JBL Eon One MK2 Unboxing/Initial Review Is this the best battery operated Busking PA available?
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- Some comparison with similar priced & weight column arrays: Bose Pro8, Bose S1Pro, EV 30m, and Maui5 Go. Can this one column take the place of a pair of Bose S1Pros - my previous battery operated Micro Rig?
Specs: 42.5lbs, Height 78", EQ 8 bands, 10"woofer, 400 watts RMS, 37-20Hz
Make sure to see Part 2 GOOD NEWS!
Thanks 👍 for making this, your reviews are the most unbiased and clear. I didn't listen to your advice on the jbl eon one pro and regretted it. Waiting for your future videos and extended testing for these units. I will get them if you give a go ahead.
Glad you enjoy the videos. Hold off on this one not sure yet???
hello and thank you, I'm an old timer who was told this unit is great but my computer skills are still old school. I have the unit playing but super basic. I love the sound. My money isn't so its not easy adding money into my basic world of music. Finally learning. thanks bobby
Glad you liked the video. You're not the only one, the EQ is very complex. Enjoy!
So many array systems out there that aren't complete 3 channel systems. What I like about this JBL is it has at least 3 channels with EQ and with FX. Thus eliminating an in-line stand alone mixer. Thanks for this video insight and will keep my eye out for your next one -
Agree, I really don’t want to carry a separate mixer.
great review. hard to get a non bias review. thank you
Thanks, appreciate your feedback.
This is awesome. I was wandering if you where going to get one of these. I can't wait to see you test this unit farther. LOL great video! Thank you!
Thanks again! Tests should be interesting. JBL might have gotten it right this time??
Today for the first time I used the MK2 through my 12ch Mackie Mixer. Still running on battery power but not Bluetooth, running hard wired into the mixer. I played at full volume with zero clipping. All EQ flat. Now I'm really confused?? I played it next to my Bose Pro32/Sub1 which costs $2,600. I can't believe it but they sounded about equal in SQ! The Sub1 had slightly better bass and was playing at only 11:00 gain and the MK2 had a slightly cleaner high end. They sounded almost like a matched pair. The MK2 has incredible sound!
@@WWeiss-nv5vz that's awesome!. That's what I was thinking on the PRX1. I put a sub1 with it and the sound was so full. What was the db out of the M2K? It was about 117db on the PRX1.
The Pass Thru Out is 1/4 inch for the ease of linking more than one of these units together.... Its a great feature!
Bill, thank you for making this video. If you want to make an inexpensive cover for these, it’s very easy to put one together out of gaffer tape and reusable shopping bags. I made covers for my Eon One Pro’s this way.It takes about 15 or 20 minutes, and those bags usually cost about a dollar or a dollar and a half apiece, and three or four of them would be enough to cover this unit.
Glad you liked the video. Luckily the cover from my JBL Eon One Pro fits.
I see nothing at that link about making any kind of cover!
Thank you for this! I purchased one and it seems great for my use case.
Glad you liked it.
First time using the line out. Didn’t realize it had a mute function. Big plus for JBL! I lined out to a Bose S1Pro. Match made in heaven. Everything flat, JBL smooth mids and lows/ Bose like always added crisp high end. Obviously I’m keeping the MK2!
I want to purchase it for my company, but I guess.. I would have to wait.. gear is just laying down in my godown, collecting dust.. no gigs.. albeit.. situation is somewhat back to normal..
Well, I'm temporarily shifting my attention from rentals to essential business expansion. I believe, even if you expand your business, it will be better. From less gigs to more gigs. 😂I hope, I get some gigs.
I seen on another video you used the Expertpower Alpha 400, do you have a run time of it using the Sub1? I'm interested in that's setup with the S1 Pro. Wondering how long it would last playing at a loud volume nonstop 🤔. Thanks and love the videos
@@tbaca619 Thanks for the compliment! The Expert Power has five indicator lights. After one hour of loud play it went down one bar, so figure 5 hours max at loud SPL. I want to warn you though: Since making the video, on two separate occasions using the Expert Power with the Sub1 playing at over 100dB with bass heavy content the Sub1 shut down. I figure it was the internal limiter kicking in. If I had to do it again I would buy at least 500 - 800 watts. At normal volumes I never have trouble, but for a live gig I have lost confidence in the system.
DJ's report the Anti Feedback on the MK2 is excellent!
JBL has improved some of the weakness of the JBL Compact, namely those funky lights on the gain pots! Here precise digital read outs .
Today for the first time I used the MK2 through my Pro FX16 ch Mackie Mixer. Still running on battery power but not Bluetooth, running hard wired into the mixer. I played at full volume with zero clipping. All EQ flat. Now I'm really confused?? I played it next to my Bose Pro32/Sub1 which costs $2,900. I can't believe it but they sounded about equal in SQ! The Sub1 had slightly better bass and was playing at only 11:00 gain and the MK2 had a slightly cleaner high end. They sounded almost like a matched pair. The MK2 has incredible sound!
Great review.
Thanks!
Good video. Can you use only the spacer and speaker extensions, and have the unit running only off AC, without using the battery extension?
Great work ❤❤❤
Appreciate your positive feedback!
Great video. This unit is now my go to for wedding ceremonies and my wife and my vocal duo (2 mics/2 acoustic guitars). Love it. Have to ask...are we using the same app? 😜 It's like a digital mixing board with EQ and effects per channel (including Bluetooth). And there's a digital battery icon that displays %. I know you made this video very near public release of the unit, so maybe app features were lacking back then?
Glad you liked the video. Thanks I'll check if there is a firmware update.
JBL has continued to make the unit better with Firmware updates. Big Plus! Kind of like Tesla- The gift that keeps on giving. I believe the problems i had with early red clipping light has been fixed with the lates Update.
Hi Bill, thanks a ton for all this info; this seems like an excellent system! How does the EON One MK2 compare to the Everse 8 when paired with a sub-something like the Yorkville EXM Mobile Sub, Bose Sub1, Turbosound IP12B sub, or EV ELX12-SP? The Everse 8 is so portable and I'm thinking a modular system would be nice-having the Everse 8 as an ultra portable system for a wide variety of uses and then pairing it with a regular powered sub or battery powered sub for a fuller sound when necessary.
I actually pair the Everse 8 with the MK2. The MK2 is more room filling with a smooth Hi-fi like midrange. MK2 has better bass. Both play equally loud. The Everse has a high end clarity that adds missing sparkle to the MK2. Everse has your typical PA/QSC sounding high end. Don't get the Yorkville sub! It is under powered and doesn't have a removable battery. The Everse with a Bose Sub1 or EV ELX12-Sp will have noticeably better bass than the MK2, really next level or as I say, a real subwoofer!
Can't beat the convince how everything packs up into one unit with the MK2. I run those subs on external power if you're interested but that's extra $$$.If you don't need internal battery the QSC CP8 outperforms the Everse!
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Hi there Mr.Weiss, I just got my first JBL EON ONE MK2 today, second is on its way.
I must say that I was very skeptical although your review compelled me most over many others to purchase.
I have a couple of older EON 10 Actives and they have been bullet proof hence this also swayed me a little.
I am very impressed with the SQ out of the box, and after tweaking it a lil quite franky am amazed at how well balanced and composed it is even at higher volume.
Was also considering a pair of EV Evolve 30M's although I will be going for a pair of Evolve 50's for more oomph and overall impact in a live band scenario.
The JBL will be mainly used as a multipurpose go anywhere system due to its inbuilt-battery powered capability.
Shame it didn't include a cove and I kind of agree that the JBL PRO Connect app is a lil frustrating as you mentioned, but it seems good enough and seem like it'll get the job done.
I think this is a great product and feel it will get a lot of use at home for parties and get togethers as well as impromptu remote events when and where appropriate.
It has no real competition right now in March 22 for overall sound quality functionality and portability.
Thanks again for your help and your reviews, keep up the good work, it is very much appreciated. Take care and God Bless 🙏
Thanks for your feedback! I'm glad I helped you in your buying decision. Still loving the MK2. I'm a little surprised it hasn't caught on more than it has. When you get your EV50 try pairing it with the MK2. The two sound signatures really compliment each other. Also try a dedicated Sub lined out from the MK2 another huge step up.
@@WWeiss-nv5vz Primarily bought the MK2 for its portability and it sounds better than I had anticipated. It's pretty much sold out here in Australia unlike the PRX One which I think is in a much more competitive market sector. The EON One MK2 has it wrapped up IMO. Definitely will be pairing with a Sub, you got me thinking about a Bose Sub 2 although not sure yet. Might go for a pair of EV 12's which can also help the EV50's down the track.
@@audiobunny1767I also have an EV ELX 12sp which is a great sub that is able to run off the same App as your EV50. It is not in the same league as the Bose Sub2. If weight/size isn't an issue the EV EXL18 sub would be a great choice and you wouldn't need a pair.
Busker, restaurant crooner here. Thanks for your review. Looking forward to a sound comparison. Is this the best battery powered line array sound wise?
If you don't mind carrying the extra weight compared to the BoseS1 Pro, Yes this is by far the best sounding battery option out there. I was amazed to hear true full range sound from a battery operated speaker. In a different league from all the others that NEED a subwoofer to sound the same! Actually Maui 5Go has decent bass but the high end is much cleaner on the MK2, plus Maui5 Go is old tech no App. no reverb th-cam.com/video/D4ND-qr-5ok/w-d-xo.html
On the MK2 there is a balanced Line Out. An important feature I forgot to mention is the fact that on the App there is gain control. None of the Bose Pro line has this feature and I miss it. EV30 App does have gain control on the line out and even EQ which JBL lacks. I will run a Bose Sub1 from the Line Out and will be able to integrate it perfectly with the column from a distance. Some newer subs like the EV200-12 have Bluetooth control so this wouldn't be such an issue, but you would be fiddling with another App. In the past I would Aux out the sub from a mixer. Here no mixer needed! Big plus for JBL
This unit runs cool to the touch even at max SPL over an hour play. No fan!
Hey Bill. Thanks for the review. Trying to see how you got the 15% off holiday deal at Guitar Center? I don’t notice it on sale on their website. Was there a holiday coupon code?
Yeah Holiday sale, coupon code over November 16:(
Still interested? GC running their 15% off again.
Waiting for your update video on this speaker, it's soon I hope 🤞
I forgot to mention the JBL MK2 has 140 degree dispersion which is excellent! Only Bose with their 180 degrees beats it. EV30 120 degrees, QSC K8.2 110 degrees.
Actually, these got that wide dispersion so that we can get away by using just 1 unit.
@@josealfredfernandes Agree one works but just adding the smallest speaker like the Bose S1Pro or the JBL Compact from the line out adds an incredible amount of fullness.
Very delicate review of the JBL EON ONE MK2 !, Thanks for sharing!! I also wondering how about the sound performance compare with Bose PA speaker
Still testing, If you don’t need battery power Bose is more powerful before clipping.
Sound test coming in future review, preview for you: Bose S1Pro my previous "Gold Standard" in battery PA sounds like "AM Radio" in comparison. MK2 sounds like full range Hifi, switch back to Bose S1Pro, mids and bass drops away. HUGE Difference, shocked! Of course this is twice the price but I thought Bose was the best.
I'm going to repeat max dB testing. I think my dB meter had a weak battery???
@@WWeiss-nv5vz Very interesting. Subbed you and will gladly tune in when you present some audio impressions of this speaker against the S1 Pro. I have the S1 Pro (love it!) but have always realized it is imparting quite an EQ curve on the signal, albeit a pleasant one. It‘s nowhere close to balanced hi-fi, so your impressions of the Mk2 seem spot on. Incidentally, I have the PRX One and am having a bit of buyer‘s remorse. Didn‘t know the Mk2 was coming, and probably would be better served by it, especially as a mostly acoustic performer. The Mk2 seems like the perfect upgrade from the S1 Pro!
JBL Compact had a red clipping indicator on the App. Looks like that has been deleted on the MK2. WHY?
Hi. Good overview of this promising speaker.
Are you interested into adding a cheap dome tweeter to the maui 5 column? I asked because it a big improvement for SQ. I can send to you some pictures but it's really easy. the driver can be glued on the column, there is a lot of space between column and the protection grill.
However, I hope you can do a loudness comparison maui vs this eon mk2, if you reduce a bit the subwoofer in the maui you can push a bit more. Thanks
Thanks for the offer but adding a tweeter will void the warranty. At this point I have retired the Maui5 Go because of the rolled off highs. Even if the Maui5 is louder which I don't think it is, the MK2 has a much smoother mid range - more like a Hifi speaker/Bose like and the 10" woofer hits much lower and louder than the Maui. I've enjoyed the Maui but at this time I would call it old tech. No App, no reverb, no EQ. LD needs to make a Maui5 Go MK2 to compete. Then I'll be interested!
I wish JBL would make this speaker with an AC only option like LD Systems does for the Maui 5. I like the format of this speaker and the large number of inputs but I have no need for battery operation and that should drop the price for those who don’t need DC operation.
EV30m, Bose Pro8, RCF JMIx8, all AC powered similar price. Maybe JBL figured the playing field is too crowded, battery power makes it unique. Agree without battery, price would drop to like $1,000.
Thank you for this video. The manuals are not great for this product and somewhat obfuscate charging, battery location, and how the battery column needs to be inserted first into the sub to charge or to use battery power for the unit.
Glad I could help.
May I ask what mic's you are using? I purchased the same unit in November and I am using Shure SM58 mics with XLR cables and the MK2 is supposed to know the difference between a mic and line input. I have my guitar running through an LR Baggs pre-amp and it sounds great. My mic's have to be at almost max on both the gain and volume to hear anything out of the mic. (to be clear it only becomes audible at the last 10 dots of volume control and it gets very loud at the last 5/6 green dots of the volume movement) I have the impression the system is not switch from line to mic. You clearly have more knowledge and experience than me on these. I would appreciate your thoughts. Thanks, Joe.
Any help on this please?
@@algarvemike It became such a long story, but it turned out my unit was bad. Sweetwater replaced it and the new one works great.
Hi Bill, we're planning on buying two of this for our Church with a full live band. I just have a few regarding this:
Does it have an option to be used while being plugged in on a power source? (I just don't want to worry about running out of battery while on service that's why I'm looking if it can be used while being charged). If not, what alternative can you recommend with the same setup with JBL Eon One MK2?
Anyways, great review as always!
Yes, it runs while plugged in to A/C. As a plus it is 4dB louder on battery! If you need internal battery, the MK2 is the best on the market. If you will have A/C available at all times, there are better solutions for a live band. Let me know if you need suggestions.
Yes! Would love to hear your suggestions Bill, most likely we will have A/C available at all times@@WWeiss-nv5vz
Additional question, does the battery charge when it is plugged through A/C do you think it will affect the battery life if it is being used for a long time while plugged in?
Another question is do you think 2 of these will be enough for a space with 300-500 people?
Thank you so much for your help.
The Pass thru is not downgraded. Its still a balanced output. XLR or 1/4" doesnt matter as lond as its balanced.
Thanks, good to know. Still personally prefer the more robust XLR connection.
Using the older model Roland Streetcube and love it. Thought I'd upgrade , & deciding what unit might be a "fit" for me. Leaning towards the Roland Streetcube EX. Just want something that works with good sound for busking & small / medium venues. Don't care about "on board apps" . Just want simple "plug & play". Added features on a lot of these units are lame. Need reliability, good/great sound, plug & play, and runs on AA batteries as well as ac. Not interested in rechargeable units. Battery dies, unit is useless.
This combination is quite a bit better sounding/performing than the Roland but has no reverb or internal battery: QSC CP8/GrantMaya External Power source. Check out the Acoustic Guitar Forum. This combination is used by many buskers. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0787SHJ21/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_5?smid=AUVZKV9CZS39O&psc=1
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Thanks for the video. I'm interested in the light on the front on the bottom of the woofer. It turns blue when a device is connected to it via BT. What other colors or indication does it perform?
Glad you liked the video. The light at the bottom is just a power indicator. Sorry no light show here :)
42 pounds is too heavy for me. No protective cover. No deal for me. Thank you so much for the review.
Thanks, agree the weight is a reason it usually stays at my home while I grab the 15lbs Bose S1Pro.
were you using the Pro-Connect app? Because you should be able to access every function via that app. Including 8 band EQ
Yes I have been using the App. Don't remember, when I made this video if I was running everything flat. I still don't understand when I boosted bass and treble, max dbs actually went down??
Mr. Weiss do you think this will be a good replacement for any home theater system? Can movies and series sound amazing with this?
Yes! If you're on a budget and don't want a lot of speakers in your room this could take the place of a whole 6 ch home theater set up. Keep in mind it is mono but will fill the largest home spaces. Of course you will not have rear effects and the bass is solid but nothing like my $1,100 SVS SB300 which will shake the walls with every explosion! If you want to stay with one speaker and don't mind the $$$ $3,100 vs $1,200, the Bose Pro32/Sub2 WILL shake the walls!
Hi Mr Weiss, is that unit can operate with no battery instead direct plug-in into AC supply just like JBL EON ONE? thank you
Yes, it can be plugged into the wall and use A/C. Plus it will play a few dB louder on A/C!
Bill, can this Eon one Mk2 be used without the app. Have just purchased but not getting sound. Thanks fyi
This battery PA system seems interesting, I am impatiently awaiting the tests and comparisons.
the only thing that prevents me from buying it is the autonomy of only 6 hours announced by JBL
It is two times less than the Maui 5 GO, but maybe in reality it's better than that.
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I think this unit might be much louder than the Maui. Not so sure about the 120dB spec Maui claims. Maui 200 watts rms,800 peak, Mk2 double at 400 watts rms/1,500 peak. That would explain the drain on the battery.
@@WWeiss-nv5vz Yes it's probably louder than Maui because JBL has an 10 "woofer against 8" for Maui and more
tweeters.
Maui does not reach 120db, it's closer to 110db in reality which is already good for a small battery powered PA.
@@sonny9546 What was your max for PB110, PB310?
@@WWeiss-nv5vz 109db in battery mode for PB310 and 111db in AC mode. for PB110 it's about 3-4 db less than 310
@@sonny9546 Thanks!Ratings.com has the following max SPL: Bose S1Pro 98.6dB, PB100 104.7dB. PB310 104.4dB Less??
I have a Gemini with DSP I hate not having 3 band EQ on each channel so I bought a Beringer mixer that uses batteries but the more crap you have to haul the worse it is
Does it compare in volume, while plugged in the wall, to a Bose L1 Pro8? I am really between those two units! In Brazil, we don't have the Pro8, but we do have the L1 Compact and one of those MK2 available. The compact is almost half the price of this unit.
I have never tested them side by side but I would say yes they are about equal on AC power. Pro8 is rated at 118dB max. MK2 is rated at 119dB on battery. Do Not Buy the Compact! Old technology, no Bluetooth, no App, rolled off highs, bass much better on MK2, no battery. If you are looking for volume the EV30M is the loudest of the three. th-cam.com/video/UvYGaqp1r9M/w-d-xo.html
@@WWeiss-nv5vz awesome, my friend… I’ll try to get myself the km2, then… about the spread, do you think it does a good job? I know Bose is known for it, that people in front hear good, so as the people in the back of the venue… I know jbl is just 140 degrees, but does it spread evenly? If it is a good one, it might be the one for me! 140 is waaay better than the 90 of my k10.2
@@rodrigopandelo Glad you enjoyed the video. The MK2 spread of 140 degrees is much better than your traditional 2 speakers on poles but the 180 degree throw of Bose has been reported to be noticeably better in larger spaces for a Live situation. Personally in my home testing they are very close. The single MK2 does a great job of filling my large listening area.
I just purchased two. Is there a way to hook them both up using Bluetooth like the eon one compact? Or can you only connect them using the one-quarter inch? Thanks for the video
JBL is working on a firmware update for the Compact that will run it from the same App. The two MK2s should run through Bluetooth. Wow! How does two sound? I'm jealous!
@@WWeiss-nv5vz They sound great! I am very happy with them. I bought the first one a little over a month ago and decided to purchase one more. I saw your video and read the comments and connected them with the cable but couldn't Bluetooth pair them to play together without the cable like I do with my eon one compacts ,which was simple to do. So only one speaker will play from my computer and the other will not unless cabled. With my android phone I am able to play them together because I'm able to connect two Bluetooth devices at the same time.
hello good morning, I'm watching several of your videos, to conclude what best suits me! I'm a singer and I need a system for voice and guitar and sometimes a band with bass guitar and keyboard, I saw your opinion about , bose L1 pro 32 , the Ev 50 and this one from JBL , among the three you think is best in Bass , sound height ? in your opinion this jbl system would serve 100 people in a closed place with band?
As soon as you said the words band, bass guitar that rules out the JBL MK2! 10" woofer will not handle it and 8 small drivers couldn't handle multiple instruments. I don't have experience with the EV50. I do have the EV30m. EV will not fill a room like the 180 degree throw the Bose produces. If you have the $$$ the Bose Pro32 is incredible! For bass guitar you would do best with the Sub2. Check out the Bose L1 Facebook page for examples of gigging bands like you are describing. People will answer your questions: facebook.com/groups/BoseL1/
I got 4 hours of use at 80-90 % volume
Trouble! Did some max testing today on battery, everything flat, only got 98.9dB before clipping! My S1Pro goes higher! Went as high as 106.2dB with bass boosted to max. Heard zero distortion but main channel clip light was on constantly! Even with bass at maximum sounded nothing like a dedicated sub like Bose Sub1. Not sure if I should return or just get the extended warranty and play it into the ground? Any suggestions would be welcome. Gain staged as JBL recommended. Highs were excellent/crystal clear on the level of QSC. Got to check my dB meter, maybe needs a new battery.
same for me with JBL PRX ONE .. 130db on paper but my L1 pro16 sound louder without clipping
@@DavidB_AudioTech I really need a Bose Pro8 with battery power! So why are you keeping the PRX?
@@WWeiss-nv5vz i bought from a local store but they don't accept returns like amazon or other bigger supplier ..
@@DavidB_AudioTech Too bad:(
400w I think. I think what you got is impressive.
A bit more presence in the lower frequencies, my guess 30% more output, but highs aren't as clear , vs jbl eon one compact..
Are you sure? Haven't tested them side by side but Compact is rolled off on the high end compared to Bose S1 Pro. I did test the MK2 vs S1 Pro and there was a HUGE difference in favor of the MK2!
I have a problem with my eon one mk2, after my firmware update 5.2.4 my channel 5 blinks red even tho my volume is low and when I pause my video/music and play it, it has a 3-4secs delay before the sound comes out to my jbl
Not sure, I think you need to do a system restart. Call JBL Pro support they will walk you through it.
Excuse my novice question. Can you add a monitor speaker? Thanks.
Yes, from the Passthrough you can run any powered speaker/monitor or subwoofer. What's nice is from the App you can control the gain and mute that second speaker.
Just found out JBL MK2 has a 7 year warranty! 3 years on the battery.
When you use it on AC power, do you need to use the battery column?
I wasn't sure I never tried it. Just tried it works fine! Sometimes I don't want to use the full column. Thanks for the idea!
@@WWeiss-nv5vz thank you! The reason I asked is because it's always good to use just ac power when you do not need to use a battery (to avoid needless wear and tear). I use my speakers at church and I can set it up wherever I want when it's battery but if the optimal place happens to have a place to plug it in, might as well avoid using the battery
@@xaviermagana2955 Plus A/C is usually louder!
Just got it…am I doing something wrong? Bluetoothed it and nothing…?? Volume is good plus the battery column battery light is not on-is it supposed to be on?? I really don’t want to go through the hassle of returning this…let me know thanks!
Comes from the factory with all channels muted. Make sure the main out and the Bluetooth channel are up near -5. Can always ask for help on the JBL Facebook page. facebook.com/groups/667291940912153/posts/988736475434363/?comment_id=988820345425976&reply_comment_id=989670825340928¬if_id=1674938924676210¬if_t=group_comment_mention
@@WWeiss-nv5vz Thank you so much…where is your part 2 to your videos on this system?
@@IPULCOLUMBIA Did it work?
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@@WWeiss-nv5vz yup…THANK GOD…It hits pretty good sounds strong…looking forward to it…
I use two Bose S1’s on a dual mount yoke on a single, crank-up speaker tripod along with a single Bose Sub1. I use an external mixer, obviously for more inputs and better EQ control. While this system I have is definitely more money (approx $2k) I believe it’s way more power, greater dispersion and clarity, and more flexibility than any single column array I’ve reviewed. My entire rig including all necessary cables, stands, tip jar, mixer, and accessories fit on one cart for easy load in/out. I’ve never ran out of “gas” with this system in the medium sized venues I gig at. It’s loud and more importantly, clear and highly intelligible to the entire audience. While the JBL MkII is totally portable with full battery operation, I can add a portable Jackman AC power pack to power my sub and all accessories for over 10 hours. As much as I like the idea of an “all-in-one” solution, I really haven’t heard such a system out-perform my rig.
Hello. Sorry maybe I've missed something. Could you please tell how you power the sub.
Good news or bad? This speaker has made the following battery operated speakers I own obsolete!
JBL Eon One Pro
LD Maui 5 Go
Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge
Behringer MPA 40 BT
Aiwa Exos 9
All good equipment but I don't have the heart to sell or trade in at 1/3 the price I paid :(
How does the mk2 compare in Max volume (regardless of clip light but no audible distortion)? Could you run a wedding DJ with good dance floor volume?
@@jayesmoker1140 I am not a DJ. Today with different gain staging I got 100.6 dB without clipping. That is much louder than the Bose S1 Pro that is rated at 50 people. So figure 75 people at a good volume. I also lined out to a RCF 702 12" sub which brought it to a whole other level! With sub close to100 people max??
@@WWeiss-nv5vz sounds like the most impressive batter option out there! I will buy one for our rental company :) Thanks a bunch
@@jayesmoker1140 I'm not a DJ so the numbers I give you are just estimates. For a wedding you will have AC power so that will give you an extra +3dB over battery usage. The Bose S1Pro is rated for 50 people. At 101dB before clipping on battery power the MK2 is louder. Bose can get 98dB before clipping. The MK2 at 104dB on AC would be more than twice as loud as two S1Pros! I ran a RCF 702 12" subwoofer from the thru out of the MK2 and it makes a huge difference, especially for dancing at a wedding! Without sub maybe max 75 people. With sub 100 people max?? If you don't want to carry a sub, adding any good powered speaker on the thru out will make a huge difference. AC power, QSC CP8 or QSC K8.2 - Battery speakers Bose S1Pro, JBL Compact or Mackie Thump Go.
MK2 w/sub w/aux speaker 150 people??
@@jayesmoker1140 Good investment!
When looking at the power for the MK2 look at the Spec 400RMS not the 1,000+ watts JBL claims.
Hello.. Is this system enough for 60 ppl dance party in small room (like basement) or familiar patio outside?
@@sapobandolero1973 I would say yes, outside you will lose a lot of bass. In the future if you ever need more power for larger size crowd you can line out to a $400 Mackie Thump Go which is also battery powered.
Do the channels have compression?
Sorry, not sure. Try calling JBL Tech Support 844-776-4899
I have the LD Maui 5 Go’s and these are levels above those in build quality. The columns loading in the back is genius. The only issue is the pass through is quarter inch, which, who? Why? Wtf? I have never seen a pass through quarter inch on any speaker. Could have been perfect, but, we can’t always get our milk with cookies.
Yeah on the PRX One its XLR. I guess they saved $1.99 for the 1/4" connection.
Do you think the MK2 is much louder than the Maui5 Go? I have issues with the MK2 clipping into red at only 97dB. Same track Maui 5 got up to 98.3dB. JBL claiming 119dB/1,500 watts peak. I don't see that!
Battery performance . JBL states 6 hours. Not bad for powerful unit. Bose S1Pro gets 10+ hours in comparison.
6 hours is not bad if it is close to the maximum volume, if it is 6 hours at low volume it is not very interesting.
Jbl does not give any information on this subject.
@@sonny9546 Unfortunately I usually don't play loud longer than an hour. Got to watch my most important instrument - the ears! Hopefully someone will give those results in the future.
Have you tested the battery powered Yamaha?
Thanks for the heads up. I had never heard about it. Specs sound good. 125dB! Only goes down to 60Hz so JBL MK2 will be better. Also a little heavy at 28 pounds compared to EV Everse 8 17 pounds. Pricey at over $1,000
@@WWeiss-nv5vz thanks for the reply! I’m just thinking about that Yamaha legendary reliability. I’ve had old JBL speakers before that died on me pretty quick but maybe their reliability is better than it used to be. I think I remember you mentioning that Yamaha and JBL give 7 year warranties.
Just called JBL. Tech support, agreed that the spec for the low end, 37HZ is bull s-t! They said if I continue pushing the unit into Red clipping, the coil will burn and warranty will be voided.
That’s not true
@@TheHxcbrandon What's not true the 37Hz spec or the coil burning? Tech didn't actually use that colorful language , just said those specs are measured in a controlled acoustic environment which are very different from open air testing such as large living room area I'm testing in.
Also the Compact has a red clipping light on the App. Has that been deleted from the MK2? Someone said the channel gain bar will light red at clipping. Is that true?
@@WWeiss-nv5vz The coil burning is not true. The 37hz rating is at 1m in anechoic chamber at minus 10db. We didn't fit app clip indicators into this release but we're pushing for a future one.
@@TheHxcbrandon Thanks for your reply. So I'm concerned because I boosted the max bass and treble to get 106dB max. Both channel and master red clipping were steady throughout the song. Did I do any damage? Sounds fine. Is there any type of internal protection circuitry on the speaker? I don't plan on doing this again. With some more tests before red clipping the dBs actually went down when I boosted the bass, mids, and treble??
@@WWeiss-nv5vz the clip indicators are still being tightened up. If you don’t hear clip, you aren’t clipping.
I haven't done any max dB testing. JBL claims 123dB max on AC power. If true this puts it on par with the Bose Pro16 at 124dB. At $1,800 Pro16 is $600 more without Battery Power! Pro18 will be bested with only 118dB max.
I have PRX ONE and Bose L1 pro16 . The PRX ONE don't push 130DB ... Bose L1 pro 16 sound louder but the JBL is more flexible on the adjustment of EQ for a band etc.
@@DavidB_AudioTech I have heard the high end is better on the JBL? Do you agree? How does the bass compare? JBL is stating crazy spec 37hZ
@@DavidB_AudioTech What is the real spl of the PRX one? 120db ?
Which one has the deepest bass ? PRX ONE or L1 Pro 16?.
@@sonny9546 I chose Bose for a DJ. it my personal review after over 15h of compare and on three different room and in a 150x150 church with a very high ceiling.
The PRX has more treble yes but at very high volume, you only heard that vs the Bose. In addition, the limiter turns on very early and not sound louader that Bose
I may be too used to the Bose sound, I have a complete F1 + sub kit
I find the JBL to be too acute, not enough Mid, precise bass but very quickly limited vs Bose is rounder and stronger for DJ
He is more oriented musician and / or a person used to having really too much treble.
But when I play both sets at same time, it's really perfect ...
The additional treble of the JBL with the colors of the mid Bose etc
but I find it special if I have to use 2 different brands.
@@DavidB_AudioTech Thank you for this detailed response.
You mean that on the PRX sounds compressed at high volume ? it reduces bass ?
It seems like the JBL app is a bit of a joke when I look and further research other users.
It’s awful that a company like JBL can expect users of a premium product to also be their beta testers.
Surely we deserve to be receiving goods that are properly tested before release
Yes it's a work in progress. Hopefully firmware updates will improve the glitches. It's not bad though. 8 Band EQ really lets you tailor the sound to your liking. Only EV has a superior App. Bose App is very basic. RCF, Yamaha, Turbosound, their Apps are worse than JBL.
I'm waiting for a small sound test just for reference
No comparison tests yet, at medium volume sounds great. Highs are clean and if you boost the bass to max, sounds like a small dedicated sub.
Sounds great but doesn’t have the headroom JBL claims. Limit light on with bass heavy content below 100dB. Will do more testing with other tracks. Also not sure if my dB meter is working properly???
@@WWeiss-nv5vz they said even when limit light is on but your not clipping you're good. You can easily hear it when clipping.
@@WWeiss-nv5vz what is your overall gain structure starting from the source to the input gain and output?
@@b_14-m8p I heard no clipping but called JBL tech support and they said occasional red blinking maybe 3 times per song is ok but solid red like I had on was going to damage the speaker with a burnt voice coil.
JBL market this as suitable for busking. You’re going to have to impress a lot of people to make your money back. So how much is a spare battery and charger?
Kind of heavy for busking. JBL Compact or Bose S1 Pro is more suitable. The MK2 adds a great deal of mids and missing bass those systems are missing, but I don't see the need for this amount of bass for busking. I don't believe the price for the spare battery or charger has been released yet. For comparison a spare battery for the Bose S1Pro is $100.
@@WWeiss-nv5vz I’m a piano player - the bass would be useful - but yes it’s a lot of money + concerns about that battery.
@@strongchord4384 For piano the smooth midrange and bass of this speaker would sound great. I can't give you the exact hours, but the battery seems strong. As far as battery longevity, only time will tell. The unit is too new to have much history.
42lbs for a PA system ain’t bad in anyones book
Agree! No mixer, speaker stands, 20' cable runs, or external battery pack.
Internet owners manual its to save paper , save paper save 🌳
I agree, but the start up manual is so unclear many people are returning the unit because they can't even get any sound.
This unit has excellent sound but unfortunately there is an issue with early clipping just like the JBL Compact. Maybe this can be fixed with a firmware update in the future. With the same dynamic track( Stravinsky: L'Histoire Du Soldat The Royal March) the MK2 clipped red at 99.5dB. The Bose S1Pro clipped at 99.9dB, Mackie Thump Go 97.4dB and it is a $400 speaker compared to $1,200. JBL support is MIA as usual. Remember the nightmare of the Eon One Pro! I really want to keep this speaker because it is the first battery PA speaker that sounds so Hifi/full range. It makes the Bose S1Pro sound like a toy! If I turn it up it sounds incredible and I hear no distortion/clipping but at those levels either the channel volume or master volume is SOLID red! I have gained staged the way JBL recommends in their intro video on TH-cam. I have tried all other manners of gain staging with the same results. Any suggestions would be helpful.
They sorted that issue with the Compact in a firmware update. Dont know if they did with this but would have thought so. The problem wasnt that it was clipping early, it was that the LED went red before it was clipping.
@@paulneedham9885 Thanks, I'll check if I have the latest firmware update on both units.
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Price increase $50 Now $1,250.
Load the app
You won't belive how tiny the battery is, I wish jbl would have used a battery at least twice as big, it's tiny
I guess more weight. Also a bigger battery might not fit in the column. They want the battery in the column to free up cubic inches in the sub section that increases bass performance. At 43 pounds this is already past the max weight most buskers, singer song writers want to deal with.
@@WWeiss-nv5vz i opened up the column, the battery is way to small , i mean its incredible how much sound they get out of it but its like 1/4 the size of the last model, the eon one pro, they could easily fit a battey 3 times as big in that column easy
Bigger battery, more weight.
@@indigos290 are you serious?? Lithium batteries are super light. Is half a pound too much weight for you!!???
Sweetwater sells a JBL bag.. Get rid of the BOSE
No money left over for bag :( Should have been included! Now I'll advertise Bose.
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Extra Battery $200 www.jbl.com/pa-speaker-accessories/JBL+EON+ONE+MK2+Battery.html?dwvar_JBL%20EON%20ONE%20MK2%20Battery_color=Black-GLOBAL-Current
JBL has continued to make the unit better with Firmware updates. Big Plus! Kind of like Tesla- The gift that keeps on giving. I believe the problems i had with early red clipping light has been fixed with the lates Update.