Log in
Register
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
News
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Features
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to thread
Home
Forums
Pro Audio
Junior Varsity
Upgrading our PA System - 12s or 15s, and are subs necessary?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Steve Garris" data-source="post: 137207" data-attributes="member: 1498"><p>Re: Upgrading our PA System - 12s or 15s, and are subs necessary?</p><p></p><p>Regarding the 12 vs 15, you'll hear a lot of opinions on this - all valid. </p><p></p><p>I set up a JBL PRX 615's along side a Yamaha DSR112 - both reputable powered boxes. The JBL's are noticably lighter than the 12" Yamaha's BTW, even though the spec's say the Yamaha's are only 3 lbs heavier. After listening to loud recorded music (mp3), I found the JBL's sounded a little better to my ears. The additional bottom end was noticeable. I felt the Yamaha's had to be tamed down a bit in the high end. I basically got them sounding about the same, and the JBL was mostly flat while the Yamaha had some EQ'ing.</p><p></p><p>I've been using my PRX system for about 2 years now, pushing it to the limit every night with a Hair Metal rock band. I really prefer the 15's, and I run them over 18" xlf sub's.</p><p></p><p>OTOH, the 12" Yamaha's are crystal clear, and due to their excellent wedge angle they make kick-ass monitors.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Steve Garris, post: 137207, member: 1498"] Re: Upgrading our PA System - 12s or 15s, and are subs necessary? Regarding the 12 vs 15, you'll hear a lot of opinions on this - all valid. I set up a JBL PRX 615's along side a Yamaha DSR112 - both reputable powered boxes. The JBL's are noticably lighter than the 12" Yamaha's BTW, even though the spec's say the Yamaha's are only 3 lbs heavier. After listening to loud recorded music (mp3), I found the JBL's sounded a little better to my ears. The additional bottom end was noticeable. I felt the Yamaha's had to be tamed down a bit in the high end. I basically got them sounding about the same, and the JBL was mostly flat while the Yamaha had some EQ'ing. I've been using my PRX system for about 2 years now, pushing it to the limit every night with a Hair Metal rock band. I really prefer the 15's, and I run them over 18" xlf sub's. OTOH, the 12" Yamaha's are crystal clear, and due to their excellent wedge angle they make kick-ass monitors. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Home
Forums
Pro Audio
Junior Varsity
Upgrading our PA System - 12s or 15s, and are subs necessary?
Top
Bottom
Sign-up
or
log in
to join the discussion today!