And no one is disputing that.I said it earlier .. the more good options we have, the better.
And no one is disputing that.I said it earlier .. the more good options we have, the better.
Thanks for the update... sounds like a very nice system. I would love to know how they compare to the EVOX 8, but even side by side comparisons can be suspect for we all seem to hear different things and only hear what we want to hear!
If I remember it correctly, the JBL Eon One system has a compartment in the sub that holds the column sections. Of course, I wasn't overly impressed with its harshness, which seems typical on JBL equipment.
He did a nice job with the comparison. Notice the big suck-out all three systems have at around 350-400 Hz, which is probably a room effect, and will make them sound "thin". IMHO, you'd be best served by buying the cheapest of the three, plus a DBX or Behringer with Auto RTA to smooth the response.I believe Ben Stowe did a comparison on his Facebook page you can check that out
Height should be too big of a deal the array style should be able to overcome the lack of heightThe lack of adjustability of height on the EV would be an issue for me .. though a 15 sec setup would really be nice.
Still prefer a decent amount of the speaker ABOVE the heads of those closest, which means the HF units at least topping at 7'. These seem to be shorter than that (though there is an alternative pole that can be used).Height should be too big of a deal the array style should be able to overcome the lack of height
Then that would work. I remember it shorter at the DJ Expo ... must be my memory fading ...Steve, the Array on the Evolve stand 7.5'.
They actually make a shorter poll for use when you are on a stage or elevated platform.
I am 6'4" tall and it is much taller than I am.
Evolve 50 - Initial thoughts
I am a user that does not represent EV and was not given a unit to test, so my comments are as real as it gets. I only got these last night around 4pm, so my time to play was VERY limited. I am basing this off my initial use of the system. I am using them today and tomorrow at weddings.
Purchase -
3 - EV Evolve 50 Systems
1 - EV ELX200 12SP (powered subwoofer, in case I need more low end) Picking this up TODAY locally.
3 - Evolve Sub Covers (not in stock yet)
1 - 12SP Cover (not in stock yet)
Replaced -
2 - Bose, L1, Model 2
1. Packaging was great. Arrived perfectly safe.
2. Cabinets look great. Durable finish on the sub and while I am slightly concerned that the top speaker is plastic, it seems VERY well constructed. Best looking speaker I have ever owned.
3. Initial setup (bluetooth) was very easy. It DOES help to read (or glance over) the manual to figure out how to setup bluetooth.
4. The sound... I am QUITE impressed. I am coming from a Bose L1, M2 system and was used to that sound. On the Evolve, the high's are MUCH "crisper" and the lows are decent. I am in a small room (to test) and the bass is kicking, however, I feel that it will be slightly lacking when I get in a larger room. For that reason, I did purchase an extra EV 12" sub to help supplement the low end, a bit. I may or may not need it.
5. Compared to Bose, the sound is VERY VERY good. I am still working with the app to get it sounding better. But, the Bose is good... ver good! In fact, if these don't work out, I will be back to Bose. (still learning, that's all) But, right out of the box, I could easily see it sounding better than many system.
6. I borrowed my friend's EVOX 12 last week and while the low end on the Evox was more (15" compared to a 12", I still enjoy the high's from the EV much better.
7. It WILL take me some time to get the processing right to make the sound perfect but right now, it sounds VERY VERY good.
8. The app needs some work. It needs to have the ability to have a horizontal display but they are working on that. Also, the limit light on the app is about as big as the tip of a VERY sharp pencil, so don't rely on that. But, I was pushing it VERY hard and barely saw the first limit warning. (HUGE improvement for EV in this area from the ETX, EKX series)
Overall, I am EXTREMELY impressed. Again, I am not paid from EV, I am not a person who got to demo it ahead of time, I am just average user, like most of you.
Huge kuddos to Ben for making sure we had them today. I sold my Bose 3 weeks ago and have been borrowing from others until today. I was debating if I should use these this weekend, since we just met, but I think I will. Unfortunately, both of my weddings are outside events. But, that will be a good test.
I will try to get some more opinions for you as I continue to get to know these bad boys.
My local Pittsburgh EV rep and friend DeWayne was SUPER helpful as well.
If the RCF EVOX 8 isn't in the same class, does that make them better than the EVs? They certainly aren't below them.It does not compare to Bose.
117db for Bose compared to 128 db for EV... it blows the Bose away in loudness, sound quality and features.
You are not seeing reviews? Seriously? They are everywhere.
I can only compare with Bose. The others are not in the same class.
I would love to know how it stacks up to the comparable systems from BOSE, RCA, JBL. Like the RCA system, not cheap... but EV does put out a very high quality product.
He never mentioned RCF, therefore I did not compare them.
I had the Evolve system next to the RCF Evox 12 system, which has more power and a larger woofer. The low frequencies were much more pronounced on the Evox but overall, the EV held its own on the high end.
Keep in mind, there is no bluetooth, no onboard mixer, etc... on the RCF. I'll take the look and sound of the Evolves over the Evox any day.
117dB vs 127dB isn't physics. it's marketing, as the EV specs are shown as "calculated". What actually does help the Bose (and to a lesser extent the EVOX 12), is the physics involved with linear arrays, as the EV has 6 inline forward facing speakers and the Bose has 24 (the EVOX 12 has 8 and a max SPL of 130). The additional linear drivers help carry the wavefront further out (that magic array technology) and keep the SPL more consistent. The EV does have the best mixer section of those mentioned.You thought the Bose was louder than the Evolves? I am quite surprised. Physics doesn't lie. 117 db compared to 127 db is quite a difference.
I only have to compare what I heard when having them side by side and A/B'ing them. To me, that's the ONLY way to compare speakers. Hearing one, then later hearing another is rather subjective.
Regardless, both are great systems.