JBL EON 315 Power Pack #1 - 2,120W Active Sound System

[bobmo]

hi thinking of upgrading i have £1500 to spend
what do you think about this system
http://www.djkit.com/jbl/jbl-eon-power-pack-1-1060wrms-active-sound-system.html

or the mackie setup

http://www.djkit.com/mackie/mackie-powerpack-2-v2-1400wrms-active-sound-system.html


thanks

[DJ Jules]

hi thinking of upgrading i have £1500 to spend
what do you think about this system
http://www.djkit.com/jbl/jbl-eon-power-pack-1-1060wrms-active-sound-system.html

or the mackie setup

http://www.djkit.com/mackie/mackie-powerpack-2-v2-1400wrms-active-sound-system.html


thanks

If it wasn't for the perceived reliability issues with the Mackie's these days, I would very quickly say "Mackie" over JBL. You're going to find yourself carting the sub around a lot more with the JBL rig than with the Mackies as the tops by themselves aren't going to cope in anything other than smaller venues with only 280w RMS a side. Sound wise, I prefer the Mackie's over the JBL's, but this generation of JBL's are a lot nicer than the old EON's (but as usual, it's all personal preference).

Julian

[Excalibur]

Consider also RCF (http://www.djkit.com/rcf/rcf-art312a-sub705as-powerpack-1.html?cat=247) I've no idea at all which would suit you best, but would only repeat the oft quoted mantra: "Listen before you buy "

Also, a thought which springs to mind, all systems shown are one sub. Depending on what your normal use is for the kit, would a pair of 15" cabs on their own be enough? This would allow you to get more powerful ones perhaps, which might be sufficient on their own. A pair of Yamaha DSR 15 cabs would come in only £100 over your budget, and the DXR range would be well below.

Just a thought.

[Ryu]

I bought the exact same Mackie rig this February, and yep...it does handle things awfully comfortably. I've spent a fair bit of time tweaking the EQ on my mixer to get the best out of them (the tops can sound a tad harsh otherwise), but, in sound checking around the room, the general consensus has been "my rig sounds pretty awesome".

The sub is a beast too. I like what it does to my Equinox screen fabric, as seen on this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bajKuUzlij8&feature=youtu.be

If you want any more details or specifics, just ask :)

[hammy]

If it wasn't for the perceived reliability issues with the Mackie's these days, I would very quickly say "Mackie" over JBL. You're going to find yourself carting the sub around a lot more with the JBL rig than with the Mackies as the tops by themselves aren't going to cope in anything other than smaller venues with only 280w RMS a side. Sound wise, I prefer the Mackie's over the JBL's, but this generation of JBL's are a lot nicer than the old EON's (but as usual, it's all personal preference).

Julian

I have to disagree on both bad points about the JBL`s, I use the 315`s and have found i only take my subs out once a year, I also play very large venues with them, Sound is a preference, You prefer the mackies where I much prefer the Jbl`s

[Excalibur]

Sound is a preference, You prefer the mackies where I much prefer the Jbl`s
Which is why it's imperative that you listen before buying. What suits one down to the ground may sound awful to another.

[DJ Jules]

I have to disagree on both bad points about the JBL`s, I use the 315`s and have found i only take my subs out once a year, I also play very large venues with them, Sound is a preference, You prefer the mackies where I much prefer the Jbl`s

My personal preference would have been to buy 515's (450w RMS) if I was going to use something like this day in and day out without Subs. I just think 280w/side would be worked too hard in most of the venues that I play in (and this hunch has been proved right for me as I run RCF 422's which are rated at 450w/side and are "about right") - but then your venues may be very different to mine.

As has been said - sound is very much a personal preference. I personally prefer RCF, then Mackie and then JBL (in that order), but having said that I wouldn't be too disappointed with a pair of JBL's as I listened to a pair of 515's when they were first released :D

Julian

[hammy]

My personal preference would have been to buy 515's (450w RMS)

Julian

And that is something we agree on.;)

[SC Events]

I use RCF 312a's and RCF 705AS subs (When required) myself, but if the only two brands you are thinking of are JBL and Mackie, i'd go for Mackie everytime over JBL.

Saying that, sound is a very subjective thing. Just because I prefer Mackie, doesn't mean you will.


P.S. You could probably get a pair of RCF 312a's and a 705AS new for around £1500... maybe a bit less.

[Excalibur]

P.S. You could probably get a pair of RCF 312a's and a 705AS new for around £1500... maybe a bit less.

Ahem.

Consider also RCF (http://www.djkit.com/rcf/rcf-art312a-sub705as-powerpack-1.html?cat=247) I've no idea at all which would suit you best, but would only repeat the oft quoted mantra: "Listen before you buy "


Post #3. The very kit you suggested, Click the link. £1,549.00
First place I looked. :p:D:D

[bobmo]

hi
thanks for your replys

i went for the RCF ART312A / SUB705AS Powerpack # 1
- 2300W Active


http://www.djkit.com/rcf/rcf-art312a-sub705as-powerpack-1.html

hope iv done the right thing

[SC Events]

hi
thanks for your replys

i went for the RCF ART312A / SUB705AS Powerpack # 1
- 2300W Active


http://www.djkit.com/rcf/rcf-art312a-sub705as-powerpack-1.html

hope iv done the right thing

:like: You won't be disappointed!