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<blockquote data-quote="Phil Graham" data-source="post: 68624" data-attributes="member: 430"><p>Re: Reasonably Priced Large Format Line Arrays</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Brandon,</p><p></p><p>Seeing your available method of lifting makes me think you should focus on weight as your primary concern. Vertical array performance is ultimately tied to length, and your WLL with flybar is going to be pretty constrained. I too like the EAW KF730 with the UX processing, but I think its going to be too heavy for your lifts.</p><p></p><p>I've personally had good experience with Nexo GEO S8 (32lb), JBL 4886(34lb), and the Electrovoice XLD291 dual 8" with the EV FIR presets (48lb). All three of these boxes also have proper prediction software and processing available.</p><p></p><p>My local market has also seen an influx of dB Technologies T4. These are also very light (30ish lbs). Sound-wise I personally don't think them that special, but they are built well, are light, and look like they hit a good price point for ROI. I'd certainly consider them if I was in the rental business. People here have said good thing about their big brother, the T12, and I'm looking forward to experiencing those.</p><p></p><p>I wish I could give you a comparison of total cost of ownership, but I don't have those numbers. Depending on your existing amplifier inventory, I'd guess that the EV and Nexo solutions would be the most affordable, assuming you need only boxes and processors. Starting from scratch, I'll bet the T4 wins the total cost of ownership game.</p><p></p><p>You owe it to yourself to try the 4886, at least as a showroom demo. That little box is quite the technology statement from JBL, though I doubt it wins any value proposition wars with the above.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Phil Graham, post: 68624, member: 430"] Re: Reasonably Priced Large Format Line Arrays Brandon, Seeing your available method of lifting makes me think you should focus on weight as your primary concern. Vertical array performance is ultimately tied to length, and your WLL with flybar is going to be pretty constrained. I too like the EAW KF730 with the UX processing, but I think its going to be too heavy for your lifts. I've personally had good experience with Nexo GEO S8 (32lb), JBL 4886(34lb), and the Electrovoice XLD291 dual 8" with the EV FIR presets (48lb). All three of these boxes also have proper prediction software and processing available. My local market has also seen an influx of dB Technologies T4. These are also very light (30ish lbs). Sound-wise I personally don't think them that special, but they are built well, are light, and look like they hit a good price point for ROI. I'd certainly consider them if I was in the rental business. People here have said good thing about their big brother, the T12, and I'm looking forward to experiencing those. I wish I could give you a comparison of total cost of ownership, but I don't have those numbers. Depending on your existing amplifier inventory, I'd guess that the EV and Nexo solutions would be the most affordable, assuming you need only boxes and processors. Starting from scratch, I'll bet the T4 wins the total cost of ownership game. You owe it to yourself to try the 4886, at least as a showroom demo. That little box is quite the technology statement from JBL, though I doubt it wins any value proposition wars with the above. [/QUOTE]
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