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 Posted: Sat Aug 16, 2014 6:58 pm Post subject: Anyone using a powered spkr in place of a keyboard amp? |
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I'm considering switching from my 15" 2 way keyboard amp (72 lbs) to a much lighter 12"-15" powered speaker/monitor (33 lbs-39 lbs) since its only used for my onstage monitoring. Has anyone used the JBL Eon 515XT or a similar unit for this purpose? I'm also considering the new Eon 615 which has more power, Bluetooth control and newest design. My back will thank me for this I'm thinking.
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I have two x JBL Eon 10 (very old one), and for me it is more than enough. I heard a 15" has better sound quality (especially deep).
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I use a QSC K12.
1000 watts. No problems ever. |
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drb32856
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| michelkeijzers wrote: | | I have two x JBL Eon 10 (very old one), and for me it is more than enough. I heard a 15" has better sound quality (especially deep). |
I'm considering the new JBL Eon 615 (replacement for 515xt) but they are not in stores yet. Sweetwater Sound says they will have them in a few days. 1000 watts and bluetooth adjustable. 49lbs and from what I've been able to find out they have much improved sound. But I would like to see and hear them before jumping in.
I also liked the QSC. But a bit out of my price range. They sound awesome though.
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billbaker
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Been using JBL eon-10, -15, and PAK versions for the better part of 10+ years with few or no problems.
The PAK was a 15 version with EQ and multiple inputs - a prototype of the Gen-2 version. Must say that on-board EQ is certainly convenient - whatever brand or size you go with. Being able to add a mic (XLR) to your keys gives you the flexibility needed for solo gigs.
My band uses the Gen-2 EON-15's with subs as our "light gig" PA - again for several years with no trouble.
I like JBL for their reliability (yay!) and think the EON's are particularly well designed for working musicians.
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Once played a small college gig with rented PA. When the big PA crapped out we ran the whole band through a single EON-10 (loud!) for half an hour until the sound guy traced the problem to a fried compressor.
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Joe Gerardi
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Mackie Thump 15" with a Yamaha MG10/2 mixer. More than enough for onstage monitoring.
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barry murphy
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I just bought those. They are terrific.
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Barry, curious to know, which one did you buy? BX5?
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drb32856
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| Joe Gerardi wrote: | Mackie Thump 15" with a Yamaha MG10/2 mixer. More than enough for onstage monitoring.
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I'm auditioning the thumps this week. They look like they can handle the load. On stage I am fighting the sounds if a loud Marshall half stack and a heavy hitting drummer. So need to cut through as best as I can to hear myself.
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