@AaronStrawn OMG you'll be in huge trouble lol
I'm sure you watched OPAZ and his reviews. He says the PRX1 has much better bass performance over the 28. Definitely a nice looking unit but my gut says the J8 will still be best value overall.
As far as the new RCF system you have it seems everyone who has it lists alot of caveats about it, at that price it's more and more sounding like a dud.
Like meeting this hot chic all your friends say is amazing, you date, get her in bed and she's just not very good at it lol.
Looks great, people say great things.... but meh. 😂
Like a REALLY expensive date and you get in bed and they just want to be friends...
J8 is still the most versatile, especially with the mixer. But I think the G3 sounds better, looks better and has deeper bass
@Aaron Strawn
End of season video. "Dealing with the cleaning white speakers" lol
I'm shocked you have not went the "tube route" yet, Astera or the like......
@@chadnliz2k11 oh man..I have to clean everything every week. I’m at a point where I don’t really give a shit about lights lol. Simpler the better
they look ridiculous. I appreceiate the video though. Entertaining.
Slam nutz.
FOR LIFE
I use 18 subs all the time
That's fine! I'm not against them lol
First
Free chest hairs on its way
@@AaronStrawn thanks
nul !!
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