1000w EV ZLX12P vs 1300w Mackie THUMP12A Which One is Right for You
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I've used both & the EV's are better.
Agree too
I have the Mackies- totally regret not spending a little more for the EVs. Sound is muffled and just doesn't cut through a crowd well. I am a mobile DJ and when it comes to talking on the mic the mackies are muddy, and while they sound pretty good on sound bass heavy music (hip-hop, rap, EDM) when I am playing lighter genres like soul, R&B, soft rock, classical etc.. they are sorely lacking in crispness and definition. Going to buy the EVs and have the Mackies as my "emergency" backups
get a mixer
@@heathphoenix1612 I have a mixer, the Mackies are still terrible compared to EVs
This comment really helps in my decision to purchase. Thank you for posting.
Thanks man
I think you should keep the track playing and switch between speakers. Don’t start the track from the beginning. I think it’s easier to see what speaker is performing better if you do that. Thanks for the comparison video. You’re a wealth of knowledge.
Ehh you have to hear the same sounds coming from each speaker to truly compare... Like how does that not make more sense for a apples to apples comparison. I think he is doing it the correct way.
Unfortunately you're not hearing the actual speaker. You're hearing the microphone reproducing the sound . A different microphone would give different results. Only the guy in this video is experiencing the true sound of both those speakers.
Chris Mendoza the difference in sound quality would still be apparent no matter the mic
Vloging Challengers the camera has a mic, every phone and headphones have different sounds. There’s nothing better than to hear it in person
You can still compare the sound that is heard even if through the mic. Of course it's not accurate, but you can still compare. (If you want to)
EV has always been better, everybody knows that, the only reason I have the Thump 15" BST it's because EV did not have the Bluetooth available until September 2018 and I got the Mackie Thump on May 2018,🙄 bad luck, so I will probably put the ones I have for sale🤣🤣
EV was a much clearer/cleaner sound, the Thump sounded somewhat muffled at times in comparison.
Muffled, he left the sticker covering half of the horn, what do you expect. he should have taken the sticker off before doing this test.
It would help if the host would have removed the marketing sticker that was partially blocking the tweeter on the Mackie...
I have personally listened to both of these speakers side by side and the Mackie definitely sounds muffled compared to the EV. The EV is $100 more but well worth the money. The Mackie sounded ok by itself but then when you turn on the EV there was no comparison. EV sounded a lot clearer, much better sound quality.
It's all on how you set your EQ. Any muffled sound is easily cleared up.
i went today to a Guitar Ctr and demo’d the MACKIE 15” against the EV 15” (which i use weekly at a club, for over a year now and do love the way they sound;) BUT .... i bought the MACKIES, in person they sound as good as the EV’s (but DO have more midrange - which can be dialed back on the DJ/mixer) and for the $100+ less (each) totally worth it, i’ve had a mackie mixing board since the 90’s that’s amazing so i am a fan of this brand anyway ..... this video TOTALLY doesn’t do the MACKIES justice!
It’s hard for me to agree with this. I have 3 sets of PA DJ Speakers, two QSC K12.2s, two recent Mackie Thumps, and lastly the EV ZLX 12BTs. The QSC K12.2s are cleaner overall, and have more head room. They can go well without a sub, but sound a little harsh without a treble cut, and the bass is too pronounced, so a slight cut is needed there too.
The EVs sounded nicely balanced, also, on nights where I don’t strictly DJ, I do karaoke events and DJ in between. The EV sounds nice by default, but has a slight fuzz from the Class D amplifier. Lowering the limiter to -2 cleaned most of that up. Now I run them with the 18” EV EKX 18” sub with the cutoff set to 100 or 120. Either of these sounds beautiful. As mentioned, the headroom is much lower, but for a room of 150 or lower, that setup is perfect.
The Mackie Thumps have more fuzz when someone is singing and there are silent moments in a song. Lowering the limiter doesn’t remove this at all. Also, the bass is more pronounced, and it’s not clean either. Lowering it still results in muddier highs. The only thing I use them for is as a floor monitor. I love to properly EQ mixes, and the Mackie doesn’t ever actually sound nice. Also, the build quality is lower.
The EV and the Mackie aren’t even close to 1000 watts. The RMS of both are closer to 250 watts. Compared to the QSC, both limit more quickly playing the same songs. The difference is that the EVs sound clean and I can use them for live sound, plus, the DSP is excellent. I use the QSCs for wedding gigs, and bring the EVs out as back ups.
this is the exact video i was looking for! i'm on a tight budget and was looking at these two
"I think the first one gives you a richer tone but the second one has more depth" - says me listening through some cheap $2usd-gas-station headphones XD
Not much difference soundwise? Are you kidding me? The EV easily blew away the Mackie in sound quality. Now the question is, which one is louder when played at full volume?
And reliability and how much can you add volume before it clips
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Yep! I'm not a fan of powered speakers because most have easy clipping, so this is very important also.
@@DJActionVasquez if I'm correct RCF makes some really good speakers were it can clip all day and the speaker will do fine
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Well if it's RCF then I would expect them to do fine. Funny thing though, just saw a video where a guy did measurements on a EV zlx 1,000 watt speaker. Come to find out it was only like 200 watts.
Like I said, I don't like any powered speakers. My system is all passive, except for some subwoofers that I personally made, with class a/b amps, not that cheap d class.
@@DJActionVasquez The site I was just looking at the EVs on had them listed as 250 W RMS / 1000 W peak. Seems to add up.
You should switch back-and-forth quicker so we can hear him equally. I think the EV is better sounding overall.
The zlx with a sub is perfect
Between these two I prefer the EV by a large margin. A much smoother and more musical speaker. Throw in the Mackie SRM 450 and now I swing slightly in favor of the SRM. Not nearly as large a difference but noticeable. The SRM 450 is also a lot more $$ @ $549
The EV's sound much better in this video but watch out, it is a deceptive comparison. I tried both the EV's and Mackies in store and though the EV's sounded cleaner and clearer for rock and pop, their bass end couldn't handle hardcore EDM or dubstep, etc. It got very muddy very fast with the EV's. The Mackies can also get louder without clipping. So for a live band or rock/pop DJ, the EV's will win, but for EDM DJ's you want the mackies because the EV's just can't handle heavy bass. They sound horrible in the bass range. I suggest you listen to both in store before deciding.
This was a helpful comment. Mackies marketing for the THUMP is all about that bass - but EDM/dubstep bass is a little different from your typical hard rock band...
You should do a video of the JBl Eon 612 vs EV elx 12p or even better JBL-PRX 800 VS EV ELX 200 VS MACKIE SRM VS RCF ART MK4 JUST SOME IDEAS
First, thanks for your speaker comparing test. The test was worth a like from me. Second, I know you're testing sounds through TH-cam and a viewer cannot expect to hear the exact difference between the two. But viewers, if you put on the headphones you can hear the difference. @Expert island, I have recent purchase two Mackie DRM312 and they sound similar to the Mackie Thump12A your tested. I know my new speakers are costumed to djing (and I am a dj) but when I did this recent event, I was expecting a more delicate sound like the EVs. What I got is heavy bass (sometimes, out of control bass) and that is a crazy comment coming from a dude like me who like a lot of bass. (I mean Reggae hitting hard bass, like I give you a heart attack bass) and I have those type of speakers. I came to your vlog because I was expecting the Thump to sound a like bit elegant but it didn't. Thanks again for your test because it helped me think about my next additional speaker set.
Now this comment I can really lean on for best needed clarity... By any chance, have you tested the EV 18" subwoofer, I really would love to know if it delivers a warm enough bass sound? (I'm very inexperienced with these speakers overall, so I am depending on the comments and vlog reviews)
Mackie! Electo voice dosen't soumd good
I have the previous version of Thump 15, 1000 Watts. Their sound quality is not close to EV, but for DJing on weddings and events up to 100 people, they are the best choice. Especially if you use only 2 PAs without subs.
Thump 15 250w maximum
really?????? went to a shop to listen to the thump 212XT and 215. was so disapointed with the sound level and the bass even on the 215 which has a larger woofer. for a 700 watt speaker, the loudness is not there and it clips at 3/4 volume level and specially when the bass hits. pffff. i want something which annoys my neighborhood and can play in a room of around 80 pax. dont know if its because of the laptop and youtube which were used to test the 2 speakers.
@@yan5362 It depends on what you're comparing with. Definetely, if you take Yamaha DSR115, then Yamaha will wipe the floor with Mackie :) But price difference is x2.5 ... if you take anythong in the same price range, nothing gets even closer to Mackie, maybe Alto, but they don't have lows at all ...
EV's all Day. A little more in price but worth it. And get this, you can probably make them Bluetooth affordably, by using a 1/4 TRS Bluetooth Transmitter and Reciever. From the speaker 1/4 input, to the mixing board 1/4 input.
The EV ZLX 12p has a much better sound than the Mackie Thump 12p. I have had a bad experience with the Mackie Thump I have blown a set of them. I have never blown a EV speaker. And I am a Mobile DJ. I own a Pair of EV ZLX 12p's & 15P's as well. I love my Ev's! Bottom line you get what you pay for.
EV sound clearer Mackie sound muddy
I got a pair of the Mackie thumps 15a and I had a pair of zlx EV 15. The sound quality was better on the Ev but the Mackie had more power.. after adjusted the equalizer on my mixer a little bit the Mackies sounds awesome..
Power does not always equal quality. Today people have a jones for power and are hung up on wattage. I prefer a speaker that is much more efficient with a hight SPL output.
mackie thump more power? went to a shop to listen to the thump 212XT and 215. was so disapointed with the sound level and the bass even on the 215 which has a larger woofer. for a 700 watt speaker, the loudness is not there and it clips at 3/4 volume level and specially when the bass hits. pffff. i want something which annoys my neighborhood and can play in a room of around 80 pax. dont know if its because of the laptop and youtube which were used to test the 2 speakers.
I own both speakers in the 15" models. The Ev's sound clearer but the Thumps are louder and have more "thump"! The Evs clip easier.
I'm kinda looking at some Mackie 15" Thump boosted series to play along side with my 15"EV ZLXP speakers so that I can have just a bit more Thump without having to get any Subwoofers. I don't play as many Big parties anymore, but I sometimes worry about my EVs clipping. I have some older 12" EV lxP that still do good, but they are heavier than my 15" ZLXPs!
really?????? went to a shop to listen to the thump 212XT and 215. was so disapointed with the sound level and the bass even on the 215 which has a larger woofer. for a 700 watt speaker, the loudness is not there and it clips at 3/4 volume level and specially when the bass hits. pffff. i want something which annoys my neighborhood and can play in a room of around 80 pax. dont know if its because of the laptop and youtube which were used to test the 2 speakers.
I bought an ev zlx 12 two days ago and I've been happy with my purchase so far. It sounds great at all volumes, has adjustable eq settings and an aux input which is an added bonus. It has plenty of bass in my opinion, plus theres a club mode and you can add xtra bass/treb as well. I believe it has a 3 yr warranty, not sure if mackie has that. Youd be happy with either speaker but I would recommend the EVs or QSC for higher end!!
This a BADASS review fo these two speakers!!!! You are awesome, dude!!! The audio sample comparison you did was phenomenal and I'll be looking to buy a pair of Mackies!!! I would buy them from you just because you are awesome but I'm not near you and I cannot use either one of your links because they don't ship to my location but you da best!!!
Which one tho for disco/karaoke? The bass needs to thump and the mids and the treble need to sound decent on the disco music. When a singer is up they need to sound clear. I use an AKG hit pro wireless microphone system for the singers, with a touch of reverb. My microphone for announcements and other bits is wired. When I just purely DJ I use traktor, and my traktor Kontrol S8, but when I do disco and karaoke, I use Virtual DJ. I'll be buying the 15 size, but at the moment I'm leaning more towards the EV.
Really nice video. Think the EV sounds a bit more musical, clearer. For the price I say it's worth it. Getting ready to buy the EV. Thanks
I want a portable speaker in my truck. I want something really loud. My budget is $500, which is the best speaker on the market? Thanks
xpredition 8 here is the video link th-cam.com/video/g03HqKJnvjE/w-d-xo.html
I was at a Crawfish boil last weekend & the DJ had the same EV speakers,they sounded great. Thanks for the demonstration.
Zlx its the best monitors on 2016 2017 2018 and elx 200 15 are the best of 2019....the king so far
Zlx 2014, 2015
Yeah ev sound way better. Trying to sell my Mackie's right now. I see why most djs buy evs or qsc. Personally Yamaha make the best speakers in my opinion. High price is the issue, 😆! Thank you island man you are the best around. 👍👍👍
I choose the alto Ts315s
I'm using electro voice zlx12p for live on piano Yamaha sx900 on vocal for live whoah so very beautiful sound on electro voice thanks Ev❤️🔊
So pretty much. Zlx 12s good for ceremony and cocktail hours? Yes?! Dj wise.
DJ NikKol yes, i worked 12 hours to this monitors.
Mackie's suck compared to EV. Mackie sounds dull and muddled! Dude, you sure this review is not fixed? Mackie s seem to be lacking clarity in your reviews. They can't be that bad on flat, can they? WTH Mackie!!
Yeah to my surprise EV sounded better... unfortunately I bought the mackies 12s... they still sound good a lot of bass...but I'm sold more on the EVs now after hearing them side by side... thank you great videos! 👍
I've been using EV's since 1983. I still use an EV-centered mid/highs cabinet that I made. And, with EV having more affordable choices nowadays, it should always be included in speaker buying research
I agree with most of the other comments, the EV's I think is cleaner (in default mode) I use 5 of the ZLX 12P's for monitors with my band and the ETX35P's on top with ETX 18P's for subs for our mains. The sound is incredible.
Half the horn on the Mackie is covered by a sticker. I'm amazed that so many people are talking as if they know a lot about speakers but they don't even point out the fact that the sticker is covering half the horn on the Mackie.
I just saw this video for the first time. That was one of the first things I noticed....
3dcsheldon I have the Mackie and I love them, they sound so much better in person than what this sounds like here.
which do you think is the better speaker? looking to buy my first powered speakers
Most budget speakers brands took ev look of there box 😩🔊
for my NEED i have the 12a its better . $200 less for the pair so you can buy mic cables or other stuff for the ev price and the people in the gigs wont notice the difference . plus the 12 a come with a sub eq function wish is very easy to deal with when conecting one.
The Mackies sound brighter in most of the demos...but they also have a hollow sound.
ALTO TS 315 A VS MACKIE ::_????
I can say the EVs are an great speaker and they sound better than the Mackie in a side by side comp
Hi, sorry to be a little late here but just found your channel and your reviews are really pretty good. Right now I'm going back and forth between the Mackie Thump 12 inch and the Alto TS312. I thought you did a comparison review of these two speakers but can't find it, can you help me out and point me in the right direction for this review?
Thanks!
It looks like the mic is offset to the left (or right from his POV) and the camera is centered.i think this in itself would make the sound not "equal" since it isn't centered.the mic should be centered and camera offset.obviously it was done this way to see him.
The bigger problem I see is that he is switching between L&R channels, and different content is on those channels. He ought to consider summing to mono, then panning between the speakers- that would at least provide an equal content source to each speaker.
I agree that the mic colors the audio, but at least it colors the results equally. Panning between stereo channels is no real A/B test. Sum it. Then pan it.
Honestly- cant tell what you are doing when you play the sound demos- no narrative of what speaker is playing- uggggh
I just got a EV ZLX12BT and it seems to have less bass than the ZLX-12P. is that the case? or am I just not hearing it right? The ZLX 12BT is just the ZLX-12P but with the extra blue tooth. Can someone let me know if I should return it? OR I don't have them both to test. Thanks!
Are you playing music from Spotify or TH-cam?
I own a pair of the Thump 12A. Extremely powerful Bass and Sound for a lightweight 12 inch Cabinet. 1000w for Low end and 300w for High end. Did a gig for about 100 people no sub kept speaker at 50% and mixer main never came close to red. Best bang for your buck.
Ya, except they sound like shit. I mean as long as you dont mind a speaker that sounds like shit.....youre fine.
Thomas Rudder Nah I disagree - Tweaking the Mid and High on EQ gets me the sound I need. Find me a 12 Inch 1300 W $299 that pumps as much - I’ll wait..........
I'm thinking about buying a pair of Mackie Thump 12a, are they loud enough for small to medium size venues? I DJ old school hip-hop and r&b.
par671 If you’re looking for a reputable brand name for less than $300 these are the ones. They have alot of Bass for such a small lightweight size. Great for small to medium gigs. Anything over 100 people I would recommend the 15a or an additional sub. If youre looking for $400 and up then I would recommend EV or JBL.
@@djangelortiz Thank you for the info. I'm definitely getting a pair of Thump 12s with a subwoofer.
EV destroyed Mackie but it sounded to me rigged I have mackie and that sounded deadened
I don't think either of them sound that hot. Unfortunately for real musician, the speaker companies today design speakers for DJ's and recorded music REPRODUCTION....not music PRODUCTION....and there is a difference.
Glad you shared this comment, by any chance are you able to recommend better loudspeaker(s) suggestion for clear/crisp/warm sound?
For 2 cheap speakers that I would never use as main speakers, I would choose the EVs. But would only use them as monitors.
Wow, I got the mackies and they are great. But these ev's sound at least ten times better.
really?????? went to a shop to listen to the thump 212XT and 215. was so disapointed with the sound level and the bass even on the 215 which has a larger woofer. for a 700 watt speaker, the loudness is not there and it clips at 3/4 volume level and specially when the bass hits. pffff. i want something which annoys my neighborhood and can play in a room of around 80 pax. dont know if its because of the laptop and youtube which were used to test the 2 speakers.
I have mackie thumps and honestly I do believe the ev’s sound cleaner but I run my thumps with a sonic maximizer through a mixer and honestly that makes it sound so much more than it’s worth and the extra power is a huge bonus
Would u go as far to say when equalized they could sound better than EVs
@@JGilly-cp1tk Yes! I’ve had my thumps for about a year now and have use them for all kinds of scenarios, DJ, live performances, etc they’ve never clipped on me and I’ve pushed them hard, with proper equipment these speakers sound way more than their value alone.
@@JGilly-cp1tk I have family members who have Ev’s and when they hear my thumps they are surprised they cost less, of course I run them with processing and other equipment that helps but I’ve played them with no fancy stuff other than just a mixing console and that’s still enough to make a difference, Ev I’ve always noticed clips easier and quicker than the thumps, I was hesitant also but so glad I went with mackie
I have owned and used both models. I prefer the EV over the Mackie. It is a much flatter sound than the Mackie. The Mackie is too bassy for me. When I need to get loud and fill a large room, I add the EV EKX18sp (1300 watts). I set the cross over at 100 htz in each unit. I also own the ELX12p (wood cabinet) EVs. They sound better than the the ZLX12P, but not as loud. Not sure which is louder between the Mackie and the EV. I didn't like the Mackie tone as much. So I returned them without really pushing them. EV advertises the speaker at 1000 watts. When I had one of them serviced recently, I was told by the technician that the RMS output is only about 600 watts.
For a sound test it is useless to switch between models with different music. Why do you use not the same music? So, this test give me no new experience. Pure waste of time. Tip: next time, play a part of a song in a loop and switch back and forth between different speakers.
🌴 Please Take What I Say is just my Personal Opinion & Sound Testing is just for Fun, because what did you listen to this video on? Thanks for Watching. 😀
I got 6 zlx 15 and the ekx 12 18sp woofer I love them ev it's the best
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Nice work man, thank you for the help!
The EV was more clear over the Mackie Thump, without a lot of excessive bass, everything was crisp and clean with the EV, the clear winner!! Which goes to show, more power does not mean a better sound quality!!!!
EV ZLX12P vs ALTO TS312 ?
Yeah let's see this. To me Alto is the best sounding speaker in the affordable products category. Even the Harbinger series of speakers sounds great. I think both of these speakers sound superior to the Mackie. I'm surprisingly disappointed with the Mackie sound.
no point in comparison on those , the alto ain't even close
@@thehark6247 why?
Haaaaaa!!! hands down EV!! Not even in the same league.
Tóth Gábor not reliable and it’s a fairly new company so no experience
EV for sure
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Good day Wilbert I'm a professional reggae DJ...I have ev all the way...you can play them loud for hours & don't have to worry about over hearing or clipping..& sound quality is excellent..
I'm not a fan of powered speakers, what's the best passive speakers in the EV series?
Love your video ‘s , I’m looking to buy a JBL IRX SERIES 112 BT WANTING TO LISTEN IN STEREO WITH GOOD SET OF AMP SPEAKERS . And of course listening to your advice and different types of speakers . Trying to determine.what direction I should go .listening to you talk about various types of speakers I have a good idea of which way to go . Thanks to your advice. Thanks again
Either or listening to them in person and purchasing the one you like the most will be the most satisfying. I personally love Ev products but I went with some JBL SRX 835p 3 way tops. Good full range but the dsp does take away the "character" with the factory flat EQ. I am wanting to get a pair or 2 of the EVs for a smaller rig as well as buy about 6 of the 18s or get some RCF 8006s.
I use ev products and mainly zlx. Zlx is definitely a much cleaner sound. There is only one thing that isn't cool with them and that is they tend to lower themselves in volume after running 4 to 5 hours at loud volume. But the trick to use at Loud volume when it's truly time. A wedding is average 7 hours. So for 2 to 2.5 I run them at 40 percent then once ready to pump the party up I crank to 70 percent. Typically I use subs but some events don't require it. The DSP in my opinion does make a difference. The new 1300 watt mackie seems to have good low end but I feel the sound overall wasn't crisp. Sounded more flat toned in the vocals. The highs seemed to work higher when you did the test after you mentioned that the zlx has dsp. But obviously not being side by side I'd say both speakers will work for most type of gigs. For Live Sound though I'd go Ev. My two cents on this. Happy choosing fellow Djs and Entertainers.
Ps...your videos are very informative and I have definitely learned alot. Thank you.
the ev has a more throaty warn distorted classic band stand sound, where as the mackie has a much tighter cleaner sound that almost sounds a bit empty like they are not being driven hard enough.
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Mackie 9, EV 8.
I don't know what it is, but Mackie always sound like they got a blanket over the speakers muffin the highs. I'll probably get me a set of EV'S someday
I really like the old Thump series with the giant exposed horn, the slightly newer ones with the green power light in particular. Those seem to have the clearest treble of all the Thumps, without sacrificing bass.
There is a good amount of power on the Tweeter So clarity is not a problem.
Which series are the old Thump series if you don't mind me asking?
It would help if the marketing sticker that is on the Mackie is removed so it is not partially blocking the tweeter...
Watts!! It’s the SPL that matters!!!
Ev way better
EV, better sounding more musical. i have 6 EV SX100+ and SX 300. Very clean, no boomy bass. accurate sounding. i have 4 mackie srm450 v1 speakers. they are smooth sounding not bad. thumbs down to the thump.
Mackie Thumps suck BUT.....to be fair, maybe you should take the sticker off of the top end? I mean, the EV is gonna blow doors on the macks for sure, but to be fair you should take that sticker off the horn.
Electro-Voice much clearer. Mackie’s had more low end, but you’d want to pair these with subs anyways. EV’s sound much better to me.
After watching the video I decided EV sounds a bit better than Mackie but I can not afford EV, sad but it is the reality.
Big difference in the two thump sounds like like a cassette tape compared to ev. Ev has more clarity
Hello, please tell us what is best for DJ, live vocals and conducting events, weddings, banquets for up to 130 people. MAckie Thump 15A + SAB Alto ts 312s or Alto Ts 315+ SAB ts 312s ? Not only the volume is important, but also the quality. Thanks
Mackie is so Treble and Sound cracking little bit and Ev sound so Nice clear puchy bass
The EV sounds more detailed and clearer.
But, i have read about tve amplifiers in the EV ZLX. Is it a common fault with these amps to get burned?
I`ve had ZLX-12s for four years, and while they haven`t fried yet, I could probably cook an omelet on them when they heat up. Poor design, horrible ventilation, and their output compared to what they advertise is abysmal.
@@TheGuitarvette if i buy a new PA, i think i will buy JBL EON.
I think the Ev wins this battle. It has much better sound quality in your demo.
Boss idol, you must know the rms of those speakers, the manuals are there for you to find out. Thanks for sharing this videos. God bless😊
What was all the rum rumming? I didn't get any information out of that. Also, please announce which speaker you are testing when you test it as they look very similar. It will improve your videos.
EV ZLX 12BT vs JBL IRX 112 BT ?
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i got 2 zlx 12 for about 2 years and sound very clear better than JBL and i don't have any issue till now love my zlx and now recently buy a pair of etx 135 and those are my rifles for war and no issuees i recomend EV
Dude......EV
That is the only model I don't like because it has only 250w rms. I love the others EV. Between those 2 speakers Ev has more full sound. Mackie looks better for live music (guitar and vocals not band) and Ev for Dj's. In that range of price and quality my choice is Jbl 612.
Sure doesn't seem even close to me... the EVs are super clear... the Mackie is muddy. Easy choice based on this review.
Non off dem....I’m a RCF fangirl..
The first Mackie's A class speakers used RCF speakers...I dont know if this is stil the case...But RCF=Made in Italy are Bang On!!!.
RCF=Radio Cine Forniture est 1949 started with microphones same as Electrovoice(very good) started+/- 1927 their microphones went too the moon!
Meyer sound is the best...👍👍
i will say Mackie sounds better for me
I agree Ntate Mokone👌🏾, I'm sure the Mackie will definitely withstand a lot of pressure after some hammering
Ev disparado
Better alto TS415 or MACKIE THUMP 215 ?
Ohhh My God..... The EV !!!!!
Unblock the tweeter on the mackie w the sticker... i own these mackies they can run all night w no problem or overheating...
I used to have an older Mackie very heavy and that used to shut down went overheated does the new Mackie have these problems? I’m still convinced EV is a better way to go cleaner in sound
No hotter them any other speaker and if you play in side the limit of the speaker you should be good.